New Delhi: In a controversial statement, Ranjit Savarkar, the grandson of prominent Hindutva figure VD Savarkar, advocated for an economic boycott of the Muslim community and urged Hindus to engage in exclusive trade among themselves. His remarks were made during the inauguration of a six-day event called 'Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav' held in Goa.

Hyderabad: A private college in Hyderabad allegedly denied entry of Burqa clad women into the college premises and did not permit the women to write examinations unless and until they removed them.

Chennai: Popular Tamil film actor Vijay, amidst speculation that he may make an electoral debut, on Saturday urged students to ask their parents to vote in elections without accepting bribes and see the transformation for themselves.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said talks are underway with rice-producing states to procure the required quantity for his government's 'Anna Bhagya' scheme, which promises additional 5 kilograms of rice for BPL families, and a decision will be taken soon regarding the implementation.

Mangaluru: Two miscreants on bike damage flexes congratulating UT Khader; Police reviewing CCTV footages

Union minister and BJP veteran Nitin Gadkari has said that a politician once advised him to join the Congress, to which he replied that he would rather die by jumping into a well than becoming a member of that party.

Congress' lone Lok Sabha Member from Karnataka D K Suresh on Saturday said he has not yet decided about contesting the 2014 Parliamentary elections and was ready to make way if there is a suitable candidate.

The Goa police on Saturday arrested a man for allegedly raping and circulating obscene videos of a minor girl, an official said.