India

J&K: Jawan killed in shelling as Pakistan continues ceasefire violations along LoC in Poonch

Meanwhile, more than 30,000 people from villages along the border on the Indian side have taken shelter in relief camps.

Nov 6, 2016

Aditya Pancholi sent to jail for a year for assaulting neighbour

The controversial actor had been convicted in a case of assault from three years ago.

Nov 6, 2016

Britain losing shine for Indian students following stringent visa curbs

Theresa May's strict visa policy is making Indian students feel increasingly unwelcome in the UK.

Nov 6, 2016

Denial of breast milk to newborn: Father and Muslim preacher arrested in Kerala

The parents were advised to breastfeed the newborn baby only until the fifth azan call is heard from the mosque.

Nov 5, 2016

UP elections: Like Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav wants to chase away BJP with Akhilesh Yadav

Lalu also tried to play down tension in Samajwadi Party by saying that there was absolutely no rift in the Yadav family.

Nov 5, 2016

Why buying 12 US-2i amphibious aircraft from Japan will rile China

The aircraft will be acquired for Rs 10,000 crore.

Nov 5, 2016

Patna: Women teachers sexually assault 6-year-old girl

The LKG student's medical examination has revealed internal injuries on her private parts.

Nov 5, 2016

Theresa May asked to clarify Britain's role in India's Operation Blue Star

Ahead of May's three-day visit to India, the Sikh Federation UK has claimed that Britain had played a significant role in Operation Blue Star.

Nov 5, 2016

World Tsunami Awareness Day: Why South and South East Asia are most at risk

Petra Nemcova and the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction spoke about the increasing dangers of tsunami for South Asia.

Nov 5, 2016

Delhi: 1,800 schools remain closed as pollution levels reach 12 times the safe limit

The shutdown is likely to affect more than 9 lakh children studying in the schools run by Delhi municipality.

Nov 5, 2016

25 NGOs indulging in anti-national activities will not get FCRA renewal

The Union home ministry had earlier cancelled licences of more than 11,000 NGOs for failing to apply for renewal within the deadline.

Nov 5, 2016

Morning Brief: Assange claims Hillary funded by ISIS backers, Afghan girl controversy, Virat Kohli birthday and more

Also read about Michael Buble's son being diagnosed with cancer and how Hrithik Roshan may quit acting.

Nov 5, 2016

Kerala gangrape: Wadakkanchery municipal councillor likely to be suspended from CPI(M)

The horrible gangrape incident of the 34-year-old woman was brought to light by dubbing artiste Bhagyalakshmi.

Nov 4, 2016

OROP: Central mechanism for releasing pension after Ram Kishan Grewal's suicide?

Many pensioners are not receiving the right amount of pension from their banks, the defence ministry has said.

Nov 4, 2016

Chhath puja 2016: Interesting facts you should know about this festival

Chhath puja is a Hindu festival in which women fast for four days showing gratitude to Sun God and his wife Usha, also known as Chhathi Maiya.

Nov 4, 2016