President Ram Nath Kovind on April 16 rescinded the Vellore parliamentary constituency polls in Tamil Nadu on the Election Commission’s recommendation, following a detailed report about abuse of money power to influence voters.

SC accepts petition for lifting ban on Muslim women’s entry into mosques

The apex court was hearing a plea by Pune-based couple, Yasmeen Zuber Ahmad and Zuber Ahmad. They told the court that the ban was illegal, unconstitutional and a violation of their dignity.

Odisha has made up its mind for change: Modi

The people of Odisha, having blindly backed a government that had failed to deliver on various fronts, have now made their mind up for change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.

I-T Department conducts searches at JD(S) leaders' properties in Mandya, Hassan

Income Tax Department personnel from Bengaluru on Tuesday launched a search operation at several places on properties linked to people associated with the Janata Dal (Secular).

Study plea against ‘rising’ act of cash-for-votes in TN, SC tells poll panel

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to peruse a petition that claimed the “mean act” of cash-for-votes was on the rise in Tamil Nadu.

General election 2019 live | Shatrughan Sinha’s wife Poonam Sinha joins SP

Film actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha’s wife Poonam Sinha joined the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday.

Rising airfares: DGCA meets airlines, to engage with them for appropriate action

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will continue to monitor airfare movements on a daily basis and also engage with airlines for appropriate action, a senior official said Tuesday amid concerns over rising ticket prices.

Bangladesh World Cup squad | Mosaddek recalled, fast bowler Abu Jayed called up

Rookie swing bowler Abu Jayed earned a spot in Bangladesh's World Cup squad on Tuesday while batsman Mosaddek Hossain also made the cut for the showpiece tournament in England and Wales.

Pulitzer Prize: Jailed Reuters reporters, U.S. border photographers win awards

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for revealing the massacre of 10 Muslim Rohingya men by Buddhist villagers and Myanmar security forces, and another for photographs of Central American migrants seeking refuge in the United States.

SC takes note of ECI action against Adityanath, Mayawati for making ‘hate speeches

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took note of how the Election Commission of India (ECI) quickly changed tack and passed a flurry of orders against leading political candidates who delivered communally laced speeches, hours after facing the wrath of the court for describing itself as "toothless" and "powerless" in the face of hate.

Now, a 3D printed heart with human cells, vessels

Scientists in Israel unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels on Monday, calling it a first and a “major medical breakthrough” that advances possibilities for transplants.

When Iron Man came to India. Well, almost

Actor Robert Downey Jr aka Tony Stark interacted with Marvel fans across India through a live video conference