India

Gujarat School Textbook Board does it again, defines 'Roza' as 'cholera' in Hindi book

The class 4 Hindi textbook described Roza, the holy fast of Muslims, as an infectious disease. Read on to know what the higher authorities got to say about this. embarrassing blunder.

Jul 11, 2017

Kerala to curb the stray dog menace by opening dog zoos

The Kerala government is planning to open 'rehabilitation zoos' for stray dogs in all 14 districts of Kerala. These stray dogs have attacked 1.16 lakh people and killed 20 since April 2016.

Jul 11, 2017

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Modi govt saved Rs 50,000 crore by removing corruption, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

1.16 billion people have entered the Aadhaar system so far, village level entrepreneurs will push it further.

Jul 11, 2017

Supreme Court stays Centre's ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

The Supreme Court extended across the country the Madras High Court order putting on hold the Centre's notification banning the sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter from the cattle market.

Jul 11, 2017

Opposition should have picked Gopalkrishna Gandhi as presidential and not vice-presidential candidate

After the drama over presidential nomination, the Opposition really did it fast when it came to picking the vice-presidential candidate. Unfortunately, they won the race but lost the plot.

Jul 11, 2017

Police inaction: Agra molestation victim writes to Yogi saying she would leave the state

The victim in her letter said that only Yogi Adityanath could 'save her' and that this letter to him was her last hope.

Jul 11, 2017

7 Dead and 32 injured in the biggest terror attack on Amarnath 'Yatris' in 17 Years [VIDEO]

Seven Amarnath pilgrims were killed while 32 including three policemen were injured after militants attacked a 'yatri' bus and a police party in Anantnag along the Jammu-Srinagar Highway in south Kashmir on Monday

Jul 11, 2017

July 10 terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims will put Narendra Modi's Kashmir policy under a serious question

The fatal attack on the pilgrims in Anantnag shows the cultural fabric of Jammu and Kashmir has been seriously hurt and now, PM Modi has a mammoth task to repair the damage.

Jul 11, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: Muslim men rescue cow from 'grave' danger, get pat from Hindus

Read how a group of Muslim men rescued a cow that had fallen into a pit in graveyard.

Jul 11, 2017

Amarnath yatra attack: Yogi Adityanath calls midnight meeting; security beefed up for Kanwar yatra

The Yogi Adityanath government has asked the pilgrims to carry valid ID cards like voter cards, driving licence or Aadhaar to undergo identity check on the route. Read on to know the other security provisions laid down.

Jul 11, 2017

Leaders and influencers react to Donald Trump pulling U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement

After H1B visa restrictions, Trump administration wants to block 'startup visas' for foreign entrepreneurs

The 'startup visa' programme is favoured by many in the technology industry and was finalised during the last days of the former president Barack Obama's administration.

Jul 11, 2017

Gopal Krishna Gandhi named as Opposition's vice-presidential candidate; all you need to know

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Gopal Krishna Gandhi has been chosen as the Opposition's vice-presidential candidate. He previously served as the Governor of West Bengal.

Jul 11, 2017

Dull job market forces Bengal degree holders to apply for attendant post to handle corpses

It is not possible to stop a graduate from applying for a job that demands a minimum educational qualification of 8th standard, says West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee

Jul 11, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Mongolia gets an anti-China president; go India, corner Beijing in its own backyard

Just as China has challenged India in South Asia by threatening its small neighbour, India needs to come up with a tit-for-tat policy to get Mongolia, Beijing's northern neighbour, into confidence. But for that, it has to undo its past error.

Jul 11, 2017

Indian army soldiers are seen after a snowfall at the India-China trade route at Nathu-La, 55 km (34 miles) north of Gangtok, capital of Indian state of Sikkim, January 17, 2009

Sikkim standoff: India increases military presence near faceoff site with China

Indian and Chinese troops are unwilling to move from their positions in the Doklam plateau standoff, which has lasted nearly a month.

Jul 11, 2017

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India

Gujarat School Textbook Board does it again, defines 'Roza' as 'cholera' in Hindi book

Kerala to curb the stray dog menace by opening dog zoos

Modi govt saved Rs 50,000 crore by removing corruption, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Supreme Court stays Centre's ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Opposition should have picked Gopalkrishna Gandhi as presidential and not vice-presidential candidate

Police inaction: Agra molestation victim writes to Yogi saying she would leave the state

7 Dead and 32 injured in the biggest terror attack on Amarnath 'Yatris' in 17 Years [VIDEO]

July 10 terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims will put Narendra Modi's Kashmir policy under a serious question

Uttar Pradesh: Muslim men rescue cow from 'grave' danger, get pat from Hindus

Amarnath yatra attack: Yogi Adityanath calls midnight meeting; security beefed up for Kanwar yatra

After H1B visa restrictions, Trump administration wants to block 'startup visas' for foreign entrepreneurs

Gopal Krishna Gandhi named as Opposition's vice-presidential candidate; all you need to know

Dull job market forces Bengal degree holders to apply for attendant post to handle corpses

Sikkim standoff: Mongolia gets an anti-China president; go India, corner Beijing in its own backyard

Sikkim standoff: India increases military presence near faceoff site with China

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