India

Periyar's 139th birth anniversary: BJP worker arrested as shoe-hurling incidents mar celebrations

The incident took place while Periyar followers were paying tribute to the leader of the Dravidian movement on his birth anniversary.

Sep 17, 2018

Railway gateman's hands chopped off for not opening crossing gate

Pathak was manning gate number 19 between Narela and Rathdhana Sunday night when three men on a bike demanded that the level crossing gate is opened. He refused as the 18101 Muri Exp was approaching, officials said.

Sep 17, 2018

Pune school principal shows porn video to 14-year-old boy; booked under POCSO Act

A woman counselor, who was aware of the incident but asked the victim to remain silent, has also been named in the complaint.

Sep 17, 2018

Acid attack on Shabnam Rani: SC orders security, treatment for nikah halala petitioner

The victim was attacked with acid by her brother-in-law for "refusing to undergo nikah halala" with him.

Sep 17, 2018

Bishop Mulakkal writes to Pope Francis; nun's sister to stage hunger strike

The Bishop sought permission from Vatican, saying he needed more time to fight the case.

Sep 17, 2018

Wish you happiness always: Rahul Gandhi tweets PM Modi on his 68th birthday

Prime Minister Modi will celebrate his birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

Sep 17, 2018

Here's when Airtel subscribers can pre-book Apple iPhone XS, XS Max in India

Leading network carrier Airtel will soon open Apple iPhone XS, XS Max pre-order service in India.

Sep 17, 2018

BJP worker washes Jharkhand MP Nishikant Dubey's feet, drinks dirty water

The incident took place on Sunday when the MP from Jharkhand's Godda visited Kanhavara village of his constituency to announce the construction of a bridge.

Sep 17, 2018

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC directs victims' families to file fresh petitions against release of convicts

In May 1991, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber, during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu.

Sep 17, 2018

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Asia Cup 2018 cricket live stream, TV guide & start time

Sri Lanka need nothing less than a win in Monday's Group B tie against Afghanistan to keep their chances of qualifying for the Super Fours alive. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Sep 17, 2018

Vijay's Sarkar Kerala theatrical rights yet to be sold

Volmart Films has denied acquiring the Kerala theatrical rights of Thalapathy Vijay and Keerthy Suresh's Sarkar.

Sep 17, 2018

Chetan Chauhan says Ravi Shastri should be sacked as India head coach

The former Indian cricketer also dismissed Shastri's comments of this Indian team being the "best travelling team in the world".

Sep 17, 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate 'smart' border fence in Jammu and Kashmir

The two projects, each covering a 5.5 km-border stretch along the International Border in Jammu, are set to get a first-of-a-kind high-tech surveillance system that will create an invisible electronic barrier on land, water and even in air and underground, helping the Border Security Force (BSF) detect and foil infiltration bids in the most difficult terrains.

Sep 17, 2018

Former RBI deputy governor under CBI lens in Kingfisher, Airworth cases

KC Chakrabarty denied all allegations of wrongdoing saying he has never recommended sanctioning of any credit facility or financial support to anyone.

Sep 17, 2018

Bigg Boss 12: Contestants who are a big let-down this year

While a few names left us wondering what had these contestants had done to deserve a spot in TV's most talked about and popular show. Let's take a look at the contestants who might prove out to be a big let-down this year.

Sep 17, 2018