Society News

Germany state elections leave Merkel's party out in the cold over refugee policy

Anti-immigrant party Alternative for Germany (AfD) entered all three state parliaments.

Mar 14, 2016

Dalit man killed in Tamil Nadu after marrying 'upper caste' Thevar community girl

The wife of the deceased was also attacked.

Mar 14, 2016

Indian judiciary facing credibility crisis, says chief justice of India

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also raised concern over pending cases in courts.

Mar 14, 2016

Record Brazil protests put President Rousseff's future in doubt

The demonstrations were the latest in a wave of anti-government rallies that lost momentum late last year but have regained strength.

Mar 14, 2016

Turkey: Car bomb kills 37 in Ankara

Officials have reportedly suggested the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) may be behind the attack.

Mar 14, 2016

Palestinian teacher Hanan Al Hroub wins $1m Global Teacher Prize 2016

Teacher from refugee camp wins the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2016.

Mar 13, 2016

Pawan Kalyan says he will quit acting and plunge into politics in next elections [VIDEO]

Power Star Pawan Kalyan, who is busy shooting for "Sardaar Gabbar Singh," says he will quit acting in films and will plunge into politics during the next elections.

Mar 13, 2016

Hyderabad court issues non-bailable warrant against Vijay Mallya

The Hyderabad International Airport had filed 11 cases against Kingfisher Airlines for failing to pay Rs eight crore.

Mar 13, 2016

Chinese Army seen near LoC in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Report

Experts view presence of the Chinese Army in Pakistan as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project.

Mar 13, 2016

Special facilities to make voting easier for differently-abled, electors from weaker sections

Separate polling booths will be set up in constituencies where leprosy sanatorium is located, the election commission said.

Mar 13, 2016

India-born Sri Srinivasan among 3 shortlisted for US Supreme Court justice

President Barack Obama may make a formal announcement about the selection of the nominees on March 14.

Mar 13, 2016

Greece steps up efforts to move migrants to sheltered camps

Greek authorities Saturday handed out leaflets in Idomeni informing people to move to buildings and hospitality centres.

Mar 13, 2016

Uttar Pradesh: 3 children among 5 killed in Meerut building collapse

The building collapsed after a day of heavy rainfall in the region.

Mar 13, 2016

Rebels shoot down Syrian warplane

A rebel group operating in the area, Jaish al-Nasr, said it had brought down the jet with anti-aircraft guns.

Mar 13, 2016

SNP spring conference: Sturgeonsays party to build a fresh case for independence

In her conference speech on 12 March, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon announced the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) renewed pursuit of independence from the UK. She also spoke about how she will use the new powers afforded to Scotland from Westminster as a result of the referendum in 2014.

Mar 12, 2016