India

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi step down; Sanjay Nirupam elected new Cong president

Party sources said the Gandhis decided to take this drastic step in the interest of the party. However, not all were happy with Sanjay Nirupam's elevation.

Apr 1, 2017

Pakistan distressed after BJP, Shiv Sena leaders seek to demolish Muhammad Ali Jinnah's residence in Mumbai

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said India should respect the ownership rights of Pakistan with regard to Jinnah's house.

Mar 31, 2017

Maoists attack Doikallu railway station in Odisha: Is Red Menace seeing a resurgence?

The Left-wing extremists carried out the attack as a mark of protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Odisha in April.

Mar 31, 2017

Gaumata: Off the menu in northeast but remains BJP's main moo in Gujarat

The BJP government, which has time and again reiterated its stand against cow slaughter, recently said that there would be no ban on beef in the north-eastern states that will go to polls in 2018.

Mar 31, 2017

Chhattisgarh: SECL denies fire at Koriya mine raging for a month, allegedly burning coal worth Rs 832 crore [VIDEO]

Around 8 lakh tonnes of coal — valued at Rs 832 crore, given the current exchange rate — is reportedly burning to ash in the Chirimiri coal mine.

Mar 31, 2017

2 burnt alive in Bengaluru chair factory fire

The two deceased hail from Bihar and were living in a madrasa next to the chair factory under JJ Nagar police jurisdiction.

Mar 31, 2017

Karnataka govt panel mulls stopping women from working night shifts; Bengaluru influencers slam the notion

A govt committee in Karnataka has drawn flak for recommending the scrapping of night shifts for women. Though the MLA defended the move saying it was just about giving priority to women who prefer the morning shift, are they just dodging the main question?

Mar 31, 2017

UP residential school horror: Principal suspended after stripping girls to check if menstruating

The principal took the step after seeing blood in the school's bathroom. She was suspended after the guardians of the students protested against her act. The principal later said she was being targeted because she is strict.

Mar 31, 2017

Life imprisonment for those guilty of cow slaughter: Gujarat Assembly

The BJP government, which has consistently stood against cow slaughter, has said that there would be no ban on beef in the three northeastern states that are supposed to go to the polls in 2018.

Mar 31, 2017

NEET 2017: SC allows candidates above 25 years to take exam, extends date of filling of forms till April 5

NEET 2017 will now be conducted in 23 new cities, taking the total number of cities, where the exam will be held, to 103.

Mar 31, 2017

Rajinikanth meets Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak: Is he the next Malaysian tourism ambassador?

Najib Razak is in India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss bilateral issues.

Mar 31, 2017

Supreme Court gives Justice Karnan 4 weeks to decide on trial or apology; he passes order on SC judges for violating 'principal of natural justice'

The Supreme Court has issued a warrant against Justice CS Karnan over contempt of court after he failed to appear before them earlier.

Mar 31, 2017

30 Naxals attack Doikallu railway station in Odisha to protest against PM Modi's visit to state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Bhubaneswar in Odisha to take part in a BJP National Executive meeting on April 15-16.

Mar 31, 2017

Scared of racist attacks, African students stop attending classes at Noida International University

Reports state that the five Nigerian students, who were booked for allegedly murdering fellow student Manish Khari and released later, have also not been spotted at the campus.

Mar 31, 2017

While India remains glued to UP theatrics, hapless farmers from Tamil Nadu hold bizarre protests in New Delhi; anybody watching?

The farmers, who have been struggling to lead a life of honour in the southern state, are protesting with skulls of their deceased colleagues and dead snakes and live rats to get Centre's attention.

Mar 30, 2017