Opposition parties will work together to defeat BJP, says Rahul Gandhi after meeting Chandrababu Naidu
Opposition parties would work together to defeat the BJP, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on November 1 in the presence of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Assam NRC: SC fixes December 15 as deadline for filing claims, objections
In a major relief for over 40 lakh people left out of the final draft of the Assam NRC, the Supreme Court on Thursday extended the last date for filing their claims and objections from November 25 to December 15.
Maldives ex-President Mohamed Nasheed returns from asylum
The first democratically elected President of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, returned home on Thursday after more than two years in exile to escape a long prison term.
Interactive: compare your annual salary with other taxpayers
As many as 4.98 crore salaried taxpayers filed their returns in Assessment Year (AY) 2017-18, according to the Income Tax Department’s tax data released recently. The figure was 4.94 crore for AY 2016-17.
Debunking myths on SC judgment on firecrackers
The Supreme Court's recent judgment limiting bursting of firecrackers during Diwali to two hours has not gone down well with active social media users. Social media platforms are abuzz with heated debates on whether firecrackers are the only source of pollution in India, and on why this selective restriction with regard to Diwali alone. Some mischievous social accounts have also posted content that could trigger communal hatred.
Sri Lankan President Sirisena summons Parliament on November 5
In the face of growing calls to end week-long political impasse in the country, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has recalled Parliament on November 5.
India thrashes West Indies to win series; match ends within 50 overs
A ruthless India completed a nine-wicket demolition of the West Indies in the fifth and final ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday for their sixth successive series win at home.
Ramanagaram bypoll: BJP nominee Chandrashekar against Anita Kumaraswamy quits fray, rejoins Cong. after 3 weeks
BJP candidate in the Ramanagaram Assembly by-election in Karnataka, L. Chandrashekar, on Thursday retired from the contest against Janata Dal (Secular) nominee Anita Kumaraswamy, wife of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, and rejoined the Congress.
Fact check: Was 'Statue of Unity' misspelled in Tamil?
Twitter was abuzz on October 31, 2018, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the 'tallest statue' of Sardar Vallabhai Patel to the nation from a river-island near Sardar Sarovar dam in Gujarat. One of the prominent points of discussion, at least to the Tamil-speaking Twitteratti, was the way 'Statue of Unity' was spelt in Tamil at the venue.
Cinema quiz: uncovering the underworld
Bollywood has long been obsessed with gangsters and their penchant for drama and violence. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about Hindi gangster movies.