India

ISRO to launch earth-observation Cartosat-2E and 30 nano satellites on June 23

The PSLV rocket will be putting the Cartosat-2 series which weighs about 712 kg and the 30 nano satellites weighing around 243 kg at a lift-off into a 505 km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Jun 21, 2017

Justice Karnan will go to jail as Supreme Court denies interim bail

The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied bail to retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice CS Karnan. Read to know what happens next to the convicted judge.

Jun 21, 2017

Mohammad bin Salman: Exuberant crown prince aims to assert Saudi nationalism aggressively

Salman, 31, has fast risen through the ranks of Saudi politics. He is hell-bent to make Saudi nationalism assertive and make a difference with the old guard. Will his way ultimately prevail?

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Arabia shatters tradition; replaces crown prince with king's son Mohammad bin Salman

Thirty-one-year-old Bin Salman is a popular face in Saudi politics, serving as the country's defence minister and the deputy crown prince

Jun 21, 2017

Delhi: German woman alleges rape by Indian father-in-law and husband

The victim told the police that she got married to a Punjab-based man in Germany, and came to India with him.

Jun 21, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 updates: Read all about PM Modi celebrating World Yoga Day in Lucknow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating the third edition of International Yoga Day in Lucknow. Read to know what he said, and get all the updates from the programme.

Jun 21, 2017

Virat Kohli had reservations with my 'style', says Anil Kumble after resigning as Team India head coach

In light of these 'reservations', Anil Kumble believes it is best that he hands over the responsibility to whomever the Cricket Advisory Committee and Board of Control for Cricket in India deem fit.

Jun 21, 2017

Retired Justice Karnan: Calcutta High Court's former judge arrested in Coimbatore by West Bengal Police

A West Bengal Police team was in Tamil Nadu to arrest former Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan, who was sentenced to jail for six months by the Supreme Court last month.

Jun 20, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017: Unique quotes by celebs and other famous people on the importance of practicing yoga

International Yoga Day is observed worldwide on June 21 since 2015.

Jun 20, 2017

Maharashtra: Dead youth's last moments come alive in a recorded video call to his ex-girlfriend

Hani Aswani, 26, who allegedly hanged himself last month reportedly after a clash with his ex-girlfriend, had live streamed his final moments via a video call.

Jun 20, 2017

China set to block India again on JeM chief Masood Azhar's terrorism listing at UN

China blocking India on these issues is seen by many as a bailout of its Pakistan, which is Beijing's long-term ally.

Jun 20, 2017

Start loving GST from July 1, no excuses: Arun Jaitley

Rules out further delays in timeline for GST launch. Nobody has any business not to be ready, Finance Minister says.

Jun 20, 2017

Rail fail? Records for Namma Metro, discord for Bengaluru roads

Ridership has soared. But reports reveal that it is largely the bus commuters who are shifting to Metro rather than those travelling by their own vehicles.

Jun 20, 2017

Jaitley on three-day Russia visit; military-technical cooperation issues to be discussed

India's Minister of Defence Arun Jaitley on Tuesday began a three-day visit to Russia where he would co-chair two meetings with his counterpart amongst others.

Jun 20, 2017

Modi in Lucknow: Slew of inaugurations await PM; Here is the full itinerary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Lucknow on June 20 to take part in several programmes besides performing yoga with UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and 51,000 other participants at the Ramabhai Ambedkar Sabha Sthal in Lucknow.

Jun 20, 2017