India

Support for Trump correlates to high opioid use: Study

A new study shows the similarities between the places hit by the opioid epidemic and a map of Trump strongholds in the 2016 election.

Jun 25, 2018

Global cues subdue equity indices, Sensex ends 200 points lower

On the currency front, the Indian rupee weakened by 29 paise against the US dollar to 68.13, from its previous close of 67.84 per greenback.

Jun 25, 2018

Amid impasse on Assumption Island project, India and Seychelles agree to work on naval base

Both India and Seychelles have agreed upon working together on developing a naval base at the Assumption Island. This was followed by India announcing $100 million to Seychelles for improving its defence capabilities.

Jun 25, 2018

Flipkart teaser hints at Asus Zenfone 5z India launch: Quick facts

Asus in collaboration with Flipkart is expected to announce the launch date of Zenfone 5z for the Indian market on June 26. Read to know the key features of the upcoming Android flagship phone.

Jun 25, 2018

Protests to save 16,500 trees gather pace in Delhi

Green activists say that they want something on the lines of the Delhi gang-rape protests in December 2012, which brought the NCR together, to save the trees.

Jun 25, 2018

CM Yogi Adityanath seeks reservations for Dalit students at AMU and Jamia Millia Islamia

Uttar Pradesh Chief Yogi Adityanath's comments come in the wake of several accusations against the BJP government for not doing enough for the Dalit community. Even Dalit leaders from the BJP government have raised similar allegations.

Jun 25, 2018

Over 140 snake hatchlings found in house in Odisha's Bhadrak

On Saturday evening, a girl had accidentally stepped on a hatchling after which the family searched the house and called the helpline.

Jun 25, 2018

Who was Shailza Dwivedi? The happy-go-lucky woman murdered by Major Nikhil Handa

The 35-year-old woman, the wife of Indian Army Major Amit Dwivedi, was found with her throat slit near Brar Square in Delhi Cantonment on Saturday (June 23).

Jun 25, 2018

Ranbir Kapoor clears his gossiper tag: 'Kareena and I hardly talk'

Ranbir Kapoor has a few films coming up. Apart from promoting Sanju, Ranbir is also busy shooting for Ayaan Mukherji's Brahmastra with Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan. The film is being produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.

Jun 25, 2018

35 years of India's 1983 World Cup win: Roger Binny recalls historic day, turning point in final

On the 35th anniversary of India first-ever Cricket World Cup win, member of Kapil's Devils, Roger Binny talks to IBTimes India about key moments from the historic campaign and the 2011 World Cup triumph under MS Dhoni.

Jun 25, 2018

How safe is UberPool? Woman claims physical assault by fellow female passenger in Mumbai

In a series of tweets, the female passenger showed pictures of her injuries and described her harrowing experience. She also stated that she was racially abused during her Uber Pool ride.

Jun 25, 2018

India vs Pakistan: Dubai Kabaddi Masters live stream, TV channel and start time

After having comfortably outclassed Pakistan on Friday, India will take on their arch-rivals in Dubai on Monday, June 25. Live stream information and start time here.

Jun 25, 2018

Gold, Soorma: Upcoming Bollywood sports films to look forward to

Akshay Kumar starrer Gold is based on true events from the historic story of the Indian hockey team that won the first Olympic medal for India as a free nation.

Jun 25, 2018

Sushma Swaraj calls out heinous trolls; Congress jumps to support

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is known to hit back at her trolls on social media, decided to up the ante this time by liking the trolls' comments.

Jun 25, 2018

Go home and sit on each other's lap: Bengal train passenger harasses unmarried couple (Video)

The incident took place when a woman and her boyfriend boarded a local train from Sealdah station and asked the passengers in the general compartment to give them space to sit.

Jun 25, 2018