India

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

Cyclone Vardah: Precautions you should take during the storm; helpline numbers

Here is a list of precautions that you can take and helpline numbers you can dial to sail through Cyclone Vardah.

Dec 12, 2016

Cyclone Vardah Updates: 4 dead after cyclone hits Chennai and weakens; many schools closed tomorrow

Facebook activates safety check, as cyclone now headed towards Bengaluru.

Dec 12, 2016

Morning brief: Italy's new PM Paolo Gentiloni, ISL semi-final 2016, Zayn Malik's sister trolled and more

Also read about the government's decision to import currency paper and Pokemon GO's new update.

Dec 12, 2016

Demonetisation: India might import 20,000 tonnes of currency paper to sail through cash crunch

This decision was taken following a meeting of the finance ministry officials chaired by Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das.

Dec 12, 2016

Tamil Nadu: 470 people died of shock after Jayalalithaa's death

The AIADMK announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh each for the families of the deceased.

Dec 11, 2016

Evening wrap: Scores killed in Cairo church blast, Bank of Baroda may buy stake in Central Bank's housing finance unit, and more

Read also about Uttaran actress being sexually harassed in a flight, Michael Fassbender's Assassin's Creed and new Kodak Ektra smarphone.

Dec 11, 2016