India

Watch: BJP's Vinay Katiyar says there are prettier campaigners than Priyanka Gandhi [VIDEO]

Priyanka Gandhi had been named in the list of star campaigners for the Congress in the UP elections.

Jan 25, 2017

Republic Day Rehearsals: Unique views through the lens as India gears up to celebrate 68th Republic Day

India celebrates its 68th Republic Day on January 26, 2017

Jan 25, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 1 army officer, 4 of a family killed in two avalanches

The two avalanches hit Ganderbal and Bandipora districts of the state on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, eight jawans who were reportedly missing, were rescued.

Jan 25, 2017

Jallikattu ban: Animal Welfare Board of India moves SC challenging controversial Jallikattu Bill

The petition came after the state assembly passed an amendment bill, in a special session on Monday, to hold Jallikattu events across the state without obstacles.

Jan 25, 2017

Goa jailbreak attempt: Gangster Vinayak Karbotkar, who killed a seasoned criminal in prison, gets killed in Sada sub jail

Karbotkar had earlier been accused of killing Ashpaq Abbas Bengre at Colvale Central Jail last year.

Jan 25, 2017

JDU leader Sharad Yadav says honour of votes greater than honour of women: Here are 5 other controversial remarks from him

Sharad Yadav has made similar sexist and controversial remarks on several occasions, and was removed as JDU chief for such statements.

Jan 25, 2017

India News Live Updates: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal receives death threats via e-mail

The Delhi Police is still verifying the information.

Jan 25, 2017

Indian-American Nikki Haley confirmed as US ambassador to United Nations with overwhelming response

Haley received an overwhelming confirmation for the position from the Senate with a vote of 96 to four.

Jan 25, 2017

US President Donald Trump speaks to PM Modi: Is there a new world order coming?

President Trump and PM Modi "resolved that the United States and India stand shoulder to shoulder in the global fight against terrorism."

Jan 25, 2017

IIMs declared as 'Institutions of National Importance'

The 20 IIMs are separate autonomous bodies registered under the Societies Registration Act.

Jan 24, 2017

Delhi's iconic Pragati Maidan to get Rs 2,254 crore integrated exhibition-cum-convention centre

After redevelopment, exhibition space at Pragati Maidan will be doubled to 1.19 lakh square meters as against current 65,000 square meters.

Jan 24, 2017

Happy Republic Day 2017: Top 6 patriotic quotes, sayings, SMS, WhatsApp status messages, greetings, picture messages to be shared on Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter

Republic Day, which commemorates the formation of Indian constitution, is celebrated on January 26 every year in India.

Jan 24, 2017

Kyoto Protocol on climate change: India approves ratification of UN climate deal

The Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 2012. So far, 65 countries have ratified the Second Commitment Period.

Jan 24, 2017

After Jallikattu ban, Coca-Cola and Pepsi products to be banned in Tamil Nadu from March 1, 2017: Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam

According to them, Pepsi and Coca-Cola are robbing farmers and the people of the state of their water sources only to use it in their factories.

Jan 24, 2017

Jallikattu protests turn violent: Actor Kamal Hassan shares video showing cops torching vehicles at Mylapore in Chennai [VIDEO]

Kamal Hassan shared the video on Twitter that shows a policeman throwing a sheaf of burning newspapers into an autorickshaw.

Jan 24, 2017