India

'Qatar, Qaddafi plotted to kill Saudi king': Revelations could make West Asia crisis worse but war is unlikely

The revelations by a Saudi royal court adviser that Qatar had agreed to late Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi's plan to kill late Saudi king Abdullah could worsen the continuing row in West Asia. But yet, there are reasons that Qatar can't be attacked.

Jun 17, 2017

Rajasthan man killed for objecting to civic officials clicking photos of women defecating in open

Objecting to civic body officials because they were taking pictures of open defecation by women has cost Zafar Khan alias far Hussain his life in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan. Read to know more.

Jun 17, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 6 policemen killed in Anantnag terrorist attack

On Friday morning, the Pakistan Army had also resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector.

Jun 16, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Top LeT terrorist Junaid Mattoo killed in Anantnag encounter

Two terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Junaid Mattoo, were killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Arwani village of Anantnag's Bijbehara town on Friday.

Jun 16, 2017

'Election King' files nomination for 2017 presidential polls [VIDEO]

K. Padmarajan has fought 171 elections over the last 29 years but has never won any. He recently filed his nomination for the upcoming Presidential polls.

Jun 16, 2017

Arunabh Kumar steps down as TVF CEO following harassment, molestation charges

The online digital entertainment channel has also announced that Dhawal Gusain will replace Kumar as CEO of The Viral Fever. Gusain has been associated with TVF as chief operating officer since 2015.

Jun 16, 2017

Don't talk of Burhan Wani, Union Home Ministry warns all agencies

The Union Home Ministry has told all government agencies to avoid mentioning Burhan Wani in any of its communications. Read to find out the reason behind this diktat.

Jun 16, 2017

India re-elected to UN Economic, Social Council

The General Assembly (UNGA) re-elected India on Thursday to another three-year term on the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with the backing of the Asian and Pacific group of nations.

Jun 16, 2017

Queen of Dhwayah 2017: Syama Sanju wins beauty pageant for transgenders

Queen of Dhwayah 2017 contest was held at CIAL Convention Centre in Nedumbassery on June 15.

Jun 16, 2017

Kochi metro inauguration: Who will translate Narendra Modi? Trolls target K Surendran

Indian PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kochi Metro on Saturday, June 17.

Jun 16, 2017

1993 Mumbai serial blasts case: What does the ever-going judicial process really bring?

The Mumbai serial blasts today look more a relic from the past which only revives the pain of those who were directly affected. Can these cases be permanently settled?

Jun 16, 2017

1993 Mumbai blasts: Abu Salem, 5 others convicted by TADA court

Abu Salem was on Friday convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case under charges of conspiracy and terror activities by the TADA Court in Mumbai.

Jun 16, 2017

ICJ dismissed India's plea in Kulbhushan Jadhav case, claims Pakistan

Paksitan has claimed India received a setback from the ICJ in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case. Read to know more.

Jun 16, 2017

Champions Trophy final caution: India lost 10 times immediately after beating Bangladesh in multi-side tournaments

Though India have regularly beaten Bangladesh in major tournaments, they have faced shocking losses in the very next game as many as 10 times — either in group stages or in finals. Virat Kohli & Co. have to work hard in Sunday's finals versus Pakistan.

Jun 16, 2017

Focus back on 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case: Verdict on Abu Salem & six others likely on Friday

A special TADA court in Mumbai is likely to give its verdict on the second leg of the trial in the 1993 serial blasts. One among the seven whose fates are to be decided is Abu Salem.

Jun 16, 2017