New Delhi: A 30-year-old tailor was shot dead after he allegedly hurled a stone at a pet dog for barking at him in northeast Delhi's Welcome area, police said Monday.

Bengaluru: Normal life is likely to be affected in the city and several parts of Karnataka on Tuesday following the two-day nation-wide general strike called by central trade unions against the alleged 'repressive' policies for workers by the Narendra Modi government.

Chamarajanagar: In view of the Bharat Bandh call given by various labour organizations, holiday was declared for all schools and colleges in the district, according to deputy commissioner B.B Kaveri.

Mumbai: Vivek Oberoi shared the first poster of his upcoming film, PM Narendra Modi. The film is being directed by Omung Kumar.

Mangaluru: Following Bharat bandh call, the schools and colleges in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts will remain closed on January 8, according to Dakshina Kannada District deputy commissioner Sasikanth Senthil and Udupi deputy commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis.

Shivamogga: An areca plantation burnt into ashes when it caught fire accidentally at Veerapura village of Agrahara hobli in Thirthahalli taluk on Monday.

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday described the government's decision of quota for economically backward sections in the general category as an "election gimmick" to fool the people and a proof of BJP's "fear" of losing Lok Sabha polls.

Dhaka: Sheikh Hasina was sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister for a record fourth term on Monday after her Awami League's landslide victory in the recent elections that was marred by deadly violence and allegations of vote rigging.