India

Supporting NDA man Ram Nath Kovind: Is Nitish Kumar eyeing deputy prime minister's post in 2019?

Given a shrewd politician he is, Kumar knows that ending up as the deputy to PM Modi in 2019 would be a much bigger gain than losing the battle with a hapless Opposition. He is thus in the middle of a process to undo 2013.

Jun 22, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 'Chota Geelani' killed in clashes with cops after Pulwama encounter

A protester nicknamed "Chota Geelani" has been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read to know more.

Jun 22, 2017

Maharashtra farmers' protests on Thane-Badlapur highway turn violent; 2 police vehicles torched, cops injured

The farmers have said that Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is acquiring the land to build an airport.

Jun 22, 2017

SDPI activist hacked to death in Mangalore; police force deployed to contain tension

As the situation is still tense in Bantwal district, prohibitory orders have been imposed till June 28 midnight in all the four taluks including Bantwal, Sullia, Puttur and Belthangady.

Jun 22, 2017

Aligarh: 6-year-old girl raped, murdered in millet field; accused lynched by mob

The locals initially did not allow the police to remove the minor's body from the field, but it was later sent for post mortem while investigations are currently on.

Jun 22, 2017

Andhra Pradesh man arrested for repeatedly raping, blackmailing Telangana woman

The accused had sexually assaulted the victim at her house after offering her cold drinks laced with sleeping pills.

Jun 22, 2017

Rajiv Gauba named new home secretary amid major reshuffle in Central bureaucracy

The Central government on Wednesday transferred 27 IAS officers, and said urban development secretary Rajiv Gauba would be the next home secretary after Rajiv Mehrishi.

Jun 22, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 militants killed, Army officer injured in Pulwama encounter

Three militants were killed and an Army Major was injured on Thursday in a gunfight in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 22, 2017

India-US consortium to bolster India's power grid with Rs 190 crore

A consortium of the US Energy Department, India's Ministry of Science and Technology and industry partners will pool in $30 million over five years to advance India's power grid. Read to know more.

Jun 22, 2017

Gorkhaland crisis: Darjeeling schools given 12-hour window to evacuate students

The GJM convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday and passed a resolution wherein it was decided that the indefinite shutdown would continue until the security forces were withdrawn.

Jun 21, 2017

Yogi in trouble: Assam tribal woman alleges UP CM posted her nude photo on social media

The photo, which resurfaced after 10 years on a social media platform, revived the Assam tribal woman's fight for her SC status.

Jun 21, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017: Rain fails to dampen the spirits of yoga practitioners across the nation

Age could never be a barrier when it comes to performing yoga. The best example being the 98-year-old women- Tao Porchon-Lynch and Amma Nanammal - who performed yoga at the Kanteerva stadium.

Jun 21, 2017

Families of 15 youths held over pro-Pakistan slogans say sedition charges will ruin their lives

15 youths were picked up by the police from Mohad village of Madhya Pradesh for raising pro-Pakistan slogans after India versus Pakistan Champions Trophy final on June 18.

Jun 21, 2017

Virat Kohli versus Anil Kumble: When two generations clashed

Kumble clearly belongs to a different era than Kohli and that has characterised the episode which unfolded between the two. It will be interesting to see how Kumble's successor handles the players' super stardom.

Jun 21, 2017

K Karunakaran was a man with a great sense of humour; this old video is its proof

The video has surfaced on social media just a few days before the 99th birth anniversary of K Karunakaran.

Jun 21, 2017