India

Now, Law Commission plans to replace bail bonds with Aadhaar

The plan, if brought into effect, could help thousands of people who are languishing in jails despite being granted bail.

Apr 5, 2017

Mumbai on high alert: 3 ISIS terrorists could enter through sea

The Mumbai Police received information from the Indian Coast Guard that three suspected terrorists of the Islamic State group will be entering the city through the sea.

Apr 5, 2017

Supreme Court asks DGCA if airlines should pay refund when flight is delayed even by one hour

The Supreme Court was hearing a case filed by Nanita Sharma, who has contended that the current DGCA rules heavily favour carriers and do not offer much to fliers.

Apr 5, 2017

Yogi Adityanath first Cabinet meeting: Govt waives farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh in UP; will finances hold?

The BJP government of UP decided to give small and marginalised farmers a relief by waiving farm loans. The move, which will benefit 2.25 crore farmers, will also cost the state's coffers Rs 36,000 crore.

Apr 4, 2017

Who is Geetha Johri? All you need to know about Gujarat's first woman DGP

Geetha Johri was appointed Gujarat's Director General of Police on Tuesday after the sudden ouster of PP Pandey, who resigned from the post following a petition in the Supreme Court.

Apr 4, 2017

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's first Cabinet meeting: Farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh waived

At least 2.5 crore small and marginalised farmers in UP are set to benefit from the loan waiver.

Apr 4, 2017

Two engineering students found dead near Bhushi Dam in Pune's Lonavla

The deceased students were found devoid of clothes and were hit on the back of their heads with a blunt object.

Apr 4, 2017

US President Donald Trump might participate in India-Pakistan peace talks

Haley said the US will not wait till "something happens" and will indulge in endeavours to diffuse escalating tensions between the two countries.

Apr 4, 2017

UP honour killing: Man held for murdering daughter and her boyfriend

The man killed both of them to save the honour of the family, after finding them talking to each other. The man was subsequently arrested following a complaint from a relative of his family.

Apr 4, 2017

Mothers in Mumbai, Bangalore react to school's dress code, restrictions for parents

The school told parents to dress in "decent and modest attire" and told them to deposit their cellphones at the reception.

Apr 4, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Another jawan held with live bullet at Srinagar airport

The anti-hijacking team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police had arrested an Indian Army jawan with two live grenades at the Srinagar airport on Monday.

Apr 4, 2017

Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh postponed to April 6; India asks China to respect its sovereignty

Dalai Lama: India has responded strongly against China's objections stating that the mainland was attempting to create an "artificial controversy."

Apr 4, 2017

Gurugram: Women bank employees thwart robbery bid; overpower armed robbers and beat them up [VIDEO]

The two employees risked their lives to take on the two armed men and eventually bested them. The culprits were later arrested by the local police.

Apr 4, 2017

Teetotalitarian India: States try to circumvent liquor ban by denotifying highways to urban roads

Various states are trying ways to avoid the Supreme Court's banning sale of liquor near highways to stop fatal accidents caused by drunken driving.

Apr 4, 2017

Here comes the Doomsday data vault, a decade after the Doomsday seed vault

The vault will be built in an abandoned coal mine in Norway.

Apr 4, 2017