India

SpaceX under NASA review after Elon Musk smokes marijuana during interview

Along with SpaceX, Boeing will also undergo the safety review. Both the companies are under contract to fly NASA's astronauts to the International Space Station in 2019.

Nov 21, 2018

Maharashtra: Maulvis to help catalyse vaccine drive in Thane

The step has been taken to remove all misconceptions from people's minds about the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine, Collector Rajesh Narvekar told reporters on Tuesday.

Nov 21, 2018

India vs England, Women's World T20 2018 semi-final: Team news, probable XIs and pitch conditions

India will welcome back Mithali Raj as they prepare to play England in the semi-final of the Women's World T20 at North Sound in Antigua.

Nov 21, 2018

This public advocacy group plans to fight nationalism by building a global movement

The initiative, launched by community organisation The Fourth Group and civic leaders worldwide, aims to democratise global governance by giving members the opportunity to vote for global representatives and vote for global campaigns.

Nov 21, 2018

India loses to Australia in Brisbane T20I thriller; Twitter has its say

Twitter reacts to the close contest where Australia beat India by 4 runs in the last over of a rain-curtailed game.

Nov 21, 2018

Tax evasion of Rs 29,088 crore detected in 1,835 cases during April-October 2018

The total number of cases where service tax was evaded stood at 1,145 involving Rs 22,973 crore. In the case of central excise duty, the DGGI detected 119 cases where tax evaded was worth Rs 1,553 crore.

Nov 21, 2018

Haryana: 5 killed, 9 injured after car mows down labourers sleeping on footpath

A car, which was headed to Hansi, dashed against the divider of the overbridge and ran over the labourers who were sleeping on a footpath.

Nov 21, 2018

BJP leadership knew about attack on Arvind Kejriwal, wants him eliminated: Manish Sisodia

The BJP had termed the incident as "drama" by Kejriwal, with its Delhi chief Manoj Tiwari demanding a high-level probe into it.

Nov 21, 2018

Bengaluru: Wipro employee poisons son, kills herself; no suicide note recovered

A case of murder has been filed against Shravani. Incidentally, her husband Rajesh met with an accident and suffered minor injuries as he was rushing back home from Chikkaballapur.

Nov 21, 2018

Aamir Khan's stardom hit by Thugs of Hindostan (Thugs of Hindustan) failure? Here's what trade experts say

Post Thugs of Hindostan (Thugs of Hindustan) debacle, many opined that this will be the start of Aamir Khan's downfall.

Nov 21, 2018

Maharashtra: Thousands of farmers begin march from Thane to Mumbai for land rights, loan waiver

The farmers are demanding proper implementation of the loan waiver package announced by the BJP-led government in the state last year, land rights for farmers and compensation for farm labourers.

Nov 21, 2018

Gold prices fall for third straight day on muted demand

Globally, gold shed 0.05 per cent to $1,221.50 an ounce, while silver held steady at $14.40 an ounce in Singapore.

Nov 21, 2018

Mohammed Shami defies BCCI instructions, bowls more than 15 overs in Ranji Trophy

Playing for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, Shami was allowed to bowl only 15 overs per innings by the BCCI but he has overshot the limit.

Nov 21, 2018

Delhi: Man masturbates in front of journalist inside bus; passengers turn blind eye

The woman was sitting in a seat reserved for ladies when the man approached her and started to fondle himself.

Nov 21, 2018

Ambidant Ponzi scam: Janardhana Reddy's aide surrenders before Bengaluru court

A sessions court in Bengaluru had cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to Janardhana Reddy's aide Mehfuz Ali Khan after the Crime Branch requested the court that he needs to be questioned under judicial custody in order to determine the trail of Rs 20 crore funds.

Nov 21, 2018