India

Air India lifts flight ban on Ravindra Gaikwad after Commercial pilots and flight attendants ganged up against him

Air India also cancelled two tickets of Gaikwad, continuing its ban on the Shiv Sena MP.

Apr 7, 2017

SC issues notices to Centre and 6 other states on rising incidents of cow vigilantism

The apex court has also asked the Rajasthan government to respond on the recent lynching of a man in Alwar while transporting cattle.

Apr 7, 2017

Ladakh avalanche: 3 soldiers found dead under snow in Batalik sector

Of the five soldiers trapped under snow when an army post got buried in Ladakh due to an avalanche two have been rescued.

Apr 7, 2017

US fires dozens of missiles at Syria airbase from where chemical attack was launched; 6 killed

US President Donald Trump confirmed the attack in which at least 50 Tomahawk missiles were reported to have been fired at a Syrian airbase in Homs.

Apr 7, 2017

RK Nagar bypolls: OPS camp 'resurrects' Jaya; social media goes ballistic

The AIADMK faction led by O Panneerselvam has reportedly been campaigning using a replica of the mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa for the RK Nagar bypolls scheduled for April 12.

Apr 6, 2017

Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi hits back after UT's chief secretary makes mockery of rules

Chief Secretary Manoj Parida brazenly transferred Puducherry Municipal Commissioner Chandrasekeran without the consent of LG Kiran Bedi. Read more to know how she stepped in and straightened the erring official.

Apr 6, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir avalanches: 5 soldiers buried under snow; Indian Army post hit in Batalik sector

While two have been rescued, operation is currently underway to rescue the remaining three personnel.

Apr 6, 2017

Real-life 'Mowgli', who eats and walks like animals, found in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district [VIDEO]

An eight-year-old girl was found in the company of a troop of monkeys at the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh.

Apr 6, 2017

GST crosses last hurdle; Bill gets passed in Rajya Sabha

Former PM Manmohan Singh urged the Congress to not seek changes to the bill in order to "maintain consensus and federal agreement".

Apr 6, 2017

Woman journalist brutally attacked by unidentified assailants at Delhi public park, fights for her life

A passer-by informed the police about the victim lying in the park in a badly injured condition. She has sustained grave brain injuries. Police are looking for leads as no witness was found.

Apr 6, 2017

Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha passes bill to legalise bullock-cart races in state

The amendment states that any person who is found guilty of causing any injury or harm to the animal will be sentenced to three years in prison or be charged with a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh.

Apr 6, 2017

Flood declared in Srinagar; J&K Police releases helpline numbers

Though no casualties have been reported from the water-logged areas of Srinagar; the Indian Army and J&K Police swiftly carried out rescue operations. Here's a list of flood helpline numbers to call in case of an emergency.

Apr 6, 2017

These Kashmiri students kick-started their cricket match with Pakistan national anthem!

A video of these Kashmiri students singing the Pakistan national anthem before a cricket match in Jammu and Kashmir went viral, creating national outrage. Read on to know more, and do check out the video.

Apr 6, 2017

Ravindra Gaikwad expresses regret in letter to civil aviation minister, requests to lift airline ban

Gaikwad said in parliament that he would apologise to the House but not to the Air India manager whom he assaulted. His party, the Shiv Sena, also threatened to boycott meeting if matter was not resolved by April 10.

Apr 6, 2017

Advani's presidential bid hangs by a thread after Babri case revived: Will BJP patriarch go gently into that good night?

It is ironic that on BJP's foundation day, the focus shifted back to LK Advani, 89, in connection with the Babri demolition case of 1992. How will the man take the eventual outcome?

Apr 6, 2017