India

Eid-e-Milad 2016 date changed: Central government alters holiday for Milad-un-Nabi

The dates of Islamic observances are often changed because the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle.

Dec 9, 2016

Uttar Pradesh Elections: UP Education Board to conduct Class X, XII exams from Feb 16 to Mar 20; dates likely to clash with polls

Board of Secondary Education Director Amar Nath Verma said that the Board is yet to inform the EC about the exam schedule.

Dec 9, 2016

The Weird World of Demonetisation: JD(U) workers conduct last rites for cashless ATM in Bengaluru

The last rites of the ATM had been conducted as per Hindu religious norms at 11 am on Friday.

Dec 9, 2016

Demonetisation [VIDEO]: Opposition's desperation shows as Rahul Gandhi warns of earthquake if he speaks in Parliament

The Congress vice president said he was not being allowed to speak in parliament about the "biggest scam in the history of India."

Dec 9, 2016

Fazilka accident: At least 13 teachers killed in Punjab road accident

The local Beopar Mandal called for a bandh following which shops downed their shutters to show solidarity with the bereaved families.

Dec 9, 2016

Andaman and Havelock Islands rescue: 425 tourists evacuated, as Cyclone Vardah hampers operations

All tourists are expected to be rescued by Friday evening.

Dec 9, 2016

Morning brief: Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc, India vs England, Bollywood and TV break-ups and more

Also read about the IT Department busting currency exchange racket in Chennai and the features of Samsung Galaxy 8.

Dec 9, 2016

Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc in Andaman; may cause temperatures to rise in West Bengal

Landslides were reported along the Andaman Trunk Road, while several houses and crops have been damaged in the north and central Andaman.

Dec 9, 2016

Isis launches radio show called 'Agony Uncle' to address concerns of their supporters

There were several questions that were asked on the show, mostly concerning women.

Dec 8, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead: 77 people die of grief over Amma's death; Intelligence puts death toll at 30

The party released a list of the deceased and also announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to each of the families.

Dec 8, 2016

Here is how President Pranab Mukherjee rebuked MPs over disruption of Parliament

Pointing out that only some parliamentarians were causing disruptions, he said: "Parliamentary freedom should not be misused."

Dec 8, 2016

Petition urging PM Modi to make national anthem mandatory before online porn videos on XVideo website has hundreds of backers!

The petition asks Modi to "make it mandatory for Xvideos to play the national anthem before and after every video hosted in the website."

Dec 8, 2016

Suresh Prabhu asks citizens to give up their railway subsidy

The railways will experience a shortfall of at least Rs 20,000 crore by the end of this fiscal.

Dec 8, 2016

J&K: 3 terrorists killed in encounter in Arwani

The encounter began after militants fired at security forces.

Dec 8, 2016

Allahabad High Court rules triple talaq as 'unconstitutional,' says it violates rights of Muslim women

Indian law says that any ruling given by a particular high court is applicable to all states until that particular HC, which gave the order, rules against it.

Dec 8, 2016