India

Assam Rifles vehicle ambushed in Tinsukia district along Assam-Arunachal border, two soldiers killed

An encounter between the terrorists and forces is still underway. Sporadic firings have been reported in the area.

Jan 22, 2017

India News Live updates: Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav releases Samajwadi Party manifesto in Lucknow

The Samajwadi Party has stitched up an alliance with the Congress, after both parties agreed to a seat-sharing plan.

Jan 22, 2017

Jallikattu Protests: Locals call off bull-taming event in Madurai's Alanganallur village demanding permanent solution to the ban

The event was supposed to be inaugurated by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam at 10 am.

Jan 22, 2017

UP elections 2017: Alliance with Congress in place, SP releases manifesto

The SP has allowed the Congress to contest in 104-106 out of the 403 seats for the UP Assembly elections.

Jan 22, 2017

Hirakhand Express derails: 36 killed, over 60 injured as Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express train derails near Vizianagaram

The train was travelling to Bhubaneswar from Jagdalpur. The reason of the accident is yet to be confirmed. Railway minister announces ex-gratia.

Jan 22, 2017

In challenge to Trump, women protesters swarm streets across US

Hundreds of thousands of women protesters thronged New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston to rebuke Trump on his first day in office.

Jan 22, 2017

UP Assembly elections 2017: SP-Congress alliance on the rocks over seat sharing

There had already been speculation that seat-sharing would cause sparks to fly between the SP, the Congress and the Rashtriya Lok Dal.

Jan 21, 2017

Modi govt to launch screening and control programme for 5 non-communicable diseases

In the first phase, the population-based screening component will be rolled out in 100 districts.

Jan 21, 2017

Assembly elections 2017: Kejriwal wants EC to take away his security cover; censured for breaking poll code

Elections in both Punjab and Goa, where Kejriwal is campaigning for the AAP, are expected to take place on February 4.

Jan 21, 2017

Strength of India-US strategic partnership lies in shared values and common interests: PM Modi

Narendra Modi says he is looking forward to working with US President Donald Trump to further deepen India-US ties.

Jan 21, 2017

Bihar: Over 30 children fall unconscious during human chain supporting total liquor prohibition

Many children, who participated in the event that began at 12.15 pm, fell unconscious in several districts.

Jan 21, 2017

Jallikattu protests: Ending confusion, AIADMK says TN CM announces Jallikattu is back

The nod means the bull-taming sport can now be held in Madurai on Sunday, in the presence of TN Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.

Jan 21, 2017

Denying sex to husband is ground for divorce, and educated women can't cry 'rape' after breakup, says court

The two Bombay High Court verdicts may lead to many debates and interpretations in family and criminal courts.

Jan 21, 2017

Pak hands over Indian soldier Chandu Babulal Chauhan, who had crossed LoC on September 29, via Wagah Border

A press release by Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Chauhan "has been convinced to return to his own country."

Jan 21, 2017

Watch: This West Bengal Tourism Department video has Bengalis world over going ga-ga, and for good reason!

The video depicts the beauty of Bengal, minus many of the cliches, and ends with the tagline: "Experience Bengal: The sweetest part of India."

Jan 21, 2017