India
Malawian minister kills himself allegedly after losing elections
According to a BBC report, outgoing deputy Local Government Minister Godfrey Kamanya shot himself at home.
Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiiyaan' supports an environmental marathon to spread 'go green' message
Directed by Rajinikanth's daughter, Soundarya R Ashwin, the film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri and Marathi.
Colourful changeable back covers for Moto E now available on Flipkart at Rs 899 each
The changeable back panels for the Moto E come in a wide range of colours - Raspberry, Chaulk, Lemon Lime, Violet, Turquoise.
After poll debacle, Akhilesh Yadav cracks whip on bureaucracy
After the debacle in the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh's ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday continued its clean up drive and issued notices to eight district magistrates and 10 district police chiefs.
BJP accuses TMC govt of plotting to defer municipal polls
BJP on Wednesday accused the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal of plotting to defer the municipal polls alleging that it was afraid of the rise of the saffron party.
Flipkart to acquire a majority stake in Myntra; announcement likely on May 22
Homegrown e-retailer Flipkart is likely to acquire a majority stake in online fashion retailer Myntra in what could be the biggest consolidation in India's e-commerce sector.
India eyeing consistency in hockey World Cup
Oltmans is happy with the preparation of the team and said India can spring up surprises in the tournament if they can play consistent hockey.
Indonesian election presents US with Modi-style visa headache
The emergence of Prabowo Subianto as a serious contender in Indonesia's election this week means the United States faces the awkward possibility of having to welcome another Asian leader it had denied entry to because of alleged links to mass killings.
Badminton: Saina Nehwal beats Ratchanok Intanon as Indian women thrash Thailand
Saina defeated world champion Ratchanok Intanon 22-20, 21-14 to give India a brilliant start against Thailand.
Rs 8.73 lakh cash looted from shop by unidentified men
A bag carrying Rs 8.73 lakh in cash and important documents was on Tuesday looted by some unidentified robbers from an auto-parts shop in Kalwar area near Jaipur, police said.
Jitan Ram Manjhi's journey from clerk to becoming Bihar's Chief Minister
Once a clerk in Posts and Telegraph department, Jitan Ram Manjhi, a 'mahadalit' who was picked by Nitish Kumar to lead Bihar, is an old hand in the state's politics with stints as minister in Congress, RJD and JD(U) governments since 1980.
Saradha probe: ED, CBI to share vital information
"The CBI team had come to us on Monday just to get a feel of the entire issue," ED regional special director Yogesh Gupta said.
Bengali actor Parambrata to direct a sports film
Parambrata Chatterjee of 'Kahaani' fame says he always wanted to direct a sports-based film.
Man leaves live-in partner of 7 years, marries another woman; booked for rape
An offence of rape has been registered against a person for not honouring the promise of marriage he made to a woman, with whom he had a live-in relationship for about seven years, police said on Tuesday.
Wanted Naxal arrested in Sakardaga forest by security forces
Security forces on Tuesday apprehended a wanted Naxal from the forests of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh.
Jabong.com launches exclusive pre-order for Nike 'Magista' football boots
The Football World Cup is round the corner, and Jabong.com has taken an exciting step-in igniting the fever.