India

Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2017: Timings, Locations and Live Streaming link!

The Quadrantids Meteor Shower will be the first astronomical event marking the beginning of 2017! The meteor shower will take place on the night of January 3 and 4.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru mass molestation: Sex workers caught in the crossfire

Given the nature of their work, sex workers find it hard to complain against sexual violence making them more vulnerable.

Jan 3, 2017

Mamata Banerjee to protest against demonetisation in 10 states, starting Jan 9

Banerjee lashed out at Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday demanding their arrest.

Jan 3, 2017

Yet another Trinamool Congress MP arrested over chit fund scam; Mamata lashes out at Centre

Sudip Bandyopadhyay becomes the second lawmaker after Tapas Pal to get arrested by CBI in connection with chit fund scam.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru Mass Molestation: In India, common sense must trump the fight for freedom when it comes to women

In India, women must build their own safety nets, because when you don't take your safety into your own hands, few come to your defence

Jan 3, 2017

Bangladesh earthquake: 5.5 magnitude quake hits India-Bangladesh border; tremors felt in Assam and Tripura

There were no reports of any damage to life or property.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru Molestation: Ten of the worst comments against women by Indian politicians

After the mass molestation that shamed Bengaluru on New Year's Eve, G. Parameshwara, Karnataka's Home Minister, responded with a controversial statement. But he was not alone...

Jan 3, 2017

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: Look who the BJP is tapping to be its trump card in the polls!

If the BJP manages to win Manipur, it will be heralded as the next step in the saffron party's agenda of a Congress-mukt Bharat

Jan 3, 2017

At least 6 dead, 30 critical after consuming toxic alcohol in West Bengal's Burdwan district

A medical team has been sent to the Paraj area in West Bengal's Burdwan district.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru mass molestation case: Karnataka home minister, Abu Azmi get summons from NCW chief over remarks

New Year's eve in Bengaluru turned out to be a nightmare for women on MG Road and adjoining Brigade Road.

Jan 3, 2017

Budget Session of Parliament to begin from January 31

The Economic Survey to be presented on the same day followed by the General Budget on February 1.

Jan 3, 2017

India news live updates: BJP office in Kolkata attacked after TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay's arrest in Rose Valley chit fund scam

Read all the live updates here.

Jan 3, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed in Baramulla encounter; gunshots heard in Bandipora district

Around two terrorists are still believed to be hiding in the area and arms and ammunition has been recovered from the deceased terrorist.

Jan 3, 2017

Hajj 2017: India launches app for online registration for annual pilgrimage; last date is January 24

Registration for Hajj 2017 began on Monday, January 2, and will last until January 24, 2017.

Jan 3, 2017

After mass molestation on New Year's Eve, Bengaluru women call for harsh punishments

International Business Times spoke to prominent women in the city to know what needs to change in Bengaluru.

Jan 2, 2017