India

Tendulkar-backed startup Smartron ties up with Eros

Smartron widens its repository of movies, television shows, music, originals and regional content. Its smartphones will come with the Eros Now app preloaded.

Jun 11, 2017

Kerala: 3 fishermen killed, 11 injured as boat hit by Panama cargo ship

A Panama-origin cargo ship on Sunday, June 11, hit a fishing boat off the coast of Kerala, leading to the death of at least three fishermen. Read to know more.

Jun 11, 2017

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A glimmer of hope: Sonia Sheikh, acid attack survivor, to receive compensation soon

Although Sonia Sheikh is currently dependent on her family for her medical and financial expenses, she wishes to begin her own business from the compensation that she will get and help her family in the days ahead.

Jun 11, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Deepa Jayakumar stopped from entering Jayalalithaa Poes Garden residence after she stakes claim

Deepa Jayakumar, niece of former J Jayalalithaa, was on Sunday stopped from entering her aunt's Poes Garden residence in Chennai. Read to know what happened, and what its political fallout can be.

Jun 11, 2017

10 killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident; nine from a family

The tragedy occurred when an ill-fated car fell into a canal on the Mathura-Jajampatti road. The local people disrupted the rescue operation seeking to widen the narrow bridge over the water body which has been causing accidents here regularly.

Jun 11, 2017

Karnataka people don't know how to sing National Anthem, says Goa Shiv Sena president Shivprasad Joshi

Recalling the Mangalore pub attack of 2009, Shivprasad Joshi praised Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik for doing the "right job" of protecting women in Karnataka.

Jun 11, 2017

Maharashtra: Nine killed, 22 injured after bus falls into ditch in Beed

While eight people died on the spot, one was declared dead at the Ahmednagar Government Hospital.

Jun 11, 2017

Man thrashed for trying to rape 4-year-old girl in East Delhi; dies later

The accused was badly beaten up after he was caught red-handed by the girl's family who found him forcing himself on the girl. The man, who was kept on life support, later succumbed to his injuries.

Jun 11, 2017

All India Petroleum Traders to observe 'no purchase no sale' on June 16

Petroleum dealers' associations of Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh have decided to protest against the daily price change without full automation.

Jun 11, 2017

Railway Ministry investing to connect with neighbouring countries, especially Bangladesh, says Suresh Prabhu

India and Bangladesh are already connected by the Maitree Express that runs between Kolkata and Dhaka. However the Centre wants to further strengthen the relation between the two countries.

Jun 11, 2017

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Chatur Baniya: There is nothing wrong in Amit Shah's remark; Opposition is fighting a fake moral battle

If 'chatur' means clever, then calling the Mahatma the same is no wrong. Amit Shah has actually eulogised his Gujarati predecessor to corner the Congress. Those who are condemning this are shedding crocodile tears.

Jun 11, 2017

Pro-Kannada groups declare Karnataka Bandh on June 12 over farm loan waiver, water issues

A grouping of pro-Kannada outfits called the Kannada Okoota has called for a 12-hour shutdown across Karnataka on Monday, June 12. Read to know what their demands are

Jun 10, 2017

BJP's Amit Shah calls Mahatma Gandhi 'bahut chatur baniya'; Congress demands apology

BJP president Amit Shah said Mahatma Gandhi was a "bahut chatur baniya", who had correctly advised that the Congress be dissolved after Independence.

Jun 10, 2017

Social media misinformation drawing Kashmiri youth to violence: Indian Army chief

Advocating devising of new ways to combat these new challenges, Bipin Rawat said that the armed forces will have to wake up to the new form of violence.

Jun 10, 2017