India

World's highest railway line coming up from Bilaspur to Leh via Manali in India

Indian Railways is all set to begin the final location survey of the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line in Jammu and Kashmir this week, at an altitude of 3,300 metre. Read to know why India is building the highest railway track in the world.

Jun 25, 2017

Kerala: 3 held for damaging base of golden flag mast at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple [PHOTO]

Three people have been detained in connection with the damage caused to the base — or panchavargathara — of the new golden flag mast at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple on Sunday. Read to know how it happened.

Jun 25, 2017

Big deal with steel: Rs 5,000-cr JV between SAIL and ArcelorMittal may be closed next month

The proposed Rs 5,000-crore joint venture seeks to construct a cold rolling mill and other downstream finishing facilities in India.

Jun 25, 2017

Congress lashes out at PM Modi for 1975 Emergency remark in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Modi said on 'Mann Ki Baat': Those who love democracy can never forget the dark night of June 25, 1975, when the entire nation turned into a prison.

Jun 25, 2017

Bangalore: Did tipplers just have their last celebration on MG Road, Brigade Road and Church Street?

Desperate bar owners from Bangalore's Central Business District have petitioned the Karnataka government against closure due to Supreme Court order. Read about what is happening now.

Jun 25, 2017

Bengaluru: Youth kills 6-year-old boy by dumping him in a sump to seek revenge on kid's mother

Mahesh took the boy to a construction site, pushed him in the sump and closed it with a stone slab.

Jun 25, 2017

Missing Kerala priest found dead on a beach in Edinburgh under mysterious circumstances

Father Martin Xavier Vazhachira, a 33-year-old Keralite priest, who had gone missing four days ago, was found dead on a beach in Edinburgh in the United Kingdom

Jun 25, 2017

Kerala: Here's why transgender employees are quitting Kochi Metro

Kochi Metro may be losing the praise it had earned for taking the challenge to employ transgenders among its ranks. Read to know why transgenders are quitting Kochi Metro.

Jun 25, 2017

Hyderabad: 2-year-old suffocates to death in car; parents overlook lodging police complaint

The child got locked inside the car while playing. None of his parents were nearby to rescue him and when he was eventually rescued, it was all too late.

Jun 25, 2017

7th Pay Commission: Allowance hike likely when PM Modi attends June 28 Cabinet meet

Central government employees may rejoice on July 1, with several reports claiming that the Union Cabinet may finally okay a hike in their allowances. Read to know more.

Jun 25, 2017

Telangana: Rescue operation fails to save 18-month-old Chinnari stuck inside borewell

The Cyberabad Police registered a case against one T Malla Reddy, who is in charge of the land's maintenance though it is owned by his father. It is said the borewell was illegal.

Jun 25, 2017

Eid weekend turns grim: 2 techies from Mysuru Infosys killed in road accident

The two techies who were killed were among a group of five who were going to see falls in Shivanasamudra and Talakkad in rented scooters.

Jun 25, 2017

Subramanian Swamy strikes again, this time against Rajinikanth

Despite Subramanian Swamy's attacks on Rajinikanth on Twitter, Rajini's fans continue to defend their Thalaiva, question Swamy on how can he comment without givin Rajini a chance!

Jun 25, 2017

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: On 34th anniversary of 1983 Lord's final, Caribbeans look a dismal lot

The second game of the India-West Indies one-day series will be played on the 34th anniversary of the 1983 WC final in which too, India and Windies were the opponents. Is India-West Indies cricketing rivalry anywhere near what it was?

Jun 25, 2017

Mann Ki Baat Updates: PM Narendra Modi says Emergency was 'dark era' in Indian politics, recites Vajpayee's poem

PM Modi addressed the nation from the US this time as he is on a three-nation tour to Portugal, US and Netherlands. He is currently in the US for his first meeting with President Donald Trump.

Jun 25, 2017