India

76 tiger deaths reported in India in 2016; poaching cited as main reason

Conservationists believe that poaching is the reason behind the deaths since there has been a rise in the seizure of tiger body parts across India in 2016.

Nov 7, 2016

Delhi pollution update: 15-year-old diesel vehicles to go off roads from today

Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung has ordered that a slew of measures be implemented immediately to combat smog in Delhi.

Nov 7, 2016

'Narendra Modi govt obsessed with power', says Rahul Gandhi as Sonia Gandhi skips CWC meeting

The CWC meeting comes ahead of the Parliament's winter session that begins from November 16.

Nov 7, 2016

Indian-American Pramila Jayapal set to become fist South Asian US Senator

Jayapal will replace Congressman Jim McDermott in the US House of Representatives.

Nov 7, 2016

Koffee with Karan 5: SRK takes a swipe at Ranveer Singh, while Alia disses Kangana

Shah Rukh Khan was back this year on the show with Alia Bhatt, and the two took swipes at some of their co-stars.

Nov 7, 2016

Kerala govt to allow women of all ages to enter Sabarimala Temple

The earlier government had upheld the age-old tradition of not allowing women between the age of 10-50 years.

Nov 7, 2016

PM Modi, British PM Theresa May sign deals on ease of doing business

The British PM focused on extremism and cyber attack, and said that both the countries share a threat of terrorism.

Nov 7, 2016

Congress top rung wants Rahul Gandhi to lead party; here's why

The Congress Working Committee on Monday unanimously supported the Gandhi scion's elevation to the top post of the party.

Nov 7, 2016

If Trump can't handle Twitter, then he can't handle nuclear codes: Obama

The US President was speaking at a rally in Florida and joked about Trump's incapability of handling his own Twitter account.

Nov 7, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed, 2 Indian soldiers injured in Shopian encounter

People protested on the streets and held pro-freedom demonstrations after the gunfight ended.

Nov 7, 2016

Kamal Haasan turns 62: How love continues to play havoc in his life

The actor has seen his share of divorces and failed relationships, but he believes love will find him again.

Nov 7, 2016

Delhi: Abandoned bag with arms found in JNU campus

The Delhi police have launched an investigation into the matter.

Nov 7, 2016

Mohanlal's Pulimurugan now in Rs 100 crore club; first Malayalam film to achieve this feat

The action thriller, Pulimurugan, has already become the biggest grossing movie in Malayalam.

Nov 7, 2016

India-UK Tech Summit: Young people must be given greater mobility for education and research, says Modi

India and UK signed multiple agreements, including a Clean Energy R&D Centre on solar energy.

Nov 7, 2016

British PM Theresa May says more student visas for Indians if overstayers return

She has, however, said that Indians of high net worth will be offered a place in the Great Club, which will ease immigration.

Nov 7, 2016