India

Relief for Bengaluru commuters: Proposed airport in Hosur to reduce travel time & transport cost

The late Jayalalithaa had written to the Centre asking it to make use of the not-so-popular airports in the state and said that Bengaluru stands to gain the most with this move, said the MLA from Hosur.

Jun 21, 2017

Is UN chief Antonio Guterres facilitating India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir issue?

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hinted that he is pushing India and Pakistan to restart dialogues on Kashmir.

Jun 21, 2017

Discredited former AP chief secretary Krishna Rao makes his case; defends social media posts criticising TDP

I shared those posts without comment, because I felt that we should not put criminal cases on satirists, IYR Krishna Rao said.

Jun 21, 2017

ISRO to launch earth-observation Cartosat-2E and 30 nano satellites on June 23

The PSLV rocket will be putting the Cartosat-2 series which weighs about 712 kg and the 30 nano satellites weighing around 243 kg at a lift-off into a 505 km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Jun 21, 2017

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Justice Karnan will go to jail as Supreme Court denies interim bail

The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied bail to retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice CS Karnan. Read to know what happens next to the convicted judge.

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman

Mohammad bin Salman: Exuberant crown prince aims to assert Saudi nationalism aggressively

Salman, 31, has fast risen through the ranks of Saudi politics. He is hell-bent to make Saudi nationalism assertive and make a difference with the old guard. Will his way ultimately prevail?

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Arabia shatters tradition; replaces crown prince with king's son Mohammad bin Salman

Thirty-one-year-old Bin Salman is a popular face in Saudi politics, serving as the country's defence minister and the deputy crown prince

Jun 21, 2017

Delhi: German woman alleges rape by Indian father-in-law and husband

The victim told the police that she got married to a Punjab-based man in Germany, and came to India with him.

Jun 21, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 updates: Read all about PM Modi celebrating World Yoga Day in Lucknow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating the third edition of International Yoga Day in Lucknow. Read to know what he said, and get all the updates from the programme.

Jun 21, 2017

Anil Kumble, Virat Kohli, India Cricket, India coach, Champions Trophy 2017

Virat Kohli had reservations with my 'style', says Anil Kumble after resigning as Team India head coach

In light of these 'reservations', Anil Kumble believes it is best that he hands over the responsibility to whomever the Cricket Advisory Committee and Board of Control for Cricket in India deem fit.

Jun 21, 2017

Retired Justice Karnan: Calcutta High Court's former judge arrested in Coimbatore by West Bengal Police

A West Bengal Police team was in Tamil Nadu to arrest former Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan, who was sentenced to jail for six months by the Supreme Court last month.

Jun 20, 2017

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International Yoga Day 2017: Unique quotes by celebs and other famous people on the importance of practicing yoga

International Yoga Day is observed worldwide on June 21 since 2015.

Jun 20, 2017

Maharashtra: Dead youth's last moments come alive in a recorded video call to his ex-girlfriend

Hani Aswani, 26, who allegedly hanged himself last month reportedly after a clash with his ex-girlfriend, had live streamed his final moments via a video call.

Jun 20, 2017