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SC Bars ‘Outsiders’ from Praying in Taj Mahal Mosque, Upholds Agra Authority Order
A bench of Justices AK Sikri and Ashok Bhushan said the Taj Mahal was one of the seven wonders of the world and people can offer their prayers at other mosques also.
Malaysian PM Meets Zakir Naik, Ruling Party Defends Decision Not to Deport Him to India
The meeting, which may not go down well in New Delhi, took place on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Mahathir ruled out deporting Zakir Naik, who has permanent residency status in Malaysia, unless he breaks Malaysian laws.
Amarnath Pilgrims Among Thousands Stranded on J&K National Highway
Director General of Police S P Vaid on Saturday announced suspension of the ongoing Amarnath yatra for the day on Sunday in view of the strike call given by separatists to mark the second death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
Launch ID Cards to Ensure Accountability for Refugees, Host Countries: Hinduja SP Shanu
Chair of the Hinduja Bank, Switzerland Hinduja SP Shanu said the ID system will help the host countries address questions of safety and security as they open their borders to refugees and migrants.
Amarnath Pilgrims Face Inconvenience as Separatists' Call for Shutdown Halts Yatra
The protest shutdown was called to mark the second death anniversary of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani who was killed along with his two associates by the security forces on this day in 2014 in Anantnag's district's Kokarnag.
GoFundMe Account Created to Bring Back Body of Telangana Student Killed in Kansas Restaurant
Sharath Koppu, a student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UKMC), was shot at 7 pm on Friday at J's Fish and Chicken Market near 54th and Prospect, where he worked as a part-time employee.
Unnao Rape Case: CBI Chargesheet Names BJP MLA Sengar's Brother Over Murder of Girl's Father
A 17-year-old girl had alleged that she was raped by Bangermau MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar of the BJP at his residence when she had gone to meet him with a relative seeking a job last year.
Tribal Couple Paraded Naked in Rajasthan, Nine Arrested
The incident was filmed and circulated on social media on Friday.
New NET, NEET, JEE (Mains) Schedule Out as National Testing Agency Takes Over; Students Free to Pick Dates
Addressing a press conference, Javadekar said the National Eligibility Test (NET) would be conducted in December, the JEE (Mains) would be conducted in January and April, and NEET would be held in February and May.
No Body Double For Sonu Sood in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Sonu Sood says he did all his stunts in upcoming period film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi himself, and enjoyed doing them.
Railways Awaits Maharashtra Govt Nod to Act Against Plastic Ban Violators
A couple of days before the state-wide ban on plastic items came into force on June 23, the Central and Western Railway had made the request to the ministry to include railways in the list of authorities nominated for the implementation of the banned plas...
In Third Snub to India, Maldives Signs Big Power Deal with Pakistan
While Male has again reminded India that the deadline for removing its naval choppers has expired, it has remained evasive on accepting India's Dornier aircraft offered in 2016.
Flaws in New Mental Health Act May Have a Hand in Burari Deaths, Says Top Psychiatrist
According to Dr Desai, the veteran professor of psychiatry, the new Mental Health Act allows those with mental illness the right to not seek treatment or refuse consent.
Burari Bizman's Wife Told Relatives in Rajasthan About Deceased Father-in-Law 'Visiting' Her Hubby
Psychological autopsy conducted at New Delhi's Central Forensic Science Laboratory, which will form a panel of psychologists to analyse the psyche of the deceased.
Status Quo is Not The Answer': Swaraj Tells Passport Office Over Woman's Request
Swaraj's help was sought on Twitter in connection with a person named Narendra Kumar from Rajasthan, who had lost his employment and was rendered homeless.
PM Modi’s Message for 'Hotel Motel Patel Wallas' in US Via Video Conference
Addressing Saurashtra Patel Cultural Samaj of the US via video-conference, Modi urged each NRI to inspire five foreign families to visit India to give a boost to tourism.