India

16-year-old boy raped by 15 minors for over a year in Mumbai; 7 detained

The incident came to light when the boy who had been suffering from unbearable pain confided to his friend. Read on to know what had happened.

Aug 3, 2017

Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections: The battle of the generals Ahmed Patel and Amit Shah

The August 8 Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat have become a high-voltage event for it features the lieutenants of both the Congress and BJP top brass. Here is a look at the arithmetical and the political significance associated with it.

Aug 3, 2017

Hair chopping rumour claims life: Dalit woman lynched for looking like a witch

A Dalit woman was allegedly lynched by a group of men in Agra who mistook her for a witch who had come to the village to cut the hair of women.

Aug 3, 2017

Blue Whale suicide challenge: Why do kids play such self-harming games? [VIDEO]

Blue Whale is a twisted suicide challenge that appears to succumb vulnerable teens into killing themselves.

Aug 3, 2017

All India Professionals Congress: We hope Shashi Tharoor can do it differently from Arvind Kejriwal's AAP

The coming up of Congress's new wing All India Professionals Congress is a welcome development. But how many will be inspired by it after the mammoth failures of the AAP and Rahul Gandhi?

Aug 3, 2017

Indian-origin doctor practises in UK, despite facing 118 counts of sexual assault

An Indian-origin doctor in the UK continues his government job despite having been charged with 118 counts of sexual assault. Read to know more.

Aug 3, 2017

US sanctions on Russia have left President Donald Trump without friends

Trump did not think wrong by improving relations with Russia. He could have his Nixon moment by effecting a ground-breaking change in US-Russia relations but his own nonsense talks and acts had killed Trump's chances to succeed.

Aug 3, 2017

Congress leader Vikram Goud stages his own assault to gain sympathy of voters

Though Vikram Goud had claimed that he was attacked by four assailants in his Banjara Hills residence, police investigations have revealed contradictory details.

Aug 3, 2017

US immigration bill set to RAISE hopes of Indian IT workers, entrepreneurs

A new bill mulled by the United States is looking to increase the number of residency cards given to skilled, English-speaking immigrants. Read to know how it could help Indian IT professionals.

Aug 3, 2017

BJP looks south: AIADMK factions to join hands with NDA

The AIADMK's joining with the NDA will give the central government more power in the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 2, 2017

Meet 'Pink Whale Challenge': The 'happier alternative' to the 'Blue Whale Challenge'

The goal is to prove that the internet can also be used to spread love, that's why the Pink Whale was born, its website said.

Aug 2, 2017

RBI cuts repo rate: Home loans won't be cheap

After the 25bps cut in the lending rate by the central bank, the cost of funds for the banking system is expected to come down further. The home loan borrowers should, therefore, get the advantage of lower EMIs.

Aug 2, 2017

Patna medical college quizzes employees about 'virginity', number of wives

The marriage declaration form with these contentious questions have been in practice since 1984 when the institute was established, said the Deputy Medical Superintendent.

Aug 2, 2017

Another name struck off from the list of Kashmir's most wanted militants: Who's next? [VIDEO]

Around 110 militants have been killed by the security forces in Kashmir in the last seven months. And 3 out of 12 most wanted militants in Kashmir are now dead.

Aug 2, 2017

India, Pakistan conclude Indus water talks in Washington

The two countries have agreed to continue discussions and reconvene in September in Washington.

Aug 2, 2017