India

Narrow escape for Kiren Rijiju as his chopper makes emergency landing in Itanagar [VIDEO]

Union minister Kiren Rijiju was travelling from Guwahati in Assam to Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh on board a Mi-17 helicopter when it faced heavy rainfall and fog.

Jul 4, 2017

Achal Kumar Joti appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner

Achal Kumar Joti has been appointed as Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi will quit office later this week.

Jul 4, 2017

Qatar crisis: Will the Gulf country prove to be Cuba of West Asia?

The isolation of tiny Qatar by its big neighbour Saudi Arabia and its allies has a similarity with the way the US had blockaded Cuba for several decades. But eventually, the US policy did not gain much as Fidel Castro continued with his rule.

Jul 4, 2017

Are villagers sending their elders into Pilibhit Tiger Reserve as prey to escape poverty?

Authorities from the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve suspect that villagers have been sending elders of their families to the forest as prey for the tigers in an attempt to get some compensation from the government.

Jul 4, 2017

Kerala actress kidnap: Who forced advocate BA Aloor to represent Pulsar Suni in court?

Advocate BA Aloor said he had a lot of pressure to represent Pulsar Suni since the beginning of the case.

Jul 4, 2017

Bosch says demand for driver assistance systems taking off

Bosch developed the electric powertrain and steering for Google's prototype autonomous vehicle and is a supplier of driver assistance systems to Tesla.

Jul 4, 2017

Here's how a liquid nitrogen cocktail left businessman with a huge hole in his stomach

Liquid nitrogen which instantly freezes any food item should only be consumed when the smoke evaporates. Here's what happened when a man had a cocktail with liquid nitrogen.

Jul 4, 2017

Social media slurs pointing towards SC, ST are punishable, rules Delhi HC

This judgement had come with reference to a Facebook 'wall' post. But the bench cleared that it can be extended to other social media platforms as well.

Jul 4, 2017

Expensive digs: Post GST, luxury will come at a cost

Luxury apartments will be more expensive under the GST regime, but a developer will be eligible to avail of full credits on procurements upto the fresh tax liability.

Jul 4, 2017

While China roars against India in Sikkim sector, Trump's tough talk rattles it over North Korea crisis

Beijing has shown its jingoist face against India over the standoff in Sikkim sector but when it comes to taming North Korea, Washington's warnings have clearly unsettled it.

Jul 4, 2017

Protests in Surat, Ahmedabad: Did Narendra Modi govt err in executing GST ahead of Gujarat election?

With cloth and kite traders refusing to accept the GST, has the NDA government endangered BJP's chances in the crucial Gujarat election scheduled later in 2017?

Jul 4, 2017

Black glitter: Gold tax hike under GST could boost illegal bullion, sales of jewellery

3% GST hike can spur blackmarketing and compel customers to purchase from small jewellers without taking receipts.

Jul 4, 2017

Telangana: 17-year-old gang-raped and filmed by 4 classmates at birthday party

A teenage degree student in Telangana was gangraped in Khammam by her four classmates, who also filmed the act to blackmail the victim. Read to know more.

Jul 4, 2017

5 ways in which Bengaluru's impossible traffic has made me a better person

The traffic snarls in Bengaluru are something all complain about. But if we turn a bit philosophical while struggling on the roads to crawl forward, we will discover that there are many things to gain as well.

Jul 4, 2017

This Indian university is giving transgenders an opportunity to study for free

The identity proof being demanded by IGNOU from these transgender candidates is to keep imposters at bay. Seeing that there is a fee waiver, there are chances that many might turn up calling themselves transgender.

Jul 4, 2017