India

Dull job market forces Bengal degree holders to apply for attendant post to handle corpses

It is not possible to stop a graduate from applying for a job that demands a minimum educational qualification of 8th standard, says West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee

Jul 11, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Mongolia gets an anti-China president; go India, corner Beijing in its own backyard

Just as China has challenged India in South Asia by threatening its small neighbour, India needs to come up with a tit-for-tat policy to get Mongolia, Beijing's northern neighbour, into confidence. But for that, it has to undo its past error.

Jul 11, 2017

Sikkim standoff: India increases military presence near faceoff site with China

Indian and Chinese troops are unwilling to move from their positions in the Doklam plateau standoff, which has lasted nearly a month.

Jul 11, 2017

Rahul Gandhi accepts meeting Chinese envoy amid Sikkim standoff, says his job is to be informed

Gandhi hit back at the central government, saying that if it was so concerned about his meeting with the Chinese ambassador then how did three union ministers enjoy Chinese hospitality "while the border issue is on".

Jul 11, 2017

Amarnath yatra: LeT carried out terror attack on pilgrims, strike masterminded by Pakistan terrorist Ismail

Amarnath Yatra Terror Attack: At least seven pilgrims were killed and more than 15 were injured after terrorists attacked a bus in the Batengoo area of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday.

Jul 11, 2017

Sikkim standoff: India will 'burn' itself if it uses Dalai Lama card in border dispute, says Chinese media

"Border issues and the Tibet question concern China's core interests and China won't yield to provocations," the state media said.

Jul 11, 2017

Terrorists kill Amarnath pilgrims: 3 serious questions govt needs to answer

The dastardly act of killing of several pilgrims in Jammu & Kashmir will raise a lot of uneasy questions for the Narendra Modi government. Is its Kashmir ploy paying off?

Jul 10, 2017

Amarnath Yatra attack updates: 7 pilgrims killed, 15 injured in Anantnag; PM Modi condemns 'dastardly' act

Last month, an intel report had indicated that terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir have been "directed" to carry out an attack on pilgrims and police officials on the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Jul 10, 2017

South Indian actress kidnap case timeline

The actress was abducted by Pulsar Suni and his gang on February 17.

Jul 10, 2017

Jammu & Kashmir jeep parade: SHRC orders state govt to pay Rs 10 lakh to victim

Farooq Ahmad Dar was tied to the bonnet of an Indian Army jeep to prevent locals from pelting soldiers with stones during the Srinagar bypolls on April 9.

Jul 10, 2017

The noose is tightening around Vijay Mallya - Are bad times awaiting the "King of good times"? [VIDEO]

The liquor baron Vijay Mallya escaped to the United Kingdom in the year 2016. Now a London court is also hearing a case regarding his extradition.

Jul 10, 2017

Air India to stop serving non-vegetarian food to economy class passengers

Air India stopped the service of non-vegetarian meals to all passengers flying economy class on all domestic flights to cut down on costs and food wastage.

Jul 10, 2017

Bharti Airtel to invest upto Rs 2,000 crore to improve services

New innovations under 'Project Next' will deliver a seamless real-time digital experience with new version of MyAirtel App.

Jul 10, 2017

Sikkim standoff: How China's media warfare has put India's prestige in South Asia at stake

The jingoist stance of the Chinese media, which is unique, has made the situation tricky for India. If India backtracks now in the face of the belligerence even as goodwill, it will send a detrimental signal to its smaller neighbours.

Jul 10, 2017

Here's why this chilli burger contest winner from Delhi cannot enjoy his free meal passes

When the winner noticed blood in his vomit, he went to the doctor only to find out that he got a tear in the inner lining of his stomach.

Jul 10, 2017