India

Furore over Srijato Bandyopadhyay's anti-BJP verse raises the question once again, has freedom of expression ever truly existed in India?

The Bengali poet faces legal complaint for expressing his dislike for Yogi Adityanath's ascension as UP CM, but this has always been a tradition in India irrespective of the leaning of the political rulers.

Mar 22, 2017

ISIS threat letters emerge in Varanasi, warn of destruction of Purvanchal on March 24 [PHOTOS]

Two letters have been found posted on walls in Varanasi claiming impending attacks in Purvanchal on March 24.

Mar 22, 2017

CBSE to bring in new system for assessment of students in Class 6-10

The new format is meant to prepare the students to appear in board exams, which cover the whole syllabus.

Mar 22, 2017

Sushma Swaraj to help 29 migrant workers held captive by employer in Saudi Arabia

The 29 migrant workers from Telangana, who will now be aided by Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, have been held captive in Al Hassa without food and basic amenities.

Mar 22, 2017

Captain Tushar Mahajan: Udhampur railway station to be named after martyred Indian Army officer

Most of the formalities required for naming of Udhampur railway station have been completed and the final call will be taken by Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mar 21, 2017

BJP saves Juliet in Uttar Pradesh; launches anti-Romeo squads to 'protect girls'

BJP Government in Uttar Pradesh fulfills elections promise by launching anti-romeo squads to protect girls. These squads will allow girls to study without fear on college campuses.

Mar 21, 2017

Uma Bharti calls for strengthening river water cooperation with Nepal

Uma Bharti has suggested setting up of joint development authority for Kosi River on the lines of Pancheshwar Development Authority.

Mar 21, 2017

Government to make Aadhaar Card mandatory for filing income tax returns and EPF; so what happens to PAN?

The government is also planning a cap of Rs 2 lakh for cash transactions instead of Rs 3 lakh.

Mar 21, 2017

Gwadar Port, CPEC: China cosying up to Pakistan is more about its own security than keeping India at bay

China has always projected itself as Pakistan's all-weather friend; but does Beijing back Islamabad mainly to protect its own borders against a terror threat emanating from Pakistan?

Mar 21, 2017

Knife-wielding man roams Maharani College hostel wearing women's undergarments in Bengaluru [VIDEO]

The Expert Committee on Preventing Sexual Violence against Women and Children had gone to Maharani's Arts, Commerce and Management College for Women to investigate an allegation against a lecturer.

Mar 21, 2017

EVMs cannot be tampered with...period! The Kejriwals, Mayawatis and Mamatas are barking up the wrong tree

After the BJP swept the recent Assembly polls, the Kejriwals, Mayawatis and Mamatas of the nation have put the blame on EVM tampering. But there is every evidence to show that they can't be manipulated easily.

Mar 21, 2017

Supreme Court directs Karnataka to release 2,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water daily to Tamil Nadu: How will this affect Karnataka?

The next hearing of the case by the Supreme Court bench led by Justice Dipak Misra will be on July 11.

Mar 21, 2017

Here are 3 reasons why Rahul Gandhi will NOT be included in Guinness World Records for losing 27 elections in 5 years

Vishal Diwan, a student from MP, claims that he has applied for Rahul Gandhi to be included in the "Guinness Book of World Records."

Mar 21, 2017

'Solve Ram Mandir issue out of court', says CJI Khehar

CJI Khehar said the SC would intervene only if discussions between the Hindu and Muslim groups fail.

Mar 21, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Eatery chain empowering deaf and mute by employing them as service staff comes to Bengaluru

The first of these restaurants is already functioning in Delhi, and is also manned by hearing and speech-impaired wait staff.

Mar 21, 2017