News

Fading green cover: 16,500 trees face axe in South Delhi

Experts and residents have raised alarm against such mass felling of trees from areas which are known to be the green belt of the city

Jun 18, 2018

If I had my way, I will kill everyone in BJP: Geniben Thakor's speech causes uproar on Twitter

While a few people on Twitter have condemned Gujarat Congress MLA Geniben Thakor's statement, others have asked Congress President Rahul Gandhi as to what action will he take against her.

Jun 18, 2018

Outrage over US immigration policy grows after helpline numbers to track children draws a blank

The department is said to be giving out a handout to parents separated from their children at the US-Mexico border. The document titled "Next Steps for Families" comes with a set of three instructions in English and Spanish and gives out a few helpline numbers and email addresses as well.

Jun 18, 2018

100-year-old tortoise runs away from home, travels only a mile in 7 days

The tortoise, Fred, was rescued by a motorist from the middle of a highway after seven days.

Jun 18, 2018

Breaking stereotypes: The woman behind 'Muslim Gaushala' in Punjab

33-year-old Salma has been running the animal rescue shelter in a small town for 11 years and is supported by her father and aunt.

Jun 18, 2018

Shiv Sena slams central government; asks if India 'really has a Defence Minister'?

The party's comments come in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir. Aurangzeb, a soldier of 4 J&K Light Infantry, was posted in Shopian and was going home to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with his family in Rajouri on Thursday. He was kidnapped by terrorists, who later tortured and shot him dead.

Jun 18, 2018

Who is Meghana Shanbhag? South India's first woman fighter pilot cracked IAF test in her maiden attempt

Meghana Shanbhag, who hails from Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru, is the first woman fighter pilot from South India.

Jun 18, 2018

Girl accidentally shoots mother with a pistol in West Bengal

The state is a haven for illegal arms dealers because of its strategic location that offers access to neighbouring Bangladesh, and north-eastern states like Assam, Nagaland, Manipur.

Jun 18, 2018

Bengaluru auto driver gives free rides to pregnant women, the differently-abled, and soldiers

Auto driver Munnesa Managuli started giving free service to people in 2015 and is also known to readily help people who are in dire need.

Jun 18, 2018

Nepal PM Oli to build railway link to strategic ally China: How will India react?

Once Nepal and China sign a pact for the Tibet-Kathmandu rail link, the two nations will conduct a feasibility study for the railway line, which is likely to be completed in the next four years. India is yet to react to the move, which is likely to raise concerns including on the security front.

Jun 18, 2018

Delhi CM Kejriwal continues sit-in protest; urges PM Modi to give green signal to IAS officers

On Sunday, AAP members, along with CPI (M) activists, marched from Mandi House metro station towards the Prime Minister's residence but were stopped by police at Parliament Street.

Jun 18, 2018

Biker in Dehradun dies after choking on tongue

The victim, Alok Durah, was riding with his friend Joshua R Johnson (22) when the incident occurred. According to the police, the victims were carrying helmets, but were not wearing them at the time of the accident.

Jun 18, 2018

ICICI Bank to finally boot out Chanda Kochhar? Sandeep Bakhshi to be named CEO

Major financial daily reports that ICICI Bank top management has decided to remove CEO Chanda Kochhar from the position following the investigation into alleged conflict of interest over Videocon loan. The report says Sandeep Bakhshi, the head of the bank's insurance division, will become the next CEO.

Jun 18, 2018

Melania Trump on immigration controversy: Kathy Griffin hurls abuses, Twitter joins in

The First Lady's spokesperson issued a statement on behalf of the Trump wife on the ongoing immigration controversy which spoke against the migrant family separations. This sparked an outrage online.

Jun 18, 2018

Pramod Muthalik raises funds for Gauri Lankesh's killer; likens her to a dog

Pramod Muthalik had earlier posted a photograph of the Lankesh's alleged shooter along with an account number through which people can donate money to support the accused kiler's kin.

Jun 18, 2018