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Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi today greeted the people on the occasion of "Ugadi" tomorrow. In a statement here, Dr.Bedi said 'Ugadi", the new year of the Telugu and Kannada speaking people marks the onset of spring, during which flora…

Attempt to suicide will no more be punishable under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) with the Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016 today getting the Parliament nod.The Bill, which had been cleared by the Rajya Sabha in August last year, was passed by…

New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Monday sought the Supreme Court to dismiss all petitions challenging triple talaq. Questioning the jurisdiction of the court on the cases, the AIMPLB opposed the PILs filed…

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) and Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which would enable releasing of BS-IV grade fuels to Nepal from IOCL supply points with effect from April 1, 2017…

Meat sellers across Uttar Pradesh launched an indefinite strike on Monday against an ongoing crackdown on illegal and mechanised slaughterhouses. With the issue gaining political colours, here’s what you need to know about the issue. The…