India

Salman Khan says 'I am innocent' as he appears before Rajasthan court in blackbuck case

The Bollywood star pleaded not guilty and told the court that he was falsely accused in the case.

Jan 27, 2017

Union Budget 2017: What senior citizens and salaried people need from FM Arun Jaitley

The Union Budget 2017 is the perfect time for Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley to reward the patience of the common man; reward them for their support and belief in the claims made by the government

Jan 27, 2017

UP Assembly Elections 2017: Akhilesh Yadav writes to PM Modi, says Feb 1 date for Union Budget is unfair

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has requested the prime minister to delay the budget announcement until elections are over.

Jan 27, 2017

Terror on tracks? As NIA takes over Kanpur and Kuneru derailment probes, tragedies averted in Jharkhand and West Bengal

Fittings were noticed to be missing from tracks near Malda in West Bengal and Dhanbad in Jharkhand, and trains on both tracks were stopped.

Jan 27, 2017

India News Live Updates: Captain Amarinder Singh named Congress CM candidate for Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will both address poll rallies in Punjab later in the day.

Jan 27, 2017

Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan resigns on charges of sexual misconduct; how will it affect BJP?

Shanmuganathan has been accused of turning the Raj Bhavan into a "young ladies' club" and "seriously compromising" its dignity.

Jan 27, 2017

Andhra Pradesh special status: Protests fuelled by Pawan Kalyan, Jagan Mohan Reddy gather momentum

Jana Sena leader and Sardaar Gabbar Singh star Pawan Kalyan seems to be spearheading the protests demanding special category status for Andhra Pradesh.

Jan 26, 2017

Jwala Gutta and Pankaj Advani question repeated Padma award snub

The ace shuttler and the famous cueist are bitter after being repeatedly rejected for the civilian honours.

Jan 26, 2017

Rahul Dravid declines Honorary Doctorate degree from Bangalore University 'with all humility'

The Bangalore University wanted to honour Dravid at their 52nd Annual Convocation ceremony on January 27.

Jan 26, 2017

The Bengali film industry is dying; and its legends just sit by and watch

One must keep in mind that actors ignoring the discipline that has given them their identities do not have the capacity to win elections by themselves. They need Mamata's blessings to do so.

Jan 26, 2017

Is Raees going to be banned? SRK and Mahira Khan-starrer faces protests

A little-known outfit called Rashtra Sena wants Raees banned in India, and the VHP and the Gujarat Shiv Sena have supported it.

Jan 26, 2017

Republic Day 2017: Lightning strikes during Republic Day celebrations leave 6 students and 4 teachers injured in Ajmer

The lightning struck when Republic Day celebrations were going on in the school.

Jan 26, 2017

Republic Day 2017 violence: Serial blasts rock Assam; explosions in Manipur as well

It turned out to be a violent Republic Day for the North-East after anti-talk ULFA (Independent) claimed responsibility for the blasts in Assam, though no deaths or injuries have been reported so far.

Jan 26, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: At least 10 jawans killed after two avalanches hit Army posts in Gurez

Seven soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were rescued after two avalanches hit army posts in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Jan 26, 2017

Donald Trump moves ahead with Mexico wall, puts stamp on US immigration, security policy

Less than a week after taking over the reins, Trump has moved aggressively to put his stamp on a number of policies.

Jan 26, 2017