Talwars walk out of jail and other top stories of October 16, 2017

October 16, 2017 07:30 pm | Updated 07:43 pm IST

Talwars released from Dasna Jail

The couple was behind bars for nearly four years.

Development will triumph over dynasty, Modi says in Gujarat

Sounding the poll bugle for the Gujarat Assembly elections, the Prime Minister Narendra dared the Congress to contest it on the development plank.

Sangeet Som terms Mughal emperors traitors; questions Taj Mahal's ‘history’

The BJP MLA said invaders have been glorified in Indian history.

My meeting with Bal Thackeray upset Sonia: Pranab

In his book The Coalition Years , the former President says said he had met the Shiv Sena supremo on the advice of Sharad Pawar in the run-up to the 2012 presidential poll.

Mamata writes to Modi over withdrawal of forces from Darjeeling

The West Bengal Chief Minister terms the Centre’s decision to withdraw forces from Darjeeling hills as "contrary to common sense".

Nirmala Sitharaman commissions INS Kiltan

INS Kiltan is the latest indigenous warship after Shivalik-class, Kolkata-class and sister ships INS Kamorta and INS Kadmatt to have joined the Indian Navy’s arsenal.

276 killed in deadliest single attack in Somalia’s history

As angry protesters gathered near the scene of the attack, Somalia’s government blamed the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab extremist group for what it called a “national disaster.”

Catalan leader's letter doesn't clarify independence status

Spain’s central government had set a October 16 deadline for Carles Puigdemont to explicitly say whether or not he proclaimed that Catalonia was breaking away from Spain.

The RBI is still counting demonetised notes

A global tender has been floated for the procurement of new Sophisticated Currency Verification and Processing machines.

Sports quiz: Under-17, and the race to 2018

Test your knowledge of the best sporting action from the past week.

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