Top news of Feb 2 | ED to appeal against court's discharge of Dayanidhi Maran, Kalanithi Maran in Aircel-Maxis case

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#11:12 PM

ED says will appeal against special court's discharge order of ex-Telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran, Kalanithi Maran in Aircel-Maxis case

#11:00 PM

Uttarakhand: Police arrests 2 persons with 2 kg cannabis in Uttarkashi; Case registered

#10:22 PM

Situation under control in Dimapur; There was some violence in Kohima, but situation under control now: Nagaland DGP

#10:12 PM

Five army columns have been deployed in aid to Civil Authority in Kohima: Army Sources

#9:37 PM

At about 3:30 PM, terrorists resorted to heavy attack on troops by firing 3 Under Barrel Grenades, followed by fire from automatic weapons: BSF

#9:32 PM

'Smart fence' testing process in final phase, installation along the 3,323-km-long Indo-Pak border to begin soon: Kiren Rijiju- PTI

#8:57 PM

EC says,while making reference to EC,it should be ensured that 48hrs is available to EC for processing,so as to convey its decision in time. (ANI) 

#8:45 PM

BSF says grenade hurling at its post in Samba sector an infiltration attempt, not ceasefire violation (PTI) 

#8:30 PM

EC reiterates ministries' cabinet proposals should b routed via Cabinet Secretariat for model code clearance¬ sent directly to Commission

#7:58 PM

US Department of Homeland Security watchdog to review implementation of travel ban by President Donald Trump. (PTI)

#7:42 PM

Iran rejects 'baseless' warning from Trump's White House (AFP) 

#7:19 PM

Cyrus Mistry moves National Company Law Appellate Tribunal against Tata Sons calling shareholder meet on Feb 6 for his removal. (PTI) 

#7:05 PM

Bangladesh cricket team arrives in Hyderabad, ahead of their test match against India on 9 Feb (ANI) 

6:52 PM

UP polls: Police resorted to baton-charge in order to control the crowd at BJP MP Hema Malini's public meeting in Baghpat

6:51 PM

Urban Development Ministry approves Rs1,350cr investment in Andhra Pradesh for improvement of urban infrastructure for next 3 yrs under AMRUT

6:05 PM

Madhya Pradesh: DRI intercepted one person at Indore Airport and seized 14 biscuits of gold worth Rs 48,72,020

5:39 PM

Wish govt meets our growth rates of 8.5% in UPA-1 & 7.5% overall. All the best to them, but they aren't in position to do so: Chidambaram

5:37 PM

Demonetisation is reckless, now I don't know what more disruptive and reckless measures are there in the armoury: P Chidambaram

5:36 PM

Trump threatens UC Berkeley funds over Breitbart protests- AFP

5:34 PM

Medium pacers Jhulan Goswami & Sukanya Parida ruled out of ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, due to injuries: BCCI

5:13 PM

Madhya Pradesh Police in Bhopal's Bhanpur busted a currency exchange racket and recovered Rs 34 lakh in demonetised currency. 6 arrested

5:11 PM

Ceasefire violation: Pakistan troops fire gunshots, hurl grenades at BSF India post in Samba sector of Jammu

5:03 PM

US Embassy said it has nothing to do with President Trump's order; Was standard adjudication on merits of case: MEA on 2 Kashmiris denied US visas

4:58 PM

Entire conspiracy inMumbai terror attack was hatched in Pak; All evidences already in Pak; All we need to find is requisite political will- MEA

4:39 PM

Bombay High Court rejects bail plea of Chintan Upadhyay, arrested in connection with murder of his wife Hema & her lawyer Haresh Bhambhani

4:18 PM

All accusations against Maran brothers and other accused in Aircel Maxis case discharged

4:14 PM

My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in the building collapse in Kanpur. May the injured recover quickly: PM Modi

4:13 PM

Varun Gandhi & Murli Manohar Joshi feature on the list of BJP's campaigners for 3rd and 4th phase of elections UP polls

3:52PM

Death toll in building collapse that took place in Kanpur's Jajmua rises to 6.

3:50PM

Sensex 84.97 points up, currently at 28,226.61. Nifty at 8,734.25

3:47PM

Money being seized across country,did it reach these places through banks?Its black money circulated by back door transactions-GN Azad in RS

3:46PM

For first time in history, notes printed without photo of Father of the Nation&there were notes with printing only on one side:GN Azad in RS

3:45PM

Expected govt to take less credit and be a little apologetic about #DeMonetisation: GN Azad in Rajya Sabha

#3:41PM

Amarinder Singh will become Punjab's Chief Minister, he will work for you here and I will do the same in Lok Sabha in Delhi: Rahul Gandhi

#3:40PM

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Lambi - ANI 

#3:33PM

US Prez Donald Trump order to bar travellers from 7 Muslim majority countries can spread anxiety and anger, says UN chief Antonio Guterres - PTI

#3:27PM

T20 Blind World Cup: India beat England by 10 wickets in league match - ANI

#3:20PM

State Congress Committee expels 24 rebels for contesting against Congress candidates in upcoming Uttarakhand assembly election, for 6 years - ANI

#2:41PM

3 persons, including a minor, killed while as many suffer injuries in jeep-truck collision on NH-11 in Rajasthan's Dholpur: Police - PTI

#2:30PM

Tamil Nadu (Chennai): Work to clear oil spilled after collision between 2 cargo ships off Ennore Port, continues - ANI

#2:29PM

Budget session in Rajya Sabha underway - ANI

#2:20PM

Punjab Polls: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at a 'Sanjha Chulha' (common kitchen) program in Sangrur (Punjab)- ANI

#2:01PM

If BJP comes to power it will finish the reservations and facilities given to minorities by following their RSS agenda: Mayawati UP polls - ANI

#1:44PM

UP Polls 2017: Filing of nomination for Vth phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh begins with issuance of notification for 52 seats in 11 dists.

#1:43PM

Temperatures in Kashmir Valley  settle above freezing point due to overcast conditions; Met predicts another spell of wet weather - ANI

#1:39PM

UP Polls 2017: BSP Chief Mayawati addressing election rally in Bulandshahr- ANI

#1:27PM

Nainital (Uttarakhand): Maoist group torched government vehicle in Dhari on Wednesday - ANI

#1:35PM

Many Indians come to US for degrees, they'll be affected.Raises question if it is worth studying in US?:K.Thakker, HIBVISA holder from NY - ANI

#1:14PM

Jawan's social media post: BSF rejects VRS application of Constable Tej Bahadur Yadav pending court of inquiry for alleged indiscipline - PTI

#1:12PM

Govt to raise Rs 11,000 crore from listing of general insurance companies and Rs 15,000 crore from strategic sale - PTI

#1:07PM

None of their budgets got people 'achhe din'? Can't see any: Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav UP Polls 2017 - ani

#1:00PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav addressing a rally in Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar UP Polls- ANI

#12:35PM

WB CM Mamta Official expresses concern over H1BVisa news in US, says it's Indian govt's duty to protect interests of Indian techies - PTI

#12:28PM

1025 persons involved. 45metric ton oil mixture removed. 20metric ton will be removed by evening:Distt Collector, Sundaravalli on oil spill - PTI

#12:27PM

Finance Bill will amend Representation of People Act to keep identity of donors using electroal bonds confidential: Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia - PTI

#12:25PM

Donations to political parties via electoral bonds will be confidential, donor's identity not to be disclosed: Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia - PTI

#12:21PM

Political parties have to file audited returns by Dec every year or risk losing tax exemptions: Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia - PTI

#12:20PM

Chennai: Efforts to clear oil spilled after collision between 2 cargo ships off Ennore Port continue - ANI

#12:19PM

Cancellation of VRS was communicated to Constable Tej Bahadur on 30th Jan 2017 evening only: BSF - ANI

#12:17PM

BSF Constable Tej Bahadur Yadav not under arrest, voluntary retirement cancelled pending the COI & finalisation of its recommendations: BSF - ANI

#12:15PM

Relief to the subscriber of NPS:It has been proposed to insert new clause to provide exemption on partial withdrawal not exceeding 25% of the contribution made by employee in accordance with T&C specified under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act'13 - ANI

#12:00PM

Army jawan injured in a hand grenade attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Bishnupur's district: Police. - ANI

#11:59AM

New Benefits announced for NPS Subscribers in Union Budget 2017-18: Tax-exemption to partial withdrawal from National Pension System

#11:58AM

India signs Financing Agreement with World Bank for US$ 201.50 million for "Third Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme" - ANI

#11:57AM

Karnataka: Bystanders turn mute spectators as bus runs over 17-year-old boy in Koppal, claiming his life - ANI

#11:54AM

Kerala: Jilted lover sets girl and self ablaze at medical institute in Kottayam, both succumb to burn injuries - ANI

#11:31AM

News about H-1B visas is concerning. We must protect our IT companies and professionals and give them full support: WB CM Mamata Banerjee - ANI

#11:25AM

Five Tamil Nadu fisherman arrested and their boat impounded by SriLankan Navy for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters.

#11:21AM

Surajpur (Chhattisgarh): Agitated over not getting desirable prices farmers throw vegetables on NH-43 - ANI

#11:17AM

Always advised her to study hard, be regular and punctual.Wish she excels in future too: Shaheera's father, topped Kashmir's Class 12 Boards - ANI

#11:15AM

Delighted at this feat, thankful to all teachers. Wish to take NEET examination in future: Shaheera, who topped Kashmir's Class 12 Boards - ANI

#11:10AM

Jammu and Kashmir: Shaheera, from the same school as Burhan Wani's, tops Kashmir's Class 12 Boards, scoring 498 marks out of 500 - ANI

#11:00AM

Tej Bahadur has not been arrested. Inquiry has found him guilty, disciplinary action against him recommended, not approved yet: BSF Sources - ANI

#10:57AM

He managed to call up today using someone else's phone, told me that hes under arrest,being threatened&mentally tortured:Wife of Tej Bahadur - ANI

#10:55AM

He further said that his retirement was also cancelled within one hour, and that he was later arrested: Wife of Tej Bahadur Yadav - ANI

#10:52AM

BSF Constable Video: Waited for him on 31st but he didn't come. He called up to say that he was asked to retire: Wife of Tej Bahadur Yadav - ANI 

#10:50AM

Three Pakistan boats seized from Sir Creek area of the Kutch region in Gujarat - ANI

#10:40AM

Rahul ji & Mamata ji are speaking according to their political lines. We are ready for discussion: Venkaiah Naidu Budget 2017 - ANI

#10:37AM

We are trying to bridge the gap between rich&poor created by Congress & decrease poverty. How can they like the Budget 2017: Venkaiah Naidu - ANI

#10:22AM

Wooden plaque with 4 'Silver Stars' embossed on it took nearly a month to complete that signify major achievements of MS Dhoni - ANI

#10:20AM

Jeweller in Rajkot got opportunity to create memento for MS Dhoni. The silver and gold plated memento was presented to Dhoni by Virat Kohli - ANI

#10:17AM

Nagaland: Curfew and Section 144 continues to remain imposed in Dimapur and Kohima districts after clash between Police & mob on Wednesday - ANI

#10:15AM

8 persons dead, 5 under treatment. Case will be registered, we strongly suspect it is maoist: Odisha DGP KB Singh on Koraput landmine blast - ANI

#10:11AM

Indonesia's Yogyakarta airport closed after a Garuda aircraft with 13 0people on board skidded off the runway while landing late on Wednesday - ANI

#10:10AM

The agitation is to protect our rights. We are all born equal, I feel women reservation is not necessary in our state: local, Dimapur - ANI

#9:55AM

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) introduce electronic toilets for women, 2 units of ‘She toilets’ installed near Charminar. - ANI

#9:48AM

14 injured as bus hit tree near Kalika prasad in Champua in Odisha; the bus was on its way to Ranchi from Bhubaneswar - ANI

#9:44AM

Clash between Police & mob over Urban Local Body polls yesterday. Sec 144 still imposed in Dimapur, Nagaland - ANI

#9:37AM

Azamgarh: Naik Ajit Singh, who hailed from Zameerpur village, is survived by his parents, a brother, wife and two children - ANI

#9:35AM

Mortal remains of soldier Ajit Singh, who died after being swept away by an avalanche in J&K's Gurez sector brought to his house in Azamgarh - ANI

#9:28AM

Kerala: Jilted lover sets girl and self ablaze at medical institute in Kottayam, both succumb to burn injuries - ANI

#9:15AM

Unless contents of advertisement proposed to be published are got pre-certified by pol parties, candidates etc from the MCMC committee: ECI - ANI

#9:14AM

No political party or candidate or any other organisation or person shall publish any advertisement in print media on 3rd and 4th Feb: ECI - ANI

#9:11AM

J&K: SAS Geelani was later admitted in Medical ICU and is now being constantly observed by specialist doctors - ANI

#9:10AM

Around 30 persons still trapped. Op will take time due to the nature of structure of building: Alok singh,NDRF on Kanpur building collapse - ANI

#9:09AM

J&K: Hurriyat leader SAS Geelani admitted to Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences last night,after he complained of severe chest pain - ANI

#8:30AM

Kanpur building collapse: FIR registered against owner SP leader Mahtab Alam and contractor - ANI

#8:20AM

The campaigning for the assembly elections in Punjab and Goa will come to an end today, to go to polls on Saturday - ANI

#8:15AM

Cold wave and fog conditions continue in Delhi - ANI

#8:10AM

H 1B Visa among other Trump orders will unsettle American economy: Suman Raghunathan, South Asian Americans Leading Together - ANI

#8:05AM

It will do little to continue to expand economy & will continue to take nation back: Suman Raghunathan, South Asian Americans Leading Together - ANI

#8:00AM

New York: Putting restriction on any visa category of skill spectrum will do nothing to bring jobs back to US: Suman Raghunathn, SAALT  H1BVISA

#7:59AM

Death toll in Koraput (on Andhra-Odisha border) landmine blast has reached 7 - ANI

#7:43AM

Chhattisgarh: 6-foot Ganesha idol located on a hill in Dantewada's Dholkal, found damaged last week, has been restored to its original place - ANI

#7:37AM

Delhi: An empty section of a building in Delhi's Connaught place collapsed late last night, no casualties - ANI

#7:35AM

We have secured release of 5 Indians from Kerala jailed in Togo. Good work by Indian mission in Accra and Consulate in Togo: Sushma Swaraj - ANI

#7:30AM

Supreme Court to hear State Bank of India (SBI)-led consortium's plea against Vijay Mallya today - ANI