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#11:22 PM

Rs 6976 Cr approved for Mumbai Metro Region Development Authority projects, out of which Rs 3210 Cr allocated to Mumbai Metro Rail projects: ANI

#10:43 PM

19 cases related to ISIS have been registered by National Investigation Agency, of which charge-sheet has been filed in 11: Govt

#10:41 PM

33 agents of Pak espionage modules arrested since 2016; 14 from Rajasthan, 6 each in Punjab & J&K, 4 in Delhi, 2 in Gujarat, 1 in UP: Govt-ANI

#10:35 PM

No decision yet on US participation in Paris climate accord: White House - AFP

#10:30 PM

3,296 central govt officers punished by CVC for alleged corruption in 2016: Govt - PTI

#10:29 PM

No information available with Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation about impact of GST on prices in real estate sector: Govt-PTI

#10:26 PM

1,832 appointments in govt departments allegedly secured through fake caste certificates, over 1200 of them in financial inst.: Govt -PTI

#10:24 PM

India planning to enter into social security agreements with China, Russia; holding informal consultations on similar pact with US: Govt-PTI

#10:21 PM

GST Bill was an important bill. Post implementation, undoubtedly it will increase GDP of country: HM Rajnath Singh-ANI

#10:17 PM

TVF CEO Arunabh Kumar booked for molestation on complaint of a victim in Mumbai: ANI

#10:08 PM

We will complete all bylaws on March 31: FM Arun Jaitley on GST Bill

#10:08 PM

I am reasonably optimistic about meeting the deadlines: #FMArunJaitley on #GSTBill

#10:04 PM

We r supporting but question is manner in which it is passed is in contravention of sovereignty of country:V Moily, Congress on GST BILL:ANI

#9:49 PM

With LS having approved all 4 laws that Centre is supposed to legislate through Parl, I think significant step forward has been taken: FM - ANI

#9:47 PM

We promised business ppl, nearly 3 months before implementation you will have complete clarity on law & rules: Revenue Secy H Adhia on GST:ANI

#9:24 PM

Congratulations to countrymen on passage of GST Bill. New year, new law, new India: PM Modi

#9:10 PM

Oppo's office in touch wth local police. Hope it can be properly resolved: Chinese Foreign Min Spox Lu Kang on Indian flag insult case: ANI

#8:51 PM

Samsung launches Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung S8 Plus

Also Read: Live updates | Samsung officially unveils Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus at launch event in New York

#8:48 PM

Samsung's President of Mobile Communications business #DJKoh named company's personal voice assistant '#Bixby'

#8:33 PM

Angela Merkel rejects Theresa May's call for parallel talks on EU-UK ties: AFP

#8:11 PM

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari confers the rank of General of Nepalese Army to Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat - ANI

#8:06 PM

Kanpur (UP): ATS detained an arms dealer for supplying arms and ammunition to terrorists, investigation underway: ANI

#7:50 PM

GST to have significant impact on taxation methodology of India: FM ArunJaitley

Also Read: GST Bill debate: Jaitley says 'Can’t tax hawai chappals and BMWs and baby food at the same rate' | Who said what

#7:47 PM

Barwani (MP): 2 persons dead, 7 injured after the pickup van they wr travelling in overturned on #NationalHighway- 3 nr Gawadi village: ANI

#7:40 PM

Suspect arrested for trying to ram police car near US capitol: media

#7:39 PM

Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh announces implementation of Seventh Pay Commission for state govt employees: ANI

#7:36 PM

The Central GST will give powers to Centre to levy tax aftr levies of excise, service tax & additional customs duty is subsumed:FM Jaitley

#7:15 PM

J&K: Terrorists fired on a police party in Kulgam's Madibugh Yaripora. Police was there to handle stone pelting. More details awaited:ANI

#6:59 PM

Nagaon district (Assam): 2 dead & 3 house gutted in fire after oil tanker exploded on hitting a roadside tree at Jakhalabandha village:ANI

#6:38 PM

Govt is positive on revoking suspension of 19 MLAs, we’ll arrive at decision only after opposition joins in: Girish Bapat, Maha Parliament Affairs: ANI

#6:37 PM

Delhi: MoS PMO Jitendra Singh met DG of J&K Police SP Vaid and discussed Kashmir's security situation - ANI

#6:36 PM

Indian Open Super Series: PV Sindhu wins match against Arundhati Pantawane by 21-17, 21-6; advances to next round: ANI

#6:29 PM

Mumbai Police issues advisory that there may be aerial attack by gliders, drones etc; bans use of any flying object from 31Mar-29 Apr - ANI

#6:20 PM

Kathmandu: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat met Nepal's Minister of Defence Bal Krishna Khand - ANI

#6:17 PM

ED attaches over Rs.17 lakhs under PMLA from #IAQureshi & others for funding terrorist group #HizbulMuzahiddin: ANI

#6:07 PM

Indian Open Super Series: Saina Nehwal won the match against Taiwan's Lee Chia-hsin by 21-10, 21-17; advances to the next round: ANI

#5:57 PM

146 migrants feared missing after boat capsizes in Mediterranean: UN agency - AFP

#5:49 PM

Lights out for Regal theatre with Raj Kapoor's 'Sangam' - PTI

#5:48 PM

While no member of NSG explicitly opposed#India’s membership, certain procedural & process related issues have been raised by few: EAM - ANI

#5:46 PM

Merits of India’s candidature recognised by majority of NSG members. India received support from diverse & large number of members: EAM - ANI

#5:44 PM

India is engaged with NSG & individual members thereof at appropriate levels to seek membership of Group: Sushma Swaraj - ANI

#5:40 PM

Maharashtra: Around 15 persons assaulted a doctor at Civil Hospital in Thane & broke the glass of main entrance; Police at the spot - ANI

#5:39 PM

Tamil Nadu: DRI seized 16 kg gold worth Rs 4.7 crore at Mandapam Coast. Gold was smuggled from Sri Lanka via sea; 1 arrested - ANI

#5:38 PM

EU Council President Donald Tusk says there is no reason to pretend this is a happy day' - AP

#5:37 PM

What is guarantee that u have technology to prevent hacking? Dhoni's wife complained that his Aadhar no. was made public: Chidambaram-ANI

#5:33 PM

The Finance Bill with amendment passed in Rajya Sabha - ANI

#5:30 PM

Police hv found Canadian national John who went missing in Chhattisgarh from Arlampalli forest. He will b brought to Sukma by evening-ANI

#5:28 PM

How will you protect privacy of transactions in bank accounts, in IT returns? The Pentagon has been hacked: P Chidambaram in Rajya Sabha-ANI

#5:26 PM

Aadhar ws never intended to be tagged to IT returns& bank a/c, but if govt has taken decision, may b there is some benefit: P Chidambaram-ANI

#5:25 PM

Status of #EU nationals in UK 'priority' in Brexit talks: Theresa May - AFP

#5:23 PM 

Theresa May says there can be 'no turning back' from Brexit: AFP

#5:22 PM

Theresa May urges Britain to 'come together' after Brexit trigger - AFP

#5:15 PM

PM Modi and the public have given me the responsibility of #UP CM Yogi Adityanath 

#5:14 PM

Despite Brexit, Britain still partner in #NATO, Europe: #Germany - AFP

#5:12 PM

Man who made Aadhar got excited to click Aadhar photo with Dhoni. Personal details haven't been revealed: RS Prasad - ANI

#5:11 PM

Why should we at all not allow this technology created inlarge public interest be utilized for this purpose: FM Jaitley on Aadhar in RS-ANI

#5:10 PM

As far as tax evasion is concerned present bill says either give Aadhar no. or prove that u have applied forit in your tax assessment: FM - ANI

#5:08 PM

Ramrajya will come in UP - CM Yogi Adityanath

Also Read: Posture of 'Namaz' and 'Suryanamaskar' are same, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

#5:03 PM

Britain delivers letter launching Brexit process - AFP

#5:02 PM

As far as benefits r concerned, you can produce Aadhar. If u don't have one, u cn produce other ID & simultaneously apply for it-#FM in RS-ANI 

#4:31 PM

Trinamool Congress walks out from Rajya Sabha during the discussion on The Finance Bill, 2017 - ANI

#4:30 PM

Delhi HC reopens 5 cases relating to 1984 anti-Sikh riots that had been closed in 1986. Court found no eye-witnesses were examined

#4:27 PM

AG Mukul Rohatgi also said that the 500 metre distance should be reduced. SC, however, observed that life is more important than liquor

#4:19 PM

Liquor ban in 500 metre distance on national highways case: Several state liquor assoc told SC that 500 m is much higher, shld be reduced - ANI

#4:12 PM

Allahabad HC seeks response in one month from Union govt and ASI on a petition regarding tourist guide license for Agra monuments - ANI

#4:10 PM

Mumbai: The gas pipeline leakage near Kandivali, Western Express Highway is now under control - ANI

#4:07 PM

Bob Dylan to receive Nobel prize in Stockholm this weekend: Academy - AFP

#4:06 PM

Bus bombing hits Syria's #Homs, three dead: state media - AFP

#4:00 PM

Ruling party has distributed money to voters in RK Nagar. Submitted proofs, requested EC to change officials there: DMK MP RS Bharathi - ANI

#3:56 PM

Chhattisgarh: Police seizes Rs 35 Lakh in old 500 and 1000 currency notes, arrests one in Kanker - ANI

#3:52 PM

Sensex up by 121.91 points to end at 29,531.43. Nifty closes at 9,143.80 - ANI

#3:36 PM

SC granted relief to ex-CM S M Krishna; asked SIT to file a report in 3 months & stayed all HC proceedings asking not to pass any order in it- ANI 

#3:30 PM

SC asked Karnataka Police SIT to probe into allegations against 2 ex-CMs N Dharam Singh and H D Kumaraswamy in iron ore mining case- ANI 

Also Read: Iron ore mining case: SC asks Police SIT to probe into allegations against two former Karnataka CMs

#3:09 PM

Delhi: Farmers from Tamil Nadu, protesting at Jantar Mantar for drought relief fund hold dead snakes in their mouth as a mark of protest - ANI

#2:42 PM

2 out of 3 accused in connection with Abu Dhabi ISIS case plead guilty in NIA court. Court issues notice to NIA,seeks reply till 10 April - ANI

#2:33 PM

Look at hypocrisy of Hurriyat, on one hand incite youth for violence&on the other hand want their children to get govt jobs: Ram Madhav, BJP - ANI

#2:32 PM

We hope to nab culprits soon. Surveillance stepped up near foreign nationals residences :D Chaudhary, UP ADG on Gr Noida incident - ANI

#2:32 PM

Rajasthan: A forest fire which broke out near Eklingarh Army Cantonment, Udaipur yesterday has been doused. - ANI

#2:18 PM

ED arrests two persons in connection with Rs 6,000 crore Bank of Baroda money laundering case. - ANI

#2:11 PM

Supreme Court orders that BS-III vehicles will not be sold from 1 April onwards - ANI (Read More)

#2:11 PM

Mumbai: Leakage in gas pipeline near Kandivali, Western Express Highway, Fire tenders on spot, more details awaited. - ANI

#1:48 PM

Uttar Pradesh: A wild elephant entered a village in Balrampur district spreading fear amongst the residents. - ANI

#1:46 PM

Whatever is going on in media, won't happen:RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on his name being in the running for President - ANI

#1: 34 PM

Chhattisgarh: Police seizes Rs 5 Lakh in old 500 and 1000 currency notes, arrests one in Kanker. - ANI

#1:31 PM

We should work towards GST deadline of 1 July, it will be a landmark: Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa - ANI

Read More | GST debate Live: FM Arun Jaitley tables GST Bill in Lok Sabha, says it will benefit all; Congress terms it 'draconian'

#1:23 PM

Cong constitutes screening committee for MCD elections.Anand sharma to be chairman;Randeep Surjewala & Manicka Tagore to be members - ANI

#1:20 PM

Nitish Kumar cannot become Prime Minister even in his next seven lives: Prem Kumar, Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly - ANI

#1:19 PM

Saharanpur: I wrote a letter to PM Modi requesting #TripleTalaq to be abolished, I voted for him, I hope I now get justice- Shagufta Shah

#1:00 PM

This is a very serious matter, just don't take shelter under constitutional amendment: Veerappa Moily,Congress #GSTBill

#12:44 PM

UIDAI blacklists centre that leaked #Aadhaar receipt of cricketer M S #Dhoni for 10 years, further inquiry on: UIDAI CEO. - PTI

Read More: UIDAI blacklists Aadhar Centre that leaked Mahendra Singh Dhoni's details, further inquiry on

#12:41 PM

Qatar, Iran reach evacuation deal for 4 besieged Syria towns

#12:43 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath moves into his official residence at 5, Kalidas Marg in Lucknow

#12:27 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has moved four GST bills for consideration in Lok Sabha (Read full story here)

#12:14 PM

Nigerian woman allegedly slapped near Alstonia Apartments in Greater Noida, in Uttar Pradesh- ANI

#10:49 AM

Case registered against Director of Institute of Rural Management in Ananad of Gujarat after professor complained of sexual harassment

#10:44 AM

IED blast near Shiva Mandir in Tengnoupal district's Moreh Dalpati area of Manipur; 2 receive minor injuries

#10:41 AM

Delhi HC dismisses plea of Swaraj India challenging Delhi State EC's decision to not allot common symbol to contest #MCDelections2017

#10:27 AM

West Bengal: CID seized 69 rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition and arrested alleged kingpin of illegal arms trafficking racket in Kidderpore area. - ANI

#10:27 AM

Haryana: Shiv Sena workers give notice to meat shops in Gurugram.Ask owners to remain shut during #Navratri and on tuesdays - ANI

#10:26 AM

BJP issues three line whip for Lok Sabha today - ANI

#10:02 AM

Terrorist who had snatched rifle from a PSO in Jammu has surrendered before Police in Shopian - ANI

#9:31 AM

Don't think it's healthy in democratic setup,hv requested Karnataka assembly Speaker to relook:S Kumar,BJP on regulatory mechanism for media - ANI

#9:09 AM

After facing opposition from Tamil fringe groups, Rajinikanth had called off his visit to Sri Lanka - ANI

#9:07 AM

Let good things happen.When time is right we will meet.I pray almighty for your well-being:Rajinikanth letter to Srilankan Tamils - ANI

#8:51 AM

We will make a temple there (Ram temple in Ayodhya) no matter what, says Vinay Katiyar, BJP - ANI

#8:17 AM

J&K: Terrorists opened fire outside house of a senior police officer in Khudwani area of Kulgam district. No reports of any damage . - ANI

#8:08 AM

Akhilesh Yadav elected leader of SP Vidhan Mandal Dal by party MLAs and MLCs - ANI

#7:42 AM

Punjab: Balloons with Pakistani currency and pieces of paper found in a field in Malia village of Kapurthala.Police investigating - ANI

#7:27 AM

Shimla recorded the highest temperature in seven years yesterday-25.6 degree celsius. - ANI

#7:23 AM

Anti-abortion activists who made undercover videos of Planned Parenthood talks charged with 15 felonies in California. - AP

#6:44 AM

MP: More than 20 shops gutted after fire broke out near Hari phatak in Ujjain. 10 fire tenders at the spot - ANI

#5:33 AM

Attorney: Immigration judge OKs release of Mexican man arrested despite having protection from deportation. - AP

#5:21 AM

UN will do 'everything possible' after two experts killed in DR Congo: Guterres - AFP