Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday urged the state police force to give priority to address and resolve the issues faced by women, children and elderly.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two major agricultural schemes with an outlay of Rs 35,440 crore to boost pulses production and improve the farm sector growth in 100 low-performing districts, as he exhorted farmers to reduce the country's import dependence and increase exports.

Shubman Gill the batter led the way with his 10th century and then the captain gave his strike-bowler Ravindra Jadeja enough time to tighten the noose on West Indies as India galloped towards another comprehensive victory in the second Test, here Saturday.

The Congress government in Telangana is likely to approach the Supreme Court against the High Court issuing an interim stay against a Government Order (GO) providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday termed the relief package announced by the Maharashtra government for the farmers hit by rains and floods the "biggest joke in history," and demanded a loan waiver for them.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday played down speculations about the cabinet reshuffle in the state, calling it a "rumour" in the media.

Police have arrested a man from Alwar district of Rajasthan on charges of spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.

Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad on Saturday claimed the growing menace of wild boars destroying crops could be tackled more effectively if people were allowed to consume their meat.