News

GST Council cuts rate on over 50 products; relief for traders and consumers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a second term in 2019 amid voter frustration over the abrupt implementation of a nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST) a year ago that has hit businesses and general public hard.

Jul 22, 2018

A town in Pakistan that does not vote; here's why citizens of Rabwah are forced to abstain

There are no campaign posters in the town of Rabwah, and no election rallies on its streets. Though they could be an influential bloc in a key electoral battleground, nearly 90 percent of its residents will not vote in a July 25 poll.

Jul 21, 2018

Harvey Weinstein: Documentary on disgraced Hollywood producer to release this year

The documentary called 'The Reckoning' focuses on the sexual harassment charges that have been levelled against Hollywood bigwig Harvey Weinstein, and explores the phenomenon of casting couch in the industry.

Jul 21, 2018

Denis Ten funeral: Thousands of Kazakhs mourn death of skating Olympic medalist

Denis Ten, the Olympic bronze medalist from Kazakhstan, was knifed in broad daylight during a struggle with two men he had caught trying to steal the mirrors on his car, police said.

Jul 21, 2018

Chandrababu Naidu promises to make Andhra Pradesh the 'innovation valley' of India

The AP government's vision 2036 for Amaravati is to develop it into a media hub of global standards with a long-term vision to host International events like Cannes Film festival and the Grammys.

Jul 21, 2018

YSR Congress calls for state-wide bandh in Andhra Pradesh on July 24

The YSR Congress called upon all political parties to make the shutdown a success. The opposition also demanded the resignation of all MPs of the state's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Jul 21, 2018

What is Beng Kutni? Farmers sacrifice thousands of frogs in Bihar to appease rain gods

Frogs were sacrificed in five districts of South Bihar - Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Nawada, Arwal and Gaya - in a ritual called Beng Kutni, after the met department warned that the region might see a dry monsoon.

Jul 21, 2018

uttar pradesh, yogi adityanath, uttar pradesh crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses, anti romeo squads in india, pm modi

PM Modi addresses sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur

This is Modi's third visit to the state in less than a month; it is believed to be extremely pivotal in the run-up to the general elections as UP has 80 Lok Sabha seats.

Jul 21, 2018

Mamata Banerjee, Darjeeling, West Bengal CM, Gorkhaland, Bimal Gurung

Mamata Banerjee is the most successful leader across India, claims Trinamool leader

Partha Chatterjee, the state's Education Minister, claimed that the people of Bengal will accept no one but Mamata Banerjee as their leader.

Jul 21, 2018

Paralysed mice with a spinal cord injury walk again after scientists inject drug compound

The findings showed that injecting the drug compound called CLP290 -- known to activate a protein called KCC2 -- enabled paralyzed mice to regain stepping ability after four to five weeks of treatment.

Jul 21, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

India, Bangladesh security forces to discuss border issues

The bi-annual meeting of the Border Security Force and Border Guards Bangladesh is scheduled on Sunday. The two sides will discuss smuggling, illegal movement and work to resolve disputes over territories.

Jul 21, 2018

Ohio State: Over 100 former students allege sexual misconduct by late doctor

New details about the investigation of the late Ohio State University physician Richard Strauss were made public days after five former varsity wrestlers sued the varsity over allegations that Strauss had sexually abused them and others.

Jul 21, 2018

Rahul Hugs Modi: After Twitter's meltdown, Amul and Priya Warrier reveal their take on the embrace

After shocking the nation with his hug, Rahul Gandhi has become an internet sensation with Twitter erupting in memes. Amul decided to jump in as well, while actress Priya Prakash, popularly known as the winking girl, also commented on the latest wink.

Jul 21, 2018

Kalpesh Yagnik case: Former employee charged for abetting suicide of veteran Indore journalist

The woman journalist, identified as Saloni Arora, is reportedly a former employee of the publication and had been sacked. Since then, Arora had been threatening Yagnik that she would implicate him in false cases if the publication did not take her back.

Jul 21, 2018

Here's what inspired a ragpicker's son, who cleared AIIMS test in first attempt, to pursue medicine

The 20-year-old lives in a dilapidated hut in Vijayganj Mandi, a hamlet located nearly 40 km from the district headquarters in Dewas in Madhya Pradesh.

Jul 21, 2018

Prev 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 Next

News

GST Council cuts rate on over 50 products; relief for traders and consumers

A town in Pakistan that does not vote; here's why citizens of Rabwah are forced to abstain

Harvey Weinstein: Documentary on disgraced Hollywood producer to release this year

Denis Ten funeral: Thousands of Kazakhs mourn death of skating Olympic medalist

Chandrababu Naidu promises to make Andhra Pradesh the 'innovation valley' of India

YSR Congress calls for state-wide bandh in Andhra Pradesh on July 24

What is Beng Kutni? Farmers sacrifice thousands of frogs in Bihar to appease rain gods

PM Modi addresses sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur

Mamata Banerjee is the most successful leader across India, claims Trinamool leader

Paralysed mice with a spinal cord injury walk again after scientists inject drug compound

India, Bangladesh security forces to discuss border issues

Ohio State: Over 100 former students allege sexual misconduct by late doctor

Rahul Hugs Modi: After Twitter's meltdown, Amul and Priya Warrier reveal their take on the embrace

Kalpesh Yagnik case: Former employee charged for abetting suicide of veteran Indore journalist

Here's what inspired a ragpicker's son, who cleared AIIMS test in first attempt, to pursue medicine

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]