India

After introducing Chetan Bhagat's book, Delhi University plans to teach literature students 'how to write Facebook posts'!

The university has been in news for one reason or another in the recent past. Read to find out the rationale behind the move of teaching students how to write Facebook posts.

Apr 25, 2017

This Kashmiri bride wanted a sapling as dowry and her Dulhe Raja happily complied!

IBT Exclusive: Setting a novel trend, this Kashmiri-Jodi of Daisy & Yasir decided to plant saplings as a gift to each other and the environment. Here's how the bride's wish came true.

Apr 25, 2017

Sukma attack: Rajnath Singh attends wreath-laying ceremony of 25 CRPF jawans, calls it 'cold-blooded murder'

"This is a cold-blooded murder. The sacrifice of our jawans will not go in vain. Attempts are being made to derail the development process in the region," Rajnath Singh said.

Apr 25, 2017

Bengaluru: Woman alleges gangrape by 4 men in Koramangala; police say false case

The cops told IBTimes India that the woman was mentally ill, and that she had fabricated this story. Read to know the allegations she had made.

Apr 25, 2017

How ashamed should India be? Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla says he has faced a 'lot of racism' across country

India in recent times has had to consider the question of racism at home. Read to know how Thanhawla has just added another dimension to that debate.

Apr 25, 2017

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'Two Leaves' symbol bribery case: TTV Dhinakaran admits meeting middleman Sukesh Chandrasekar after Delhi Police grill him for 7 hours

Dhinakaran said that he assumed Chandrasekar to be a high court judge when he met him. However, he maintained that he did not give any money to the middleman to retain the party symbol.

Apr 25, 2017

Watch: Mumbai hospital failed to help Eman Ahmed Abdulati lose tag of world's heaviest woman, claims sister

The hospital and Dr Muffazal Lakdawala had claimed that Eman had lost half of her 500 kg weight after surgery in March. Read to find out how her sister claims all this is a lie.

Apr 25, 2017

India shells out $55.9 billion in military spending, becomes fifth largest in the world

India's military expenditure reportedly increased by 8.5 percent last year to $55.9 billion, the SIPRI report on defence spending noted.

Apr 25, 2017

2008 Malegaon blast case: Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur granted bail by Bombay High Court

Thakur is accused of plotting Malegaon blasts that claimed seven lives and left many injured in September 2008.

Apr 25, 2017

H-1B visa issue: After Jaitley's visit, US says it 'greatly' values investments by Indian IT companies

The statement by State Department spokesman Mark Toner comes days after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley discussed the issue of restrictions on the H-1B visa with his American counterpart Steven Mnuchin.

Apr 25, 2017

Third Kerala minister may resign! MM Mani says will quit over sexist remarks on women plantation workers if party asks

The LDF, which rules Kerala, has already seen two ministers resign over charges of nepotism and asking for sexual favours. Read to find out how a third could join their ranks.

Apr 24, 2017

Chinese media tells India to focus on economic development, instead of aircraft carriers

An article in China's state-run Global Times said that India is in its initial stage of industrialisation, and is too impatient to develop an aircraft carrier.

Apr 24, 2017