India

Drunk father kills daughter hours before her wedding to army man

The woman was rushed to a hospital but she died as the stab wounds were very serious.

Mar 23, 2018

Irish man's wife missing in Kerala, family seeks help from Sushma Swaraj

The missing woman's family has been frantically searching for her since the past nine days.

Mar 23, 2018

Acid thrown on bride-to-be sleeping outside her home

The woman was scheduled to get married in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on April 24. The police have registered a case but the assailants are yet to be identified.

Mar 23, 2018

Flipkart initiates aggressive tech hiring: Is it going Amazon way?

Flipkart has over 700 open positions in technology and related areas and planning soon to open a logistics park in Karnataka for enhancing its productivity.

Mar 23, 2018

Salaries of Indian MPs doubled, here are the other allowances they receive

Former members of the Parliament are also in for some luck as their salaries have also been increased by Rs 5,000.

Mar 23, 2018

India adds firepower at Pakistan border with new air base in Gujarat

The base will connect air stations in Rajasthan's Barmer district and Bhuj in Gujarat, and boost IAF's ability to deploy immediate help in case of a sudden attack.

Mar 23, 2018

World Water Day: Unesco predicts severe water crisis for India by 2050

The UN World Water Development report launched at the World Water Forum 8 in Brasilia, Brazil, suggested that India could face severe water shortage by 2050.

Mar 22, 2018

Sourav Ganguly: Cheteshwar Pujara as important as Virat Kohli for India

Pujara, 30, averages 50.51 batting at number three in Test matches and was instrumental in India going on a record-equaling run of nine straight series wins.

Mar 22, 2018

Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill passed by Parliament: 5 quick facts

Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill 2017 lets the government enhance the ceiling of tax-free gratuity to Rs 20 lakh and fix the maternity leave period for the female employees.

Mar 22, 2018

Missing Indian student's body found near Niagara Falls

Danny Joseph, who also worked at a restaurant near Niagara Falls in Ontario, was reported missing on February 14.

Mar 22, 2018

Sardar Patel statue vandalized, garlanded with empty bottles

The vandalized statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Gandhinagar in Gujarat was unveiled by senior BJP leader LK Advani in October 1992.

Mar 22, 2018

Debt-ridden man brutally stabs wife and children, says he lost his mind

The man, who lives in Mumbai, attacked his family and later surrendered before the police.

Mar 22, 2018

Telecom dept extends indefinitely deadline to re-verify mobile numbers with Aadhaar

The last date of re-verification of existing mobile subscribers through the Aadhaar-based E-KYC process is extended till the Supreme Court decides on the matter.

Mar 22, 2018

World Water Day: Indian city to face severe water crisis, says report

According to Centre for Science and Environment, Bengaluru is among 10 cities that might head toward 'Day Zero', a situation where the city taps run dry.

Mar 22, 2018