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Hotels, firms cut back on water use as taps run dry in Chennai

Chennai is one of 21 cities that a government think-tank warned last year could run out of groundwater by 2020.

Jun 20, 2019

Will PM Modi buckle under Trump pressure to shut out Huawei from 5G trials?

Government seeks expert opinion on US threat to ban firms that deal with Huawei and subsidiaries; officials split as some worry about missing out on Chinese giant's next-gen technologies and others cite geopolitics to keep technology leader out

Jun 19, 2019

Vigil for Khashoggi at Saudi Consulate in Istanbul

Jamal Khashoggi murder: UN journalist blames Saudi Crown Prince for murder, finds 'credible proof'

Agnes Callamard, UN investigator on extra-judicial executions in her report said that Saudi Arabia is responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Jun 19, 2019

Ex- army man tries to rape daughter, shoots at her after she refuses

The alleged accused retired as a naik subedar from the Indian Army.

Jun 19, 2019

IMA director Mohammed Mansoor Khan with Shivajinagar MLA R Roshan Baig and Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Is it the end of road for once unchallenged Congress leader Roshan Baig?

With the Congress suspending him and the BJP shutting him for his involvement in the scam, the seven-time MLA from Shivajinagar, R Roshan Baig, is in a tight spot.

Jun 19, 2019

Congress disbands Karnataka unit, spares Gundu Rao, Khandre

While the Congress party dissolved the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday, its state President Dinesh Gundu Rao and Working President Easwar B. Khandre were spared.

Jun 19, 2019

Pakistan's heaviest man shifted to hospital by special military helicopter

The rescue operation involved breaking the wall of Noor Hassan's house as he is too big to pass through the main gate

Jun 19, 2019

5 professors of Rabindra Bharati University resign over 'caste slurs' on woman teacher

The university's vice-chancellor, Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury, is yet to accept the resignations and has called for a meeting with the professors on Wednesday.

Jun 19, 2019

Over 70 million people displaced worldwide by war, violence at end of 2018: UN

While the global refugee population has exceeded the previous year's estimate by 2.3 million, the current refugee population exceeds the population of Thailand.

Jun 19, 2019

CBI files case against Lawyers Collective, Anand Grover for FCRA violation

In 2017, the NGO's license was suspended. In May his year, LC was slapped with a Supreme Court notice for alleged violations.

Jun 19, 2019

Water only for VIP, affluent areas in Chennai? 100 hostels closed as crisis worsens

The new development comes after the Tamil Nadu government vehemently stating that there is no water scarcity in the city and added that the media is creating an "illusion of scarcity".

Jun 19, 2019

SP leader Santosh Punem kidnapped, murdered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

After Santosh Punem was kidnapped late on Tuesday evening, his family pleaded the Maoists to return him.

Jun 19, 2019

YSRCP lawmaker threatens to demolish Chandrababu Naidu's Amaravati home

Naidu has been staying in the bungalow for the last four years, and had written to the state government recently, seeking permission to use the 'Praja Vedika' for official purpose.

Jun 19, 2019

Karvy group rebuts accusations, says 'didn't mislead or cheat investors'

The company has claimed that Karvy Private Wealth (KPW) only acted as facilitator.

Jun 19, 2019

Fracking and earthquakes: This is why China says shale mining didn't cause Sichuan tremor

Fracking is highly controversial in many countries. While supporters say highlight economic benefits, others point out environmental impacts.

Jun 19, 2019

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Hotels, firms cut back on water use as taps run dry in Chennai

Will PM Modi buckle under Trump pressure to shut out Huawei from 5G trials?

Jamal Khashoggi murder: UN journalist blames Saudi Crown Prince for murder, finds 'credible proof'

Ex- army man tries to rape daughter, shoots at her after she refuses

Is it the end of road for once unchallenged Congress leader Roshan Baig?

Congress disbands Karnataka unit, spares Gundu Rao, Khandre

Pakistan's heaviest man shifted to hospital by special military helicopter

5 professors of Rabindra Bharati University resign over 'caste slurs' on woman teacher

Over 70 million people displaced worldwide by war, violence at end of 2018: UN

CBI files case against Lawyers Collective, Anand Grover for FCRA violation

Water only for VIP, affluent areas in Chennai? 100 hostels closed as crisis worsens

SP leader Santosh Punem kidnapped, murdered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

YSRCP lawmaker threatens to demolish Chandrababu Naidu's Amaravati home

Karvy group rebuts accusations, says 'didn't mislead or cheat investors'

Fracking and earthquakes: This is why China says shale mining didn't cause Sichuan tremor

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]