India

Could a software upgrade have prevented Ethiopia Airlines crash and saved 157 lives?

Boeing started working on software changes due for release in April after the Indonesian Lion Air crash probe indicated anomalies in the onboard system's reading of the angle of climb, reports say.

Mar 12, 2019

Nursing student set ablaze by teen stalker in Kerala, suffers 80% burns

The accused has claimed that they were in a relationship and that he had approached her family with a marriage proposal. It was refused by the victim's family.

Mar 12, 2019

Firecrackers or automobiles: Which is more toxic? Supreme Court asks Centre for comparative study

The Supreme Court sought to know if there is any data to show what proportion of pollution is caused by firecrackers in proportion to vehicles.

Mar 12, 2019

IT raids former secretary of BSP chief Mayawati over tax evasion of Rs 100 crore

Netaram, a 1979 batch IAS officer, had held key positions during the BSP chief's tenure as the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister from 2007 to 2012.

Mar 12, 2019

Who was behind IAF pilot Abhinandan's release after 48 hours of captivity in Pakistan?

US Centcom Commander General Joseph Votel had spoken with Pakistan Army's General Bajwa within hours of Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's capture on February 27.

Mar 12, 2019

Lok Sabha elections: HD Deve Gowda likely to contest from Bengaluru North

The former Prime Minister has not declared his constituency yet, but chances are that he might be contesting from Bengaluru North, which is currently held by Union minister and BJP MP DV Sadananda Gowda.

Mar 12, 2019

Rescue and recovery personnel use an earth mover to recover debris from the area where Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed in a wheat field just outside the town of Bishoftu, 62 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa on March 10, 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethio

DGCA orders additional safety checks on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Ethiopian Airline's plane crash within five months of Indonesian Lion Air accident forces Indian aviation authorities to increase scrutiny of all Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes while more airlines around the world ground them.

Mar 12, 2019

Lok Sabha 2019 polls: Congress key meet begins in PM Modi's Gujarat, Hardik Patel likely to join party

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other senior party leaders will attend the meeting.

Mar 12, 2019

H.D Kumaraswamy (R) greets former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Congress, JD(S) agree to share 4 seats in Karnataka; discussions going on for 4 more

While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be going solo in Karnataka, Congress has discerned four seats, which the party is ready to spare for its coalition partner.

Mar 12, 2019

Will UN designate Masood Azhar as global terrorist on March 13? China's backing uncertain

The proposal to ban the JeM was moved by the three members on February 27, and the chair of the UNSC sanctions committee has now said that Azhar will be designated as a global terrorist on March 13, if there is no objection by 3 pm

Mar 12, 2019

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IBM to help 2 lakh girls studying in govt schools to train for STEM-related careers

IBM's chairman, president and CEO Gini Rometty said that the training is not only about technical skills but also life skills.

Mar 12, 2019

Pak must dismantle terror infrastructure, says US as Foreign Secretary Gokhale and Mike Pompeo meet

Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale arrived in the US on Sunday and spoke to Pompeo the next day discussing major foreign policy and security-related issues. Pompeo expressed an understanding of India's concerns in terms of cross-border terrorism.

Mar 12, 2019

US to take action if Boeing 737 MAX safety issue found

On Monday, Boeing shares fell 10.82 per cent on Wall Street in reaction to the accident on Sunday, the second in half a year involving one of its model 737 aircraft.

Mar 12, 2019

Kalank teaser on March 12: Beautiful new stills from the film released

Kalank stars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur in lead roles.

Mar 12, 2019

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Global brokerage firms turn bullish on Indian markets despite it being an election year

Last year, India ended as the best-performing Asian market and the best-performing major global market after Brazil.

Mar 11, 2019

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India

Could a software upgrade have prevented Ethiopia Airlines crash and saved 157 lives?

Nursing student set ablaze by teen stalker in Kerala, suffers 80% burns

Firecrackers or automobiles: Which is more toxic? Supreme Court asks Centre for comparative study

IT raids former secretary of BSP chief Mayawati over tax evasion of Rs 100 crore

Who was behind IAF pilot Abhinandan's release after 48 hours of captivity in Pakistan?

Lok Sabha elections: HD Deve Gowda likely to contest from Bengaluru North

DGCA orders additional safety checks on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Lok Sabha 2019 polls: Congress key meet begins in PM Modi's Gujarat, Hardik Patel likely to join party

Congress, JD(S) agree to share 4 seats in Karnataka; discussions going on for 4 more

Will UN designate Masood Azhar as global terrorist on March 13? China's backing uncertain

IBM to help 2 lakh girls studying in govt schools to train for STEM-related careers

Pak must dismantle terror infrastructure, says US as Foreign Secretary Gokhale and Mike Pompeo meet

US to take action if Boeing 737 MAX safety issue found

Kalank teaser on March 12: Beautiful new stills from the film released

Global brokerage firms turn bullish on Indian markets despite it being an election year

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh