India
Govt to Develop Prototype of Kilogram After World Redefines Unit of Measure
Top official says the new scientific standard of kg will help in accurate measurement benefitting immensely the sectors like pharma.
CBI Chief Alok Verma Files Response to CVC Probe in Sealed Cover; Plea Against 'Exile' Tomorrow
The bench made clear that it will not shift the schedule date of hearing and asked him to file his response "as quickly as possible" during the day itself to enable it to peruse the reply.
Sabarimala Row: Devaswom Minister Raps Kerala BJP Leader for ‘Playing Politics’ Over ‘Irumudi’
Reacting to the BJP leader’s allegations that his Irumudi was thrown out, the Devaswom minister took to Facebook and posted the CCTV footage of the incident.
Congress Hits Back at PM Modi, Says Kesri Belonged to OBC
Modi claimed the Congress had thrown out its then president Kesri to install UPA chairperspm Sonia Gandhi in his place.
Man Posts Wife's Number and Obscene Photos on Porn Site, Sends Her Lewd Messages
The man worked as an associate consultant for recruitment in a private firm in Noida Sector 3 and his wife had approached police on Tuesday, levelling the allegations against him, police said.
As New Maldives President Warns of 'Loot' After China-Led Boom, Modi Tilts Balance in India's Favour
Modi and Solih agreed the two countries would be mindful of each other’s concerns and the need for stability in the Indian Ocean.
2 Sabarimala Pilgrims Killed on Way to Shrine, 10 Injured After Vehicle Rams Into Boulder in Kerala
The accident occurred when the brake failed and the driver rammed the vehicle against a boulder to stop it and it overturned, they said
63,000 People Evacuated, Schools and Colleges Shut as Tamil Nadu Prepares to Battle Cyclone 'Gaja'
At the time of landfall, wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting up to 100 kmph and heavy rains were likely along the region.
Is There a Plan to Kill Avni's Cubs, Maneka Gandhi Asks CM Fadnavis
Since the death of tigress Avni, a political firestorm had erupted and Maneka Gandhi lashed out at forest minister Sudhir Mungantiwar over the ‘ghastly murder’.
Kathua Rape Victim's Family Dumps Lawyer Deepika Rajawat, Says She Attended Hearings Just Twice
Rajawat, who hit newspaper headlines when she spearheaded the cause of the nomadic family, told the media that she was receiving death threats ever since she became associated with the case.
Delhi Pollution Levels Improved Slightly After Light Showers
The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 237 which falls in the 'poor' category, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Translocated Royal Bengal Tiger Found Dead in Odisha Forest
The exact reason of the three-year-old tiger's death will be ascertained after a postmortem is conducted, a senior forest official said Thursday.
Panel Recommends 16% Reservation for Marathas, Finds Them Socially and Economically Backward
Currently, there is 52 per cent reservation in the state, however the commission has noted that the reservation to Marathas has to be granted without touching the quota granted to the OBCs. This would now take the total reservation up to 68%.
How Maharashtra’s Beef Ban Triggered Tiger-Human Conflict and Avni’s Killing Was its Outcome
The numbers of stray cattle in the state has spiralled because of the ban on cow slaughter, leading to a sudden bounty for large carnivores like tigers near human settlements.
Surat Man Killed After Family Stomps on His Chest to 'Exorcise Evil Spirits’, Six Held
Police said the accused left the body lying in the flat and went to stay elsewhere in the city. However, once apprehended, they admitted that the 50-year-old died during a black magic process.
Pakistan Mainstreaming 26/11 Accused, PM Modi Tells Mike Pence in Singapore
The two leaders, who met in Singapore on Wednesday on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit, discussed a wide range of bilateral and global issues of mutual interests, including defence and trade cooperation, ways to counter terrorism and the need for mai...