India
Indian-origin Man Jailed for 11 Years for Robbery at Petrol Station in Singapore, Admits to Drug Consumption
Vadivelu Visvanathan, who was unrepresented, told District Judge Kan Shuk Weng on Thursday that he was 'mentally unwell' and that he fled from the court on September 17 after he 'heard voices' telling him to go home.
Praja Foundation Picks Holes in BMC's Death Figures for Malaria, Tuberculosis
The NGO has pointed out discrepancies in the statistics of malaria and tuberculosis deaths and positive dengue cases in Mumbai.
Security Beefed Up at Calcutta High Court after Letter Threatens Multiple Bomb Blasts
The letter, claimed to have been written by one Hardarshan Singh Nagpal, said that he and his son will trigger several bomb blasts inside the court complex.
Govt's E-Cigarette Ban Faces First Legal Challenge in Kolkata Court
The Indian government banned the sale, import and manufacture of e-cigarettes this month and warned of an "epidemic" among young people.
10-month-old, Kin Rescued by Fire Brigade from Flood Waters in Pune
A video purportedly showing the infant being rescued using a life ring (plastic tube) through gushing water went viral on social media.
Delhi Metro Service on Blue Line Disrupted Briefly After Elderly Man Tries to Commit Suicide
According to the police, Singh alighted from the platform and lay down in the gap between the tracks. The train was coming at a slow pace and hence, he received only minor injuries.
Three Children Among Six Killed as Car Falls into Canal in Punjab
Eight members of a family were travelling in the car and the driver is still missing, Fazilka's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh said.
Bhopal Launches Campaign to Spread Awareness about Dengue
Minister for Public Relations PC Sharma launched the campaign and expressed hope that people in large numbers will join the programme to make it successful.
Meet 17-year-old Payal Jangid, the First Indian to Win Changemaker Award for Fighting Child Marriage
Payal, who is from Hinsla village, about 100 kms from Jaipur, has been conferred with the award for her continuous dedication towards the abolition of child marriage in her village.
PM Modi Interacts with Over 40 Global CEOs, Highlights India's Steps Towards $5 Trillion Economy
'PM at the CEO Roundtable in New York highlighted the steps taken by India to build a USD 5 trillion economy. Global business community is upbeat about the India success story,' tweeted MEA Spokesperson.
Indian Army Dog 'Jaari' Leads Troops to Huge Cache of Weapons, Explosives Hidden in Assam Forest
In just year and a half of service, it is also Jaari's first recognized performance - the young female Labrador is deployed at one of the military dog units in Assam.
Jagan Govt Cancels TDP's Order to Clear Farmers' Dues, Will Launch 'Rythu Bharosa' Scheme on October 15
To implement the Rythu Bharosa scheme, the Jagan government cancelled the previous arrears payment orders given by the TDP government.
Social Media Can be Used as 'Weapon' for Good Governance, Says PM Modi at Global Business Forum
During a question-answer session after addressing the Bloomberg Global Business Forum here, Prime Minister Modi said he was active on social media.
Assets Worth Crores of Rupees Belonging to IMA Attached in Ponzi Scam
A CID probe has also been ordered into a similar fraudulent scam in Bengaluru Rural district by some companies and deputy commissioners have been asked to submit a report to the Revenue department on such 'dubious companies' in three months.
Delhi Court Sentences Ex-IAS Official to 5 Year Jail for Illegal Possession of Arms
The CBI had filed a case on August 31, 1987 against Ahluwalia, then posted as Secretary and Commissioner, Labour and Employment, Nagaland, for the possession of arms and ammunition beyond permission limits.
Health Minister Launches Largest TB Prevalence Survey, Vows to Vanquish Disease by 2025
While launching the 'TB Harega, Desh Jeetega' campaign in Delhi, Harsh Vardhan noted there are still 5.5 lakh patients in the country.