India

The Talk with Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Praveen Sood

Sood wants to enhance transparency and public participation through technology-driven initiatives like more surveillance cameras, better dial-100 service and more visibility on the ground.

Jul 3, 2017

Complaint filed against 'illegal' reception hosted for Amit Shah by BJP party workers at Goa's Dabolim airport

Aires Rodrigues, an advocate and resident of Goa, has filed a complaint with the ministry of civil aviation against the illegal and unauthorised reception organised by the BJP for party president Amit Shah at the Dabolim airport in Goa.

Jul 3, 2017

Israel visit: PM Narendra Modi will stay in same suite where Trump checked in

Israeli authorities have undertaken unprecedented preparations for the Indian prime minister's visit to the Jewish state starting July 4. A special kitchen has also been set up for Modi and his team at King David Hotel, Jerusalem.

Jul 3, 2017

SC directs termination of 26-week-old pregnancy with abnormal foetus

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a Kolkata-based expectant mother with 26-week-old pregnancy to abort the foetus which is suffering from serious abnormalities.

Jul 3, 2017

India successfully test-fires quick reaction surface-to-air short range missile

The missile which was fired from Odisha's Chandipur firing range is a quick reaction, all-weather, network-centric missile system capable of search-on-the-move.

Jul 3, 2017

War likely if India-China border dispute not handled properly: Chinese experts

India should change its hostile attitude toward China as a good relationship is beneficial for both sides, a Chinese expert said.

Jul 3, 2017

First ever 'flying chicken' - gets taste of the high life in a plane ride [VIRAL VIDEO]

This chicken experienced the thrill of a lifetime when it was given the chance to go up in the sky for a flying experience.

Jul 3, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Two terrorists — identified as Kifayat and Jehangir Khandey — were killed while three more are still believed to be holed up inside a building.

Jul 3, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: 2008 gang-rape survivor attacked with acid for fourth time in Lucknow [VIDEO]

The 35-year-old gang-rape survivor attacked with acid for fourth time in Lucknow. The attack took place despite an armed guard in the hostel and police protection.

Jul 3, 2017

Errors in CBSE results: Registration for re-evaluation of Class 10, 12 papers begins

The class 12 students who have registered to receive a copy of their answer booklet are eligible to apply.

Jul 3, 2017

Nitish Kumar's outburst against Congress proves failure, too, has an expiry date

The Congress's tiring inertia has started to affect its allies' patience now. Nitish Kumar's political acumen makes him understand what's in store for the GoP in 2019 and hence the strong criticism. He might have just penned the Congress's obituary.

Jul 3, 2017

Why Rajinikanth's political entry will be a dud

Forget political entry, when was the superstar politically active ever?

Jul 3, 2017

Petroleum dealers association calls for nationwide strike on July 12

All India Petrol Dealers' Association is protesting against oil marketing companies saying that they failed to install 100 percent automated systems at pumps.

Jul 3, 2017

Landing wheels hit the road: Defence ministry greenlights aircraft for highway landings

The ministry of roads and highways has proposed to use 22 stretches for takeoffs and landings of commercial flights. Talks are on with the Directorate of Civil Aviation about the same.

Jul 3, 2017

Hindi signboards covered up in Bengaluru Metro stations; Maharashtra likely to emulate Karnataka

After Hindi signboards in Bengaluru metro stations were covered up, Maharashtra, too, wants to do away with the usage of Hindi at their metro stations.

Jul 3, 2017