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Congress materializes 'Mahagathbandhan' to tackle BJP in Jharkhand

Congress' performance in the last two elections has been abysmal with the fact that it could not even open its account in 2014 elections and managed to win only one seat in 2009 general elections.

Oct 14, 2018

Tripura: BJP-IPFT govt cheated employees over 7th Pay Commission, claims CPI(M)

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb assured 7th CPC to employees and pensioners of Tripura but the assurance turned out to be false promise.

Oct 14, 2018

Swine flu in Karnataka: H1N1 virus claims another life; death toll goes up to 6

56-year-old Shivananjegouda, the most recent victim, hailed from Arakalagadu region.

Oct 14, 2018

Just one fourth of Rs 20,000 crore fund released for National Mission for Clean Ganga

The information accessed through a Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that the Modi government has released only around Rs 5,500 crore from 2013-2014 till June 30, 2018, for the National Mission for Clean Ganga

Oct 14, 2018

1,200 Kashmiri students threaten to quit AMU if sedition charges against colleagues not withdrawn

The students have written a letter to the varsity authorities and asked for an immediate withdrawal of charges.

Oct 14, 2018

Telangana: 17-year-old girl resists rape attempt, thrown into dry well in Jangaon district

As locals rushed to the spot on hearing the screams of the girl, the man too jumped into the well out of fear, police said.

Oct 14, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: Pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi to get free insurance of Rs 5 lakh

This was decided on Saturday at a meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (MVDSB) chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik.

Oct 14, 2018

After Trump, Jared Kushner in tax row; president's son-in-law may have paid no taxes for years

An investigation by the New York Times has revealed that Kushner may have paid little or no federal taxes for several years. Kushner's tax bills were quite low, even though his personal stocks have seen an increase and his net worth is about $324 million.

Oct 14, 2018

Maharashtra: Car mows down 11-year-old boy, injures seven in Nashik

The boys, all residents of Nashik and in the age group of 9 to 15 years, were heading towards the Kalika Mata temple in the city as part of the ongoing Navratri festivities.

Oct 14, 2018

Gurugram: Judge's wife, son shot by guard in busy market area; gunman arrested

The security officer identified as Mahipal allegedly shot the mother and son with his service revolver. He was arrested two hours later in Gurugram-Faridabad Road.

Oct 14, 2018

TV journalist beaten up outside residence; Mumbai Press Club calls it 'dastardly act'

Herman Gomes, working with a private TV channel, was returning home along with a friend in a taxi late on Saturday night.

Oct 14, 2018

Manohar Parrikar discharged from AIIMS; likely to return to Goa

The Goa CM, who was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, has been treated at different hospitals in Goa, Mumbai and the US since mid-February.

Oct 14, 2018

Delhi's air is getting worse - one point away from being classified 'very poor': Report

The AQI on Friday was at 154 and it nearly doubled in a day. This is expected to get even worse in the coming months.

Oct 14, 2018

MJ Akbar refuses to resign; threatens legal action over #MeToo allegations [read full statement]

The Union Minister of State in the External Affairs Ministry called the allegations as 'lies' and that 'they are 'deeply disturbing'.

Oct 14, 2018

UK toughens immigration laws, visa to get costlier for Indian and non-EU immigrants

As per the new UK visa plan, the IHS will set an immigrant back by £400 instead of the current £200. Meanwhile, students and immigrants on the youth mobility scheme will have to pay a discounted amount of £300 each year.

Oct 14, 2018