India
Maharashtra government committed to provide drinking water to people: Devendra Fadnavis
The Chief Minister further said for the first time in the history of the state, Rs 26,000 crore have been allotted for agriculture and allied sector.
Assam polls: Decline in number of candidates with criminal records
The comparison has been done to understand the trend of engagement of money and muscle power along with other details of the candidates.
Uber driver shot dead allegedly by juvenile in Delhi after a scuffle
Both the juveniles have been traced and apprehended.
Kerala HC stays vigilance case against KM Mani in bar bribery case
On April 6, KM Mani filed a petition in the HC seeking to stay the proceedings in the bar license renewal bribery case pending against him.
India: Journey of discovery, from culinary to monumental
My entry point to India was Mumbai and, aptly enough, it began with a magnificent view of the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea from the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
India lacks culture of good mentorship for researchers
India lacks a culture of "good mentorship" and those in a position to train and mentor are not dedicating adequate time to help budding researchers shape their careers, says veteran scientist Shahid Jameel, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wellcome Trus...
Modi's rural income promise leaves Indian farmers, experts cold
Modi is going to need a big rise in economic growth and a run of good weather to have a chance of fulfilling his promise to double farmers' incomes by 2022.
Odd-even trial did not reduce air pollution by much, says IIT Delhi study
The study says the benefits ofthe programme on the day-time air quality were not immediately apparent in the ambient measurements, due to meteorological factors and suggests that at least 20 monitoring stations are required for a "reliable analysis" of it...
NIT Srinagar clashes: J&K Police files FIR for rioting, damage to public property
Sources say a group of 20 students and a few faculty members are under the scanner for fanning trouble in the institute.
IIT fees hiked from Rs 90,000 to Rs 2 lakh from next session
An IIT panel had last week approved a proposal for a three-fold hike in annual fees of the institute.
Worrying situation in drought-hit Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court had on Wednesday urged the Centre to immediately provide relief to drought-hit states
UP Police says suspects identified, hopes to crack NIA officer's murder case soon
Sources claim that the suspects who have been detained have admitted to their role in murder conspiracy.
Man who was suspected to be ISIS recruiter released by NIA
Clarifying that Rawoof was not arrested, NIA sources said that he would be called in as part of investigation again. They confirmed that the man was arrested for some verification.
OROP gets ex-post facto Cabinet nod
Under the scheme, pension will be revised on the basis of the pension of retirees of calendar year 2013 and the benefit will be effective from July 1, 2014.
SC slams Centre on inaction in drought-hit areas, says government cannot turn a blind eye
The petition has been filed by Swaraj Abhiyan seeking extra effort and free food for poor people in drought-hit states.
