India

Centre to announce rail safety fund on February 1

The fund would be utilised to improve safety in the aftermath of two major rail accidents that led to the deaths of 200 people.

Jan 30, 2017

Indian-American actor Kal Penn raises $500,000 for Syrian refugees after being told 'you don't belong here' in racist tweet

Penn took the racist tweet in stride and replied to the guy saying, "To the dude who said I don't belong in America, I started a fundraising page for Syrian Refugees in your name."

Jan 30, 2017

Five Indian soldiers rescued from J&K avalanche die

Avalanche warning has been issued for high-risk areas in Kupwara, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam and Budgam and Kargil district of Kashmir division.

Jan 30, 2017

No jobs in Bengal: Over 25 lakh people, including many highly educated, apply for just 6,000 Group D vacancies

The figures revealed the state of employment in the state even as authorities ignored the reality.

Jan 30, 2017

Jallikattu ban: President Pranab Mukherjee approves Jallikattu ordinance passed by TN government

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvan had said in Chennai that an ordinance would be made to bypass the ban on Jallikattu after President Pranab Mukherjee approves it

Jan 30, 2017

SC orders fresh FIR against Asaram Bapu; levies Rs 1 lakh fine

Many witnesses in the rape case against him have been killed, according to reports.

Jan 30, 2017

Attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Saving Rani Padmini's 'honour' after 700 years, while women of Rajasthan continue to suffer

The assault on the Bollywood director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, shows yet again that it's high time we stop this impotent activism to uphold the honour of women and actually do something for them

Jan 30, 2017

Rahul Gandhi defamation case adjourned till March 3

Rahul Gandhi had accused the RSS of assassinating Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.

Jan 30, 2017

Kambala verdict deferred: Karnataka HC asks petitioners to come back after Supreme Court's ruling on Jallikattu

The SC will hear all petitions on Jallikattu on January 31 and then deliver its ruling, after which the Karnataka HC will give the Kambala verdict.

Jan 30, 2017

UP BJP MLA Suresh Rana clarifies after making controversial 'curfew' remark

Rana had said there would be curfew in Kairana, Deoband and Moradabad if he wins in the upcoming UP Assembly elections.

Jan 30, 2017

Bengal: Howrah school shut, Saraswati Puja halted as 'Islamic fundamentalists' stopped from celebrating Milad-un-Nabi

The headmaster of Tehatta High School in Uluberia has resigned after tensions arose over celebrations of festivals.

Jan 30, 2017

Mulayam says won't campaign for SP in UP elections: Were his presidential dreams dashed by Akhilesh's PM ambitions?

Mulayam Singh Yadav has also said he is against the SP-Congress alliance that will fight the UP Assembly elections.

Jan 30, 2017

Pune: Infosys techie from Kerala murdered in office by Assamese security guard for snubbing his proposal

K Rasila Raju was strangled with a computer wire at her workstation at the Infosys office in Hinjewadi in Pune.

Jan 30, 2017

India blog live updates: RBI to withdraw cash withdrawal limit from February 1

Banks may, at their discretion, have their own operating limits, said the RBI.

Jan 30, 2017

Goa Elections 2017: EC orders action against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over 'bribe' remarks at rally

The EC has ordered an FIR be filed against Kejriwal and the compliance report regarding the same be sent to the poll watchdog latest by 3 pm on January 31.

Jan 29, 2017

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India

Centre to announce rail safety fund on February 1

Indian-American actor Kal Penn raises $500,000 for Syrian refugees after being told 'you don't belong here' in racist tweet

Five Indian soldiers rescued from J&K avalanche die

No jobs in Bengal: Over 25 lakh people, including many highly educated, apply for just 6,000 Group D vacancies

Jallikattu ban: President Pranab Mukherjee approves Jallikattu ordinance passed by TN government

SC orders fresh FIR against Asaram Bapu; levies Rs 1 lakh fine

Attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Saving Rani Padmini's 'honour' after 700 years, while women of Rajasthan continue to suffer

Rahul Gandhi defamation case adjourned till March 3

Kambala verdict deferred: Karnataka HC asks petitioners to come back after Supreme Court's ruling on Jallikattu

UP BJP MLA Suresh Rana clarifies after making controversial 'curfew' remark

Bengal: Howrah school shut, Saraswati Puja halted as 'Islamic fundamentalists' stopped from celebrating Milad-un-Nabi

Mulayam says won't campaign for SP in UP elections: Were his presidential dreams dashed by Akhilesh's PM ambitions?

Pune: Infosys techie from Kerala murdered in office by Assamese security guard for snubbing his proposal

India blog live updates: RBI to withdraw cash withdrawal limit from February 1

Goa Elections 2017: EC orders action against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over 'bribe' remarks at rally

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