Scores of survivors of the devastating hillslide tragedy met Shiv Sena (UBT) President and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray even as the death toll in Irshalwadi increased to 25, here on Saturday.
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Manipur violence: Mizoram govt orders 'enhanced security' for Meiteis in Aizawl
In view of the deteriorating law and order situation in Manipur where Zo and Kuki communities, who share ethnic ties with Mizos, have been targeted, the Mizoram government has ordered enhanced security for the Meitei population.
Music teacher, girl student found in compromising position, thrashed in Bihar
The victim has been identified as Kishan Dev Chaurasia (45) and a 20-year-old girl. Chaurasia is a music teacher who plays harmonium in religious (Bhajan Kirtan) programmes in the district and also gives tuition to youngsters.
Serious allegations, curious bail: No purpose will be served by taking WFI chief in custody at this stage, says Delhi court
A Delhi court’s recent order granting regular bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the sexual harassment case of female wrestlers, leaves many questions unanswered.
SC issues notice on plea by Assam MLA Gogoi challenging prosecution under sedition, law's constitutionality
A bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra made the notice returnable in three weeks on the interim relief, pending the decision of the top court on the constitutionality of the provision relating to sedition.
'Our WB nominee also faced Manipur like-horror', says BJP
BJP on Friday claimed that a Manipur like gruesome incident has also happened with one its nominee-candidates in the recently concluded Panchayat elections in West Bengal which the ruling party dubbed as ‘Khoon Ka Chunaav’ (Elections of Bloodshed).
Man beheads sister, walks around with severed head
The incident took place in Mithwara village. After committing the crime on Friday afternoon, the accused was seen walking out of the village, carrying his sister's severed head in his hands.
Tomato prices expected to come down with arrival of new crop: Govt informs Parliament
The central government on Friday informed Parliament that tomato prices are expected to come down with the increase in the arrival of new crop from Nasik, Naryangoan and Aurangabad belt in Maharashtra and also from Madhya Pradesh.
India, Sri Lanka need to keep mutual interests, sensitivities in mind: PM
After holding delegation-level talks with visiting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is important that the two neighbouring nations work together while keeping in mind mutual security interests and sensitivities.
Central agencies might become overactive again after Martyrs' Day rally: Mamata
Her apprehension on this count was probably prompted by her memories of what happened just a couple of days after the 'Martyrs' Day' programme last year on the same day.
LS adjourned till July 24 amid Oppn protests on Manipur seeking PM's response
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till July 24 amid continuous protests by the Congress-led opposition, seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response in the House on the situation prevailing in Manipur.
Kerala’s 1st trans parents move HC to change title from father, mother to 'parent' in child's birth certificate
In February, Zahad gave birth to their child. However, the birth certificate of the child registered by the Kozhikode Corporation recorded the mother's name as Zahad (transgender) and father's name as Ziya (transgender).
Technology to be core driver for employment: PM Modi
In his address to the G20 Labour Ministers' meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said this is the era of the fourth industrial revolution where technology has become and will remain the core driver for employment.
US Congress panel expresses concern over effectiveness of FDA inspections in India
Chinese and Indian manufacturers receive the most FDA warning letters, McMorris-Rodgers said, adding that these violations have included carcinogens in medicines, destroying or falsifying of data, and non-sterile manufacturing processes.
Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district braces for flood
According to official data, water discharge from the Ottu barrage has reached 38,400 cusecs and authorities in Haryana fear that it may increase to 40,000 cusecs in the next few hours.
Asian Games: Delhi HC to pronounce on Saturday its verdict on plea against Phogat, Punia's exemption from trials
Justice Subramonium Prasad had asked the WFI to present their response during the day and said that if the selection basis is fair and reasonable, there would be no issue. The court asked about the laurels earned by the two selected players.
Defamation case: SC issues notice on Rahul's plea, to hear on Aug 4
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the plea filed by former Congress President Rahul Gandhi against the Gujarat High Court's verdict denying to put a stay on his conviction in the 'Modi surname' defamation case.
Oppn MPs give notice in Parliament to discuss Manipur violence, seek PM's reply
Several opposition MPs on Friday gave notices to discuss the situation in Manipur on the second day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, and also sought a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
NIA arrests AMU student, UP ATS picks up two Bangladeshis
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a student of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Faizan Ansari, 19, for extending supporting to ISIS, an official said.
Delhi court grants bail to Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case
A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the sexual harassment case of female wrestlers.
K’taka cops seize 4 hand grenades in B’luru, terrorists wanted to strike on or before Aug 15
The sources also said that the plot was to carry out a major strike in Bengaluru on or before August 15. The terror outfits wanted to give a message to the Indian government on various issues, including ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI).
Top auditor repeatedly caught in a maelstrom
Following the Bombay HC's directive, NFRA is preparing to determine its jurisdiction. Last Monday the top court dismissed a special leave petition filed by the audit firm, challenging Bombay high court's order, the publicly available court records showed.
Telangana BJP president taken into custody amid protest
Police on Thursday took Union Minister for Culture and Tourism and Telangana state BJP president G. Kishan Reddy into preventive custody as he was heading to Bata Singaram village near Hyderabad to inspect the construction of double bedroom houses for the poor under a state government scheme.
Manipur viral videos: SC takes suo moto cognizance, seeks report from Centre & state by July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo moto cognizance of the disturbing viral videos of two young tribal women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur and sought an action taken report from the Centre and state governments by July 28.
Rajasthan minister’s nephew vandalises hotel, FIR lodged
Police have registered a complaint against Harshdeep Singh Khachariyawas, the nephew of state minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, for vandalising the property of the County Inn Hotel in Jaipur.