No one questions Muslims due to vote-bank politics: Tripura governor

New defence doctrine to ensure Army, Navy, IAF can tackle entire spectrum of conflicts

Dhinakaran quizzed for 9 hours by Delhi police

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India, Indonesia to cooperate in oil, coal sectors: Goyal

'Rising anti-globalisation pose challenges to global growth'
Emerging markets and developing economies should maintain the soundness of monetary and fiscal policies, containing risks and vulnerabilities within the macroeconomic and financial system, while diversifying and upgrading the economic structure, governor of the People's Bank of China said.

Gold reclaims Rs 30,000-mark on global cues, jewellers buying
Gold prices reclaimed the Rs 30,000-mark for the 1st time in over 6 weeks by climbing Rs 200 per 10 grams on Saturday, tracking a firm trend overseas amid increased buying by local jewellers. However, silver eased further by Rs 100 to Rs 41,700 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units.

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First coal-free day observed in UK since Industrial Revolution
Cordi O'Hara of the National Grid said: "To have the first working day without coal since the start of the industrial revolution is a watershed moment in how our energy system is changing."

Ban on plastic: NGT seeks status report from Delhi govt

Environmental groups warn UK government on post-Brexit deals
Greenpeace, WWF, and Friends of the Earth have signed a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May stressing that environmental protection must remain a priority after Britain leaves the European Union. They were joined by tennis star Andy Murray and singer Will Young.

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'Bangladesh relies on BIMSTEC after SAARC failure'
The seven countries' grouping BIMSTEC connecting South Asia with the Southeast Asia received much attention after the last year's SAARC summit in Islamabad was postponed following tensions between India and Pakistan over terror attacks, the report said.

Thousands rally in global March for Science
Thousands of people joined a global March for Science on Saturday with Washington the epicenter of a movement to fight back against what many see as an "assault on facts" by populist politicians.

Donald Trump: Different strokes

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Watch: Sohail Khan making his nephew Ahil play the piano
Sohail Khan shared a video of him holding Ahil in his arms while Ahil plays the piano with his tender feet.

​ Karan Johar's childhood picture shows he was always meant for the limelight
Karan Johar has come a long way in the industry. Right from his stint in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' to his last directorial release 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', the filmmaker has carved a niche for himself.

Pic: Shraddha Kapoor shows us how to keep it cool with this mirror selfie

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Thousands rally in global March for Science
Thousands of people joined a global March for Science on Saturday with Washington the epicenter of a movement to fight back against what many see as an "assault on facts" by populist politicians.

Scientists identify new cause of high blood pressure

Sunflower seeds source of potent liver carcinogen: Study
Sunflower seeds are frequently contaminated with a potent toxin produced by molds, and pose an increased risk of liver cancer, a new study warns. Aflatoxin - a toxin produced by Aspergillus molds that commonly infect corn, peanuts, pistachios and almonds - was also found in sunflower seeds and products.

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IPL: Mumbai survive Morris-Rabada scare for sixth win
In chase, the Daredevils were reduced to 24/6 before Chris Morris and Kagiso Rabada put on 91 runs for the seventh wicket. In the end though, Mumbai Indians kept their nerves to win the game by 14 runs.

IPL 2017: RPS beat SRH by 6 wickets 
MS Dhoni lit up Match 24 of the Indian Premier League season 10 with a vintage finish to lead Rising Pune Supergiant to a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Pune on Saturday.

Nadal to face Ramos-Vinolas for 10th Monte Carlo title
Rafael Nadal beat David Goffin 6-3, 6-1 today in a controversial semi-final at the Monte Carlo Masters to put himself on the brink of a 10th title at the clay court showpiece.

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Top tech news of the week (April 17 - April 23)
A lot happened in the world of technology this week. The biggest news is, Samsung launched its flagship smartphones Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in India this week. While the Galaxy S8 is priced at Rs 57,900 (MOP), its big-screen variant S8+ comes at a price tag of Rs 64,900 (MOP).

Google' s Waymo files fresh lawsuit against Uber
According to a report in Tech Crunch, Waymo also claimed in its lawsuit filed on Friday that Uber participated in a "cover up" to keep its second, un-named design hidden from the court.

Snap acquires geofilter patent for $7.7 million
Snap Inc has acquired "Geofilters," or photo filters based on location, patent from photo-sharing platform Mobli for $7.7 million, a media report said.

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NCERT's pilot book project aims at building inclusive classrooms
Each booklet has Braille and other tactile components, besides word-picture flash cards, to cater to children with learning disability, speech or language disorder, visual impairment, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cerebral palsy, among other disabilities.

No sale of books, uniforms in schools: CBSE
The CBSE has asked its affiliated schools across the country to shut down shops selling textbooks, stationery, schoolbags, uniforms, shoes and similar articles within their premises. The board asked schools to strictly comply with its affiliation byelaws and “not indulge in commercial activities”.

No change in language policy, CBSE board to 'study proposal'
The chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on Wednesday, said there was "no change in its language policy" to make Hindi language compulsory till class X in CBSE schools.

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BMC to take over JVPD open spaces, save Rs 4,200 crore meant for purchase

Mumbaikars now pay highest price for petrol in country

Lowest bid for Phase I of Shivaji statue more than cost of project

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30-year-old falls into pit dug up by BSES, dies

30-year-old falls into pit dug up by BSES, dies

By 2023, Gurugram to Delhi's ISBT in 30 minutes
A new high-speed railway link expected to be operational by 2023 will cut the journey time from Kashmere Gate in old Delhi to Gurgaon’s Cyber City to roughly 30 minutes from the nearly 90 minutes or more that it takes now.

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Tailor steals 51 bikes to fund lover's treatment

BTC to defy government order, will meet today

'Palike ex-boss behind illegal hoarding scam'

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More power for IT hub pedestrians as 'pelicans' come to their rescue

Women's hostels lack gates, watchmen, but rely on CCTV

2 women end life as in-laws seek dowry

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Farmers' protest: Defer Delhi stir, participate in Tamil Nadu bandh, urges DMK
DMK working president MK Stalin on Saturday urged the farmers from Tamil Nadu staging a protest in Delhi to defer their agitation and take part in the April 25 bandh called by the opposition parties in the state in support of the drought-hit farmers.

HC raps sessions court over temple burglary case verdict, frees 5
In a judgment, dubbed by Madras high court as the worst in recent times, a sessions court has awarded life imprisonment to five persons in a temple burglary case, saying they are from a particular criminal community whose main occupation is stealing and dacoity.

Can't order full-time governor for Tamil Nadu, says Madras high court

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Amit Shah calls to uproot Cong in '17 polls, wants to pip earlier records
Shah addressed the valedictory session of the Gujarat BJP's executive committee meeting.

Abandoned Pak fishing boat triggers alarm
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday found a Pakistani fishing boat abandoned about a kilometre inside Indian waters from Haraminala channel in the creek area of Kutch.

Conservationists go wild over Gujarat Tourism advertisements on Ass
During UP elections in March, former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav had kicked up a political storm after he referred to Gujarat Tourism advertisements on the endangered Asiatic wild ass as 'Gujarat ke Gadhey' to bray down his opponents. Now, conservationists are wild over a latest tourism ad on these endangered animals.

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Fire engulfs 3 houses, destroys goods worth lakhs
Goods worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed when fire broke out in three kachcha houses near IERT institute in Chota Baghara area on Friday.

7 caught cheating on last day of UP Board exam
The high school and intermediate exams of Asia's biggest board, UP Secondary Education Board (UP Board) ended on Friday. The class 10 exams had concluded on April 1 while class 12 exams finished with Urdu exams on Friday.

Wagon of goods train derails at Cheoki
A wagon of a goods train, coming from TSL siding towards Cheoki station derailed, on Thursday. As just a pair of wheel of a wagon, second from engine, had derailed, the line was cleared for train movement within an hour of derailment.

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Lawyers oppose BCI chairman for supporting LCI recommendations
Lawyers from across India on Saturday opposed the Law Commission of India’s (LCI) proposal to amend Advocate’s Act 1961 at the National Convention of Lawyers held here on Saturday. Unruly scenes and uproar witnessed in the meeting as some lawyers opposed Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, who allegedly supported the LCI recommendations.

Jilted lover tries to kill girlfriend in Sonepur

IMD issues heat wave warning in Odisha from Monday

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MP: No curbs on corporal punishment in schools

Madhya Pradesh: Netas & babus surrender red beacons

If party wishes, it may project CM face in MP: Ajay Singh

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"SGPC committed two wrongs - targeting Jathedar selectively and appointing arbitrarily next one from priestly class"

MC seeks industry help for mobile loos
The municipal corporation, Mohali, has urged corporate houses to install mobile toilets at various places under corporate social responsibility (CSR).

School takes leap with green rooftop
The newly-developed rooftop farm in Carmel Convent school is not only first initiative of its kind in Chandigarh, but it is also a great place to learn various reuse strategies and propagate DIY (Do it Yourself) ventures.

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