India

Rashid Khan threat: Former Afghanistan coach warns Team India ahead of historic one-off Test

Afghanistan have named a spin-heavy squad, consisting the likes of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, Zahir Khan and Amir Hamza, for their inaugural Test match, starting June 14 in Bengaluru.

Jun 7, 2018

Does Bengaluru really need a dedicated minister for development?

JDS-Congress government should make a conscious decision to integrate multiple city corporations such as BBMP, BDA, BWSSB and electricity boards and other agencies under one roof and give more administrative powers to the Bengaluru Mayor.

Jun 7, 2018

India's ISRO to help build Oman's space programme

The MoU was signed between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Oman's Ministry of Transport and Communications in Muscat in February and will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities.

Jun 7, 2018

Who is Sandeep Chaudhary? Jammu IPS officer starts 'operation dreams' to coach students for free

Sandeep Chaudhary, South Jammu Superintendent of Police, takes out two hours from his busy schedule every morning to coach students appearing for competitive examinations.

Jun 7, 2018

Karnataka: Trying to sell Indian eagle-owls online, Belagavi poachers end up in jail

The duo, travelling on a Bajaj Discover bike, was transporting four Indian eagle-owls in two cartons when the officials arrested them near Chikkodi in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. The officials also suspect that the duo was a part of a larger gang that could be functioning out of Kerala.

Jun 7, 2018

Ekta Kapoor's Twitter rant about PewDiePie: Swedish Youtuber responds

It's not the first time that PewDiePie has got into trouble with his jokes. In 2017, the Youtuber had to apologize for making racial abuses during a live streaming video. His contracts with Youtube and Disney were withdrawn over his anti-Semitic approach.

Jun 7, 2018

Dinesh Gundu Rao's misses out on ministerial berth; will he head KPCC?

Dinesh Gundu Rao missed out on a Karnataka cabinet berth on June 6. A total of 25 MLAs - 9 from JD(S), 14 from Congress, one from BSP and an independent candidate - took oath as Karnataka cabinet ministers.

Jun 7, 2018

Uttar Pradesh government bans liquor in select areas of Mathura

The ban comes following calls for Mathura to receive the same status as Vrindavan and Barsana, where meat and liquor were banned in 2017.

Jun 7, 2018

Centre clears Rs 10,900 crore for 30 PSLV, 10 GSLV Mk III launches

India is also looking forward to the upcoming launch of Chandrayaan-2, besides other space missions, which is going to happen in October-November, Indian Space Research Organisation chairman K Sivan said.

Jun 7, 2018

Big relief for homebuyers as President clears IBC ordinance

The ordinance under IBC, 2016 aims to save the buyers from builders who are declared bankruptcy in the middle of their real estate projects.

Jun 7, 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Canadian PM Trudeau ahead of G7 Summit

US tariffs and punitive actions taken by the European Union and Canada have widened the gap between leaders threatening the start of a trade war.

Jun 7, 2018

Why Softbank's proposed investment in the Indian solar industry can be a game changer

Softbank is expected to invest as much as $50 Billion in making batteries and storage cells, which are the hardware on which the solar panels run.

Jun 7, 2018

RSS HQ event: Here to share my understanding of Bharat, says Pranab Mukherjee

While former president Pranab Mukherjee has already faced criticism from several quarters, his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee too doesn't approve of the decision and believes that it would give the Sangh and the BJP an undue advantage to target him.

Jun 7, 2018

ISL 2018: Why Rino Anto deserted Kerala Blasters for Bengaluru FC move

The Thrissur-born full-back, who had been a mainstay at the Blasters over the last two seasons, returned to Bengaluru FC, the Kerala-based franchises' arch-rivals.

Jun 7, 2018

2019 Jeep Renegade facelift revealed; likely to be launched in India as Hyundai Creta rival

Jeep revealed 2019 Renegade SUV at the Torino Motor Show. The new Jeep Renegade comes with minor cosmetic updates and a new set of engines. India launch of the new Renegade is expected in early next year.

Jun 7, 2018