India

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Harish Salve says India will approach UNSC if Pakistan breaches ICJ order

Both India and Pakistan may approach the UNSC, but for different reasons and different outcomes in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case. Read to know more.

May 19, 2017

US embassy bars laptops and tablets at American centres in India

Earlier, mobile phones and laptops were allowed, but photography was prohibited.

May 18, 2017

Here's why eligible men from this Uttar Pradesh village are still unmarried

50 bachelors between the age of 18 to 29 years are hunting for brides without any luck as life in their village is full of hardships.

May 18, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ stays death sentence, here's the full text of the verdict

India had approached the ICJ on May 8 demanding immediate suspension of the death sentence given to its former Navy officer.

May 18, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: Mixed reactions from Pakistan; Balochistan home minister says RAW will be on back foot

Analysts, journalists and political leaders in Pakistan came out with diverse reactions after the ICJ stayed Jadhav's execution. While some said Pak should produce evidence, others wanted to go ahead with the hanging.

May 18, 2017

Video of 13-year-old girl begging money from dad for cancer treatment goes viral; blame game begins after death

Despite sending the video to the girl's father, Shiva Kumar did not reply to the video. He had even stopped them from a selling their house to get money for the treatment.

May 18, 2017

Muslim women can opt out of triple talaq, Muslim Board tells SC

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has told the Supreme Court that Qazis will give an option to Muslim women to opt out of triple talaq at the time of marriage. Read to know more.

May 18, 2017

UP's 'Revolver Rani' arrested; denies using gun, claims groom willingly left wedding hall with her

The woman, identified as Varsha Sahu, had allegedly pulled up in an SUV at the wedding venue and abducted the groom by aiming a revolver at his head. But she has denied using arms.

May 18, 2017

After Wannacry attack, Zomato gets hacked: Is PM Modi's dream 'cashless India' project secure enough?

The attack by Wannacry ransomware and the hacking of Zomato happened at a time when the govt is pushing hard for 'everything online'. Has it ensured the safety before selling the dream for political benefits?

May 18, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: Big win for India, ICJ says Pakistan should not hang Jadhav before final verdict

The International Court of Justice put a stay on Kulbhushan Jadhav death sentence until the UN court's final decision.

May 18, 2017

Visakhapatnam is the cleanest among 75 busy railway stations, Darbhanga dirtiest: Survey

Clean toilets at platforms, clean tracks and dustbins at stations were some of the criteria for judging railway stations. The ministry will next apprise 200 trains for cleanliness.

May 18, 2017

Watch: India's first howitzer purchase since Bofors boosts Army, 'Make in India' mantra

India is getting its first M777 ultra-lightweight artillery guns 30 years after the Bofors deal, and it is good news in more than one way. Read to find out how.

May 18, 2017

CPEC will see China 'colonising' Pakistan? Islamabad was always at mercy of outsiders; that's nothing new

Contrary to claims in the media, Pakistan always banked on external aid for its survival. But that the country is at least debating the issue of external aid is a positive message.

May 18, 2017

Anti-BJP front jolted as Sharad Pawar declines to be presidential candidate

NCP leader Sharad Pawar has declined to be the presidential candidate for the anti-BJP coalition, delivering a big blow to the alliance. Pawar apparently does not see the numbers stacking up in his favour. Read to know more.

May 18, 2017

Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passes away

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Anil Madhav Dave has died at the age of 61.

May 18, 2017