India

Watch: Adiyogi statue of Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu declared largest bust by Guinness World Records

The 112-foot-tall Adiyogi statue of Lord Shiva in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu has been chosen by Guinness World Records as the largest in the world. Read to know more.

May 14, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri district; army retaliates

The Pakistani Army on Sunday violated ceasefire along the LoC -- the fifth time in a week -- in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read to know more.

May 14, 2017

Businesses bolster cyber defenses for new ransomware attacks

The pace of the attack slowed late on Friday, May 12, after the "ransomware" locked up more than 100,000 computers, demanding owners pay to $300 to $600 get their data back,

May 14, 2017

Mother's Day 2017: Are we doing enough for those girls who become mother in adolescence?

Although Mother's Day is celebrated as a day for our mothers, not all stories are happy. Data reveal 3.8 million adolescent girls in India shoulder the responsibilities of motherhood.

May 14, 2017

Six Indian climbers, along with 10 sherpas, become first group to reach summit of Mount Everest this season

The climbers, along with 10 Nepali sherpas, reached the summit on Saturday morning with the first climber reaching the top at 8.20 am local time followed by the remaining five.

May 13, 2017

Zakir Musa quits Hizbul Mujahideen hours after terror outfit distanced itself from his threat to kill Hurriyat leaders in J&K

In an audio clip, Musa described Hurriyat leaders as "hypocrites, infidels, followers of evil" and threatened to behead them and hang their heads at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

May 13, 2017

Mumbai Police launch manhunt for 26 missing Pakistani nationals

The Maharashtra ATS is leading the hunt for the Pakistani nationals. The manhunt was launched after intelligence agencies issued alerts about threats originating from operatives in Pakistan's ISI.

May 13, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists fire at Indian Army convoy in Pulwama's Tral area

Earlier in the day, two civilians were killed and three others injured after the Pakistan army resorted to cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

May 13, 2017

US decides to participate in China's One Belt, One Road initiative while India remains unsure

India has not yet confirmed its participation, citing lack of a trustworthy environment on China's part to carry out the projects.

May 13, 2017

Pakistan gave declaration to International Court of Justice days before Kulbhushan Jadhav death sentence

The International Court of Justice on Tuesday, May 9, had put a stay on Jadhav's death sentence, a day after India approached it with the case.

May 13, 2017

Modi govt wants child sexual abuse websites, URLs blocked by July 31

Implementation of Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) resources by internet service providers (ISPs) will result in relevant content being blocked or removed.

May 12, 2017

LCA Tejas successfully test-fires air-to-air beyond visual range missile

The firing is a major step towards LCA Tejas clearing BVR capabilities for final operational clearance.

May 12, 2017

Election Commission assures 100% coverage of VVPATs in all future elections

Chief Election Commissioner Dr. Nasim Zaidi also said that the commission is open to hear suggestions on how to further improve integrity and credibility of EVMs.

May 12, 2017

If all 4 chief ministers can accompany Pak PM Sharif to China, why none in India join PM Modi abroad?

The chief ministers of all four provinces of Pakistan have joined the country's premier in his visit to China. Why don't we see such pictures in India often? Is it the political animosity?

May 12, 2017

Why are these 3 pregnant women tied up out in the Sun in Bengaluru? The reason will shock you! [PHOTO]

What awareness was PETA spreading when it tied up three pregnant women in public in Bengaluru? Read to find out.

May 12, 2017