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Ex-J&K minister Imran Ansari, family declared 'wilful defaulters' by PNB

The PNB has said in a notification that it would start recovery proceedings against Imran Ansari and his family.

Sep 28, 2018

Facing cash-crunch, Pakistan government auctions eight buffaloes kept by ex-PM Sharif

Pakistan is staring at acute financial crisis with its currency falling by over 20% in the last seven months owing to balance of payment crisis. The last fiscal year ended with current account deficit of $18 billion, which is 5.7% of the GDP. The budget deficit has crossed Rs 2 lakh crore.

Sep 28, 2018

Namaz verdict: SC will hear Ayodhya, land dispute cases from October 29

The Supreme Court rejected the petition to refer the case to a larger bench. It also stated that the 1994 verdict regarding the mosques' role in Islam is not applicable to this case since this is being treated as purely a land dispute.

Sep 27, 2018

Maldivian joint opposition presidential candidate Mohamed Solih speaks to the media

Maldives throws out pro-China president: Opposition's election win a blow to Beijing's debt trap policy?

Incumbent Abdulla Yameen, who had cultivated ties with both Beijing and Saudi Arabia, conceded defeat after the Election Commission said opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had won Sunday's election by a margin of 16.7 percent.

Sep 25, 2018

Maldives ousts pro-China president Yameen; opposition candidate claims election victory

The election has brought an end to the tumultuous five-year term of President Abdulla Yameen.

Sep 24, 2018

CM Arvind Kejriwal seeks help from Delhiites; requests rent-free land to set up mohalla clinics

"Now, within next six months, Delhi will get 1,000 Mohallah Clinics. Every colony, every sector will have a clinic," he said while addressing a public gathering.

Sep 23, 2018

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In a first, US researchers discover new genetic disorder in human patient

The disorder was first identified on an 11-month-old baby girl in Michigan. The disorder is, as of yet, unnamed, and its long-term effects, which include impacts on the neurological system, are not completely known.

Sep 23, 2018

Mohan Bhagwat explains Golwalkar's Book of Thoughts; here's what he says on anti-Muslim remarks

Mohan Bhagwat made these remarks when asked a question during the three-day lecture series on 'Bharat of future: An RSS perspective' in New Delhi.

Sep 20, 2018

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Triple talaq ordinance approved by Cabinet; will now be punishable with 3-year jail term

Triple Talaq, or verbal divorce, is often practiced by a section in the Muslim community in India to instantly divorce their wives by uttering the word 'Talaq' three times.

Sep 19, 2018

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat insists Muslims an integral part of the Hindu Rashtra

Mohan Bhagwat was talking at a three-day lecture series on 'Bharat of future: An RSS perspective' in New Delhi.

Sep 19, 2018

Katrina Kaif trolled for performing aarti

Katrina Kaif gets trolled for performing aarti 'wrong way'; netizens 'educate' her on how to do it [Video]

A video of Katrina Kaif performing aarti to Lord Ganesha caught attention after some opined that she did it in a wrong way.

Sep 18, 2018

Acid attack on Shabnam Rani: SC orders security, treatment for nikah halala petitioner

The victim was attacked with acid by her brother-in-law for "refusing to undergo nikah halala" with him.

Sep 17, 2018

India, Serbia join hands to expand trade and combat terrorism

This year, India and Serbia are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them.

Sep 15, 2018

Two arrested for hacking Indian Air Force online exam

Five computers were hacked, the SHO said, adding that the exam was to be held from September 13 to 16.