Politics

New report reinforces poor social status of women in UP, Bihar, Rajasthan

Inequality is measured through comparison of data from various social indicators such as MMR, sex ratio, work participation,literacy rates and crimes against women.

Jul 11, 2016

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Pakistan adding fuel to Kashmir fire

The violent protests in Kashmir after Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani's killing were instigated by Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin.

Jul 11, 2016

Angela Eagle set to launch Labour leadership bid

Labour MP Angela Eagle has formally started the Labour leadership challenge against Jeremy Corbyn

Jul 11, 2016

The first convocation of IIT-Bombay in 1962.

IIT-Bombay renews its ties with Khadi during convocations

The Gujarat Technical University already has such a policy in place, but this is not a first for IIT-Bombay.

Jul 11, 2016

Thousands of Venezuelans cross temporary open border into Colombia to buy food

The country is in an economic crisis as severely low oil prices have caused shortages in food and other basic supplies.

Jul 11, 2016

More than 30 have been killed in Kashmir violence

Kashmir witnesses fresh wave of protests

Grenades were hurled at security forces in Pulwama while a jeep carrying police officials was pushed into the Jhelum River in Anantnag.

Jul 10, 2016

Two Russian pilots killed after helicopter is shot down by militants in Syria: Interfax

The turning helicopter was hit by militants' gunfire from the ground and crashed in the area controlled by the Syrian government army.

Jul 10, 2016

Former Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sydney Schanberg dies at 82

He suffered a heart attack earlier in the week and died on Saturday at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.

Jul 10, 2016

China says G20 to revive trade growth to counter protectionism

Protectionism has loomed large over global trade amid sluggish economic growth and is a pressing concern for China.

Jul 10, 2016

Australia's ruling coalition retains power

Malcolm Turnbull's coalition government retains power after opposition Labor Party concedes defeat.

Jul 10, 2016

Delhi: AAP gets trolled on Twitter after yet another MLA booked for molestation

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Prakash Jarwal was the most recent member of the party to be booked following a woman's complaint.

Jul 10, 2016

PM Modi in Tanzania live updates: Modi plays tune of friendship, aspires to further bilateral ties

Signing and exchange of agreements at the State Room is expected to take place after a delegation level talk at the Cabinet room.

Jul 10, 2016

Kashmir tense after Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani's killing

Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Muzaffar Wani's killing has put Kashmir valley on the boil.

Jul 9, 2016

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Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani's killing triggers slugfest on Twitter

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai and NDTV journalist Barkha Dutt spar online over Kashmiri militant Burhan Muzaffar Wani's killing.

Jul 9, 2016

Andrea Leadsom disgusted by motherhood quotes in Times article

Conservative Party leadership candidates quoted in The Times as saying she was better equipped to run the country than rival Theresa May because she has children.

Jul 9, 2016