India

Gauri Lankesh murder: Is India's press freedom at peril?

Murder of Gauri Lankesh, a relentless critic of communalism and right-wing extremism, has triggered an outrage all over the country.

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: The problem is not rooted in our politics & ideology only; it's something about our democracy as well

In the wake of the senior journalist's murder, people are either cursing parties or ideologies. The real issue is with our democracy. We have grown as a democracy in a far too irrational way today while our institutions to ensure sanity have weakened.

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: Toxic right-wing tweets malign dead journalist

Following Gauri Lankesh's murder, Twitter users have posted many venemous views on her death. Read on to know what they said.

Sep 6, 2017

PM Modi suggests 10 'noble commitments' for global transformation [VIDEO]

After pitching strongly for peace yesterday at the Xiamen BRICS meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today followed up with "10 Noble Commitments" to achieve "global transformation"

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: Protests to be held across India today as politicians, journalists condemn killing

Senior journalist Gauri Lankesh, a known critic of right-wing politics and the Hindutva brigade, was shot dead at the entrance of her residence in Rajarajeshwari Nagar on Tuesday evening.

Sep 6, 2017

12 dead as 12-day Ganeshotsav ends in Maharashtra

Like every year, the Ganapati Visarjan in Maharashtra claimed the lives of around 12 people. Read on to know more

Sep 6, 2017

Gujarat government bans the deadly Blue Whale Challenge

Gujarat is the first state in India to have banned the deadly Blue Whale challenge game. Read on to know what it said.

Sep 6, 2017

Conditions apply! Bank bosses tells government on PSBs mergers

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said an alternative mechanism will be in place which is going to facilitate fast-track approvals of consolidations.

Sep 5, 2017

Sadhguru's 'Rally for Rivers' comes with shallow solution for rather complex issue

If the aim of the campaign is to bring changes at policy level, the self-styled yogi has enough political influence to tell Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly.

Sep 5, 2017

Hall for Bhagwat's event cancelled: Using state power to stifle RSS' voice will only make them champions of democracy

Mamata Banerjee needs to counter BJP politically instead of wielding administrative might. Her appeasement policies for the 27 percent are crucial for electoral victory.

Sep 5, 2017

Maruti Suzuki India will go full throttle on electric: R C Bhargava

Bhargava said the company will come with electric vehicles after determining customer preference.

Sep 5, 2017

Kids of politicians, bureaucrats should also study in government schools: KDA

KDA submitted a report on 'strengthening government schools' to chief minister Siddarmaiah suggesting that an ordinance is passed at the earliest.

Sep 5, 2017

DGCA likely to ground over 130 pilots, 430 crew members for skipping alcohol test

As per DGCA regulations, breath analyser test is a must for all pilots and cabin crew before and after flights.

Sep 5, 2017

Teachers' Day: PM Modi says teachers have a central role to play in building New India [VIDEO]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind both paid tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second president. Radhakrishnan's birthday, September 5, is celebrated as Teacher's Day.

Sep 5, 2017

Punjab & Haryana High Court orders FIR against Radhe Maa

Surender Mittal approached the court saying that she had been constantly threatening him to not speak against her.

Sep 5, 2017