» Gadkari's appeal to Muslims: Give up Ayodhya claim

Bringing to the fore yet again the party's pet issue, new BJP President Nitin Gadkari today said Ram temple in Ayodhya is its soul and appealed to the Muslims to adopt a "generous" attitude by giving up their claim on the disputed site.

» Andhra: 800 missing, 4.5 lakh evacuated

Over 4.5 lakh people have been evacuated since massive floods inundated parts of Andhra Pradesh. Though the number of deaths due to the floods is 33, the toll is likely to increase further, Revenue Minister D Prasada Rao said on Saturday.

» Flood water recedes; normalcy returns to AP

Normalcy returned to the flood affected areas of Andhra Pradesh as water receded from almost all places and relief and restoration works were in full swing.

» There is nothing called free sex: Ramdev

Sex is not bad if enjoyed responsibly and within limits, yoga & ayurveda expert Swami Ramdev said at the 9th India Today Conclave on Saturday.

» After 15 yrs of trying, deaf candidate gets into IAS

Maniram Sharma has won a 15-year-old battle for justice. On Thursday, this deaf IAS candidate learnt he has made it to the service.

» Tamil Nadu has debt burden of over Rs74,000cr : M Karunanidhi

Joining issue with his arch rival and AIADMK leader Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi today said the state had a "debt burden" of over Rs74,000 crore only which was less than that of states like Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.