India
Light Chopper Flown With Own Flight Control for First Time
The chopper is powered by two Shakti engines and has many features of the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) christened Dhruv.
Air Force Officer Held on Charges of Spying, May Have Been Honey Trapped on Social Media
The "unwanted" activities by the officer were discovered during routine counter intelligence surveillance.
Tirupati Temple Closed for Lunar Eclipse, Will Reopen at 9.30pm Today
Lord Venkateswara temple doors will reopen after the eclipse at 9:30pm. After the completion of "shuddhi" and other sanctifying rituals the devotees will be allowed for darshan.
Rahul Gandhi Helps Co-passenger Place Luggage on Delhi-Guwahati Flight
The photos of the Gandhi scion’s kind gesture are going viral on social media, with many users lauding him for being down to earth and not putting on airs of a usual VIP traveler.
No Funds, No Policy, Few Teachers: Former NCERT Director Says Budget Should Increase for Education
Former NCERT Director and Delhi University professor Krishna Kumar is of the opinion that the Union Budget 2018 should reverse the past practices of fund cut in education sector.
Delhi High Court Asks Election Commission to State Facts Behind AAP MLAs' Disqualification
A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar asked the poll panel to file the affidavit after the EC said it wanted to respond to some of the allegations made in the MLAs' pleas challenging their disqualification from the Delhi Assembly.
#BeingADalit: Everyday Caste Discrimination and Violence in Uttar Pradesh's Rural Areas Far From Over
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which gathers data about different crimes in the country, revealed that Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of atrocities against Dalits in 2016. Out of all the reported crimes reported in the state, 26% of...
Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notices to Three States for Failing to Check Cow Vigilantism
The states - UP, Haryana, Rajasthan - have been asked by Supreme Court to reply to the contempt notice by September 3.
Sunny Deol's Punch Dialogue Finds Mention in Economic Survey
The Economic Survey also mentioned a well-known song from Manoj Kumar starer - Upkaar.
From Pak Pain to China Challenge: New Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale Has His Task Cut Out
Vijay Gokhale knows fully well that Doklam is not going to be an incident in isolation.
Vijay Gokhale, Who Helped Resolve Doklam Standoff, Takes Charge as Foreign Secretary
A 1981-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Vijay Keshav Gokhale is currently serving as the secretary (economic relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Territorial Integrity of Assam Won't be Compromised, Says Rajnath Singh
The situation in Dima Hasao district continued to be tense for a week following protests over an RSS leader's reported statement that the district would be included in "Greater Nagalim" or Greater Nagaland as part of the Centre's proposed solution for the...
May Lose Air Force Job if Tattoo Engraved on Body: Delhi High Court
HC said the authorities cannot be faulted for cancelling his appointment in December 2017, when he had failed to submit a photograph of his tattoo.
Man Dies After Being Sucked Into MRI Machine at Mumbai Hospital; Doctor and Ward Boy Arrested
Rajesh Maru’s family alleged that a ward boy allowed him to enter the MRI room with a metal oxygen cylinder in hand.
In 2018's First Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi Lauds Women Achievers, Unsung Padma Awardees
Remembering astronaut Kalpana Chawla ahead of her death anniversary on February 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she gave a valuable message to all Indians, especially young girls.
I-B Ministry to Set Up Social Media Hub to Keep Tabs on Trending News
Under the project, media persons would be employed on contractual basis in each district to be the "eyes and ears" of the government and provide real-time updates from the ground.
