India

Rose Valley chit fund case: Alleged TMC workers set BJP's Hooghly office on fire

Two TMC MPs were arrested in the Rose Valley chit fund scam.

Jan 4, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: 11 including 10 from a family found dead at home in Amethi

At least 11 people including 10 from a family were found dead at their residence in Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.

Jan 4, 2017

India news live updates: Bengaluru Police detain 4 suspects in Kammanahalli molestation case

Read all the live updates here. The Election Commission of India addressed a press conference at noon in Delhi and announced the election dates for the upcoming Assembly polls in five states.

Jan 4, 2017

Has Dangal star Aamir Khan just solved Maharashtra's water problem?

The Dangal actor's water-conservation competition will be launched in 30 talukas across the state this year.

Jan 4, 2017

News Roundup: Mamata Banerjee to protest against demonetisation; Sensex, Nifty close with modest gains, Keerthy Suresh to star in Mahanati and more

Also read about China's new stealth fighter FC-31 and Manny Pacquiao wants $20 million to fight Terence Crawford.

Jan 3, 2017

Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2017: Timings, Locations and Live Streaming link!

The Quadrantids Meteor Shower will be the first astronomical event marking the beginning of 2017! The meteor shower will take place on the night of January 3 and 4.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru mass molestation: Sex workers caught in the crossfire

Given the nature of their work, sex workers find it hard to complain against sexual violence making them more vulnerable.

Jan 3, 2017

Mamata Banerjee to protest against demonetisation in 10 states, starting Jan 9

Banerjee lashed out at Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday demanding their arrest.

Jan 3, 2017

Yet another Trinamool Congress MP arrested over chit fund scam; Mamata lashes out at Centre

Sudip Bandyopadhyay becomes the second lawmaker after Tapas Pal to get arrested by CBI in connection with chit fund scam.

Jan 3, 2017

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Bengaluru Mass Molestation: In India, common sense must trump the fight for freedom when it comes to women

In India, women must build their own safety nets, because when you don't take your safety into your own hands, few come to your defence

Jan 3, 2017

Bangladesh earthquake: 5.5 magnitude quake hits India-Bangladesh border; tremors felt in Assam and Tripura

There were no reports of any damage to life or property.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru Molestation: Ten of the worst comments against women by Indian politicians

After the mass molestation that shamed Bengaluru on New Year's Eve, G. Parameshwara, Karnataka's Home Minister, responded with a controversial statement. But he was not alone...

Jan 3, 2017