From Hadiya to 'Padmavati': top stories of the day

Hadiya denies forced conversion to Islam

“Nobody forced me to embrace Islam. Shefin Jahan is my husband and I want to live with him. I am a Muslim and I want justice”, Ms. Hadiya, who was Akhila earlier, told mediapersons at the Kochi International Airport despite the police barring her from from interacting with reporters.

Egypt mosque attack death toll up to 305

Egypt’s chief prosecutor on November 25 said the attack on a Sinai mosque has killed 305 people, including 27 children.

In a statement, Nabil Sadeq said the attack that occurred a day earlier also left 126 people wounded.

RK Nagar bypoll: DMK announces Marudhu Ganesh as its candidate

The DMK on Friday announced it will field journalist-turned-politician N. Marudhu Ganesh in the Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar (R.K. Nagar) Assembly constituency bypoll, which is scheduled to be held on December 21.

Kashmir militants kill Territorial Army jawan

Militants abducted and killed 23-year-old Territorial Army jawan Irfan Ahmad Mir and his bullet-riddled body was found in an orchard in Watmullah Keegam area in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Saturday, the Army said. Mir was  a resident of Sezan Keegam.

‘Padmavati’ row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India tomorrow

As a mark of solidarity with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s  controversy-hit  Padmavati , hundreds of industry persons — from filmmakers to workers — across the country have announced a 15-minute blackout on Sunday.

Pakistan justifies Hafiz Saeed’s release

Pakistan  has justified the release of Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, claiming that Islamabad was committed to the implementation of United Nations Security Council 1267 sanctions regime on terrorists and has taken several steps in this regard.

Trump says he turned down Time's 'Person of the Year'

US President Donald Trump said he turned down being named Time's “Person of the Year” after the magazine asked him for an interview and photo shoot but did not confirm he would be chosen.

What is particulate matter and how does it affect you?

With air quality in our country deteriorating, it is important to get a handle on what causes it. Here is a look at one important factor in  air pollution,  particulate matter.

India vs Sri Lanka, Nagpur Test, Day 2: Pujara, Vijay hit centuries

Opener Murali Vijay added to the selection conundrum with a patient 128 and was ably complemented by ‘Run Machine’ Cheteshwar Pujara’s unbeaten 121 as India grinded a mediocre Sri Lankan attack on the second day of the second cricket Test, in Nagpur.

Smith ushers Australia to safety

A captain's century hewn from granite and two wickets in a fiery pace assault after tea saw Australia wrest the momentum away from England on day three of the series-opening Ashes test in Brisbane on Saturday.