India

One-third of Indian students feel schools are unsafe, corporal punishment and bullying feared, says global survey

Indian students want good infrastructure, but more importantly safe and secure schools where they can learn without fear.

Feb 9, 2017

Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy case: Gopal Ansal to be jailed for 1 year, has 4 weeks to surrender

The court reduced Sushil Ansal's sentence to time already undergone.

Feb 9, 2017

All Indians are Hindus, including Muslims: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat made the comments during a 'Hindu Sammelan' in Madhya Pradesh.

Feb 9, 2017

India plans nuclear energy evolution with discovery of uranium reserves, more atomic power plants and tie-up with French company

The discovery of uranium reserves in Meghalaya means India may not have to look at foreign source for fissile materials in nuclear plants.

Feb 9, 2017

J&K fires SC standing counsel for refusing to file review petition over 'sovereignty'

The Supreme Court had said that J&K "has no vestige of sovereignty outside the Constitution of India."

Feb 9, 2017

India will launch a rover on the moon, and is planning a mission to Venus

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is "planning to deploy a rover on the lunar surface in the Chandrayaan-2 mission."

Feb 9, 2017

Aadhaar card made mandatory for receiving foodgrains from PDS shops

In a major push for cashless transactions, PoS machines for credit/debit cards as well as Aadhaar-based transactions will be installed at all fair price shops and fertiliser depots.

Feb 9, 2017

Narendra Modi's dig at Manmohan Singh: Has the protesting Congress always backed the former prime minister?

The Congress strongly protested against Modi's "bathing with raincoat on" jibe at Singh but it was its vice-president Rahul Gandhi who had once trashed his govt in public.

Feb 8, 2017

Sasikala Natarajan's interview: O Panneerselvam, Cauvery water issue and other takeaways

Sasikala Natarajan spoke to an English news channel on Wednesday (Feb 8) about her political tussle to become the CM of Tamil Nadu.

Feb 8, 2017

States, UTs will now be ranked for digital transactions by Niti Aayog

A Committee of Chief Ministers was made by Niti Aayog on digital payments and the interim report was sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 24.

Feb 8, 2017

Pakistan summons India's deputy high commissioner over "unprovoked ceasefire violation" by Indian troops

A 25-year-old construction worker reportedly died in the firing incident.

Feb 8, 2017

Win-Win Corporations: An informative read that could have risen to greater heights | BOOK REVIEW

Enormous amounts of data being thrown at you by Shashank Shah does not throw you off the underlying narrative.

Feb 8, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Amid feud between AIADMK chief Sasikala and former CM O Panneerselvam, Congress blames BJP for mess

Several Congress leaders have taken to Twitter to blame the BJP because TN Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, who also has charge of Maharashtra, is still in Mumbai.

Feb 8, 2017

The top 5 most luxurious train journeys in India, for those who like the good life

Belmond Royal Scotsman has launched a luxury spa called the Bamford Haybarn Spa. India has not one, but five luxury trains complete with multi-cuisine restaurants, spas, and comfortable suites.

Feb 8, 2017

PM Modi in Ghaziabad: 'Uttar Pradesh can become India's Uttam Pradesh if they choose the right government'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third rally of 12 for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on Wednesday in Ghaziabad.

Feb 8, 2017