India

Air pollution caused 80,665 premature deaths in Delhi and Mumbai in 2015

Air pollution cost both cities around 0.71 percent of India's gross domestic product, which is approximately Rs 70,000 crores, in 2015.

Jan 19, 2017

Resolution on return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley passed by Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

Omar Abdullah said that Kashmiri Pandits were forced to migrate to other locations due to "unfortunate" circumstances.

Jan 19, 2017

Jallikattu protests: Jallikattu maintains caste system in villages, says Dalit leader; slams youth for being 'irresponsible'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured TN Chief Minister Paneerselvam on Thursday that all possible assistance would be provided to the State to address the drought situation

Jan 19, 2017

Maneka Gandhi writes to MEA to amend visa rules to stop foreigners convicted of child sex abuse

The move came a couple of days after Maneka held day-long discussions with representatives of NGOs and other ministries at the 'National Alliance against Online Child Sexual Abuse'

Jan 19, 2017

Barack Obama thanks PM Modi for 'his partnership;' addresses last press conference as US president

The relationship between Obama and Modi continued to grow after the latter came to power in India in 2014.

Jan 19, 2017

NIA seeks custody of Kanpur derailment suspects arrested in Bihar

NIA questioned the three suspects in the Kanpur derailment case. They are in custody of the Bihar police currently.

Jan 19, 2017

India news live updates: Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma to be the next CBI chief

Yuvraj Singh also scored a century in the second ODI match against England.

Jan 19, 2017

Uttar Pradesh accident: 12 schoolchildren dead, 35 injured in Etah bus accident; FIR lodged against school

The accident took place in the district's Aliganj city on Thursday.

Jan 19, 2017

Top LeT commander killed in Bandipore

The Army and the police were both involved in Thursday's encounter, in which a LeT commander was killed in Bandipore.

Jan 19, 2017

Jallikattu ban TN Live: Music composer AR Rahman to fast tomorrow to show solidarity with people protesting for Jallikattu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Tamil Nadu chief minister that Jallikattu ban was sub-judice, but they would support the state government.

Jan 19, 2017

Can you guess the names of these 10 furry friends? A Facebook group from Bangalore just did!

Members of the Facebook group CUPA - Compassion Unlimited Plus Action, Bangalore, just played an adorable game of "guess my name" with their pets.

Jan 18, 2017

Delhi airport, metro stations on high alert after 7 terrorists seen in army uniforms

Security has been beefed up at Indira Gandhi International Airport and Delhi Metro stations ahead of the Republic Day parade

Jan 18, 2017

Jallikattu Ban: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam to meet PM Modi urging ordinance on bull-taming sport; requests youth to give up protest

The protestors have also called for a ban on animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Jan 18, 2017

Can't wait for Vikram Chandra's Granthika? Here are 5 killer digital tools for writers

While the Granthika tool sounds revolutionary and all, it is not up for grabs any time soon pending beta test.

Jan 18, 2017

Salman Khan acquitted in Arms Act case: A list of cases registered against the Bollywood actor

The prosecution failed to provide enough evidence to prove that Salman Khan was in possession of and used the weapons following which the court acquitted him.

Jan 18, 2017