India

Racism against North-eastern students? Manipuri students 'barred' from entering Taj Mahal for 'resembling foreigners'

CISF personnel stopped Manipuri students from Central Agricultural University from entering Taj Mahal.

Jan 10, 2017

Twitterati call for arrest of Kolkata Imam who threatened to behead Tarek Fatah after issuing fatwa on PM Modi [VIDEO]

Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Kolkata's Tipu Sultan Masjid, had earlier issued a fatwa, with a cash reward for the head of controversial writer Taslima Nasreen.

Jan 10, 2017

Uttar Pradesh bus accident: 6 killed, 13 injured as bus rams into another on NH24 in Bareilly

A moving bus hit a stationary one in the early hours of Tuesday, resulting in at least six deaths.

Jan 10, 2017

Republic Day 2017: In a show of stronger ties, UAE soldiers to march in parade

During the visit of crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the chief guest this year, India and UAE aim to form a strategic partnership.

Jan 10, 2017

BSF responds to 'sensitive matter' after Jawan posts video about deplorable food in camp

Multiple sportsmen have come out in support of BSF jawans after the video went viral.

Jan 10, 2017

Mulayam says Akhilesh will be next CM of UP: Did Netaji just surrender or give a glimpse of his strategy for Assembly elections 2017?

This is a marked departure from Mulayam Singh Yadav's earlier stand that he himself would choose a chief ministerial candidate from the party.

Jan 10, 2017

Pongal Jallikattu Ban: All you need to know about the Pongal 'sport' and why it was banned

The Supreme Court had banned the sport in Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2014 following severe backlash from animal rights activists.

Jan 9, 2017

Is PM Modi so afraid of Trinamool protests that he has put party MPs under police surveillance?

There is an increased police presence outside the residences of Trinamool Congress MPs in New Delhi.

Jan 9, 2017

Arnab Goswami builds up Republic on social media with some truly frightening signs

Republic is increasing its social media presence before it comes on TV; what are the indications so far?

Jan 9, 2017

CBSE Class X, XII exams postponed by a week due to Assembly Elections 2017; Full schedule released

The CBSE exams for Class X will end on April 10, while exams for Class XII will end on April 29. Joint Engineering Exam (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be held later.

Jan 9, 2017