New Delhi: Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who was known for his versatility and sharp fielding skills, died on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 83.
Darbhanga/Patna (Bihar): A fresh controversy over Holi and Friday namaaz during Ramzan erupted in Bihar with the mayor of Darbhanga town advocating a "two-hour break" in celebration of the festival of colours to facilitate the Muslim prayers.
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday came under a no-holds-barred attack from the opposition RJD after he engaged in a verbal duel with his predecessor Rabri Devi inside the state legislative council.
New Delhi: Retail inflation slipped to 3.61 per cent in February mainly due to the decline in the rate of price rise in vegetables and protein-rich items, creating space for the Reserve Bank of India for second reduction in interest rate next month.
Palanpur: A college student from Gujarat’s Banaskantha district was allegedly repeatedly raped by seven persons for nearly 16 months after being blackmailed with her nude video, police said Wednesday.
Bengaluru: A Bengaluru Special Court for Economic Offences on Wednesday reserved its decision on the bail plea of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested in a gold smuggling case.
Hyderabad: The Managing Director of an online news channel and its reporter were on Wednesday arrested here for allegedly posting objectionable content against the ruling Congress government in Telangana and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, police said.
Pune, Mar 12 (PTI): Terming his cabinet colleague Nitesh Rane's statement about Muslims "misleading, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday advised restraint to political leaders in the state.
Toronto: Canada will announce Canadian $29.8 billion ($20.7 billion) in retaliatory tariffs in response to the 25% steel and aluminum tariffs that US President Donald Trump has levelled, a senior Canadian government official said Wednesday.
Mangalore: Barakah International School and College has announced a 45-day NEET/CET crash course for PUC students, aimed at preparing them for their upcoming entrance exams. The course will begin on March 22 and conclude on May 3.
