India
GoAir Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata After Bomb Threat
Official sources said flight G8-127 landed at the Kolkata airport around 9:30 pm after the pilot informed the ground authorities about a bomb threat.
Muslim Men Being Paid to Convert Hindu Women, Claims VHP in Rajasthan
Judges Gopal Krishna Vyas and Manoj Kumar Garg questioned the state government on its handling of religious conversions and also on whether there is any law regulating them in Rajasthan.
Railways Launch Main Arch on World's Highest Bridge on River Chenab
The iconic bridge will soar 359 metres above the bed of the River Chenab and will be 30 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Paradise Papers: No Transactions Done for 'Personal Purpose', Says Jayant Sinha
Jayant Sinha had worked with Omidyar Network as Managing Director in India and Omidyar Network had invested in a US company D.Light Design that has a subsidiary in Cayman Islands, according to a report based on the Paradise Papers investigation.
Stents Not as Useful as we Think, Shows Lancet Study
The Study says that stents -- tiny wire mesh medical devices used to open blockages in blood vessels -- do nothing to relieve angina pain.
2G Scam: All You Need to Know About the Case That Rocked UPA Govt
Ahead of the 2G verdict later this month, News18 chronicles and explains in detail a scam which dealt the first blow to the credibility of the UPA government
German National Assaulted by Railway Contractor in UP After ‘Welcome to India’ Greeting
In the latest incident, Holger Ereek was allegedly beaten by railway contractor Aman Kumar on Saturday after which the station master informed the police.
High Court Revokes Stay on Invoking Rs 3 Crore Bank Guarantee of AgustaWestland
The Italian company may have to forego the amount as it has neither deposited it in the court nor given a bank guarantee of a nationalised bank or banks such as ICICI, Axis Bank or HDFC as directed by the high court.
After Lifelong Service in Army, Assam Police Question Indianness of Mahiruddin Ahmed
This is the second case in past two months when former army man has been asked to prove his citizenship
PM Narendra Modi Lashes out at Opposition Leaders, Says Those Who Worked at World Bank Now Doubt India’s Ranking
PM Narendra Modi said India’s 30-place jump on World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index is the recognition of “stupendous work done by us”.
Sikh Boy Beaten Up by Classmate in Washington, Sushma Swaraj Seeks Report
The 14-year-old Sikh boy was punched and knocked down by his classmate in the Washington State with his father claiming that his son was targeted because he is of Indian descent.
Chennai Rains LIVE Updates: Heavy Showers Lash City After Brief Lull; Death Toll at 12
Respite from rain was short-lived for Chennai with showers lashing the city again on Friday evening.
Aadhaar-verified Passengers Can Now Book 12 Railway Tickets a Month
The move, which came into effect on October 26, is believed to be an innovative way for the railways to encourage passengers to link their Aadhar numbers to their online booking accounts on IRCTC.
Osmania University Ph.D Programme Admissions Begin; Apply Before Dec 2nd 2017
Applicants need to send a Demand Draft of ₹250 registration fee along with the OU Ph.D Programme application form on or before the last date – December 2nd 2017.
'Padmavati' Adds to Action in Gujarat Polls as BJP, Congress Face Off Over Rajput Queen
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama ‘Padmavati’ has ruffled feathers in poll-bound Gujarat, particularly within the Rajput community.
Maharashtra Police Recruitment 2017 – 18; Apply for 85 Law Instructor Posts before 13th Nov 2017
The candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized University or Institution.