India

Recession of Himalayan glaciers alarming: ISRO scientists

The ISRO scientists found that this main glacier had receded 4,340 meters since 1965 and had fragmented into multiple valley glaciers resulting in the total loss of 10 per cent of glacier area

Jul 13, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir sees a 164% rise in terror-related civilian deaths, including Amarnath attack

Over the past 18 years nearly 52 Amarnath pilgrims have been killed. The deadliest being the one that happened back in August 1,2000 where 21 pilgrims died in Pehlgam.

Jul 13, 2017

Madhya Pradesh: Indore woman gambled away by husband to 2 men, raped

This Indore woman was first harassed and then raped by two men after her husband "lost" her to them in a game of gambling. Read on to know exactly what happened.

Jul 13, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Mob thrashes Dalit youth to death in Trichy

A Dalit man was beaten to death by higher-caste men in Tamil Nadu. Read to know why they attacked him.

Jul 13, 2017

Nepal to have Chinese Internet services soon: Is India thinking enough about broadband diplomacy?

Nepal's dependence on India for Internet will be reduced as China is set to provide services to the Himalayan country. This could also threaten India's influence on Nepal in the long run. Is India looking for a counter-move?

Jul 13, 2017

OPINION - India-China military balance: Specialist studies leading to sensationalised reporting?

The report saying India is planning missiles to target all of China is a technical piece written by two nuclear scientists.

Jul 13, 2017

Nagaur on the boil: Family alleges death of gangster Anandpal reeks of 'political conspiracy' [VIDEO]

The angry crowd had alleged that the police used batons and attacked them with bullets. Police denied the allegations and said rubber bullets were fired to control the mob.

Jul 13, 2017

Kamal Haasan: Nothing wrong with naming Kerala actress, or call her Draupadi if you like [VIDEO]

"Doesn't matter. You have put the name," Kamal Haasan argued during the recent press meeting.

Jul 13, 2017

Nasa scientist turns drug peddler, caught selling LSD in Hyderabad

A former scientist of Nasa has been caught selling narcotic substances in Hyderabad. Read to know how the police zeroed in on this Doon School alumnus.

Jul 13, 2017

WATCH: Mob thrashes 40-year-old Muslim man for allegedly carrying beef in Nagpur

The man thrashed him even after he claimed the meat he was carrying was not beef. Read on to know what the angry mob did to him.

Jul 13, 2017

Save children from curse of reality shows: The innocent souls are sandwiched between race for social status and TRPs

Ace director Shoojit Sircar recently tweeted expressing concern over children's vulnerability in reality shows. Mumbai-based NGO CRY has reacted to it. Read on.

Jul 13, 2017

Sikkim standoff: India gives Army special powers for intense wars

Indian Army has been authorised by the Central government to buy weapons, ammunition and spares to prepare for short and "intense" wars. Read to know what it means for the Sikkim standoff with China.

Jul 13, 2017

Sikkim standoff: China hardens stand on tri-junction border friction, says it's 'different' from other disputes

The Chinese foreign ministry said that India should not consider the Sikkim standoff as other ordinary disputes, since it's different this time.

Jul 13, 2017

Sasikala paid Rs 2 crore to get exclusive kitchen in jail, says DIG prisons

D Roopa, the deputy inspector general of prisons, alsosaid that senior jail staffers in the prison were also permitting other illegal activities.

Jul 13, 2017

The use of chemical weapons by Hizbul Mujahideen could invite India's wrath

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir could take a different turn if Hizbul Mujahideen uses any chemical weapons.

Jul 12, 2017