India

Mayawati's Move: Uttar Pradesh to Split Into Four States

In a bid to accelerate development and facilitate governance of the state, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, has called for the division of the state into four smaller ones.

Nov 16, 2011

Petrol Price Cut by Rs. 2.22 a Litre

All the hue and cry over the recent petrol price hike will die down as petrol price has been cut for the first time in nearly three years by Rs. 2.22 per litre.

Nov 15, 2011

Laxman, Dhoni Hit Tons; India Declare First Innings

Indian batsmen scored at will and put up 631 runs for fall of seven wickets in the first innings before declaring. Laxman and Dhoni helped India put up a big total.

Nov 15, 2011

Samsung Aims Take Top Spot From Nokia with the Galaxy Note

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has unveiled in India its tablets and smartphone hybrid -- the GALAXY NOTE.

Nov 15, 2011

India Sets Guinness World Record for Diabetes Screening

India has set a new world record on World Diabetes Day (November 13) for "most blood glucose level test conducted within eight hours".

Nov 14, 2011

Kalam Frisking Issue: Indian VIPs will still be Checked at U.S. Airports

In a follow-up development to the issue of former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam being frisked twice, the U.S. government has confirmed that only serving heads of state will be exempt from undergoing security checks.

Nov 14, 2011

Imran Khan Grew Up Hating India

Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician, Imran Khan, said he grew up hating India due to the bloodshed and violence associated with the partition. However, he added, his views changed after he toured the country when playing cricket.

Nov 13, 2011

Education Minister D D Thaisii Escapes Assassination Attempt

Manipur Education and Youth Affairs & Sports Minister D D Thaisii had a providential escape when unidentified militants ambushed his convoy.

Nov 13, 2011

U.S. Apologizes to Kalam and Indian Government

The United States government has apologized to former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and its Indian counterparts, over an incident involving the frisking of Kalam at New York City's JFK International Airport.

Nov 13, 2011

TRS Leader Criticizes Manmohan Singh's Comment on Telangana Issue

K.T. Rama Rao, a Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) Member of Legislative Assembly, was highly critical of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement that seemed to favor a consensus in the Telangana issue before action could be taken.

Nov 13, 2011

First Look: 'Desi Boyz'

Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, who were last seen together in Priyadarshan's "Garam Masala" (2005), are set to make a comeback, with Rohit Dhawan's directorial debut, "Desi Boyz".

Nov 13, 2011