India
President Pranab Mukherjee Condoles Death of Thai King
resident Pranab Mukherjee on Friday condoled the death of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Lashkar-e-Taiba Responsible for Deaths of Hundreds of Innocent Lives: US
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, which has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the UN, is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent lives, including American citizens, the US has said even as it refused to comment on the outfit's leader...
Bengal Kangaroo Court Chops off Woman's Hair for Adultery
Bengal Kangaroo Court Chops off Woman's Hair for Adultery
Kendriya Vidyalayas Told to Crack Down on Teachers' Private Tuition Business
Having received scores of complaints from parents about cases of private tuition business, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has written to its schools that prompt action should be taken against the erring teachers.
Goats Sacrificed on Police Station Premises in Odisha in Violation of HC Order
As per the tradition, the ritual of sacrifice starts at 7 am and the police station offers three male goats to the deity followed by other devotees.
Somaiya's Dussehra Function Angers Shiv Sena Workers, Leads to Scuffle
A scuffle broke out between BJP and Shiv Sena workers in a Mumbai suburb on Tuesday at a Ravan dehen (Ravan burning) function organised by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.
NIA Arrests Five Suspected Terrorists in Bihar
"NIA has recovered a map of important places of Patna from the arrested suspects," a police official said.
PM Narendra Modi Calls for An End To Gender Discrimination in India
Hailing the accomplishments of girls on International Day of the Girl Child, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon the nation to end gender discrimination.
President Urges Nation to Follow Moral Path on Dussehra Eve
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday greeted the nation on the eve of Dussehra, urging citizen to follow the path of moral and ethical rectitude.
2 Killed, 18 Injured As Bus Overturns Near Kota
Two persons including a 12-year-old girl were killed and 18 others were injured as a private bus on which they were traveling overturned on Kota Shivpuri highway near Baskheda village, police said on Sunday.
Kashmiri Youth Rescue Soldier Trapped Inside Mangled Vehicle
"Local Kashmiri youth rushed to the spot and managed to bring the injured army jawan out by placing a truck next to the damaged army vehicle," the official said.
SC Widens the Scope of Domestic Violence Act by Deleting the Words 'Adult Male'
a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has widened the scope of the Domestic Violence Act by ordering deletion of the words "adult male" from it, paving the way for prosecution of women and even non-adults for subjecting a woman relative to violence and ha...
Religion is Nation's Base, Should Not be Ignored: Mohan Bhagwat
He said India was among the leading countries of the world a thousand years ago, but was relegated to the tail-end after the foreign rule which followed. Talking about the farmers’ issues, he noted that Upadhyaya had cautioned the government against the u...
Uproar in Hyderabad as 13-year-old Dies on 64th Day of Religious Fast
A 13-year-old girl died here on the 64th day of a harsh fast her parents allegedly forced her to observe as part of a community ritual, prompting the city police to launch an enquiry into the incident.
No Party Can Use Public Funds For Propagation of Its Symbol: EC
The Election Commission (EC) on Friday directed that no political party would be allowed to use public funds and government machinery to carry out activities that amount to advertisement for it.
Close Shave for Jet Airways Passengers, Government Orders Probe
246 people on board a Jet Airways flight from London's Heathrow airport to Mumbai had a miraculous escape when the Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft failed to reach the required climb after the take-off
