India
CBI Raids Prannoy Roy for 'Causing Loss' to Bank, NDTV Calls It Harassment
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids against NDTV founder Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy for causing an alleged loss to the tune of Rs 38 crore to a private bank.
Flood, Landslides Hit Assam; 13,000 People Affected
At least 13,000 people in Assam have been affected by flood, officials said on Sunday. Also, landslides triggered by incessant rain disrupted rail connectivity to the state's Barak Valley region.
Sharp Drop in Gold Smuggling Cases at IGI Airport After Demonetisation
Customs seized about 240 kg of the yellow metal in 2016-17 fiscal, 190 kg less than the seizure in 2015-16.
With no Money for Funeral, Man Dumps Body of Daughter in Drain
A man dumped the body of his daughter, who had allegedly committed suicide, in a drain as he did not have money for conducting her last rites, police said on Saturday.
Maharashtra CM's 'Biggest Ever' Farm Loan Waiver Fails To End Farmer Protest
The loan waiver will come into force by October 31, 2017, and will be restricted to small and marginal farmers with land holdings of five acres.
Two Arrested in Saharanpur Violence; Internet Services Restored
Two persons were on Saturday arrested in connection with the violence in the district on May 9 in which a police chowki and 20 vehicles were set ablaze.
Castrated Swami Denies Rape Charge, Says Woman Chopped off Genitals to Avenge Business Loss
The godman had earlier claimed he had mutilated himself as he had no use for genitals
Bihar Humanities Topper Ganesh Kumar's Result Cancelled, Arrested
The school has declared the second topper as the topper for this year.
Narendra Modi Affirms India's Commitment to Protecting Climate
Later, when the moderator asked which side of the climate change debate he stood, and whether he disagreed with Trump's stand, Modi remained diplomatically neutral.
Calcutta University Bans Political Rallies In Campus
Meanwhile, opposition leaders criticized the move and termed it a gag order.
With Trump Messing World Order, Time for India to Tap 'Middle Power' Coalition
President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris climate change agreement has established his administration as a significant risk to geopolitical stability.
Maharashtra Farmers' Protest: Short Supply Hits Prices, Anna Mediates, CM Unmoved
Rates of vegetables were up 40% in the wholesale market on Friday morning
IT Workers at Deep End in Season of Layoffs Without Payoffs
The HR managers are playing musical chairs as they are being asked to cut down on headcount and are also trying to not make the exits too expensive for their companies
India, Pakistan to Become Full SCO Members at Astana Summit, Says China
India and Pakistan's admission as full members to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be formalised at the political and security grouping's summit in Kazakhstan next week, China announced on Thursday.
BJP Leader Hacked to Death on City Outskirts
Search is on for the assailants, police Harish's family and friends have expressed suspicion that he might have been killed by opponents unable to accept his political growth.
Ex-Justices Pan Rajasthan Judge's 'Gimmickry' on Brahmachari Peacocks
It started as a debate on cow. But the burning question now seems to be whether peacocks and peahens have sex to procreate.