India

Delhi tableau confirmed for Republic Day parade 2017, says minister after rejection rumours

The theme representing Delhi would be 'education' – a sector in which the Aam Aadmi Party government has completed a host of projects.

Jan 6, 2017

Farmer suicides up by 40 percent in 2015: NCRB

People earning below Rs 1 lakh per annum accounted for the most number of suicides in 2015.

Jan 6, 2017

2G spectrum scam: SC threatens to take away Aircel 2G spectrum, licence over absence of Maxis bosses

Maxis promoter Anandakrishnan and director Ralph Marshal have not appeared in a lower court despite repeated summons.

Jan 6, 2017

China bans Tibetans from attending Buddhist ceremony in Bodh Gaya

China has dismissed the 34th Kalachakra initiation at Bodhgaya as a "political tool".

Jan 6, 2017

India news live updates: GDP Growth during 2016-17 estimated at 7.1%

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Jan 6, 2017

Mastermind of Dhaka cafe attack in Bangladesh killed, claim country's police

Five terrorists had entered the bakery in the night of July 1 last year and killed several people they took as hostage.

Jan 6, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack National Conference leader Showkat Ganie's residence in Shopian

Ganie had recently called slain Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani a freedom fighter during a debate in the Legislative Council.

Jan 6, 2017

UP Elections 2017: Over 250 Samajwadi Party MLAs and MLCs support Akhilesh Yadav, signed affidavits to be submitted to EC

Akhilesh held a four-hour meeting with his supporters, and said that the party's victory in the election will be his gift to his father.

Jan 6, 2017

Air India bought aircraft worth Rs 70,000 crore that weren't even required!

The purchases were made between 2004 and 2008, when NCP leader Praful Patel was Union civil aviation minister.

Jan 6, 2017

Happy Birthday AR Rahman: 12 songs that defined the Mozart of Madras over the years

From Roja to Coke Studio India, here are a dozen songs that have made AR Rahman what he is today.

Jan 6, 2017

Nawaz Sharif praises Burhan Wani again, also raises Kashmir issue

The remarks go against the many others by the Pakistani prime minister about how his country is a victim of terrorism, and is against terrorists.

Jan 5, 2017

News roundup: Can Indian economy survive basic pay to citizens, India bans import of skins of reptiles, mink, fox and chinchillas, and more

Read more about the Kapil Sharma show, Kylie Jenner marriage rumours and Kerala theatre strike.

Jan 5, 2017

Google's India outreach: CEO Sundar Pichai goes back to college

Sundar Pichai spoke about machine learning, startups and more.

Jan 5, 2017

Wildlife crime: India bans import of skins of reptiles, mink, fox and chinchillas, thanks to Maneka Gandhi

"Animals are not fabric, and we commend the government of India for recognising that fact," PETA India said in a statement.

Jan 5, 2017

Bengaluru molestation: Police Commissioner says there is no proof of assaults on New Year's Eve

Karnataka DGP said media misrepresented images from New Year's eve.

Jan 5, 2017