India
Bengaluru Hosts 14th Edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
About 300-400 overseas Indian youth are participating in the Youth PBD, including nearly 150 PIOs who are visiting India for the Know India programme.
Indian-Origin Blind Man in UK Puts Camera on Dog to Film Abuse
A 37-year-old Indian-origin blind man in the UK has fitted his guide dog with a camera in a bid to highlight the discrimination and abuse he faces daily while travelling around London.
Heavy Snowfall Brings Kashmir Valley to Standstill
Moderate to heavy snowfall brought Kashmir Valley to a standstill as land and air links with the outside world as well as inter-district road connectivity remain suspended on Saturday.
Bengaluru Molestation Accused Stalked Victim for Days, Says Police Commissioner
Four men arrested for allegedly molesting a woman in Bengaluru on December 31 had been stalking her for four to five days, Bengaluru Police said on Thursday — a day after the CCTV footage of the incident sparked angry reactions across the country.
Chennai Book Fair to Start From Friday
The report also said that the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI) has launched a mobile app to guide book lovers. The book lovers can also registers for e-tickets through mobile app.
Centre Asks States to Block Matrimonial Websites Encouraging Dowry
The Union government has informed the Bombay High Court that it has issued guidelines to all the states to block matrimonial websites encouraging dowry.
India Emerged as Key Player in 2016 on Climate Issues
At the same time in April, the ministry notified the revised Hazardous Waste Management Rules to ensure resource recovery and disposal of hazardous waste in an environment- friendly way and also for the first time made a distinction between hazardous wast...
‘Can’t Keep Ants Away From Sugar: SP's Abu Azmi on Bengaluru Shocker
This came after Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara blamed women for dressing provocatively and inviting harassment while reacting to the Bengaluru case.
AugustaWestland Chopper deal: HC to Hear CBI's Plea Against Bail to Tyagi
CBI's petition challenging the bail granted to former IAF chief S P Tyagi in AgustaWestland chopper scam case on the ground that he could allegedly "hamper" the probe will be heard on January 9, the Delhi High Court said on Tuesday.
Supreme Court's Verdict in Religion for Votes Case: Which Judge Said What
The Supreme Court’s historic judgment banning seeking votes on the ground of religion on Monday was passed by a panel of seven judges. CNN News18 brings you the details on how it was passed
2016 has Raised Obstacles on Path to Better World: Azim Premji
In a letter to Wipro employees, Premji urged them to increase their commitment to others and find common ground rather than focussing on conflicts.
Delhi: Nursery Admissions Begin, Confusion Over Criteria in Over 250 Schools
Delhi government has put on hold admissions in 295 private unaided schools built on land given by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) as the file sent by it to the L-G office for approval of new guidelines for nursery admission is yet to get nod.
IT Raids: No Bias Against Non-BJP States, Says Union Min Rudy
Rudy refuted allegations that the Centre was biased against the states not ruled by the BJP in conducting income tax raids and said the central agency would conduct searches wherever corruption is reported.
Aadhaar-based ID Cards for Airport Employees From January 1
In order to beef up security at airports, all employees working at these facilities across the country will have to furnish their Aadhaar number to obtain the mandatory Airport Entry Passes (AEPs) used for entry and exit.
Sealdah-Ajmer Express Derailment: Chronology of Major Railway Accidents Since 2010
At least 148 people were killed as Maoists derailed the Gyaneshwari Express in West Bengal's Midnapore district.
Here's Why India's Nuclear-capable Agni V Should Have China Worried
India successfully test-fired for the fourth time nuclear-capable Agni V missile on Monday that can reach Beijing and much of Europe, bringing a step closer production of a weapon designed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent.