India

Tamil Nadu: 8 drivers, conductors killed as bus depot roof collapses in Nagapattinam [PHOTOS]

As it was the Deepavali holiday, there were not many passengers in the depot.

Oct 20, 2017

Delhi records 'very poor' air quality despite SC ban on firecracker sales; lower than 2016

On Diwali 2016, the air quality of Delhi was categorised in the "severe" level. Read on to know what is the quality of air this year.

Oct 20, 2017

Here's why this Uttarakhand village is defying SC's order and getting minor girls married

The Uttarakhand village is known as 'Land of minor brides' owing to the extensive child marriages that take place there. Read on to why they marry off their daughters.

Oct 20, 2017

66% decline in child mortality rate, India still records most new-born deaths in world: UN report

India has met one of its Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets of curbing by two-thirds the under-five death rate

Oct 19, 2017

Decoding Varanasi: An ancient city that eminently holds on to its heritage [PHOTOS]

Kashi, Varanasi or City of Lights -- the "original ground" created by Shiva is probably still run by the divine hand.

Oct 19, 2017

How Taimur and Misha stole the thunder from their doting parents this Diwali [PHOTOS]

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan's son Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi and Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput's daughter Misha are all decked up for Diwali celebration.

Oct 19, 2017

Video of car blocking ambulance's way in Kerala goes viral; netizens dig up owner's details, give him an earful

The incident happened when an ambulance carrying a newborn baby to a hospital in Kalamassery from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district.

Oct 19, 2017

PM Modi reiterates commitment to OROP as he celebrates Diwali with jawans in Gurez

Spending time with our forces gives me new energy. We exchanged sweets and interacted, PM Modi wrote after his visit.

Oct 19, 2017

Aamir Khan's Secret Superstar or Ajay Devgn's Golmaal Again - who'll win the box office race?

If Aamir Khan is a man with the midas touch, Golmaal series also has a long back history of digging out gold at the box office.

Oct 19, 2017

Darul Uloom Deoband issues fatwa against posting pictures on social media, says it is un-Islamic!

The Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa banning Muslims from posting pictures on social media, because it is un-Islamic! Read to know more.

Oct 19, 2017

After gas fields tie-up, BP to join hands with Reliance to start petrol pumps in India

A year ago, the firm received an in-principle approval from the oil and petroleum ministry to roll out its petrol pump business in India.

Oct 19, 2017

US needs help of India to check influence of China in Asia: Rex Tillerson

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said his country wants to deepen cooperation with India to counter the negative Chinese influence in Asia. Read to know more.

Oct 19, 2017

After gender transition, former Splitsvilla 8 contestant Gauri Arora all set to scorch the ramp in bikini [PHOTOS]

As a participant on the show, Gauri Arora will reportedly flaunt her hot bod in a bikini alongside other participants in the first episode itself.

Oct 19, 2017

Salman Khan ends rumours of cold war with Sanjay Dutt; attends his Diwali party with Aamir Khan and others

Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Rajkumar Hirani, among others, were seen celebrating the festival of light with Sanjay Dutt and his family at his residence in Mumbai on October 18.

Oct 19, 2017

India's Diwali promise: Medical visas to all deserving

India on Thursday promised medical visas all those people abroad, including in Pakistan, seeking treatment. Read to know more.

Oct 19, 2017