India

Sheena Bora murder: Indrani files for divorce after she is charged with murder, criminal conspiracy

All the accused in the Sheena Bora murder case have been charged with murder and criminal conspiracy.

Jan 17, 2017

Congress announces alliance with Samajwadi Party under Akhilesh's leadership ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls

Sheila Dikshit, the Party's CM candidate from UP, has withdrawn from the CM candidature following the alliance.

Jan 17, 2017

Punjab polls 2017: From Sidhu joining Congress to BJP's Vijay Sampla quitting rumours, the state is seeing it all

Punjab BJP chief Vijay Sampla said there were rumours that he had expressed his desire to quit, apparently because he is not happy with the ticket distribution.

Jan 17, 2017

Jayalalithaa's lookalike Deepa Jayakumar will announce her entry into politics on late TN CM's birth anniversary

Deepa had earlier said that she would be revealing her political plans on the birth centenary of late Tamil Nadu CM MG Ramachandran.

Jan 17, 2017

India news LIVE updates: Indrani Mukerjea wants divorce from husband Peter, seeks permission to file case

Judge tells Indrani Mukerjea that there is no need to take permission from the trial court to file from divorce.

Jan 17, 2017

Irony of Indian politics: Tamil Nadu is stable without a dynastic successor, UP in serious trouble despite family rule

Dynastic succession is considered a guarantee for success in Indian politics but the state of affairs in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu do not justify the theory.

Jan 17, 2017

BSF strictly enforces no-mobile phone rule while on duty; Centre plans to develop app for forces to air grievances

The MHA said that the decision was taken following BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav's video alleging low food quality in camps.

Jan 17, 2017

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: PRJA's convenor Erendro Leichombam wants to make the state self-sufficient

PRJA party, started by Irom Sharmila aims to focus on accountability and transparency in the Manipur Assembly Elections 2017

Jan 17, 2017

Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma leads CBI chief list

A selection committee comprising PM Modi, Chief Justice of India JS Khehar and Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge met recently.

Jan 17, 2017

RBI increases ATM withdrawal limit to Rs 10,000 per card per day

The limit on withdrawal from current accounts has also been increased to Rs 1 lakh per week.

Jan 16, 2017

Was Harshad Arora kissed by his Super Cop Vs Super Villains co-star actress Ragini Nandwani willing?

Rumour has it that Ragini Nandwani willingly kissed Harshad Arora, even though it wasn't a part of the script.

Jan 16, 2017

After BSF and CRPF jawans, UP police constable posts Facebook video alleging corruption, harassment by senior police officers

Sarvesh Chaudhary also complained about his suspensions and transfers since he joined the police force in 2011.

Jan 16, 2017

US H1-B visa curbs: Could this be the boost Indian tech startups have been waiting for?

The US H1-B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows firms to hire foreign workers in specialised occupations.

Jan 16, 2017

IITs may soon have reservation for female students

A panel has recommended that 20 percent supernumerary seats out of the total number of seats be reserved for girls.

Jan 16, 2017

CISF jawan commits suicide at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru

Suresh Gaikwad, the CISF jawan, allegedly shot himself with his service rifle at the airport.

Jan 16, 2017