India
After Bumpy Ride, Rayudu Grabs Chance to Solve India’s Middle Order Muddle
At 33, Rayudu is certainly not a long term prospect for the Men in Blue in the 50-over format but he is doing the job for the side and that is all that matters at the moment with the World Cup just a few months away.
Delhi Dialogue Chief Says 'Future in Zero Emission Buses, Not CNG'
Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission was set up soon after Delhi government came into power in 2015 with the idea that a government cannot have all the necessary tools to tackle all the 21st century policy challenges.
Indian Couple of Travel Blog Fame Killed After 800-Feet Fall in California's Yosemite National Park
Vishnu Viswanath and Meenakshi Moorthy were avid travellers and chronicled their adventures in a blog called 'Holidays and HappilyEverAfters'.
Forced to Keep Marriage Promise Made When She Was 3, Jodhpur CA Consumes Poison Before Cops
A complaint has been registered against the man’s family and the panchayat, which slapped a fine of Rs 36 lakh on the woman.
PM Modi, Abe Ask Pakistan to Act Against Mumbai, Pathankot Terror Attack Culprits
PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe strongly condemned the growing threat of terrorism and its universal reach during their formal summit in Tokyo.
Supreme Court Grants Maharashtra Police More Time to Complete Probe in Bhima-Koregaon Case
The Pune Police arrested Gadling, Nagpur University professor Shoma Sen, Dalit activist Sudhir Dhawale, activist Mahesh Raut and Kerala native Rona Wilson in June for their alleged links with Maoists
Differently Abled Mother of 2 Becomes Haryana Roadways’ First Woman Conductor
32-year-old Sharmilla, hailing from a village in Rewari district, had been looking for a job for long to support her family and got it amid the ongoing strike, which has turned out to be roadways employees' longest ever.
Govt Changes Stand, Says NRIs Can File RTI Applications
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions corrected its stand after an activist wrote to it, pointing out that the transparency act allows every Indian to seek information.
Six Months After TN Sterlite Plant Was Shut Down, State's Pollution Board Says Air Quality Improved
Thirteen people were killed and several injured on May 22 when police had opened fire on a huge crowd of people protesting against environment pollution allegedly caused by the factory.
PDP Worker Shot Dead by Militants in Srinagar
Mohd. Amin Dar, a resident of Gangbugh, was an associate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Syed Altaf Bukhari, police said.
Japanese PM Abe Vows to be a 'Friend of India for Life' as he Hosts PM Modi at his Holiday Home
Prime Minister Abe also said the annual mutual visits by the leaders of Japan and India are an "active driving force" for the advancement of Japan-India bilateral relations.
French Ambassador Pledges to Turn Vegetarian After Meeting Jain Monk
Ziegler, who visited Khajuraho on Thursday with his wife and two daughters, showed keen interest in meeting Jain muni Vidyasagar, who was in the historic town for Chatrumas, a four-month-long practice of religious penance.
Punjab Congress Leader Says SMS Doesn’t Mean Sexual Harassment, Oppn Slams Her
A minister had allegedly sent an inappropriate message to a woman official some weeks back, triggering opposition demand to sack him from his post.
Karwa Chauth 2018: It's Raining Sops for Fasting Couples Today
Traders and businessmen make brisk business on the day. Various brands also try to cache in on the demands of women by offering them sops and other discounts.
Upendra Kushwaha Meets Tejashwi Yadav After BJP Agrees on 50-50 Formula With JD(U) for Bihar Seats
The meeting, held at the Arwal Circuit guest house, comes just after BJP chief Amit Shah and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar announced in Delhi that the two parties have agreed to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election from equal number of seats.
Rahul Stages Sit-in at Police Station After Protest, Says Removing CBI Chief Won't Help PM Modi
Accusing the government of forcing Verma into exile to cover-up corruption in the Rafale fighter jet deal, he said that the Prime Minister can run, but not hide from the truth.