India

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

Flood declared in Srinagar; J&K Police releases helpline numbers

Though no casualties have been reported from the water-logged areas of Srinagar; the Indian Army and J&K Police swiftly carried out rescue operations. Here's a list of flood helpline numbers to call in case of an emergency.

Apr 6, 2017

These Kashmiri students kick-started their cricket match with Pakistan national anthem!

A video of these Kashmiri students singing the Pakistan national anthem before a cricket match in Jammu and Kashmir went viral, creating national outrage. Read on to know more, and do check out the video.

Apr 6, 2017

Ravindra Gaikwad expresses regret in letter to civil aviation minister, requests to lift airline ban

Gaikwad said in parliament that he would apologise to the House but not to the Air India manager whom he assaulted. His party, the Shiv Sena, also threatened to boycott meeting if matter was not resolved by April 10.

Apr 6, 2017

Advani's presidential bid hangs by a thread after Babri case revived: Will BJP patriarch go gently into that good night?

It is ironic that on BJP's foundation day, the focus shifted back to LK Advani, 89, in connection with the Babri demolition case of 1992. How will the man take the eventual outcome?

Apr 6, 2017

Congress' Ajay Maken demands Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's resignation over findings of Shunglu Committee report

The Shunglu Committee report has found the AAP government guilty of illegal allotment of land, nepotism and unauthorised foreign trips by party members.

Apr 6, 2017

Shiv Sena uses 3 strong-arm tactics in Lok Sabha for Ravindra Gaikwad, but they will all fail | ANALYSIS

Air India sources say they have been instructed to increase security and surveillance across all airports.

Apr 6, 2017

BJP Sthapana Diwas: 10 things to know about BJP and its roots on its foundation day

The Bharatiya Janata Party turned 37 on Thursday, April 6. IBT compiles some of the high points in its history.

Apr 6, 2017

Babri demolition case: SC reserves its order on prosecution of Advani, Joshi and others

The CBI told the SC that charges against BJP leaders LK Advani, MM Joshi and others must be revived as the politicians were part of a bigger conspiracy to demolish the Babri Masjid.

Apr 6, 2017