India

Mythological wars? UP Cabinet approves Ram Leela theme park after Centre announces Ramayana museum

BSP chief Mayawati questioned their intentions and the timing of the announcements since the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections are in the offing.

Oct 18, 2016

Varanasi stampede: Five from Jai Gurudev sect booked for giving false information

The crowd had gathered for an event organised by the followers of late spiritual leader Jai Gurudev.

Oct 18, 2016

Himachal Pradesh: PM Modi says everyone is talking about the feats of Indian Army

PM Modi visited Himachal Pradesh for the first time after becoming the prime minister.

Oct 18, 2016

Centre allows US NGO to transfer funds to Indian NGOs after John Kerry's top level request

Compassion International, a Christian advocacy group, will be allowed to transfer funds to 10 Indian NGOs.

Oct 18, 2016

'I am a Dalit,' said Rohith Vemula days before suicide; video emerges online

Reports state that the Roopanwal committee had said in its report that Rohith Vemula was not a Dalit.

Oct 18, 2016

Karnataka cop suicide: Circle inspector in Kolar district shoots himself to death

The inspector was on night patrol, following which he left the station at around 10:30 pm on Monday.

Oct 18, 2016

UP elections: BJP plans series of rallies for Narendra Modi in state

PM Modi is likely to make a trip to the state once every fortnight for the coming two months.

Oct 18, 2016

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri district; India retaliates

There have been multiple ceasefire violations along the LoC recently.

Oct 18, 2016

Congress calls Parrikar 'national embarrassment' after minister credits 'RSS teachings' for surgical strikes

Manish Tewari said that the Congress does not "intend to waste time" by demanding Parrikar's resignation.

Oct 18, 2016

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Akhilesh named Samajwadi Party's chief ministerial candidate

The move scotches several rumours of infighting within the Samajawdi Party and presents a united image in the run-up to the elections.

Oct 18, 2016

Mumbai: Fire at a high-rise kills 2 in Cuffe Parade

The apartment that got gutted in the fire was owned by Shekhar Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Electricals.

Oct 18, 2016

Now, Manohar Parrikar gives credit to RSS for surgical strike

The defence minister had earlier said that the strike had been made possible by the current government's political will.

Oct 17, 2016

Anti-trafficking legislation to be presented in Parliament during winter session, says Maneka Gandhi

The bill sets to make a distinction between those who were trafficked and the trafficker.

Oct 17, 2016

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM) ban: Ministers Rajnath Singh, Kiren Rijiju lash out at Anurag Kashyap for comments on PM Modi

Kashyap had recently come out in support of Karan Johar over the ban on Pakistani actors working in India and release of films with them.

Oct 17, 2016

By-elections schedule declared in Assam, West Bengal, MP, Arunachal Pradesh, Puducherry, TN, Tripura

The polls will take place on November 19. The last date for nomination is November 2.

Oct 17, 2016