India
New capital: Andhra Pradesh forms panel on master developer selection issues
The Singapore government agencies are preparing the plans for the development of capital free of cost, the government has said.
AIIMS doctors devise new surgical technique to treat epilepsy
The procedure involves a complete unilateral hemispheric disconnection of the brain through minimally invasive endoscopy-assisted approach.
Famous, liberal Saudi Arabian columnist Khalaf Al-Harbi calls India the most tolerant nation in the world
In his latest column in 'Saudi Gazette', he heaps praises over India describing it as the most tolerant nation on the earth.
Nitin Gadkari's urine therapy theory aided by scientific study: NGO
The trust said a study supported by it provides evidence that human urine is a great source of nutrients and can be used as fertiliser.
Real estate bill sent to select committee of Rajya Sabha
A united Opposition on Wednesday forced Government to send the controversial Real Estate Bill that seeks to regulate realty business, to a 21-member select committee of Rajya Sabha, which has been asked to submit its report by the first week of the Monsoo...
India working with WTO members for solution on food security
India is working with WTO members to ensure a permanent solution at the "earliest" on the issue of food security, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
2002 hit-and-run case: For victims, only compensation matters
"Compensation matters more than conviction," say the victims of the 2002 hit-and-run case in which Bollywood star Salman Khan has been sentenced to five years in jail on Wednesday.
Who is 'Eeshwar' in whose name oath is taken? Law Ministry stumped
The application, which was addressed to President's Secretariat, was transferred to Home Ministry which forwarded it to the Law Ministry.
Pollution affecting lungs of 35 per cent kids: survey
Around 35 per cent of school children in Indian cities are suffering from poor lung health, according to a survey.
Narendra Modi makes debut on Chinese social media ahead of China visit
Ahead of his visit to China next week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made debut on Chinese social media platform 'Sina Weibo', becoming the first Indian leader to open an account on the popular miocroblog with over 500 million users to reach out...
Foreign ministry asks Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to defer trip to Nepal
According to sources, the chief minister was earlier given the approval to travel to Janakpur in Nepal as was desired by him.
Moga incident: Badals are accountable, they need to ensure justice, says Congress
President of Punjab Youth Congress Vikramjit Singh Chaudhury said that he had called for a protest infront of the main office of Orbit Bus Services. "I was asked by my leadership to call off that protest since the Badals have grounded their buses, but thi...
Haryana government releases cheques of Rs 28 crore for farmers
Gurjar said Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar is very concerned about releasing the compensation amount to farmers at the earliest.
Indian armed forces play saviour across the world, put duty before self in rescuing thousands
There is no denying that India has remained at the forefront in providing succour to one and all.
Labour Day: Google tools a May Day doodle
A G clamp, a pair of gloves, rolls of insulating tape, a wrench and a measuring tape are placed together in the company of a few stray screws to form the Google logo on the Google home page.
Landslide on Badrinath route, 500 pilgrims stranded
About 500 pilgrims were stranded in Badrinath after a fresh landslide blocked the road near Joshimath in Chamoli district in Gopeshwar on Thursday.
