India

Over 77,000 payments bank accounts opened in Maharashtra, Goa postal

The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was launched across 650 districts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 1.

Oct 10, 2018

Make social service mandatory for students: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

The Vice President said moral science should be included in the school syllabus for the benefit of thousands of students.

Oct 9, 2018

Karnataka's favourite elephant 'Rowdy Ranga' killed by speeding bus near Nagarhole forest

The elephant was being trained to be a potential Howdah elephant during Mysuru Dasara celebrations in future.

Oct 9, 2018

Teenage shooter Manu Bhaker doubles India's gold medal tally at Youth Olympics 2018

The 16-year-old Bhaker, who had won gold in 10m air pistol at Guadalajara World Cup as well as Commonwealth Games, shot 236.5 to finish on top of the podium.

Oct 9, 2018

#MeToo movement in India: From Nana Patekar to Alok Nath, here're Bollywood celebs accused of sexual misconduct

Here is a list of celebrities from Bollywood/entertainment industry, who have found themselves on the wrong side of the ongoing #MeToo movement in India.

Oct 9, 2018

MJ Akbar accused of sexual harassment as Me Too campaign jolts Indian politics

BJP leaders spoke in different voices on the #MeToo campaign with women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi supporting it.

Oct 9, 2018

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Tharoor's anticipatory bail

The court was hearing advocate Deepak Anand's plea for canceling the anticipatory bail granted by a sessions court on July 5 to Tharoor, who is accused of abetting the suicide of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Oct 9, 2018

BSE Sensex falls 175 pts; Nifty ends at 10,301 amid rupee volatility, spiraling crude prices

The Indian currency collapsed to a new lifetime low of 74.27 in intra-day trade, raising concerns on the macroeconomic front.

Oct 9, 2018

Pro Kabaddi League 2018 live stream: When and where to watch Tamil Thalaivas vs Telugu Titans

In the first Southern derby of season six, Tamil Thalaivas take on Telugu Titans on Tuesday in Chennai. Here's how you can watch the kabaddi match live on TV, online.

Oct 9, 2018

Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal to get doctorate from Harvest Bible University

Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda, who is registering his name in Guinness World Records, will now receive a doctorate from Harvest Bible University soon. He has made an official confirmation about his achievement.

Oct 9, 2018

Over 60,000 migrant workers flee Gujarat amid violence; BJP, Congress blame game ensues

Since the rape of a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district on September 28 and the arrest of a labourer hailing from Bihar for the crime, six districts, most of them in north Gujarat, have seen sporadic incidents of violence against Hindi-speaking people.

Oct 9, 2018

Did Salman Khan really hit Aishwarya Rai Bachchan? Ex-couple reveal in throwback videos

In an old video, Salman Khan is seen saying that if he had hit Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, she would not have survived it.

Oct 9, 2018

Devadas 11-day box office collection: Nagarjuna-Nani starrer crosses Rs 45 crore gross mark

Akkineni Nagarjuna and Nani's Devadas has collected Rs 5.60 crore gross at the worldwide box office in 2nd weekend and its 11-day total collection stands at Rs 45 crore gross in the global market.

Oct 9, 2018

Kolkata: Dance teacher molests minor girl; accused held as parents protest outside school

The school turned into a battlefield of sorts after angry parents arrived at the school demanding immediate action. The police baton charged to bring the crowd under control.

Oct 9, 2018

Shanghai Masters 2018 tennis: When and where to watch Federer, Djokovic matches live

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic starts as favourite to win back the crown from defending champion Roger Federer. Here's how you can watch the Shanghai Masters tennis matches live on TV, online.

Oct 9, 2018