India

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

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 militants killed, Army officer injured in Pulwama encounter

Three militants were killed and an Army Major was injured on Thursday in a gunfight in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 22, 2017

India-US consortium to bolster India's power grid with Rs 190 crore

A consortium of the US Energy Department, India's Ministry of Science and Technology and industry partners will pool in $30 million over five years to advance India's power grid. Read to know more.

Jun 22, 2017

Gorkhaland crisis: Darjeeling schools given 12-hour window to evacuate students

The GJM convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday and passed a resolution wherein it was decided that the indefinite shutdown would continue until the security forces were withdrawn.

Jun 21, 2017

Yogi in trouble: Assam tribal woman alleges UP CM posted her nude photo on social media

The photo, which resurfaced after 10 years on a social media platform, revived the Assam tribal woman's fight for her SC status.

Jun 21, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017: Rain fails to dampen the spirits of yoga practitioners across the nation

Age could never be a barrier when it comes to performing yoga. The best example being the 98-year-old women- Tao Porchon-Lynch and Amma Nanammal - who performed yoga at the Kanteerva stadium.

Jun 21, 2017

Families of 15 youths held over pro-Pakistan slogans say sedition charges will ruin their lives

15 youths were picked up by the police from Mohad village of Madhya Pradesh for raising pro-Pakistan slogans after India versus Pakistan Champions Trophy final on June 18.

Jun 21, 2017

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Virat Kohli versus Anil Kumble: When two generations clashed

Kumble clearly belongs to a different era than Kohli and that has characterised the episode which unfolded between the two. It will be interesting to see how Kumble's successor handles the players' super stardom.

Jun 21, 2017

K Karunakaran was a man with a great sense of humour; this old video is its proof

The video has surfaced on social media just a few days before the 99th birth anniversary of K Karunakaran.

Jun 21, 2017

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Saudi Arabia: Will Mohammad bin Salman's elevation as crown prince worsen Qatar crisis?

Mohammad bin Salman's elevation as the crown prince of Saudi Arabia confirms that Riyadh is in no mood to let Qatar go and this prepares the stage for a worsened crisis in future.

Jun 21, 2017

Here's why CBSE plans to conduct Class 10 and Class 12 exams in February from 2018

The CBSE has said that it will also advance the date of declaration of results, which generally comes around the third or fourth week of May.

Jun 21, 2017

Karnataka waives farmer loans worth Rs 8,165 crore; Siddaramaiah eyes elections?

Karnataka on Wednesday, June 21, followed in the footsteps of Maharashtra, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, waiving loans to the tune of Rs 8,165 crore for marginal farmers across the state. Read to know more.

Jun 21, 2017

People doing Yoga on International Yoga day

Empty buses guard Connaught place in Delhi to foil another 'London style' attack

Three tier security and snipers stationed at building all in place after the police were alerted about another 'London style' attack attempt.

Jun 21, 2017

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Relief for Bengaluru commuters: Proposed airport in Hosur to reduce travel time & transport cost

The late Jayalalithaa had written to the Centre asking it to make use of the not-so-popular airports in the state and said that Bengaluru stands to gain the most with this move, said the MLA from Hosur.

Jun 21, 2017

Is UN chief Antonio Guterres facilitating India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir issue?

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hinted that he is pushing India and Pakistan to restart dialogues on Kashmir.

Jun 21, 2017

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India

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

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 militants killed, Army officer injured in Pulwama encounter

India-US consortium to bolster India's power grid with Rs 190 crore

Gorkhaland crisis: Darjeeling schools given 12-hour window to evacuate students

Yogi in trouble: Assam tribal woman alleges UP CM posted her nude photo on social media

International Yoga Day 2017: Rain fails to dampen the spirits of yoga practitioners across the nation

Families of 15 youths held over pro-Pakistan slogans say sedition charges will ruin their lives

Virat Kohli versus Anil Kumble: When two generations clashed

K Karunakaran was a man with a great sense of humour; this old video is its proof

Saudi Arabia: Will Mohammad bin Salman's elevation as crown prince worsen Qatar crisis?

Here's why CBSE plans to conduct Class 10 and Class 12 exams in February from 2018

Karnataka waives farmer loans worth Rs 8,165 crore; Siddaramaiah eyes elections?

Empty buses guard Connaught place in Delhi to foil another 'London style' attack

Relief for Bengaluru commuters: Proposed airport in Hosur to reduce travel time & transport cost

Is UN chief Antonio Guterres facilitating India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir issue?

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