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Monsoon session of Parliament: Lok Sabha accepts no confidence motion against government

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said Telugu Desam Party leader Kesineni Srinivas was the first to give his no-confidence notice and asked members if it can be moved. She asked him to introduce the motion that was supported by over 50 members, including Congress and other opposition MPs.

Jul 18, 2018

IAF's MiG-21 crashes in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, pilot killed

The MiG-21 fighter jet is said to have taken off from Pathankot in Punjab and crashed in Patta Jattiyan in Jawali subdivision of the Kangra district. The pilot is missing.

Jul 18, 2018

Russian woman drugged and raped in TN: 5 other foreign tourists sexually assaulted in India

The victim, who is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital, had arrived in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district, which is located about 194 km away from Chennai, on July 12.

Jul 18, 2018

J&K government appoints lawyer defending Kathua rape case accused as additional advocate general

Aseem Sawhney, the counsel for the accused in Kathua rape case has, however, said that he has not attended the case proceedings since July 2.

Jul 18, 2018

VVIP racism: Kerala MLA PC George destroys toll plaza when asked to pay money [Video]

In an incident of VVIP high-handedness, PC George, a six-time and current MLA of the Poonjar constituency in Kerala's Kottayam district, broke the barrier at a toll plaza when he was asked to pay the fee.

Jul 18, 2018

Congress tweets video of French football star Paul Pogba seeking 'acche din'

Just days after star midfielder Paul Pogba won the Fifa World Cup with his fellow French teammates, this Twitter notification from Congress might have just left him scratching his head.

Jul 18, 2018

JEE, NEET to go high-tech from next year

The National Testing Agency has announced plans to overhaul the examinations with software to set unique question papers for each candidate, multiple exam dates and more tech-based solutions.

Jul 18, 2018

Nepalese women set to join Royal Gurkha Rifles from 2020 as British Army breaks tradition

The first batch of women will be inducted into the regiment in the year 2020 and for this, candidates will be recruited through a rigorous drive in Pokhara, Nepal, next year. The chosen candidates will then be flown to Catterick in North Yorkshire, where they will undergo a training for 10 weeks.

Jul 18, 2018

Government drops controversial FRDI Bill amid public anxiety over the bail-in clause

The primary reason for withdrawing the bill was the 'bail-in' clause, which states that in case a bank becomes insolvent, the depositors will have to bear a part of the cost of resolution by losing a part of their deposit.

Jul 18, 2018

In a bid to please Kim, Trump says 'no time limit' on North Korea denuclearisation

The US President has shifted his tone, saying North Korea's denuclearization has no time limit. Mike Pompeo expects the project to happen by the end of 2020 following his visit to Pyongyang.

Jul 18, 2018

What role will BSP leader Mayawati play after 2019 Lok Sabha elections?

Prime Minister Probables: 'Mayawati will be India's first Dalit PM if Rahul Gandhi thinks big'

Political theorist Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd says that only Ambedkarism can defeat Hindutva. A Dalit PM like Mayawati, who is led by the philosophy of Ambedkar, will give the healing touch to a society ravaged by the Hindutva philosophy of the RSS.

Jul 18, 2018

Monsoon Session kicks off today; here's a complete list of bills and amendments

The Prime Minister has urged the political parties to collectively strive for a constructive atmosphere in the monsoon session for the national good.

Jul 18, 2018

Trai calls for consumer data privacy rules, stricter checks on pesky calls and messages

The telecom watchdog of India recommended a series of measures of "privacy, security and ownership of data in telecom networks.

Jul 18, 2018

Kolkata man arrested for having sex with dog: 7 other instances of animal abuse

The accused man has been booked under section 377 (Carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal) of the Indian Penal Code

Jul 18, 2018

Despite Trump's rigid policies, Iran turns to Pakistan for defence deal

Iran will be jointly producing defence equipment with Pakistan. Since Iran is the third largest oil supplier, India will not want to upset the carefully balanced relationship, but the deal with Pakistan may cause the Modi government to reassess their priorities.

Jul 18, 2018

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Monsoon session of Parliament: Lok Sabha accepts no confidence motion against government

IAF's MiG-21 crashes in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, pilot killed

Russian woman drugged and raped in TN: 5 other foreign tourists sexually assaulted in India

J&K government appoints lawyer defending Kathua rape case accused as additional advocate general

VVIP racism: Kerala MLA PC George destroys toll plaza when asked to pay money [Video]

Congress tweets video of French football star Paul Pogba seeking 'acche din'

JEE, NEET to go high-tech from next year

Nepalese women set to join Royal Gurkha Rifles from 2020 as British Army breaks tradition

Government drops controversial FRDI Bill amid public anxiety over the bail-in clause

In a bid to please Kim, Trump says 'no time limit' on North Korea denuclearisation

Prime Minister Probables: 'Mayawati will be India's first Dalit PM if Rahul Gandhi thinks big'

Monsoon Session kicks off today; here's a complete list of bills and amendments

Trai calls for consumer data privacy rules, stricter checks on pesky calls and messages

Kolkata man arrested for having sex with dog: 7 other instances of animal abuse

Despite Trump's rigid policies, Iran turns to Pakistan for defence deal

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]