India

Jammu and Kashmir: PDP-BJP govt decides to build parking lot by destroying school in Jammu

Students are protesting against the state government's decision to make a parking lot by destroying a government school.

Dec 13, 2016

Why did Chidambaram do a major U-turn on demonetisation and call it a big scam, like Rahul Gandhi?

The change in his remarks can be attributed to a number of reasons, like toeing the party line and also vote-bank politics.

Dec 13, 2016

2013 Hyderabad Blasts: Special court convicts Yasin Bhatkal, 4 others in Dilsukhnagar twin blasts case

Prime accused Riyaz Bhatkal, who is the founder of IM, is still absconding.

Dec 13, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Second arm of storm more destructive than the first, says meteorologist

Cyclone Vardah hit Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on Monday afternoon, claiming the lives of at least 10 people.

Dec 13, 2016

PM Modi, other politicians pay homage to martyrs of 2001 Parliament terror attack

On December 13, 2001, five terrorists with links to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed had attacked trying to enter Parliament.

Dec 13, 2016

Legion says it will now hack government website sansad.nic.in

In the past two weeks, the group targeted Barkha Dutt, Ravish Kumar, Vijay Mallya and Rahul Gandhi.

Dec 13, 2016

Morning brief: Cyclone Vardah weakens, Antonio Guterres new UN Chief, Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or, and more

Also read about a 66-year-old seabird getting pregnant and Sonam Kapoor being molested when she was young.

Dec 13, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Home minister takes stock of situation; heavy rainfall likely in TN, Karnataka over next 12 hours

On Monday, while making landfall, the cyclone had already caused 10 deaths and widespread damage in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 13, 2016

Chennai: Police book 7 for 'disrespecting national anthem' at Kasi Theatre

The complaint was filed by Vijaykumar, who was part of a group that allegedly threatened the seven people.

Dec 12, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Bengaluru mayor warns of rain, strong winds in city on Tuesday

BBMP mayor and Karnataka revenue secretary for disaster management have also issued advisory in view of this development.

Dec 12, 2016

Punjab water bus launch fulfils dream of Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal

The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) may use it as a poll issue in the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.

Dec 12, 2016

Odisha: Nearly 44 hectares of forest land, home to over 40 Asiatic lions, to be cleared for university in Junagarh

BKNMU's registrar says all necessary permissions to construct the university were taken from the forest department.

Dec 12, 2016

Watch: Here is why expectations are running high from OK Jaanu after trailer release

The reunion of director Shaad Ali with AR Rahman and Gulzar, and actors Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor, are expected to work wonders.

Dec 12, 2016

After J&K, govt turns to Manipur; says blockades are 'a gross violation of law and a crime against humanity'

Manipur saw the price of petrol reach Rs 300 a litre and LPG touch Rs 3,000 for a 14.2-kg cylinder last month.

Dec 12, 2016

Have you received photo of 'Jayalalithaa's daughter' on Whatsapp? Singer Chinmayi Sripada clears the air

Chinmayi requested netizens to stop sharing the "ridiculous" story as the person in the photo belongs to a respected family of musicians.

Dec 12, 2016