India

Assembly elections 2017: Arjun Rampal, Jackie Shroff to campaign for BJP?

The BJP already has a long list of bollywood actors who are in the party. Paresh Rawal, Vinod Khanna and Dharmendra are already in the party.

Jan 10, 2017

Bengaluru molestation: It's high time Indian politicians learned to apologise

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara hasn't yet apologised for saying "western ways" led to sexual harassment on New Year's eve.

Jan 10, 2017

Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam declares state drought-hit; will Cauvery water crisis reignite?

Panneerselvam also waived all land taxes for farmers. Will the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu take a new turn?

Jan 10, 2017

Assembly Elections 2017: 5 reasons why Congress is losing both plot and voters in poll-bound states

The Congress seems to be losing voters and supporters in the poll-bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab. Here's why.

Jan 10, 2017

Goa Assembly Polls 2017: EC to live stream elections from polling stations, keep vigil on drug peddlers

The polling activities across the 40 constituencies of Goa will be live streamed to prevent any untoward developments.

Jan 10, 2017

From Mumbai to Durban: A beautiful journey for lovers of India's Test cricket history | BOOK REVIEW

S Giridhar and VJ Raghunath have researched with the sort of meticulousness once associated with the batting of Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid.

Jan 10, 2017

Punjab Assembly Elections 2017: Home Ministry warns of possible terror attack ahead of polls

The MHA has asked the Punjab Police to stay on high alert to prevent possible communal incidents.

Jan 10, 2017

Racism against North-eastern students? Manipuri students 'barred' from entering Taj Mahal for 'resembling foreigners'

CISF personnel stopped Manipuri students from Central Agricultural University from entering Taj Mahal.

Jan 10, 2017

Twitterati call for arrest of Kolkata Imam who threatened to behead Tarek Fatah after issuing fatwa on PM Modi [VIDEO]

Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Kolkata's Tipu Sultan Masjid, had earlier issued a fatwa, with a cash reward for the head of controversial writer Taslima Nasreen.

Jan 10, 2017

Uttar Pradesh bus accident: 6 killed, 13 injured as bus rams into another on NH24 in Bareilly

A moving bus hit a stationary one in the early hours of Tuesday, resulting in at least six deaths.

Jan 10, 2017

Republic Day 2017: In a show of stronger ties, UAE soldiers to march in parade

During the visit of crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the chief guest this year, India and UAE aim to form a strategic partnership.

Jan 10, 2017

BSF responds to 'sensitive matter' after Jawan posts video about deplorable food in camp

Multiple sportsmen have come out in support of BSF jawans after the video went viral.

Jan 10, 2017

Mulayam says Akhilesh will be next CM of UP: Did Netaji just surrender or give a glimpse of his strategy for Assembly elections 2017?

This is a marked departure from Mulayam Singh Yadav's earlier stand that he himself would choose a chief ministerial candidate from the party.

Jan 10, 2017

Pongal Jallikattu Ban: All you need to know about the Pongal 'sport' and why it was banned

The Supreme Court had banned the sport in Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2014 following severe backlash from animal rights activists.

Jan 9, 2017

Is PM Modi so afraid of Trinamool protests that he has put party MPs under police surveillance?

There is an increased police presence outside the residences of Trinamool Congress MPs in New Delhi.

Jan 9, 2017