India
Maradu Flat Owners Given Time till Friday Morning to Vacate Homes after Civic Body Relaxes Deadline
The authorities entrusted decided not to disconnect the power and water supply lines to the flats, facing demolition for violation of CRZ norms, immediately to facilitate smooth relocation.
Hoax Bomb Scare at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi's Gole Market, Inquiry Underway
A police official said they received a complaint from one of the school teachers that he got an SMS from an unidentified number about a bomb being placed in the school.
Sloganeering at Union Minister Jitendra Singh's Lecture on Article 370 in JNU
Singh was invited to the varsity for a talk to deliver a lecture on 'Abrogation of Article 370: Peace, Stability and Development in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh'.
Two Held for Attack on Elderly Couple Who Fought Off Robbers in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami had presented special bravery award to the elderly couple from Tirunelveli district.
Kashmir's Political Leaders, in Detention Since Govt's Art 370 Move, Will be Released 'One by One'
Nearly 400 political leaders were either detained or placed under house arrest as the Centre ended the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories — J&K and Ladakh.
Paresh Rawal Apologises to Kafeel Khan Over 2017 'Termite Clan' Remark
Dr Kafeel Khan was accused of negligence, suspended and arrested following the outrage over the deaths of 64 children in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur.
'Maybe in a Year or Two...': The Dalai Lama Says He May Visit China as 'Things Are Changing'
If the Dalai Lama makes this trip, this will be the first in six decades since he fled Lhasa after a failed uprising against Beijing in 1959.
Banks to Hold 'Loan Mela' for 4 Days from Today Across 250 Districts to Meet Festive Demand
All banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda (BoB), and Corporation Bank have geared up to take advantage of festival season demand.
India's Image Has Gained Global Prominence, Says PM Modi in Ahmedabad
Modi said 'HowdyModi' has become a talking point among all world leaders he met after the event. "The fact that the US President came to the Indian event and stayed there for such a long time was great.
Himachal Pradesh Starts Scheme to Buy Back Single-Use Plastic
Since October 2, 2009, there has been a complete ban on the use of polythene bags. The single-use plastic buyback scheme got the cabinet nod on September 16.
The India that Gandhi Fought for Was an Inclusive One, Says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
In a Facebook post, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the values that Mahatma Gandhi upheld still remain relevant even after a century.
UK Court Dismisses Pakistan's Claim Over Nizam of Hyderabad's Funds, Rules in Favour of India
Nawab Najaf Ali, grandson of Nizam-VII, expressed happiness at the ruling and said he had tried for an out-of-court settlement with Pakistan in 2008 with regard to the disputed amount but the neighbouring country had failed to respond.
Woman Who Won Rs One Crore on KBC Made Election Campaign Ambassador in Amravati
Tade, a resident of Anjangaon Surji village in Amravati, who works as a mid-day meal cook in a government school for a meager sum, rose to fame after taking home Rs 1 crore while participating in the quiz game show on television last month.
To End Feud Between IPS & CAPF Officers, Govt Decides Not to Grant Pay Upgrade to Paramilitary Cadres
About 6000 CAPF officers had expressed their hope for a raise in salary and perks, under the NFFU, which is given when a promotion isn’t granted due to a lack of vacancies.
Hyderabad Gets Temporary Respite from Dengue Fever as Rains Wash Away Mosquito Larvae
The situation may turn worse due to the accumulation of water following the rains leading to the risk of larvae formation again.
Kerala and Tamil Nadu Emerge as Top Performers in NITI Aayog's Education Quality Index
The SEQI report, which analysed the quality of education for 2016-2017, placed Haryana, Assam and Uttar Pradesh among the top three states for its incremental progress (compared to 2015-2016).