India

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Akhilesh Yadav's minister & rape-accused Gayatri Prajapati's passport to be cancelled

The survivor said Gayatri Prajapati and his associates raped her and also tried to rape her 17-year-old daughter.

Mar 2, 2017

Karnataka University postpones convocation ceremony at chief guest JNU VC's request

The ABVP organised a 'Tiranga March' on Monday followed by a couple of protest marches in DU's North and South campuses.

Mar 2, 2017

This is not reel! Late actress Nirupa Roy's sons fighting in court for rights over her bedroom

Nirupa Roy's sons went against each other over ownership of the Rs 100 crore property after her death.

Mar 2, 2017

Five times India thwarted militants' sinister plans in Jammu and Kashmir in 2017

The Jammu and Kashmir Police found weapons in a truck returning from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on February 28. The truck was meant for militants in South Kashmir.

Mar 2, 2017

Bengaluru steel flyover shelved: It's an important victory for citizens, says activist Priya Chetty Rajagopal

The 7 km-long steel flyover would not be constructed in the city, Bengaluru Development Minister KJ George said on Thursday.

Mar 2, 2017

BJP is playing with fire in Assam after it discovers 'Hindu' icon Lachit Borphukan; Shivaji, Rana Pratap episode threatens | OPINION

The BJP, RSS and their supporters have constructed 'Hindus versus Muslims' history by picking rulers from the past. But it's dangerous to play this game in a complex northeast.

Mar 2, 2017

Jat quota agitation: Protesters hold demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, threaten to stop supply of milk to the capital

A memorandum will also be submitted to President Pranab Mukherjee, while there are plans to gherao parliament as well, the date of which will be decided during the protest.

Mar 2, 2017

Married women are not welcome in these colleges in Telangana

The social welfare residential women's degree colleges want applications only from unmarried women. They would then not be distracted by married women and their husbands, say authorities.

Mar 2, 2017

ICICI, HDFC, Axis banks to charge Rs 150 after four free cash transactions per month

The transaction charge of Rs 150 introduced by ICICI, HDFC and Axis Bank came into effect on March 1.

Mar 2, 2017

India news updates: JNU in Delhi wins Visitor's Awards 2017 for Best Central University

President Pranab Mukherjee will present the award at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 6.

Mar 2, 2017

Donald Trump's intelligence nominee was 'shocked' to read about India launching 104 satellites

Dan Coats suggested that considering India's unprecedented progress, the United States can't be seen lagging behind in such advances.

Mar 1, 2017

INTERVIEW: Oru Mexican Aparatha and Godha's scripts appealed to my gut instincts, says Tovino Thomas

Check the excerpt of the exclusive conversation of young Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas with International Business Times, India.

Mar 1, 2017

Want to avoid Mumbai traffic? Now you can get from Borivali to Nariman Point in 45 mins!

The Maharashtra Maritime Board is also looking to connect Marve, Versova, Juhu and Bandra.

Mar 1, 2017

Ramjas ruckus: 5 people who played crucial role in the freedom of expression debate

The Ramjas College protest in Delhi University turned violent after different student groups clashed last week.

Mar 1, 2017

Woman from Assam gives birth to conjoined twin daughters who share a brain

Sarifa Khatun and her husband Yakur Ali have been told by doctors in Assam that a brain surgery may separate their conjoined twin daughters.

Mar 1, 2017