India
China shuts around 1.8 million accounts in pornography crackdown: Report
Most of the accounts closed were associated with microblogs, smart phone app WeChat and the instant messaging service QQ, says a report.
Delhi Police to have unit to probe frauds of less than Rs 2 crore
Delhi Police plans to have a specialised unit to investigate the cases of fraud running below Rs two crore, a senior official said.
Polling stations open in New Zealand general election
New Zealanders were voting on Saturday in a general election to determine who will lead the country for the next three years.
Museum on human rights opens in Canada
Governor General of Canada David Johnston inaugurate the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba in central Canada.
CBI to probe Chidambaram over FIPB approval in Aircel-Maxis deal
Clearing his stand, Chidambaram on Friday said that there was no violation of rules in the grant of FIPB approval.
Smoking can cause urologic diseases: Experts
Cigarette smoking can lead to a number of urological diseases and only a few people are aware of this, experts have warned.
Indonesia to host 2018 Asian Games
The Executive Board of the Olympic Council of Asia on Friday decided that Indonesian capital Jakarta will host the 18th Asian Games in 2018.
Scots spurn independence, vote to stay in the United Kingdom
Supporters of the United Kingdom have won 54 per cent of the vote, according to Reuters calculations, and that share could climb.
Formula One title rivals relishing 'challenge' of radio silence
Title rivals Rosberg and Hamilton were in rare harmony when asked to voice their opinions on Formula One's controversial decision to ban radio assistance.
Mountains being made of molehills to discredit Bengal: Mamata
The crackdown has been widely condemned with students and political parties demanding the removal of vice chancellor Abhijit Chakrabarty.
CBI registers case against DGCA official
"This act was followed by repeated extensions being given to the institute in violation of rules and provisions," CBI spokesperson said.
Nothing surprises me anymore, says disappointed Abhinav Bindra
Bindra was disappointment as no Indian official was at the airport. He had to complete customs formalities for the release of his equipment on his own.
Woman executed in Texas for starving, torturing boy to death
Coleman became the ninth convicted killer and second woman to receive lethal injection in Texas this year.
Smoky haze hits Singapore Grand Prix
Singapore's National Environment Agency said air pollution had risen into the unhealthy range after a wind change had brought smoke from forest fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island.
If Scotland votes 'yes', it will be the 35th new nation born since 1990
The end of cold war with the collapse of Soviet Union led to the creation of dozens of new countries in Europe and Asia.
US to press India on trade row during Narendra Modi's Washington visit
US said it will press India's new Prime Minister to end his blockage of a global trade pact when he visits Washington this month.