India

Road rage turns into communal violence in Hyderabad; 14 injured

The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) said the fight broke out when the Muslim youths refused to chant "Jai Sree Ram". [Warning: Graphic Image in story]

Apr 17, 2017

Kerala: IUML's PK Kunhalikutty wins Malappuram bypolls

IUML's Kunhalikutty had a lead of over 1.5 lakh votes and was way ahead of his nearest rival — MB Faisal of the CPI(M) — while BJP's N Sreeprakash finished third.

Apr 17, 2017

FIR against Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran in bribery case over AIADMK's 'Two leaves' symbol

The Delhi Police filed an FIR against AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran for allegedly offering a bribe to the Election Commission for the 'Two Leaves' symbol of the party.

Apr 17, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Police files FIR against Army over video of man used as 'shield'

The police said that the FIR was registered against the Indian Army's 53 Rashtriya Rifles unit at the Beerwah Police Station in Budgam district on April 13.

Apr 17, 2017

MCD polls: BJP promises social security for unorganised sector

BJP promises to introduce a social security card to deliver different social welfare benefits.

Apr 16, 2017

Bill for increase in reservation for Muslims, STs in Telangana passed

Muslims will have 12 percent reservation opposed to four percent while Scheduled Tribes will have 10 percent opposed to earlier six percent.

Apr 16, 2017

Those misusing triple talaq will face social boycott, says Muslim board

The Muslim personal law board had earlier said they would abolish triple talaq in 1.5 years but the government should not interfere.

Apr 16, 2017

BJP launches MCD election manifesto: No new taxes, cleaner Delhi on the agenda

The BJP manifesto for MCD election enumerates various services and schemes such as Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana for food at subsidised rates for the poor, cleaner air and streets.

Apr 16, 2017

Wildfires in Mount Abu: Indian Air Force comes to the rescue, pours 2.6 lakh litres of water to control flames

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has poured over 2.6 lakh litres of water in over 90 sorties to control a massive wildfire that broke out in Mount Abu in Rajasthan on Friday morning.

Apr 16, 2017

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal denies reports of rift with Kumar Vishvas

"I'm not angry with him, he's a family member," Kejriwal said. "He isn't just a party member; he's actually a family member.

Apr 16, 2017

Youth killed in BSF firing in Kashmir

The 19-year-old man died on the spot after a BSF battalion opened fire on a group of youth who were hurling stones at the passing battalion.

Apr 16, 2017

Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad airports put on high alert following hijack threat call

Security at all the three airports has been tightened and a police investigation is currently underway.

Apr 16, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: Centre looking at situation 'very seriously' as Indian national's family plans to file mercy petition

Pakistan has also prepared a new dossier on Jadhav's involvement in espionage and sabotage activities in Karachi and Balochistan. The dossier will be submitted to the United Nations.

Apr 16, 2017

J&K: Clashes outside Pulwama's Degree College injure over 50 students

Students of Degree College pelted stones at the security forces thereby forcing them to fire tear gas shells and pellets to disperse protesters. The students were protesting against a naka laid outside the college.

Apr 15, 2017

Akhilesh wants EC to answer on EVM tampering issue, ready for anti-BJP alliance with Mayawati

Yadav has lashed out at the Yogi Adityanath-led government for indulging in politics in the name of religion and for deploying Anti-Romeo Squads, which has led to several innocent people getting thrashed.

Apr 15, 2017