India

An Indian army soldier keeps guard from a bunker near the border with Pakistan

No takers for 'Made in India' assault rifles in Indian Army

Key stakeholders from Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Defence Ministry will now meet on Friday to highlight the precise specifications of assault rifles that the forces need.

Jun 22, 2017

Darjeeling

Unrest hits Darjeeling beggars' economy: Will starve to death here, say homebound paupers

As the popular tourism spot comes to a standstill because of indefinite strike, the beggars from neighbouring districts who made a living out of charity from tourists are now returning home.

Jun 22, 2017

India-Pakistan flags

Madhya Pradesh: Police drops sedition charge against 15 men held for raising pro-Pak slogans after Champions Trophy final

While investigating the matter, police found the 15 men should have been booked under Section 153A and not under Section 124A (sedition).

Jun 22, 2017

Molest

Pulsar Suni confesses to attacking actress at the behest of Malayalam megastar!

The murky underbelly of Mollywood stands exposed as Pulsar Suni confesses to cellmate that he abducted and assaulted a Malayalm actress at the behest of industry bigwigs. Read to know what he said.

Jun 22, 2017

Rajiv Gandhi

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Robert Payas, one of the convicts, seeks euthanasia

Sri Lankan national Robert Payas, one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, filed a petition with the Tamil Nadu government seeking euthanasia as he has lost all hope of getting justice.

Jun 22, 2017

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka

Indian IT industry does not depend on H1-B visa: Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has said in an interview that the IT industry in India does not depend too much on H1-B visas. Read to know more.

Jun 22, 2017

Baba Ramdev

New twists: Nepal recalls Ramdev's Patanjali products after microbial test 'fail'

Haridwar-headquartered company instructed to start recall of products from the Nepalese market.

Jun 22, 2017

Bengaluru Metro

Pro-Kannada activists protest against use of Hindi language on signboards in Bengaluru Metro

The protests, which started on social media under the hashtag '#NammaMetroHindiBeda', has already gathered 10 lakh responses.

Jun 22, 2017

Ramnath Kovind

Supporting NDA man Ram Nath Kovind: Is Nitish Kumar eyeing deputy prime minister's post in 2019?

Given a shrewd politician he is, Kumar knows that ending up as the deputy to PM Modi in 2019 would be a much bigger gain than losing the battle with a hapless Opposition. He is thus in the middle of a process to undo 2013.

Jun 22, 2017

Stone pelters

Jammu and Kashmir: 'Chota Geelani' killed in clashes with cops after Pulwama encounter

A protester nicknamed "Chota Geelani" has been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read to know more.

Jun 22, 2017

Maharashtra farmers' protest on Thane-Badlapur highway

Maharashtra farmers' protests on Thane-Badlapur highway turn violent; 2 police vehicles torched, cops injured

The farmers have said that Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is acquiring the land to build an airport.

Jun 22, 2017

murder

SDPI activist hacked to death in Mangalore; police force deployed to contain tension

As the situation is still tense in Bantwal district, prohibitory orders have been imposed till June 28 midnight in all the four taluks including Bantwal, Sullia, Puttur and Belthangady.

Jun 22, 2017

Child abuse

Aligarh: 6-year-old girl raped, murdered in millet field; accused lynched by mob

The locals initially did not allow the police to remove the minor's body from the field, but it was later sent for post mortem while investigations are currently on.

Jun 22, 2017

rape

Andhra Pradesh man arrested for repeatedly raping, blackmailing Telangana woman

The accused had sexually assaulted the victim at her house after offering her cold drinks laced with sleeping pills.

Jun 22, 2017

Rajiv Gauba

Rajiv Gauba named new home secretary amid major reshuffle in Central bureaucracy

The Central government on Wednesday transferred 27 IAS officers, and said urban development secretary Rajiv Gauba would be the next home secretary after Rajiv Mehrishi.

Jun 22, 2017

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