India

Zika in India: WHO confirms cases in Ahmedabad as Centre remains silent

The Union Health Ministry has still not issued an official press release or any response to the virus outbreak.

May 28, 2017

Kashmir unrest: Curfew imposed in parts of Srinagar after killing of Burhan Wani's 'successor' Sabzar Bhat

Protests broke out in several regions of the state on Saturday, May 27, shortly after security forces killed Sabzar Bhatt, the "successor" to slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

May 28, 2017

Trump tells 'confidants' U.S. will leave Paris climate deal: Axios

Trump, who has previously called global warming a hoax, came under concerted pressure from the other leaders to honor the 2015 Paris Agreement on curbing carbon emissions.

May 28, 2017

Punjab minister Rana Singh's cook is now the owner of a Rs 26 crore sand mine

Three of the minister's other employees also bagged mining contracts at an e-auction conducted on May 19 and 20.

May 27, 2017

Election Commission responds to AAP letter: Never promised 'no-holds barred' EVM hackathon challenge

On Friday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had hinted that it might pull out of the EVM hackathon, which will be organised by the ECI on June 3.

May 27, 2017

Saharanpur violence: Govt spreading fear in Uttar Pradesh, says Rahul Gandhi after being denied entry into district

The UP government had earlier said that the state administration decided to not allow Rahul Gandhi to visit Saharanpur after BSP chief Mayawati's visit on May 23 "worsened the situation."

May 27, 2017

CISCE to announce ICSE, ISC Results 2017 on Monday

Students who wish to get their answer scripts rechecked can fill in their applications on the official website by June 4.

May 27, 2017

Amid IT layoffs, is there a minor H1-B visa rule relaxation on the cards?

The US House of Representatives has seen the reintroduction of a bill that looks to relax the country's currently strict H1-B visa rules, but only for a select few professionals. Read to know what they are, and how they can stem IT layoffs.

May 27, 2017

Kerala to challenge Central government ban on cattle sale for slaughter in court

A day after the Central government banned the sale of cattle for slaughter, it has emerged that the Kerala government is mulling legal options against the law. Read to know more.

May 27, 2017

Shashi Tharoor files defamation case against Republic TV, triggers another 'farrago'-like hunt with 'calumny'

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has filed a complaint against Republic TV for reports trying to link him to the death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar. But it's his new "farrago" that's getting more attention! Read to know more.

May 27, 2017

Indian Army kills Burhan Wani 'successor' Sabzar Bhat in Kashmir; foiled infiltration bids

Indian Army on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid in the Rampur sector of the Kathua district of J&K, killing six terrorists. It also engaged three terrorists in the Samui Tral sector, killing two of them. Read to know more.

May 27, 2017

Modi started on May 26; Nehru stopped on May 27: The month is such a leveller in Indian politics

It was just a day short of the 50th death anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru on May 27, 2014, that Narendra Modi began his journey as another popular prime minister of India. Is he on way to eclipse his champion predecessor?

May 27, 2017

Rahul Gandhi to be Congress president soon, says RPN Singh

RPN Singh has said that Rahul Gandhi will assume the post of Congress president soon, replacing his mother Sonia Gandhi. Read to know when this is happening, and what its ramifications are.

May 26, 2017

Ramadan 2017: Ramzan in India to begin on May 28 because of THIS reason

The Muslim holy month of Ramzan will officially begin for Muslims in India from May 28, it has been decided by the Islamic body responsible for determining it. Read to know more.

May 26, 2017

BS Yeddyurappa to be BJP's CM candidate for Karnataka Assembly polls: Amit Shah

Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa will be the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) chief ministerial candidate in the Assembly polls scheduled to take place in 2018.

May 26, 2017