India

Yasin Bhatkal hanging: No gallows in Telangana, AP prisons to hang 2013 Hyderabad Blasts convicts

We have no facility for hanging prisoners, says Telangana IGP A Narasimha.

Dec 22, 2016

CBSE three language policy: HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar assures new formula will not impose any language on schools

Schools will be issued a directive with details and timing of the implementation once the government approves the decision.

Dec 22, 2016

Manipur unrest: Student writes open letter to PM Modi to solve the economic crisis

The economic blockade by Nagas in Manipur has lasted more than 51 days.

Dec 22, 2016

Rama Mohana Rao sacked as TN chief secy a day after I-T raid; Girija Vaidyanathan replaces him

Girija Vaidyanathan, who has been transferred from the IAS, has replaced Rao as the state's new chief secretary.

Dec 22, 2016

Delhi Zoo administering expired medicines to animals, under-reporting deaths

One of the expired medicines used by the zoo was Replanta, the CZA found during the inquiry.

Dec 22, 2016

Indian parents accused of beating their child; Norway authorities take custody of 5-year-old from NRI couple

The boy's father, Anil Kumar, said that the authorities did not give them prior intimation before picking up their child.

Dec 22, 2016

ED arrests Kolkata businessman Parasmal Lodha for converting Rs 25 crore in old notes for Shekar Reddy

Reddy and his associates were arrested by the CBI on Wednesday over illegal possession of unaccounted money and assets.

Dec 22, 2016

PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi during Varanasi visit

Kashi is of spiritual importance and has tremendous tourism potential, Modi said in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.

Dec 22, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces cordon off Bandipora's Hajin village over presence of suspected terrorists

There have been several ceasefire violations and infiltration attempts since the army carried out surgical strikes across the LoC on September 29.

Dec 22, 2016

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says Siachen is in China; will he face repercussions?

Siddaramaiah saying Siachen belongs to China could be construed as India admitting it has no control or authority over the region.

Dec 22, 2016

Morning brief: Lt Gen Bakshi meets Parrikar, Acer SPIN 7 price, Dangal box-office prediction and more

Also read about Barack Obama banning oil and gas drilling in Arctic and Atlantic oceans and Shahid Afridi's call to Modi seeking justice for Assam cricketer.

Dec 22, 2016

Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi meets Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Army Chief Dalbir Singh

Lt Gen Bakshi sought a meeting with Parrikar as a courtesy call and it lasted for about 15 minutes.

Dec 22, 2016

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of bribery: BJP hits back and Twitter is amused

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Rahul Gandhi had made the statement in grief after losing several elections.

Dec 21, 2016

Tackling crime against women: Kolhan University in Jharkhand makes martial arts training compulsory for female students

Students would not be permitted to sit for their degree examinations if they fall short of attendance in the martial arts class.

Dec 21, 2016

Kamalsy Prana sedition: Kerala police drop charges against Malayalam writer

Prana was arrested following a complaint filed by a BJP worker alleging that the writer insulted the national anthem on Facebook.

Dec 21, 2016