India

Jallikattu ban: Animal Welfare Board of India moves SC challenging controversial Jallikattu Bill

The petition came after the state assembly passed an amendment bill, in a special session on Monday, to hold Jallikattu events across the state without obstacles.

Jan 25, 2017

Goa jailbreak attempt: Gangster Vinayak Karbotkar, who killed a seasoned criminal in prison, gets killed in Sada sub jail

Karbotkar had earlier been accused of killing Ashpaq Abbas Bengre at Colvale Central Jail last year.

Jan 25, 2017

JDU leader Sharad Yadav says honour of votes greater than honour of women: Here are 5 other controversial remarks from him

Sharad Yadav has made similar sexist and controversial remarks on several occasions, and was removed as JDU chief for such statements.

Jan 25, 2017

India News Live Updates: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal receives death threats via e-mail

The Delhi Police is still verifying the information.

Jan 25, 2017

Indian-American Nikki Haley confirmed as US ambassador to United Nations with overwhelming response

Haley received an overwhelming confirmation for the position from the Senate with a vote of 96 to four.

Jan 25, 2017

US President Donald Trump speaks to PM Modi: Is there a new world order coming?

President Trump and PM Modi "resolved that the United States and India stand shoulder to shoulder in the global fight against terrorism."

Jan 25, 2017

IIMs declared as 'Institutions of National Importance'

The 20 IIMs are separate autonomous bodies registered under the Societies Registration Act.

Jan 24, 2017

Delhi's iconic Pragati Maidan to get Rs 2,254 crore integrated exhibition-cum-convention centre

After redevelopment, exhibition space at Pragati Maidan will be doubled to 1.19 lakh square meters as against current 65,000 square meters.

Jan 24, 2017

Happy Republic Day 2017: Top 6 patriotic quotes, sayings, SMS, WhatsApp status messages, greetings, picture messages to be shared on Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter

Republic Day, which commemorates the formation of Indian constitution, is celebrated on January 26 every year in India.

Jan 24, 2017

Kyoto Protocol on climate change: India approves ratification of UN climate deal

The Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 2012. So far, 65 countries have ratified the Second Commitment Period.

Jan 24, 2017

After Jallikattu ban, Coca-Cola and Pepsi products to be banned in Tamil Nadu from March 1, 2017: Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam

According to them, Pepsi and Coca-Cola are robbing farmers and the people of the state of their water sources only to use it in their factories.

Jan 24, 2017

Jallikattu protests turn violent: Actor Kamal Hassan shares video showing cops torching vehicles at Mylapore in Chennai [VIDEO]

Kamal Hassan shared the video on Twitter that shows a policeman throwing a sheaf of burning newspapers into an autorickshaw.

Jan 24, 2017

US President Donald Trump to speak to PM Modi tonight

Narendra Modi will be the fifth world leader Trump will be conversing with after formally assuming the US presidential position.

Jan 24, 2017

Odisha Accident: At least 40 injured after tourist bus from Bengal overturns in Dhauli, Bhubaneswar

The bus was carrying 65 passengers, including four children, when it overturned in Dhauli.

Jan 24, 2017

India news live updates: Two terrorists killed in Ganderbal encounter, Pak national apprehended near International border

An infiltration bid was also foiled by the security forces in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 24, 2017