India
Heavy floods in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Army rescue operation on
Troops of Southern Command and South Western Command have been involved in rescue operations in flood-affected areas of Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan.
FTII students to stage demonstration in Delhi on Monday
The students have been protesting against Chauhan's appointment since June 12, saying he lacked "vision and artistic credentials" to merit the post at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
CBI registers 8 more FIRs in Vyapam scam
According to a CBI spokesperson here, the first case has been registered against 22 persons in connection with the alleged impersonation by certain persons in respect of five candidates during the Vyapam-conducted Pre-Medical Test (PMT) 2011, who went on...
Government's fresh bid to end Parliament deadlock, all-party meet on Monday
Congress has demanded that Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje resign for their alleged role in Lalit Modi controversy and Chouhan over the Vyapam scam.
Jodhpur: Class 3 textbooks eulogise Asaram, call him a 'great saint'
Asaram is in jail since August 2013, for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.
Government acted humanely in Yakub's hanging, ensured peace: RSS
Indresh said because of these gestures, "no untoward incident" was later reported from any part of the country.
Grandparents of 5-month-old child challenge his adoption by ascetic in Ajmer
The grandparents argued that the ascetic may have unfairly influenced the parents into giving their child for adoption.
Crowds cheer Bangladesh-India land swap after 68 years in limbo
The land-swap means some 50,000 people who have been living without a state to call their own since 1947 will now officially become part of the countries that surround their homes.
PM Narendra Modi to launch National Handloom Day on August 7
Observance of National Handloom Day would generate awareness about the importance of handloom industry as a part of our rich heritage and culture, promote handloom products and lead to increase in income of weavers as well as enhance their confidence and...
PM Modi to visit US for UN General Assembly in September
The Prime Minister will deliver a lecture at Stanford University.
Mumbai's handymen to be thanked on Friendship Day
The handymen include the plumbers, electricians, home cleaners, car cleaners and air-conditioner servicemen, as also drivers who make life easier.
Those who sought leniency for Yakub are nation's enemies: Sena
Lashing out at those who sought leniency for Yakub Memon, the Shiv Sena, on Friday demanded they should be "tried for being enemies of the country" and also asked the government to ensure that the 1993 serial blasts convict does not become a martyr in the...
Man arrested for torturing minors to cook dog meat
An eatery owner in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida city has been arrested for torturing three minors and forcing them to cook dog meat, police said on Friday.
Actors shouldn't have any limitations; it is fine to turn sensuous if required by the film: Daisy Shah
Daisy Shah is currently shooting for the sensuous franchise 'Hate Story' third instalment, says she doesn't have any apprehensions about turning sensuous and evil for the film.
Pakistan violated ceasefire over 1,000 times since 2013: Government
While 10 Army personnel lost their lives in 2013, four of them besides 13 civilians were killed in 2014.
Over 14,000 posts for persons with disabilities vacant: Government
Over 14,000 posts earmarked for persons with disabilities have been lying vacant in various central government ministries, banks and PSUs.