India

BSP supremo Mayawati appoints brother Anand Kumar as party's vice-president

In December 2016, the ED had found cash deposits of over Rs 104 crore in demonetised notes in BSP's bank account and Rs 1.43 crore were found in Kumar's account with United Bank of India in Delhi.

Apr 14, 2017

J&K Police are going after those seen heckling CRPF jawans in viral video

Four days after videos showing CRPF jawans being heckled and abused went viral, Jammu and Kashmir Police have identified the culprits and registered a case. But is it too little too late? Read on to find out.

Apr 14, 2017

US drops 'Mother of all Bombs' on ISIS in Afghanistan

The US attacked a branch of ISIS hiding in tunnels in Afghanistan, and the munition used was the largest non-nuclear bomb in the world. Watch how the bomb works, and read more about it.

Apr 14, 2017

Bypoll results 2017 round-up: BJP wins 5, Congress 3 out of 10 seats in 8 states

The BJP managed to not only snatch five out of the 10 seats up for grabs, but also gave political rivals a run for their money. Read to find out how.

Apr 13, 2017

Srinagar byelection repolling concludes: Zero votes in 20 out of 38 polling stations

Amidst fear of violence and a tight police bandobast, 709 voters exercised their franchise for the repolling in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency.

Apr 13, 2017

BJP leader Nupur Sharma dares Arvind Kejriwal to contest elections against her from New Delhi

Nupur Sharma had lost to Kejriwal in the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections; but she told IBTimes India she is throwing an open challenge to Kejriwal to fight elections against her once again. Will he do it?

Apr 13, 2017

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's AOL foundation rejects NGT panel report

The NGT expert panel report said that the World Culture Festival has completely destroyed the Yamuna floodplains.

Apr 13, 2017

Gautam Gambhir bleeds blue, but this time for an Indian jawan being kicked and slapped in J&K

Read to find out what Gautam Gambhir had to say about the videos of an Indian paramilitary jawan being kicked, slapped and abused in Kashmir.

Apr 13, 2017

Video showing Rajasthan tea-seller giving Rs 1.5 crore as dowry goes viral; IT department serves notice

Leela Ram Gujjar gave Rs 1.5 crore as dowry for his six daughters, of which four were minors.

Apr 13, 2017

Good Friday 2017: Significance, bible verses and all you need to know about crucifixion of Jesus Christ

In order to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Good Friday is observed on April 14, this year.

Apr 13, 2017

Pawan Kalyan targets TDP and BJP again; asks MPs not to 'mortgage the self respect' of people of AP

Power star Pawan Kalyan criticised TDP MPs for not raising their voice for the Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Apr 13, 2017

From filmmaker Gowthaman to the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu farmers find strong allies

Tamil Nadu farmers say they have been hit so badly by a drought that the Central government needs to double its assistance from Rs 2,000 crore to Rs 4,000 crore.

Apr 13, 2017

Get your solar power at a nickel for every unit in India!

EnergyTrend has said that India may overtake Japan by the end of this year and become the third largest market of solar power in the world.

Apr 13, 2017

AAP, Congress want EC to show official order on EVM hack challenge

Post the EVM hack issue, 13 Opposition parties met President Pranab Mukherjee to say that a sense of fear and insecurity has been prevailing in the country and voices of dissent are being muzzled.

Apr 13, 2017

BIEAP Inter result 2017 to be announced on April 13: How, where to check results

Andhra Pradesh Board Intermediate Education(BIEAP) 1st year & 2nd year 2017 inter results to be declared at 12 pm at Vijayawada on April 13.

Apr 13, 2017