India

Bengaluru student ran over by school bus, driver booked for negligence

A student of St Peter's school in Kammasandra was run over by the school van due to the driver's negligence as he was walking towards his house.

Dec 17, 2019

JNU to conduct exams through Whatsapp: 'Answer scripts can be sent through images of hand-written scripts'

According to the Chairperson, Aswini K Mohapatra the decision was made in the interest of the JNU students. Mohapatra said that the decision was taken due to the extraordinary situation of the JNU.

Dec 17, 2019

Man attempts to shoot brother-in-law, kills self in Mumbai; here's how

Batukeshwar visited his sister, he consumed liquor and had dinner at her place after which he tried to kill his brother-in-law.

Dec 17, 2019

Twist in Jamia case: Delhi Police fired no bullet during protests, says Centre

The Home Ministry officials also said that 10 persons with criminal background have been detained in connection with the protests and more anti-social elements are being tracked.

Dec 17, 2019

Earthquake in Himachal Pradesh today: Quake shakes Kangra valley

An earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale was recorded at 10.51 am, an official at the Meteorological Office said.

Dec 17, 2019

Amid pan-India protests against CAA, Pranab Mukherjee warns against 'majoritarian rule': Highlights

Protests against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are raging across the country. Students everywhere are standing in solidarity with the Jamia Millia Islamia University.

Dec 17, 2019

Wholesale prices jump in November; Annual rate of inflation rises to 0.58%

India's annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices jumped to 0.58 per cent in November from 0.16 per cent in October.

Dec 17, 2019

Low income countries facing both obesity, malnutrition

Overweight and obesity levels of at least 20 per cent among adults are found in all low-income countries.

Dec 17, 2019

How food that we eat during day impacts our night sleep: Expert reveals

The research found that vegans fared worst of all when it came to sleep quality. They woke up feeling tired -- on an average -- four days a week.

Dec 17, 2019

SIMI, PFI behind CAA violence: Intel reveals

Sources said that the report shared with Ministry last week said it is the "handiwork" of those who are against the government move.

Dec 16, 2019

Jamia crackdown is attack on India's soul: Priyanka Gandhi tears into BJP govt

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Congress workers will be fighting against the government.

Dec 16, 2019

Why did Akshay Kumar like tweet on Jamia violence and then unliked it?

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar landed himself in a soup by liking a video that mocked the attack on Jamia Millia Islamia University students.

Dec 16, 2019

Amid talks of Zomato-UberEats merger, Swiggy's losses jumps five times

Notably, the development has come amid its arch-rival Zomato is planning to buy UberEats for an unconfirmed amount up to $200 million

Dec 16, 2019

IL&FS group co defaults on Rs 3.37 crore interest payment

The crisis-hit IL&FS had incorporated IL&FS Transportation Networks in 2000, and the firm has more than 14,000 lane-kilometres in a portfolio of over 30 projects.

Dec 16, 2019