India

Indo-Pak tensions fallout: Rajasthan man's wedding in Pakistan called off

The tension escalated following an Indian air strike on a Jasih-e-Mohammad terror camp in Pakistan and Pakistani jets violating the Indian air space.

Mar 5, 2019

Incredible India: Kerala petrol pump owner denies toilet facility to aged foreign couple

Despite repeated requests from the aged foreign couple, the petrol pump manager denied the toilet facility citing scarcity of water

Mar 5, 2019

Defence Ministry and BBMP to swap land for infrastructure projects in Bengaluru

Defence Ministry had agreed to swap lands with BBMP in 2018 and sent its terms and conditions to BBMP Commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad.

Mar 5, 2019

Bengaluru train fire: Yeswantpur-Tatanagar Express catches fire in AP; pantry car gutted

The incident reportedly occurred in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district.No injuries or casualties from the incident have been reported yet.

Mar 5, 2019

Blind scientist to donate Rs 110 crore for Pulwama martyrs, says has tech 'to avoid such attacks'

Murtaza A. Hamid has sought to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and intends to donate the amount from his taxable income to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. He believes that every citizen must help the armed forces who so selflessly lay down their lives for the country.

Mar 5, 2019

Air India crew directed to say 'Jai Hind' after every announcement

"With immediate effect, all (crew) are required to announce ''Jai Hind'' at the end of every announcement after a slight pause and much fervour," read an advisory by Air India.

Mar 5, 2019

Asteroids are stronger than previously thought; NASA's destruction weapon ineffective?

A section of experts believes that NASA's planetary defence weapon may not be sufficient enough to deflect and deviate asteroids considering the strength possessed by these space bodies.

Mar 5, 2019

Grant Thornton audit report on IL&FS finds rampant irregularities of Rs 13,000 crore

The audit report showed that there were many instances where funds worth Rs. 541 crore were taken for short-term purposes and utilised for long-term purposes.

Mar 5, 2019

Indian Navy to get another nuclear attack submarine; deal to be signed with Russia this week

The Chakra III submarine is expected to be in service for at least 10 years and will replace Chakra II, which was obtained under similar conditions in 2012.

Mar 5, 2019

Did a glowing disc-shaped UFO lead to flight delays at a Peruvian airport?

The self-proclaimed extraterrestrial researcher revealed that flights were delayed following the UFO sighting above a Peru airport.

Mar 4, 2019

Bobby Darling files for divorce; husband says marriage illegal due to her sex change

Bigg Boss contestant 1 contestant and actress Bobby Darling has filed for divorce from husband Ramnik Sharma, after a domestic violence case against him in 2017.

Mar 4, 2019

Maruti Suzuki discontinues 33-year-old Gypsy in India

The 33-year-old Gypsy was Maruti's third car which entered the market after Maruti 800 and Omni.

Mar 4, 2019

Vrittanta 2019: A rocking college fest in Bengaluru's Presidency College

The sixth edition of Vrittanta went on floors on the 27th and 28th of February.

Mar 4, 2019

Mighty Tatas restructure unwieldy group into 10 verticals

The move is aimed at improving coordination and functioning and is likely to help in synergising operations of over 100 group companies, often operating in overlapping markets.

Mar 4, 2019

'Store urine, end urea import,' says Nitin Gadkari; gets badly trolled [REACTIONS]

Nitin Gadkari on Sunday, March 3, gave vent to his idea of "making urea from urine" at a gathering of young innovators at the Mayor Innovation Awards function of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation.

Mar 4, 2019