Nearly 41,000 school-going children in Karnataka have been diagnosed with congenital heart diseases over the past three years, but fewer than half of these children have received the necessary treatment, according to data cited by Deccan Herald on Sunday.

Hitting back at Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for criticising the Congress for opposing the Great Nicobar infrastructure project, party leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said drawing the nation's attention to an imminent "ecological and humanitarian disaster" is not "negative politics" but an expression of grave concern.

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday criticised the Vishva Hindu Parishad's (VHP) advisory that only Hindus should be given entry to 'garba' events during Navratri, saying such calls were tantamount to "inviting violence".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 pm on Sunday, officials said.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has demanded that Aadhaar cards be integrated with chips to prevent fraudulent votes from being cast by creating fake Aadhaar IDs.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on Sunday expressed his gratitude and humility after being conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Popular Assam singer Zubeen Garg's body began the final journey home in Kahilipara from Guwahati airport on Sunday morning, with thousands of mourners pouring onto the streets to have a last glimpse of their favourite artiste.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's 'X' handle was found to be hacked on Sunday, with hackers posting images of flags of Pakistan and Turkey, an official said.