Bilaspur: Chhattisgarh BJP MLA Dr Krishnamurti Bandhi has suggested that the use of bhang and cannabis be encouraged as alternatives to liquor for addiction, claiming that persons hooked on these substances hardly commit offences like rape, murder and dacoity.

Jaunpur (UP): Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday said that his party is no longer in alliance with the Samajwadi Party and indicated that he could be cosying up to the BSP.

New Delhi,: Union minister Smriti Irani on Sunday sent a legal notice to Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera, asking them to apologise for their "baseless and false" allegations against the BJP leader and her daughter.

Mangaluru: Karnataka Minister for Energy, Kannada and Culture V Sunil Kumar on Sunday laid foundation stone for the construction of Sree Narayana Guru circle at Lady Hill in the city.

New Delhi: Former Congress MP Naveen Jindal on Sunday hailed the government for changing the country's flag code by allowing the tricolour to fly both day and night, saying it is a "very progressive decision" that will definitely encourage more people to display the flag with dignity and pride.

Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is well-equipped to give a befitting reply to "anyone who casts an evil eye on us" and expressed confidence that the country will emerge victorious in case of any war.

New Delhi: The joint Opposition candidate for the vice presidential election Margaret Alva may be fighting a lost battle with numbers firmly stacked against her and due to the growing disunity among non-BJP parties, but she has said she is hardly perturbed and feels the numbers can always swing.

New Delhi: Eighteen candidates have shared the top rank in CISCE class 12 examination with a score of 99.75 per cent, according to results announced on Sunday.