India

J Krishnamoorthy, man claiming to be Jayalalithaa's son, faces arrest

The man claimed that late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa and Telugu actor Shoban Babu were his parents.

Mar 27, 2017

Shiv Sena calls for bandh in Osmanabad district in support of MP Gaikwad

Gaikwad has said that he is on a two-day leave and will be returning on Parliament on Wednesday.

Mar 27, 2017

Madhya Pradesh accident: At least 12 killed, 20 injured after vehicle overturns in Jabalpur

The driver reportedly jumped out of the truck and escaped. The injured have been taken to Jabalpur for medical treatment.

Mar 27, 2017

Bhopal-Ujjain train blast: 'Had plans to attack UP's Bara Imambara, Waris Ali Shah dargah and Shia cleric,' accused Syed Mir Husain tells NIA

Syed Mir Husain who was arrested by the NIA said that the group had plans to attack Bara Imambara, Waris Ali Shah dargah and a Shia cleric along with the Bhopal-Ujjain train.

Mar 27, 2017

Trend of single women adopting children on the rise even as few single men come forward to adopt

The figures are not as high as they were in 2011 when the Census data put the number of single women who had adopted children at 71.4 million.

Mar 26, 2017

Budget regional airlines, a step closer to reality; five airlines win bids for UDAN flights

The fares of UDAN flights have been capped at Rs 2,500 per hour, as per the regional connectivity scheme unveiled by PM Modi.

Mar 26, 2017

Anti-Romeo Squad: 3 cops suspended for detaining couple without women personnel in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad

A video had surfaced showing the cops questioning the couple. The policemen were seen screaming at the couple and then taking them to the PCR van and making them sit inside the car.

Mar 26, 2017

After income tax, PAN, EPF and mobile numbers, now Hajj applications to be linked to Aadhaar!

I appeal to the rich Muslims to give up their Hajj subsidy, so that the poor and deserving may get an opportunity, Uttar Pradesh's Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mohsin Raza said.

Mar 26, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama district's Padgampora village

An encounter between security forces and terrorists had taken place in the Padgampora village earlier this month. Two terrorists and a civilian were killed in the encounter.

Mar 26, 2017

Kerala transport minister AK Saseendran resigns following sexual harassment charges against him

Saseendran is the second minister in the current Kerala Cabinet to resign from his post, the first being EP Jayarajan last year.

Mar 26, 2017

Beef ban unofficially in place in UP? BJP MLA threatens to break limbs of anyone who kills cows

Vikram Saini, an MLA from Khatauli in Uttar Pradesh, is an accused in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.

Mar 26, 2017

Censorship again: Hollywood movie's telecast cancelled by CBFC

The CBFC said that the movie was controversial and unsuitable for children.

Mar 26, 2017

Muslim cleric arrested in UP for raping and blackmailing woman

The accused, identified as Hafiz Aslam, has been arrested from the Chawla village and is currently in police remand.

Mar 26, 2017

At least 8 dead, 1 injured after car rams into truck in Bengal's Burdwan district

The car was returning from Patharchapuri Mela in Birbhum district when the accident happened at the Panagarh-Moregram state highway.

Mar 26, 2017

Terrorists snatch Jammu policeman's AK-47 rifle; 2 arrested

The police arrested one terrorist who while the other had fled. The second arrest was made later, based on the statement of the terrorist in custody.

Mar 26, 2017