India

Uber driver assaults passenger leaving him with broken nose, Ola driver arrested for trying to throw footwear at rider

While a 30-year-old man was reportedly assaulted by an Uber driver in Bengaluru and was left with a broken nose, fractures on two of his fingers and several injuries on his face, an Ola driver was arrested for abusing a female rider in the city.

Jul 14, 2018

West Bengal chit fund scam: After Asthana visit, CBI unearths Rs 520 crore Pailan scam

CBI officials are said to have raided six different locations, including the residence of the Pailan Group chairman, Apurba Saha. Observers believe that the visit of the CBI special director Rakesh Asthana's recent Kolkata visit has fuelled the investigation process.

Jul 14, 2018

Hima Das: Athletics Federation of India issues apology over 'fluent English' tweet amid severe backlash

As congratulatory messages poured in from all quarters for India's newest teenage sensation Hima Das, the official Twitter handle of AFI, despite praising her, was at the receiving end of severe criticism from social media users.

Jul 13, 2018

India's trade deficit widens to more than five-year high

Merchandise exports last month rose to $27.7 billion from a year ago, while imports rose 21.31 percent year-on-year to $44.3 billion, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement.

Jul 13, 2018

Decriminalising Section 377 endangers national security? This petitioner thinks so

The petition filed by Suresh Kumar Koushal challenging Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was heard by a five-judge bench comprising Justices RF Nariman, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra and headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.

Jul 13, 2018

Stalker takes Bhopal model hostage at her flat; threatens to kill her if police barges in

A team of police officers led by Deputy inspector general of police Dharmendra Choudhary have been negotiating with the man. The authorities were alerted after neighbors had complained of loud noises emerging from her room in Bhopal.

Jul 13, 2018

Croatia to be disqualified from Fifa World Cup 2018? Fans float strange rumours on social media

Quite a few football fans on social media have contributed to rumours of Croatia facing a ban ahead of their World Cup final against France on Sunday. Read on for more.

Jul 13, 2018

Elon Musk coming to India? Tesla CEO gives his answer on Twitter

A Twitter user had asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk regarding his plans to be in India. The technology billionaire wasted no time in giving his answer.

Jul 13, 2018

How Ranchi child trafficking row proves it is a deep rooted menace that needs immediate cure

According to a report published by the US Department of State, "India is a source, destination and transit country for men, women and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking.

Jul 13, 2018

Is Mamata Banerjee helming anti-BJP front? West Bengal CM invites opposition leaders for rally

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had been quite vocal regarding her stance on forming a 'Federal Front' in order to bring down the BJP-led NDA government. With the planned rally, media is abuzz with speculations that suggest that she could see herself as the frontrunner in helming the anti-BJP front.

Jul 13, 2018

Cash-strapped Fortis accepts Malaysia's IHH Healthcare bid for $585 million

Fortis has accepted a ($585 million) offer from IHH for a 31 percent stake, capping a months-long bidding war for control of the Indian firm that drew interest from domestic and international suitors.

Jul 13, 2018

Delhi police bust government job scam; 2 held

The police recovered fake letters and stamps of several ministers and other departments. The accused reportedly ran the scam from 2017 and duped people of about seven lakh rupees.

Jul 13, 2018

Indian Army delegation to visit China; first such visit post Doklam stand-off

The three-member Indian Army delegation is headed by Eastern Command's General Officer Commander-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Lt Gen Abhay Krishna and the team is expected to reach China by the second week of August.

Jul 13, 2018

Army to abolish cantonments to save money?

The Indian Army says the proposal will not only save about Rs 470 crore annually but also make military stations more secure, simplify land management and discourage encroachment on defence land.

Jul 13, 2018

Spurned lover kills woman in West Bengal, social media claims 'Love Jihad'

A man named Sheikh Sultan Ali is accused of shooting dead one Subholagna Chakrabarty in Konnagar on Thursday because she refused to marry him. Read to know more.

Jul 13, 2018