India
Union Minister of state for Defence Jitendra Singh launches Digital India in Udhampur
Minister of state in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh launched the Digital India in Udhampur district.
FTII students body alleges police high-handedness during Delhi protest
Students of Film and Television Institute of India alleged that a "peaceful" protest they organised before the I&B ministry in New Delhi was "violently disrupted" by police.
Parliamentary panel rejects nearly 50% proposals for salary hike, additional perks to MPs
The joint committee had also proposed an automatic pay revision mechanism for parliamentarians like the pay commission for government employees.
Shashi Tharoor writes to DU Vice Chancellor seeking review of weightage policy
The students have pointed out that candidates who have passed out from Kerala State Education Board are facing a deduction of 10 per cent in best of four subjects' marks.
Greek debt crisis will have limited impact on India: Raghuram Rajan
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said the direct exposure of India with Greece is very limited and hence, the impact would be very limited as well.
UP: 30-year-old woman attempts suicide after police fails to arrest 'rapists'
A 30-year-old woman, who was allegedly gangraped attempted suicide by consuming poison over police's "failure" to arrest the accused.
Son of an auto rickshaw driver clears IIT-JEE but has no money to pay the fee
While he is delighted over the feat, he also adds that it is very difficult for him to manage the fees as his father earns merely Rs 500-600 rupees a day.
Rajasthan to hold Kharif crop loan distribution camp on July 4
On long term loans of Land Development Banks on agriculture sought by farmers, the state government would provide 5 per cent subsidy, the Minister said.
Digital India will enable investment of Rs 4.5 lakh crore and ensure jobs for 18 lakh people: Narendra Modi
Digital India programme aims at bringing as many as 2.5 lakh villages under broadband connectivity.
18 dead, 15 missing in landslides triggered by heavy rains in Darjeeling
18 people have been killedm 15 are reported missing in landslides caused due to heavy rains. Roads and telecommunications links to Darjeeling and Sikkim have been cut off.
June witnessed 16% more than normal rainfall: IMD
The IMD said July and August will receive 8 and 10% less rainfall respectively.
Ruling Uttarakhand Congress says minimum age for alcohol consumption be raised from 18 to 21 years
Congress in Uttarakhand has demanded that the minimum age for alcohol consumption in the state be raised from 18 to 21 years.
Over 4,000 Maharashtra doctors to go on strike from July 2
The doctors have called for the strike as part of their protests over lack of proper security, living conditions, stipend, leaves and bond period.
J&K boy Zahid Qureshi's dream to study in IIT hit by financial constraints
Zahid cracked the IIT entrance exam and secured the 89th rank in the prestigious exam.
Abu Salem agrees to marriage proposal from a 26-year-old woman
Salem agreed to marry the woman after her claims that she could not find a groom because of being wrongly associated with the gangster.
Anti-drug drive: DJ parties to come under scanner in Kerala
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said searches and raids would be conducted in parties in which even higher-ups take part.