India

NDMA conducts first mock drill for forest fires in Uttarakhand

In the summer 2016, at least 3,500 hectares of forest area were destroyed by as many as 1,600 fire incidents.

Apr 20, 2017

MCD elections: At least 173 candidates face criminal charges

A total of 2,537 candidates from 18 political parties, including six national parties, 12 state parties, and 1051 independent candidates are contesting the elections.

Apr 20, 2017

Panama Papers scandal: Why India is hoping Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif survives in power

Even if he gets relief, the problems are far from over for Nawaz Sharif. India will keep a close watch on developments and will want Sharif to remain in power so that Pakistan remains stable.

Apr 20, 2017

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Zakir Naik for promoting enmity

Zakir Naik is facing multiple probes as 10 cases were filed against him for his remarks on Hindu gods

Apr 20, 2017

Plane hijack threat: Hoax mail handiwork of a money-strapped lover

"He promised his girlfriend living in Chennai that he would take her on a jolly trip to Mumbai by flight but had no money to book the ticket," Hyderabad Police Commissioner M Mahender Reddy said.

Apr 20, 2017

Yamuna floodplains case: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar slams NGT for calling AOL 'irresponsible'

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that "those who say the Art of Living is irresponsible simply don't know us or have gained a sense of humour."

Apr 20, 2017

#indirabedaAkkabeku trends on Twitter after Karnataka rejects 'Namma Indira' name for canteens

The Congress party in the state, which is considering launching canteens after the "Amma Canteens" in Tamil Nadu, wanted to give a name that identifies with the Congress party.

Apr 20, 2017

Two killed, 3 injured after car driven by class 12 student runs over pavement sleepers in Delhi's Kashmiri Gate area

The victims are yet to be identified while the driver has been sent for a medical examination to ascertain whether he was in an inebriated state at the time of the accident.

Apr 20, 2017

Bihar topper scam: Supreme Court refuses to grant relief to mastermind Bachcha Rai

Rai is the secretary-cum-principal of Vishun Rai College in Bihar's Vaishali district. Arts and Science toppers Ruby Rai and Saurabh Shrestha, who were also involved in the exam racket, hail from the same district.

Apr 20, 2017

Nine arrested in Delhi Police-UP ATS crackdown on ISIS suspects

The joint operation was conducted at several places like Mumbai, Punjab, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Apr 20, 2017

Sadhvi Kamal calls Alwar lynching accused 'today's Bhagat Singh' as victim's family threatens suicide

Pehlu Khan was killed while transporting cows from Rajasthan to Haryana. Calls have grown since then to crackdown on cow vigilantes.

Apr 20, 2017

AIADMK merger talks Day 3 updates: Cornered Dinakaran summoned by police as OPS still holds out

O Panneerselvam celebrated his first victory on Wednesday as Sasikala and Dinakaran were evicted. What other "victory" is he now looking for?

Apr 20, 2017

US Mother of All Bombs killed 13 Indians in Afghanistan: Will this deter Indian youths from being recruited by ISIS?

ISIS Khorasan Province modules have already been busted in India. With the US now focusing on the terrorist outfit, India stands to gain in two ways. Read to find out how.

Apr 19, 2017

How Mamata govt is making it easy for BJP to rise in Bengal: A report from Birbhum district

The Mamata Banerjee government has been accused of shamelessly appeasing Muslims in Bengal and though the BJP is condemning its acts in the open, it will not be unhappy within. IBT finds out the scene on the ground

Apr 19, 2017

Siddaramaiah asks Maharashtra to release additional 2 tmc water from Koyna dam

Any water released at a later date will not reach Korti-Kolhar barrage due to loss of driving velocity, the Karnataka government has said.

Apr 19, 2017