India

Sikkim standoff: China's aggression 'a threat to India's security, says Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj, commenting on Beijing's stand that India must withdraw its troops from the region, said that "it's only fair that China too should do the same."

Jul 20, 2017

Anti-Hindi activists to meet in New Delhi; plan to intensify agitation

The meet in New Delhi will also be attended by Assam and other north eastern states. Read on to know more about anti-Hindi agitation.

Jul 20, 2017

Bengaluru man plays guitar during a 7-hour brain surgery; find out why

The man strummed his guitar while the doctors operated on his brain in a seven-hour surgery. Read on to know more.

Jul 20, 2017

Shimla accident: At least 28 killed after bus falls into gorge near Rampur

The bus was travelling from Kinnaur district to Solan near Shimla when the accident took place.

Jul 20, 2017

China bigger threat than Pakistan, ban Chinese products, says Mulayam Singh

Describing China as a "bigger threat to India than Pakistan", Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav has sought the government's response on the military standoff at Doklam.

Jul 20, 2017

11,400 farmers committed suicide in India last year

In response to questions in the Lok Sabha, Radha Mohan Singh said farmer suicides could be checked only by increasing their income and that the government was taking necessary steps.

Jul 20, 2017

Chinese media now blames 'rising Hindu nationalism in India' for Doklam conflict

Chinese media has also accused India of continuing with "its provocation" despite "China's call urging India to withdraw its troops that have crossed the border."

Jul 20, 2017

As Supreme Court hears Aadhaar privacy case, government admits data was on 210 sites!

Aadhaar requires biometric data for enrolment, which could lead to disastrous consequences if they fall into the wrong hands.

Jul 19, 2017

After Culture Machine, Mathrubhumi offers 'first day of period' leave for women staff

Female staff of Mathrubhumi news can now take leave on the first day of their menstrual cycle every month.

Jul 19, 2017

Tamil Nadu MLAs get 100% salary hike while farmers in state suffer due to debt pressure

Tamil Nadu MLAs have approved a 100 percent salary hike for themselves at a time when farmers from the state have been protesting for loan waivers at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar for months now.

Jul 19, 2017

Monsoon 2017: Heavy rainfall to lash Central India in next 24 hours; death toll rises to 69 in Assam

Heavy rain is expected to hit Odisha and neighbouring states, raising a possibility of floods in the state.

Jul 19, 2017

SP MP Naresh Agarwal slammed for equating Hindu gods and alcohol

Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Agarwal landed in a controversy when he recited a four-line poem in the Rajya Sabha comparing different types of alcohol with different Hindu gods. Read to know more.

Jul 19, 2017

Kerala's new airport in Kanjirappally to help Sabarimala pilgrims

The new airport in Cheruvally Estate is 48 km from Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Temple.

Jul 19, 2017

Muzaffarnagar honour killing: Man killed by wife's family 2 years after they eloped

When Pinki called up her brother to ask why he killed her husband, he replied that he would kill her and her son as well. The woman's family is absconding.

Jul 19, 2017

Aadhaar case: Is 'right to privacy' a fundamental right? 9-judge SC bench to decide [VIDEO]

The nine-judge bench of Supreme court will decide whether Aadhaar violates the right of privacy and examine whether 'right to privacy' is a fundamental right under Constitution.

Jul 19, 2017