India

Diwali 2016: Firecracker sales down 20% despite ban on Chinese imports

Campaigns against the use of crackers, growing environmental awareness and illegal Chinese imports have together dented sales over the years.

Oct 28, 2016

US elections: Indian-Americans root for Hillary Clinton, help raise $10 million for campaign

In comparison, Donald Trump's campaign reportedly has only received $1 million from the Indian-American community.

Oct 28, 2016

#Sandesh2Soldiers: How and where to send online Diwali wishes to Indian soldiers

As part of the #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign, many celebrities and politicians have wished Indian soldiers on the occasion of Diwali.

Oct 28, 2016

Green tribunal puts construction of Bengaluru steel flyover on hold for 4 weeks

The ruling comes after the city civic body issued an acceptance letter to Larsen and Toubro to construct the flyover.

Oct 28, 2016

Supreme Court stays Rocky Yadav's bail granted by Patna High Court

Bihar government challenged Rocky Yadav's bail saying that his release would allow him to influence witnesses in the case.

Oct 28, 2016

Jaipur: Woman accuses gambler husband's friend of rape, files FIR

The husband's friend has claimed that the woman had signed the marriage and divorce decrees.

Oct 28, 2016

2 Maoists killed during Malkangiri forest combing operations

The death toll in the recent operations against Maoists along the Andhra-Odisha border now stands at 30.

Oct 28, 2016

Pakistan espionage case: Mehmood Akhtar's ID card had correct address, wrong area

The address, located on GB Road, is a three-storey residential complex.

Oct 28, 2016

Pakistan espionage case: Nabbed spies were 'easy prey' for Mehmood Akhtar

The Pakistani spies were told not to talk for too long and also delete their chat history.

Oct 28, 2016

Pervez Musharraf: Jaish-e- Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is a 'terrorist'

Musharraf said that Azhar has also been involved in bomb blasts in Pakistan.

Oct 28, 2016

Surat diamond merchant does it again; gifts 400 flats, 1,260 cars as Diwali bonus to employees

Savji Dholakia, who owns Hari Krishna Exports, has spent Rs 51 crore as Diwali bonus for his employees this year.

Oct 28, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian troops kill 15 Pakistan Army men in retaliatory firing

The Pakistan Army also violated ceasefire in the Sunderbani and Pallanwala sectors along the Line of Control (LoC).

Oct 28, 2016

Morning brief: Pak expels Indian diplomat, SRK's cameo in ADHM, Kohli's message to soldiers and more

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Oct 28, 2016

India in danger of losing half of its wildlife: Living Planet Report 2016

Almost 70 percent of surface water has been polluted, while 60 percent of the ground water is likely to reach a critical stage in the next 10 years.

Oct 27, 2016

Evening wrap: Jawan killed in J&K, JSW Steel net profit rises and more

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Oct 27, 2016