Even as both the ruling parties in the states made poll promises to end the reign of alcohol, they have been substantially promoting the production, distribution and consumption of liquor.
Mumbai's monorail commuters had a on Saturday evening, after two trains happened to be driving on the same track
Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is smarting under the onslaught of law enforcement agencies on one hand and his political adversaries on the other, has decided to fight back with all the power at his command? It's because Lalu hasn't lost hope
Union Railways Ministry has come up with a decision to help women breastfeed their babies while travelling on trains by providing private space at 100 waiting rooms of railway stations across India. The decision was taken over several complaints filed with Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi.
The couple is now hoping for getting insight on how can the use of violence be prevented in this society.
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is all set to make a debut on a different pitch. Veteran Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will team up with composer Mithoon for a single. "It's actually a thought that Harbhajan shared with me.
The leaders had a tough time reaching consensus on climate and trade policy despite a plea from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to other leaders to compromise in talks that have pitted US President Donald Trump against virtually every other country in the club of leading economies
Five third round matches to watch at Wimbledon on Saturday.
Mexico City, July 8 (IANS) Study of the skulls of victims of Aztec human sacrifices has cast doubt on the idea that the empire toppled nearly 500 years ago by the Spanish sacrificed only young warriors captured in battle, Mexican archaeologists said. Tests are being conducted on 161 of the 461 skulls bound together with mortar on the altar of the chief temple of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, National Institute of Anthropology and History archaeologist Raul Barrera told Efe news on Friday. Historians know that the Aztecs conducted raids across Mexico to seize loot and take prisoners who were brought back to Tenochtitlan (modern-day Mexico City).
After the Congress ministers and other leaders observed a day-long fast, demanding the ouster of Puducherry's Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday lashed out at the latter asserting that the appointment of the three members is unconstitutional and against all canons of democracy. Speaking to ANI, DMK spokesperson Sarvanan said, "What Puducherry's Lt Governor Kiran Bedi has done is functioning in total violation of all democratic norms and constitutional procedures.
Joseph Daniel Hudek IV, 23, of Tampa, Florida, appeared in US District Court, wearing a beige jail uniform and sporting a scrape or bruise below his right eye. He was arrested Thursday night after causing the disturbance that forced the plane to return to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, authorities said.
Lowery suffered from a rare form of cancer neuroblastoma and had of late been receiving palliative care at his home.
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in southern Japan has risen to 15 as rescuers continued work to bring out isolated survivors
Mumbai [India], July 8 (ANI): The Falcons TTC comprises a strong mix of young and experienced players that makes them a formidable contender at the inaugural edition of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) starting on July 13 in Chennai. The Indian contingent will be powered by Sanil Shetty who is in sublime form. The Commonwealth Games bronze medalist along with compatriot Sathiyan Gnanasekaran created an upset win against the Korean and Chinese Taipei counterparts to advance in the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Platinum Australia Open at Gold Coast.
New Delhi [India] July 08 (ANI): The Congress on Saturday termed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as good for government and bad for people. Congress' statement is an indirect jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi who termed the GST as Good and Simple Tax. Addressing a press conference here, former union minister and senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal pointed out the 'shortcomings' of the new tax regime that was implemented on July 1 all over country except Jammu and Kashmir, which also passed it on Friday.
The police in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district has arrested Raj Kumar in connection with the lynching of a meat trader.
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Delhi Gladiators beat Haryana Warriors with a margin of 12-6 in the opening match of the first-of-its-kind boxing league in India, Super Boxing League (SBL) which started off yesterday here in the national capital. The inaugural fight night, in the presence of league's CEO and founder Bill Dosanjh and chairman, Olympic medalist boxer Amir Khan, saw boxers from both teams impress the crowd at the Siri Fort Squash & Badminton Stadium where Delhi Gladiators produced a phenomenal team effort to start their campaign on a high. In the first fight of the night, Delhi Gladiators' Rakesh Lochan beat Haryana Warriors' Naveen Nehra by a Split Decision to get off the mark on the points table.
Atletico de Kolkata have started their transfer business for next season of Indian Super League in a fantastic manner.
The forensic report not only revealed the actor consumed alcohol and was driving the vehicle at 95-115 Kilometre per hour.
South Africa's Kevin Anderson reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the third time on Friday but admitted he had cricket on his mind.
Realising the political worth of the 27 percent Muslim electorate, Mamata Banerjee has gone on an appeasement overdrive in West Bengal.
In June, the I-Tax Department has provisionally attached a few immovable properties in connection with its probe in the benami land deals and tax evasion case allegedly involving family members of RJD chief Lalu Prasad.
According to sources, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who is unwell and is resting, is now mulling over retaining Tejashwi Yadav in the cabinet.
Pankaj Advani teamed up with Laxman Rawat in the finals of Asian Team Snooker Championship and demolished Pakistan.
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Indian U-23 national team will take on Singapore U-23 National Team in an International Friendly in the first of the two-match series in Singapore on Sunday .The second match is scheduled for July 12. National coach Stephen Constantine, under whose coaching India have jumped to 96 from 173 in the recently-released FIFA Rankings since March 2015, said this exposure trip would help the boys gather much "valuable experience ahead of the tougher test." "Most of the boys haven't played any International match at this level.