India

Here's an alternative to beat the messy traffic that doesn't require a pilot's license to fly [VIDEO]

Kitty Hawk Flyer is an interesting alternative to the flying car. The prototype is designed to operate over water and doesn't require a pilot's license to fly. Kitty Hawk promises people will be able to learn to fly "in minutes."

Jun 27, 2017

UP: 3 Hindu Yuva Vahini members held for gang-rape, thrashing policeman

The incident took place on Monday after two people, who have been identified as Deepak and Avinash, were involved in a heated argument over playing loud music in Bareilly.

Jun 27, 2017

Kidnap case: Actress reacts for the first time; warns legal action against those levelling baseless allegations

There were even rumours that the case has been settled out of court, but now it's proven wrong, the actress said in the statement.

Jun 27, 2017

These 10 goods are exempted under the GST regime [VIDEO]

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has fixed the tax framework, which will be rolled out on July 1. Goods of common use and consumed largely by the masses will be spared in the final list. There are certain goods that are kept under nil or zero percent GST rate to benefit the masses.

Jun 27, 2017

Hinduism fastest growing religion in Australia: Report

The Hindu population was at 0.3 percent as per the 1991 census. But the 2016 census has revealed that Hindus make up 1.9 percent of the population.

Jun 27, 2017

South Indian actress kidnap: Aju Varghese, Salim Kumar heavily criticised by WCC, Bhagyalakshmi, others

Women in Cinema Collective has requested other celebrities to refrain from making similar controversial comments in future.

Jun 27, 2017

Presidential election 2017: Rift with RJD will give Nitish Kumar a grand exit route from Mahagathbandhan

Even as the battle of words intensified between the JD(U) and RJD in Bihar government, calling off the Mahagathbandhan will give the JD(U) the much-needed route to exit and think about fresh political equations ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 27, 2017

Big blow to Opposition unity: Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav parting ways?

BJP leader Sushil Modi, in a conversation with a TV channel, said that the BJP cannot rule out an alliance with Nitish Kumar.

Jun 27, 2017

Byculla jail row: Indrani Mukerjea moves special CBI court claiming assault by officials

Last week, Indrani Mukerjea and nearly 200 inmates of Byculla jail were booked by Mumbai Police for rioting and criminal conspiracy.

Jun 27, 2017

Navyman dies after falling into sea while taking selfie

The coastal police fished him out of the water with the help of a helicopter.

Jun 27, 2017

Delhi Golf Club accepts mistake, orders disciplinary action against staff who asked Meghalaya woman to leave over Khasi dress

Tailin Lyngdoh, an elderly governess from Meghalaya, was allegedly told to leave the Delhi Golf Club for wearing a traditional Khasi dress, which the staff believed was a 'maid's uniform'.

Jun 27, 2017

Car owners in Bengaluru not getting their vehicles water-washed at service? Here's the reason

Service centres in Bengaluru are refusing to wash vehicles during servicing over the past one-and-half months. Have you also met the same experience? Read to know why they are doing so.

Jun 27, 2017

Who is Maulana Asim Umar, AQIS chief who's calling Indian Muslims to join Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan?

Al-Qaeda's India unit, al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), issued a document titled 'Code of conduct for Mujahideen in the subcontinent' on Monday.

Jun 27, 2017

Delhi: Filipino diplomat's son alleges sodomy by classmate at school

The victim looked disturbed during his summer vacations. When his father questioned him, he broke down and narrated the incident alleging sexual assault.

Jun 27, 2017

UK: PM Theresa May makes deal with DUP to stay in power; it's a shame for democracy

Granting money to an entire region to buy allegiance of MPs to survive in power makes democracy look a farce. What happened in Britain today will dwarf India's own 'cash for votes' scams. This is a body blow to the principles of democracy.

Jun 27, 2017