India
Former Pakistan minister Kasuri's book launched amid heavy security cover
Hours after his face was blackened by Shiv Sena workers, the event's organiser Sudheendra Kulkarni said core values of tolerance cannot be trampled on by any organisation. An adamant Shiv Sena says it will continue such attacks till the time Pakistan is h...
Farmers' 'Rail Roko' protest in Punjab cause Rs 100 crore loss to Railways
With agitating farmers now extending their stir for next two day, the loss to Railways could exceed Rs 100 crore mark, railway officials said.
Indrani Mukerjea's cocaine levels were below cut-off, tests will have to be done again: Maharashtra government
The government said the cocaine was way below the cut-off level and said it will go by the Forensic Lab report which says there was no drug overdose.
UP town peaceful after violence over cow slaughter
Chandra Pal Singh, district magistrate of Mainpuri, said "The situation is under control, and life was back to normal." The DIG of Agra said on Saturday that miscreants were being identified and would be booked soon.
Bandh observed in 3 districts of J&K over cow slaughter issue
Agitating protesters, in various demonstrations, burnt tyres and demanded stern action against those responsible for "killing the cows".
Businessman shoots himself, leaves a 15-page suicide note
Suraj Parmar, director of Cosmos Group shot himself at a construction site in Thane.
Vyapam scam: Police file chargesheet against Pankaj Trivedi
The special court also served a production warrant against Trivedi to facilitate his personal appearance before it on October 19.
Dadri lynching: Two arrested for spreading rumours
Peace was disturbed in Bishada on September 28 when a 50-year-old man was bludgeoned to death over rumours of eating beef, triggering nation-wide outrage.
Kerala: Activist Rahul Easwar heckled for his anti-beef remarks
"Those who attacked me were not from political parties, they only want to break the communal harmony," Easwar said.
Choking Delhi vows pollution tax, car-free days to improve air
High pollution levels have worried environmentalists, public and the authorities in the city of 16 million people, which the World Health Organization last year said had the worst air quality in the world. India rejected the report's findings.
Germany to provide 125 million euro loans for green energy projects
"Government of India and KFW (Federal Republic of Germany) on Monday signed two loan agreements worth Euro 125 Millions for financing two projects under the Green Energy Projects programme," a finance ministry statement said.
How to build socially responsible homes? Green home builder Dr. Chandrashekhar Hariharan answers
If you are planning to build a mid-size home, here are some tips on how you can make Socially Responsible Investing in home. Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is an investment strategy to maximize both financial return and social good. Ask Dr. Chandras...
World needs 'additional shoulders' to push economic growth: FM Arun Jaitley
Addressing students and faculty at Columbia University here on Monday, Jaitley said the revolution of raising expectations in India is a good sign.
Rupee opens marginally higher at 65.25 per dollar
Ashutosh Raina of HDFC Bank said, "The positive sentiment is back after the disappointing jobs data, with markets expecting that a 2015 Fed hike is off the table for now. This has resulted in EM currencies, equities and bonds rallying."
Attacks on journalists assault on democracy: National Union of Journalists
"We consider these attacks as an attack on the democracy and freedom of the Press, as some political miscreants try to prevent the journalists to do their job," National Union of Journalists said in a statement.