India
Marry Before You are 25, A Bishop in Kerala Tells His Flock
The bishop of the Thamarassery diocese in north Kerala has come out with a prescription for a better family life - marry young.
Bihar to hold 11000 km Human Chain to Promote Alcohol Ban
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take the liquor ban to the next level in the state. On January 21, the state will witness a government sponsored human chain promoting prohibition stretching across 11,000 km in the state.
Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Act to Control Fees Structure in Schools
Rajasthan Cabinet on Monday approved the rules framed for the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2016 under which a committee of parents having representations from the school management will decide school fees.
Election Commission Notice to Arvind Kejriwal for 'Bribery' Remark
The Election Commission said if Kejriwal; fails to respond by January 19 afternoon, the Commission will take a decision "without any further reference to you".
No Stampede at Gangasagar, PMO's Tweet Against Federal Structure: WB Minister
West Bengal Fire and Environment minister Sovandeb Chattopadhya claimed that pilgrims at Gangasagar died due to natural causes and not in a stampede.
Students Observe First Death Anniversary of Dalit Scholar Rohith Vemula
Statement released by Joint action committee said, "On January 17, all those who have suffered at the hands of casteist and communal goons will assemble at the Rohith Stupa to remember his legacy and to vow that the fight will go on. We will gather to let...
Shaktikanta Das Warns Amazon not to be 'Flippant' About Indian Symbols
Remain committed to economic reforms, ease of doing business & open trade. Sometimes get touchy when our icons are involved, Das tweeted.
Soldiers Airing Issues on Social Media Can be Punished, Warns Army Chief
Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Sunday said jawans who take to social media to express their complaints could be punished as their act lowers the morale of those guarding the frontiers of the country.
4-Year-Old Girl Raped, Killed in Mumbai; Three Arrested
Navghar police have arrested three men, who allegedly gangraped and murdered a four-year-old child in Mumbai's Bhayander area.
Delhi Police Holds Grievance Redressal Meeting With African National
Delhi Police conducted a meeting with the representatives of African national on Saturday.
Amazon Should Respect Indian Sentiments, Says MEA
In the wake of Mahatma Gandhi flip-flops being sold on Amazon website, the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said the company should respect Indian sensitiveness and sentiments.
Use Grievance Boxes Not Social Media, Army Chief Tells Soldiers
At a press conference on Friday, General Rawat urged personnel to use the suggestion and grievance boxes at the Army HQ and command centres to direct their complaints to the top rank.
Cold Wave in Next 2-3 Days, Wet Spell to Continue, Says Met Dept
A "cold to severe cold wave" will grip north and central India over the next 2-3 days, peaking on January 15, the weather department has cautioned.
No Law to Bar Centre from Advancing Budget: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday said there was nothing in the law that could bar the government from advancing the date for the presentation of the annual budget for the year 2017-18.
SC Refuses to Pass Fresh Order to Stop Cockfights in Andhra
The fresh plea of activist Gauri Maullekhi was mentioned by senior advocate Siddharth Lights who said the HC order banning cockfights in the state is not being followed by the state administration.
Unemployment in India to Increase Marginally in 2017-18: UN Report
Unemployment in India is projected to witness marginal increase between 2017 and 2018, signalling stagnation in job creation in the country, according to a UN labour report.