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IPFT planning demonstrations in August as it intensifies demand for separate state

The Tripura-based party, which has been attempting to get its own state since 2009, alleges The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 would jeopardise traditions and customs in North-East India. Demonstrations are planned for August 23.

Jun 22, 2018

Tripura woos journalists with Rs 10,000 pension

Government announces new pensions worth Rs 10,000 for those above 60 years of age, up from Rs 1,000.

Jun 15, 2018

Kerala rains LIVE: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy downpour for the next five days

Heavy rainfall in Kerala has left several areas of the state inundated and has also triggered flash floods and landslides.

Jun 15, 2018

Northeast Floods LIVE: Thousands rendered homeless in Manipur, Tripura as rains wreak havoc

Incessant rain in the past 24 hours has wreaked havoc in a few northeastern states. The heavy rainfall has left several areas inundates and has also triggered flash floods.

Jun 14, 2018

Manushi Chhillar crowned Miss World 2017

Miss India 2018 finale: Where to book tickets and which Bollywood celebrity will perform

Miss India 2018 finale will take place on June 19 in Mumbai and filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Ayushmann Khurrana will host the event. Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar will crown this year's Miss India winner.

Jun 7, 2018

BJP MLA says prostitutes better than govt officials, after asking people to 'thrash' bureaucrats demanding bribes

BJP MLA Surendra Singh, a lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh's Bairia, observed a "chetavani diwas" or "warning day" on Tuesday, and made quite a few controversial and bizarre statements, one of which was how prostitutes were better than government officials.

Jun 6, 2018

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma addresses a press conference in Lucknow on Jan 8, 2017

UP Deputy CM pulls a 'Biplab', claims Sita was a test-tube baby!

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma is being compared to Tripura CM Biplab Deb after claiming that Sita was a test-tube baby.

Jun 1, 2018

Here's why Rajasthan BJP MLA is advising people to smuggle gold and not drugs

Addressing the Dewasi community in Jodhpur, BJP MLA from Bilara Arjun Lal Garg told attendees that they might as well smuggle gold instead as it is easier to obtain a bail in cases of gold smuggling. He went on to say that it would be a "matter of pride" if one is caught with smuggled gold.

Jun 1, 2018

Journalism started during Mahabharata, says BJP's Dinesh Sharma

Just weeks after Venkaiah Naidu said that plastic surgery was performed by surgeons in ancient times, deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma made headlines for an equally bizarre statement. It involves broadcast television, Google and Mahabharata.

May 31, 2018

'Hanuman is world's first tribal leader': Other controversial statements by BJP leaders

Indian politicians especially the leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party have made some of the most bizarre claims in the recent past and stormed up a controversy regarding those.

May 26, 2018

Women Empowerment: Google, Tata Trusts expand Internet Saathi programme to four more Indian states

Thanks to Google-Tata Trusts, more than 15 million women have become digital literate in India. Now, the novel Internet Saathi programme is expanding to Karnataka, Goa, Telangana and Uttarakhand in India.

May 21, 2018

Miss India 2018: Meet the top 30 contestants and their mentors

30 contestants from four zones will be competing with each other for the coveted title this year. The winner of the beauty pageant will represent India at Miss World 2018 platform.

May 21, 2018

Over 40 killed as thunderstorms wreak havoc across India, more rain and squall likely

The northern state of UP received heavy rains, thunderstorms and hail, which killed about 18 people. About 12 residents of West Bengal, including four children, lost their lives and Andhra Pradesh saw nine deaths. Two people were reported dead in Delhi.

May 14, 2018

Why is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan miffed with her team over Instagram debut?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her Instagram debut May 11, but it turned out to be a flop show as fans were not able to find her account. This didn't go well with the actress and she blasted her PR team.

May 12, 2018

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018: Voting concludes, counting to take place on May 15

According to the official website of Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, 52.40 percent voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm and 33.42 percent voter turnout had been recorded till 1 pm.

May 11, 2018

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