Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said Jio Institute has not been granted the status of Institution of Eminence yet, and has only been issued a Letter of Intent, under which it should complete the process of setting up in three years.

The Federation of Workers and Owners Associations of road transport has decided to hold a nationwide strike on August 7, urging the central government to withdraw Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill-2017, protect the transport industry and implement Social Security Act for the unorganized workers.

There has been no change in the health condition of DMK President M. Karunanidhi from what the hospital had said on Sunday, said his son and party leader M.K. Stalin said on Monday.

The case of a multi-crore property found in a locker at Bowring Institute in the city is taking twists every day. It is reported that following this case, IT sleuths conducted raids on the house of a BJP leader on Monday.

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday seized 16 gold biscuits valued at Rs 52.30 lakh from West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, a BSF officer said.

The SIT probe being conducted into the murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh might reach its logical end, if the investigating officials traced another accused who is believed to have the pistol used to kill Gauri, sources said.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the "tardy" release of Assam's draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) that excluded more than 40 lakh applicants has created a "massive insecurity" in the state.

India's vice captain Ajinkya Rahane on Monday said the upcoming Test match rubber against England will be a test of mind and character, adding that making quick adjustments according to the demands will be key.