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In Tamil Nadu, Congress Woman MP Quotes Alliance Dharma, Takes On DMK Leader

The tug of war between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its ally Congress in Karur, where Congress MP Jothimani has accused DMK District Secretary V Senthil Balaji of disrespecting the Grand Old Party.

'I Will Come Out Clean': Azam Khan On Court Cases; Denies Joining BSP

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Wednesday said he was confident of getting justice and coming out clean in the many court cases against him, while firmly rejecting speculation about his joining the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Ex Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's Son Arrested

ACB/EOW on Wednesday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and another accused in connection with the alleged liquor scam, officials said.

BJP Versus Trinamool After Mamata Banerjee's Dandiya At Kolkata Puja Pandal

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today joined women at a puja pandal in Kolkata in a few steps of Dandiya.

Sunjay Kapur's Wife To Share Personal Assets Info, Seeks Confidentiality

Priya Sachdev Kapur, the third wife of industrialist Sunjay Kapur who died in June, has filed an application in the Delhi High Court seeking a non-disclosure agreement against revealing her late husband's personal assets.

Kerala Celebs Under Lens As Probe Agency Takes Up Bhutan Car Smuggling Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will probe the high-profile Bhutan car smuggling racket after a nudge from the Kerala High Court.

Minor Couple In Live-In Relationship Has Baby In Jharkhand

A 14-year-old girl who is in a live-in relationship with a boy two years older than her gave birth to a baby in Khunti district of Jharkhand, prompting the administration to decide on intensifying its campaign to prevent early marriage and pregnancy

Artificial Rain In Delhi Soon? Aviation Body Okays Cloud Seeding Trials

Delhi may soon witness artificial rain for the first time, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cleared cloud seeding trials over the city between October 1 and November 30 this year.

"They Feel Betrayed, Angry": Omar Abdullah On Ladakh Violence

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the situation in Leh town should be an eye-opener on how people of Jammu and Kashmir feel about the denial of statehood, even though Ladakh had not been promised one.

Woman Bites Off Husband's Ear After Fight At Home In UP

First, she beat him. Then bit him. Amit Sonkar was bleeding profusely after his wife, Sarika, ripped off his right ear in a heated argument at their home in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Monday night.

With PM's Banswara Visit, BJP Hopes To Recoup Base In South Rajasthan

The BJP is hoping to hit it big in the tribal hinterland of south Rajasthan on the Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh borders, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone of a nuclear power project in the region.

Supreme Court Questions Delay In Beant Singh Killer's Execution

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, held guilty for the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995, was not hanged till now after the Centre said it was a "serious offence".

Lalu Yadav's Daughter Rohini Acharya Issues Open Challenge Amid Family Rift

As preparations for the Bihar Assembly elections gather pace, internal discord within the Lalu Prasad Yadav family continues to deepen.

Defence Chief Anil Chauhan's Tenure Extended By 8 Months

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure has been extended up to May next year, the government said on Wednesday.

Media Baron Sanjive Narain Denies Involvement In Singer Zubeen Garg's Death

Assam entrepreneur Sanjive Narain on Wednesday strongly refuted allegations linking him to the death of singer Zubeen Garg, terming the claims a "conspiracy" by "a section of portal journalists."

Explained: Why Iran Refuses To Step Back From Uranium Enrichment

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, rejected any compromise over his country's nuclear programme this week, vowing not to yield to pressure to give up uranium enrichment.

Man Robbed Of Jewellery At Gunpoint Near Delhi's Bharat Mandapam

A man carrying jewellery on his scooter was allegedly robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday by bike-borne assailants near Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, police said.

India's Aviation Boom Fuels Openings For New Airline Players

India will require more government oversight as the country's airlines take delivery of thousands of planes and its fast-growing market is creating openings for new players, the government's aviation safety chief told Reuters.

'Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Remarks Provoked Mob': Centre On Ladakh Violence

The government blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk for clashes in Ladakh today that killed four and injured many others.

After Row Over "I Love Muhammad", "I Love Mahadev" Posters Surface In UP

A counter-campaign has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi after weeks of controversy around posters proclaiming "I Love Muhammad". Religious leaders took to the streets on Tuesday with placards reading "I Love Mahadev".