India

Gorakhpur tragedy: Doctor who saved many kids is accused of stealing oxygen cylinders

Dr Kafeel Ahmad Khan is now being slammed on social media with many accusing him of stealing oxygen cylinders from a hospital which also hosts his private clinic.

Aug 14, 2017

Watch how the Indian national flag evolved [VIDEO]

The national flag of India looked nothing like the present version of the flag. Here's how the Indian national flag went through several designs, since 1906.

Aug 14, 2017

Unfurling glory: Top 5 Prime Ministers who hoisted India's flag on Independence Day [VIDEO]

From Nehru, the first head of the government, to present Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had the honour of hoisting the national tricolour at the historic Red Fort.

Aug 14, 2017

NCLT approves Reliance Communications-Aircel merger, Brookfield deal

The tribunal on Monday overruled objections of Bharti Infratel, GTL and Ericcson.

Aug 14, 2017

Independence Day 2017: 10 Bollywood songs that will reignite your patriotism [VIDEO]

On this day, here's our list of patriotic songs from Bollywood which depict the love and respect towards our nation.

Aug 14, 2017

RIL, BP to submit revised investment plan for KG-D6 gas finds

The government had in 2012 approved a $1.529-billion plan to produce 10.36 million standard cubic meters per day of gas from four satellite fields of KG-D6 by 2016-17.

Aug 14, 2017

Security tightened as India gears up for 71st Independence Day celebrations

A greater level of scrutiny is being exercised by security personnel on duty and barricades stand upright at major junctions with greater emphasis on patrolling.

Aug 14, 2017

President's speech: Ram Nath Kovind aims for a 'New India' by 2022 on eve of 71st Independence Day

This is Ram Nath Kovind's first address to the nation after being sworn-in as the President of India on July 25 this year.

Aug 14, 2017

Independence Day 2017: India's top 8 victories in cricket in 70 years since winning freedom

From registering their first Test win in 1952 versus England to winning the 50-over World Cup twice and T20 World Cup once, India have accomplished several feats on the cricket world in the last 70 years. IBT takes a look.

Aug 14, 2017

Why are so many children dying of encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh? All you need to know

In 2016, AES claimed 1,301 lives and affected another 11,651 while JE claimed 283 lives and affected another 1,676 people.

Aug 14, 2017

Modi to deliver Independence Day speech from Red Fort: Where to watch LIVE online

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to deliver his fourth address on the occasion of Independence Day from the Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday, August 15. Watch it right here.

Aug 14, 2017

Chennai man held for posting ex-girlfriend's pictures on Facebook to sabotage marriage

The man was arrested after posting pictures of his former girlfriend without her permission on the social media network.

Aug 14, 2017

Whose pole will touch moon first? Now, Pakistan hoists national flag higher than India's Tricolour on its Independence Day

India hoisted a massive flag at the Attari border earlier this year and now the Pakistanis have come up with an even taller flag. What will this crossing the poles of nationalism bring?

Aug 14, 2017

Auditing the auditors: RBI raises questions about differences in loan write-downs

In some cases, the apex bank also doubted the provisioning methodology and non-performing asset (NPA) figures arrived at by the auditors at a few public sector banks.

Aug 14, 2017

40-year-old widow, branded witch, stripped and beaten to death in Ajmer

A case has been registered against four people- Pinky Raigar, Sonia Raigar, Mahaveer Raigar and Chandra Prakash Raigar under relevant sections of IPC.

Aug 14, 2017