India

Karnataka Cabinet: HD Kumaraswamy gets finance, full list of ministers

While the portfolios of the Karnataka Cabinet ministers have now been alloted, it is being said that Congress ministers will be rotated after two years. For now, CM HD Kumaraswamy has retained 11 portfolios, while deputy CM G Parameshwara has been given Home dept excluding Intelligence Wing.

Jun 9, 2018

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, 92, had eye surgery last month

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, 92, the world's oldest monarch, underwent successful surgery to treat an eye cataract last month, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.

Jun 9, 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup glory worth more to Spain than Brazil or Germany

Each member of the Spain squad will take home a win bonus of 825,000 euros ($970,200) should they lift the World Cup in Russia, a Spanish newspaper has said.

Jun 9, 2018

Organic growth or aggressive approach? Why Infosys needs to decide soon

With global IT majors like Capgemini and Accenture gaining market share with their aggressive approach to acquisitions, many are of the opinion companies like Infosys should decide if they want to remain without acquisitions and stick to good old organic growth.

Jun 9, 2018

75 percent of Canadians are unaware of PM Narendra Modi, says survey

The rest of the Canadian respondents who knew Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi associated him with words like 'influential', 'strategic' and 'strong.'

Jun 8, 2018

After Salman Khan, Arshad Warsi on Ranbir Kapoor: No matter what you do, you cannot be Sanju

Ranbir Kapoor may have given his sweat and blood to look convincing as Sanjay Dutt in Sanju but he has failed to impress Dutt's close friends Salman Khan and Arshad Warsi.

Jun 8, 2018

Forced sex after marriage is a criminal offense, says court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court said that "forcible sexual intercourse" in a marriage and "adoption of unnatural means which are forced upon the other spouse" are valid grounds to seek a divorce.

Jun 8, 2018

Bengaluru-Coimbatore Uday Express train flagged off, 150 passengers travel on maiden journey

On its first day, the train departed from Coimbatore Junction at 10 am and reached Bengaluru at 5.20 pm. It had nearly 150 passengers who were part of the train's maiden journey.

Jun 8, 2018

Viral video: Two girls fight on road for not giving side in traffic

The brawl badly affected the traffic movement as the girls were inseparable while beating the hell out of each other in the middle of the road.

Jun 8, 2018

From sportspersons to stone pelters, Indian govt attempts to bond with Kashmiri youth

The youth in Kashmir have been central to the current wave of violence, especially with the stone pelting incidents on a rise. But is winning the youth over really an alternative to the dialogue with the Hurriyat leaders?

Jun 8, 2018

India vs Pakistan: Women's Asia Cup T20 2018 cricket live stream, TV listings and start time

India take on Pakistan in the virtual semi-final of Women's Asia Cup 2018 in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Here's how you can watch the match live.

Jun 8, 2018

Wife Of Ram trailer review: This is what celebs have to say about Lakshmi Manchu's film

The trailer of director Vijay Yelakanti's W/O Ram (Wife Of Ram) starring Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu and Samrat Reddy has received good reviews from celebs like Adivi Sesh and Rakul Preet Singh.

Jun 8, 2018

Petrol and diesel demand goes down in West Bengal

The average petrol price was Rs. 76.30 in April while it was Rs. 69.80 in April 2017, showing an increase of about Rs. 7. The average price of diesel was Rs. 68.60 in April, whereas it was Rs. 58.50 in April 2017, which shows a jump of Rs. 10.

Jun 8, 2018

Accused of demanding bribe, UP CM Yogi Adityanath's aide lands in trouble

The Principal Secretary has been accused of demanding a bribe of Rs. 25 lakh. Adityanath has asked Chief Secretary Rajeev Kumar to find out the factual position in the case.

Jun 8, 2018

Bengaluru bars under scrutiny over skimpily-clad dancers who were hired as bartenders

The police commissioner had earlier issued notices to several bars and restaurants. Over 100 such pubs are being probed and are likely to be booked under section 294 (sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place) of the IPC.

Jun 8, 2018