India

Despite Open Defecation Free status, rural Gujarat still needs lakhs of toilets: RTI reply

The Gujarat government has spent Rs 2,893 crore on construction of over 32 lakh toilets since 2014.

Sep 23, 2018

Mann Kaur: 102-year-old 'miracle' woman throws mean javelin, eyes more athletics medals

The centenarian, who also throws a mean javelin, said she is not done yet and is hungry for more competitions – and also more medals.

Sep 23, 2018

Kalpana Lajmi (1954-2018): A champion auteur of social issues

This Kalpana Lajmi obituary takes a look at what made the filmmaker a champion of the social issues she chose to highlight in her silver-screen offerings over the years.

Sep 23, 2018

CM Arvind Kejriwal seeks help from Delhiites; requests rent-free land to set up mohalla clinics

"Now, within next six months, Delhi will get 1,000 Mohallah Clinics. Every colony, every sector will have a clinic," he said while addressing a public gathering.

Sep 23, 2018

TN students wear colourful bands and tattoos to symbolise caste, deep-rooted prejudices

In 2015, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took note of the reported use of different colours by school students to identify or indicate caste in southern Tirunelveli district, known for violent clashes between OBCs and Dalits.

Sep 23, 2018

Indian govt develops own game app in bid to counter rising cyber crimes against children

The game has been developed amid rising cases of suicide by children due to challenges like 'blue whale' and 'momo'.

Sep 23, 2018

TN actor and MLA Karunas arrested for controversial remarks on CM Palaniswami, deputy Panneerselvam

In his speech, Karunas had said that the members of the AIADMK were not loyal to Sasikala and have flocked to the EPS faction.

Sep 23, 2018

Jharkhand: Villagers fear returning home amid growing Naxal presence in Gurabanda

Even the Member of Parliament from the constituency, Bidyut Baran Mahato, said that the area was under the red zone, but now the situation is better.

Sep 23, 2018

Rafale deal: Arun Jaitley calls allegations 'a classic Congress faux pas'

The defence ministry had earlier said that the government had no role in choosing any of the Dassault Aviation's partner and the French government was free to choose any partner of its choice.

Sep 23, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro now available on retail stores in India but there's a catch!

The feature-rich Redmi 6 Pro with dual-camera can now be purchased at brick-and-mortar Mi Partner stores in India. Read to know the key features of the Xiaomi budget Android phone.

Sep 23, 2018

Bigg Boss Telugu 2 elimination: Deepthi or Roll Rida may be evicted from Nani-hosted show

IBTimes India poll predictions show that TV9 anchor Deepthi Nallamothu or Indian rapper and songwriter Roll Rida may be eliminated from actor Nani-hosted reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu 2.

Sep 23, 2018

Doctor gives new lease of life to woman, treats rare eye deformity in Delhi hospital

'Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome' is known to occur in one among a thousand people. It is caused due to abnormal connections between the nerves that control the muscle that lifts the upper eyelid and the muscles that help in chewing, which causes the "jaw wink".

Sep 23, 2018

Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi passes away after cancer battle; condolences pour in on Twitter

Veteran filmmaker and writer Kalpana Lajmi was suffering from cancer and died in Mumbai on September 23.

Sep 23, 2018

Pakistani fan who sang Indian national anthem to wear shirt made of flags at Asia Cup Super Four match

Pakistan cricket fan Adil Taj's video of him singing the Indian national anthem during the Asia Cup 2018 cricket match in Dubai went viral. The passionate fan reveals his plans as he prepares to catch the Super Four action live from the stadium.

Sep 23, 2018

Rafale deal: Francois Hollande's statement, Rahul's tweet 'orchestrated', claims Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Defending the Prime Minister and the government on the Rafale deal, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that Hollande's statements were contradictory in nature.

Sep 23, 2018