India

Karnataka is most corrupt and Himachal Pradesh least corrupt state, says survey

The CMS India Corruption Study 2017 also says that people saw a visible impact on corruption due to demonetisation.

Apr 28, 2017

Supreme Court wants Lokpal immediately, even if it is done without Congress

The Lokpal Bill was passed in 2013, and four years down the line, there is no Lokpal yet. Read to know how the Congress' defeat in the Lok Sabha elections can be held responsible for this.

Apr 27, 2017

Indians with US visa will get UAE visa on arrival from May 1

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation circulated a letter to authorities this week, to grant UAE visa on arrival to Indians with a valid American visa or a Green Card.

Apr 27, 2017

India gets first free condom store, courtesy global NGO to reduce HIV and other infections

India has the third-largest HIV epidemic in the world, with the UNAIDS Gap Report of 2016 saying 21 lakh — or 2.1 million — people live with the infection in the country.

Apr 27, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal administers 'oath of purity' to councillors after MCD results lead to resignations in AAP and Congress

Several top leaders of AAP and Congress have quit their posts in past two days. Read to know why, and how the parties are reacting to them.

Apr 27, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Centre to hire 1,000-strong women police force to deal with stone pelting in Valley

The all-women police force will majorly deal with incidents of stone pelting in the Valley and other law and order responsibilities, an official from the Home Ministry said.

Apr 27, 2017

Pakistan releases Taliban ex-spokesman's video alleging 'India's role in terror funding'

The video also showed the TTP militant confessing that he participated in anti-Pakistan activities from sanctuaries in Afghanistan and surrendered "voluntarily" to the Pak security forces.

Apr 27, 2017

Pakistan apprehends 23 Indian fishermen, seizes 4 boats off the Gujarat coast

The Indian fishermen had sailed from Porbandar a few days ago following which they were apprehended by the PMSA near the International Maritime Border Line (IMBL).

Apr 27, 2017

JEE Main 2017 results out today: Kalpit Veerval tops exam; check your result here

The JEE Main result will include the marks examinees have scored on Paper 1, their rank and whether they are eligible for JEE Advanced.

Apr 27, 2017

EVM tampering row: Uttarakhand HC orders preservation of machines, sends notice to EC and BJP MLA MS Chauhan

The Uttarakhand High Court has rekindled the fire that was the EVM tampering row. Read to know more about it.

Apr 27, 2017

PM Narendra Modi flags off first flight under UDAN scheme from Shimla; all you need to know

PM Modi flagged off the first UDAN flight under RCS on Shimla-Delhi sector on April 27. He also flagged off the inaugural UDAN flights on Kadapa–Hyderabad and Nanded-Hyderabad sectors.

Apr 27, 2017

SPOILER ALERT: Kattappa is going to die in Baahubali – The Conclusion; here's why

There are enough hints and indications that Kattappa will die in Baahubali – The Conclusion. Read to find out what they are, and why Kattappa must die.

Apr 27, 2017

Kupwara attack: Three Indian Army soldiers dead, 2 terrorists neutralised; protester dies after firing on stone-pelters

The attack took place at 4.30 am close to the Line of Control at the artillery headquarters housing 155 Field regiment in the Pangzam area of the Kupwara district.

Apr 27, 2017

Chhattisgarh: 10 Naxalites killed, 5 injured in Sukma where 25 CRPF jawans were martyred

Meanwhile, CRPF and ITBP have got new DGs after the attack on CRPF personnel in Sukma. Read to know more about them here.

Apr 26, 2017

Amit Shah in West Bengal: BJP blows poll bugle with slogan 'Ebar Bangla', but with wrong spelling of party!

Assembly elections in West Bengal are still four years away, but the BJP is looking to build a strong political base in the state in preparation. Read to know how they are going about it.

Apr 26, 2017