India

PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari comes out in support of Kulbhushan Jadhav

Bilawal Bhutto opposed the death sentence given to Indian "spy" Kulbhushan Jadhav saying that even though the matter is controversial, his party was against capital punishment "on principle."

Apr 11, 2017

UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds second Cabinet meeting: List of important decisions taken

The meeting was held days after Adityanath's government approved the farm loan waiver scheme, which will benefit around 2.15 crore small and marginalised farmers in the state.

Apr 11, 2017

Here's what Sushma Swaraj told Rajya Sabha on Kulbhushan Yadhav's death sentence

Pakistan on Monday sentenced Indian "spy" Kulbhushan Jadhav to death for his alleged involvement in "subversive activities."

Apr 11, 2017

Jishnu Pranoy death row: Two accused granted anticipatory bail by Kerala High Court

Pranoy allegedly committed suicide on January 6 after an invigilator accused him of cheating in an exam and also threatened to bar him from taking other examinations.

Apr 11, 2017

Ceat could set up tyre unit in Punjab, says CM Amarinder Singh after meeting with Harsh Goenka

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh met with RPG Group chief Harsh Goenka, ICICI Bank's Chanda Kochhar, Tata Sons head N Chandrasekaran and others.

Apr 11, 2017

Three Pak commandos killed in mid-sea collision off Gujarat coast; Indian Coast guard rescue two

Indian Coast Guard ship Arinjay reached the spot to find three dead bodies. The personnel rescued two commandos and handed them over to the PMSA.

Apr 11, 2017

CBSE Class 10, Class 12 board exam results 2017 likely to be delayed

The CBSE is trying to declare the results of the Class 10 board exams before May 20, while the results of the Class 12 exams are expected to be declared in the last week of May.

Apr 11, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadav death sentence: Pakistan's Defence Minister warns those 'plotting' against country; India promises consequences

"Those plotting against Pakistan will not be spared," Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday.

Apr 11, 2017

UP board 10th, 12th results' date pushed back to mid-May

The 10th and 12th results of Uttar Pradesh board (Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad) were delayed due to the Assembly elections.

Apr 11, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: J&K Congress candidate threatens to pull out of Anantnag bypoll; demands Governor's rule

With the law & order situation worsening in the valley, the Election Commission had on Monday night postponed the Anantnag byelection from April 12 to May 25. Now, the PCC Chief wants Governor's rule imposed in Jammu & Kashmir.

Apr 11, 2017

Hotels and restaurants to 'specify' portion size on menu; PM Modi expresses concern over food wastage in Mann Ki Baat

"If a person can eat only two prawns, why should he or she be served six?... It's wastage of food and also money people pay for something that they don't eat," Ram Vilas Paswan said.

Apr 11, 2017

Assam court issues bailable warrant against Arvind Kejriwal in PM Modi defamation case

Read more to know how a tweet in December last year has landed Arvind Kejriwal in trouble with an Assam court.

Apr 11, 2017

Karnataka in for a dry summer without monsoon: KRS, Kabini dams inch towards dead storage; minister advises water-rationing

Karnataka water resources minister MB Patil told farmers to stop using irrigation pump-sets as "the State cannot afford water for the second crop."

Apr 11, 2017

Shocking video shows Asian doctor being dragged out of United Airlines plane

The Asian passenger was dragged along the aisle when he refused to deboard the overbooked United Airlines flight.

Apr 11, 2017

Anantnag by-election in Jammu and Kashmir postponed over fears of violence

Read on to know why the Election Commission has postponed the Anantnag by-elections from April 12 to May 25.

Apr 11, 2017