India

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in India: What is Teesta water-sharing issue all about?

Though India and Bangladesh have been making progress in various bilateral aspects, the Teesta water-sharing treaty between the two countries has remained unattainable so far. IBT takes a look at what the issue is all about.

Apr 7, 2017

IndiGo, Air India flights come face-to-face as major mishap is averted at Delhi airport

The Air Traffic Control's (ATC) timely communication prevented a major mishap between the Air India and Indigo planes.

Apr 7, 2017

Hindu Yuva Vahini leader's car runs over calf, drags it for 20 metres in Lucknow's Nivada area

Hindu Yuva Vahini is a social organisation founded by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who has gone all-out to protect cows in the state.

Apr 7, 2017

I-T department raids properties of TN health minister Vijayabaskar, Sarath Kumar, AIADMK MLAs

Raids were also conducted at properties belonging to former MLA Chitlapakkam Rajendran and Geethalakshmi, the VC of Dr MGR Medical University.

Apr 7, 2017

Air India lifts flight ban on Ravindra Gaikwad after Commercial pilots and flight attendants ganged up against him

Air India also cancelled two tickets of Gaikwad, continuing its ban on the Shiv Sena MP.

Apr 7, 2017

SC issues notices to Centre and 6 other states on rising incidents of cow vigilantism

The apex court has also asked the Rajasthan government to respond on the recent lynching of a man in Alwar while transporting cattle.

Apr 7, 2017

Ladakh avalanche: 3 soldiers found dead under snow in Batalik sector

Of the five soldiers trapped under snow when an army post got buried in Ladakh due to an avalanche two have been rescued.

Apr 7, 2017

US fires dozens of missiles at Syria airbase from where chemical attack was launched; 6 killed

US President Donald Trump confirmed the attack in which at least 50 Tomahawk missiles were reported to have been fired at a Syrian airbase in Homs.

Apr 7, 2017

RK Nagar bypolls: OPS camp 'resurrects' Jaya; social media goes ballistic

The AIADMK faction led by O Panneerselvam has reportedly been campaigning using a replica of the mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa for the RK Nagar bypolls scheduled for April 12.

Apr 6, 2017

Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi hits back after UT's chief secretary makes mockery of rules

Chief Secretary Manoj Parida brazenly transferred Puducherry Municipal Commissioner Chandrasekeran without the consent of LG Kiran Bedi. Read more to know how she stepped in and straightened the erring official.

Apr 6, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir avalanches: 5 soldiers buried under snow; Indian Army post hit in Batalik sector

While two have been rescued, operation is currently underway to rescue the remaining three personnel.

Apr 6, 2017

Real-life 'Mowgli', who eats and walks like animals, found in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district [VIDEO]

An eight-year-old girl was found in the company of a troop of monkeys at the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh.

Apr 6, 2017

GST crosses last hurdle; Bill gets passed in Rajya Sabha

Former PM Manmohan Singh urged the Congress to not seek changes to the bill in order to "maintain consensus and federal agreement".

Apr 6, 2017

Woman journalist brutally attacked by unidentified assailants at Delhi public park, fights for her life

A passer-by informed the police about the victim lying in the park in a badly injured condition. She has sustained grave brain injuries. Police are looking for leads as no witness was found.

Apr 6, 2017

Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha passes bill to legalise bullock-cart races in state

The amendment states that any person who is found guilty of causing any injury or harm to the animal will be sentenced to three years in prison or be charged with a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh.

Apr 6, 2017