India
Only one in 10 Indians aware of damage to blood vessels during diabetes
With Diabetes being the theme for World Health Day this year, health experts have said that only 10 percent of Indians were aware that diabetes in its later stages damages blood vessels of the eyes, heart, nerves, feet and kidneys.
Syria-bound ISIS recruiter held at Pune airport
Security agencies have been keeping a strict vigil after his name cropped up during internet chats with members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which is being monitored by sleuths to look for possible followers of the terror group, active i...
Women drivers likely to be exempted from odd-even scheme's second phase
Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday held consultation with different women organisations where most participants raised their voices in favour of keeping women drivers out of the ambit of the scheme.
Rajiv Shukla rules out shifting IPL matches out of Maharashtra
There is a demand from some quarters that IPL matches should not be played in the state as the preparation of grounds requires huge amounts of water.
Liquor ban in India: Who will put the genie back in the bottle?
The total prohibition has never succeeded anywhere in the world. Even a uber liberal country like America had imposed ban on alcohol sale in the early 20th century.
Panama papers leak: Businessmen, jewellers among Indians in 2nd list
The US is also reviewing the leaked Panama papers, which lifted the lid on the murky financial dealings of a slew of politicians and celebrities across the world.
As Karnataka battles drought, excise minister demands Rs 25 lakh SUV due to 'back pain'
Karnataka excise minister Manohar Tahsildar said that he asked for a new car due to the back pain. (Photo courtesy: Facebook)
Tax adventurism will prove extremely costly, says Jaitley amid 'Panama papers' leak
'Panama papers' leak reveals tax haven links of Indian celebrities, politicians
More than 500 Indians figure on the firm's list of offshore companies, foundations and trusts.
Feel a part of your family, says Modi as he dines with Indian workers in Saudi Arabia
Modi sat with the workers at the L&T workers' residential complex and had the meal with them.
Mamata as Railway minister knew about blacklisting of IVRCL, says BJP
The Railway Board scrapped the project in 2014 due to poor progress just before NDA came to power, said BJP.
Aadhaar set to cross 100 crore mark, aims to boost government plans
As per the website of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which is implementing the Aadhaar project, "99.91 crore is the total number of Aadhaars issued as on date. Portal counts/reports are not updated due to maintenance activities. Portal...
Srinagar NIT in lockdown after clash over India's T20 World Cup loss, calls meet
NIT Srinagar will have a review meeting on Saturday and will decided to open the institute on Monday.
3 top IVRCL officials arrested in connection with Kolkata flyover collapse
Amid political blame game, ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) had asserted that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the Kolkata flyover tragedy.
Suspended Gurdaspur SP to be questioned by Pakistan JIT
Singh, his cook Madan Gopal and friend Rajesh Verma reached the NIA office where the JIT will question the three in the presence of NIA officials.