India

Sweeper raped 5-year-old student for days at south Delhi school; accused nabbed

A CCTV footage dated August 5 showed the sweeper coming out of the girls' washroom along with the victim.

Aug 14, 2019

Is Rahul Gandhi going to Kashmir? Congress leader and J&K Governor engage in verbal spat

In his recent tweet, Rahul Gandhi replied to the Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik by addressing him as Maalik (master).

Aug 14, 2019

What's the salary of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran?

Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, took home a remuneration of Rs 15 crore in the last year.

Aug 14, 2019

Is India in the midst of an economic slowdown? Can it get worse?

Rapidly falling auto sales through successive months provide the most telling indication of the economy's slide as most sectors shed growth momentum; government mulls stimulus package for growth

Aug 14, 2019

Faridabad DCP shoots himself at residence with service revolver; probe underway

Vikram Kapoor was promoted to IPS from the Harayana police services by the state government in 2017.

Aug 14, 2019

IAF hero Abhinandan Varthaman to be conferred Vir Chakra on Independence Day

Along with Abhinandan Varthaman, IAF Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal will be awarded the Yudh Seva Medal for her role during the February 27 dogfight.

Aug 14, 2019

Article 370 was a chain that kept people tied says PM Modi on Kashmir's special status

The people of India are witnessing tough but essential decisions that were earlier assumed to be impossible and are now becoming a reality, the PM said in an interview.

Aug 14, 2019

First session of Lok Sabha most productive since 1952: PM Narendra Modi

Modi government successfully piloted the revocation of the contentious Article 370 and Article 35A in a systematic and seamless manner within 75 days of coming to power.

Aug 14, 2019

Kashmir restrictions will be eased after Independence Day: J&K governor

Detained J&K politicians including former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah are likely to be released after an assessment of the security situation.

Aug 14, 2019

Arrest warrant issued against Shashi Tharoor over controversial 'Hindu Pakistan' jibe

Tharoor defended his comment on social media claiming that the BJP's idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' was the mirror image of Pakistan.

Aug 14, 2019

Tension rises as Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbit transfer set to begin in few hours

India's second Moon mission Chandrayaan-2 will leave Earth's gravitational field early on Wednesday for the dangerous lunar orbit capture expected to take place on August 20.

Aug 13, 2019

Delhi Police confuses Republic day with Independence Day; petition filed in HC

The petition was filed by Manjeet Singh Chugh against the South district unit of Delhi Police, who had misprinted Republic day instead of Independence Day in its advisory.

Aug 13, 2019

Raksha Bandhan 2019: Quotes, messages, wishes for your brother/sister to show your love

On this day, the sister will show her love and affection by tying a Rakhi on her brother's wrist while he gives her a gift and promises to protect her forever.

Aug 13, 2019

Sensex tumbles 600 points; Yes Bank, Bajaj Finance shares tank

The Nifty autos index slid about 4 percent, its worst decline since 2016, as sales of passenger vehicles to car dealers plunged 30.9 percent in July.

Aug 13, 2019

Karnataka floods: CM Yediyurappa asks Centre to release Rs 10,000 crore in aid

CM Yediyurappa will visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16 and request him for the immediate release of funds.

Aug 13, 2019