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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday hit out at Delhi and West Bengal governments for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme out of ‘political interests’ and said he was pained that the elderly from these two states cannot avail free treatment under...

Imphal: The police arrested eight members of the banned United National Liberation Front of Manipur (Pambei) for allegedly threatening residents and obstructing the land demarcation process in Thoubal district, police said in a statement Tuesday. Police recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition from...

Kolkata: The ongoing protests by the doctors of West Bengal over the rape and murder of a junior doctor of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, seem to be taking a murky turn with the two rival associations making accusations against each other....

Patna/Bhubaneswar: Two persons from Odisha were killed and several others injured in an accident at a construction site of the Patna Metro, a source said Tuesday. The incident took place inside a tunnel dug close to the Patna University campus late Monday night, said Senior...

Noida: The Mumbai Police Tuesday arrested a 20-year-old man from Noida for allegedly issuing death threats to Zeeshan Siddiqui -- son of NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead October 12 -- and actor Salman Khan. The threat came via a phone...

Thane: A man allegedly stabbed a 23-year-old woman to death for rejecting his advances and injured her sister in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said Tuesday. The attack took place in the woman's house in Bhadwad village in Bhiwandi Monday morning, an official said. The woman...

Ayodhya: Preparations for the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya are in their final stages with plans afoot to illuminate the city with 28 lakh earthen lamps October 30, officials said Tuesday. The police and civic administration have implemented robust security measures monitored by Director...

Kasaragod (Kerala):  A fire accident during a Theyyam performance at a temple near Neeleswaram late last night left 154 people injured, eight of them seriously, when firecrackers stored in the vicinity exploded, police said Tuesday. Kasargod District Police chief D Shilpa announced the formation of...

Kolkata: Dhanteras and Diwali demand for gems and jewellery this year is anticipated to remain strong despite rising prices, with Diwali sales potentially crossing Rs 30,000 crore in the domestic market, according to industry experts. Price hikes in precious metals are prompting consumers to view...

Mysuru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, continued its raid on the second consecutive day at the residence and offices of Rakesh Papanna, a close confidant of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, said officials here Tuesday. The raid and inspection were...