India
Uttar Pradesh approves surrender and rehabilitation policy for Naxals
The policy was approved in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. "The objective of the policy is to ensure inclusion of naxalites in the main stream by leaving violent activities."
2013 Muzaffarnagar riots report submitted to governor Ram Naik
Sahay, appointed by the Samajwadi Party (SP) government to look into the reasons behind the riots that left over 63 dead and rendered over 55,000 homeless, handed over a 775-page report divided into six sections, to Naik.
Marathi journalist Nikhil Wagle gets threat from right-wing groups, rejects security cover
Goverment closely monitoring activities related to ISIS in India: Rijiju
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju was responding to a question on deportation of four Kerala youths from United Arab Emirates for their alleged links with ISIS.
Asaram case: 2 arrested for attacking witnesses
Two persons have been arrested in Ahmedabad for attacking witnesses in the sexual assault case involving Asaram Bapu. The Supreme Court last week had ordered trial courts to provide protection to witnesses who are facing threat. So far, at least 7 witness...
AR Rahman welcome to return to Hindu fold: Yogi Adityanath
"The fatwa issued against Rahman is in itself laughable and if anyone wants to come(to Hindu fold) we will welcome him," Adityanath told reporters.
Government keen to resolve border dispute with China, says Arun Jaitley
Jaitley also said China has established its place as a low-cost manufacturing brand globally and India is now trying to build its Made in India brand with the Make in India campaign.
TWTW: Sakshi Salve talks about her new book 'The Big Indian Wedding'
Sakshi Salve after a long stint in corporate finance has tuned author. Watch as she speaks about her new book titled 'The Big Indian Wedding'.
Karnataka sees worst-drought in 40 years
The Karnataka government has declared drought in 27 out of 30 districts as it received 35 percent deficient rainfall.
Maharashtra government to transfer Sheena murder case to CBI, rules out 'sabotage'
The decision comes after confusion over who is heading the probe after the transfer of Rakesh Maria as Mumbai Police Commissioner.
Secret files reveal how police tracked Netaji nephew Amiya Nath
One of the letters dated May 13, 1948, by Professor Robert Stigler from Vienna to Amiya Nath mentions a "secret discussion and agreement" made in Lacknergasse in Austria.
Indian-American groups to protest against Narendra Modi's US visit
The alliance, which describes itself as a US-based coalition of a diverse range of Indian-South Asian organisations and individuals, has also launched a website www.modifail.com, highlighting the alleged failures of the Prime Minister.
Abducted Indian's family claims to have received call from him
Pravas did not share his whereabouts and the exact place from where he was speaking. He cried like a child. He pleaded us to rescue him from the inhospitable alien land.
One of 2 Indians abducted in Libya flees from captivity
In July, four Indian teachers were kidnapped in Libya allegedly by the Islamic terrorists and release of two of was secured by the government. The two other nationals remain in the custody of Islamic militants for past more than one-and-a-half months.
Supreme Court asks Centre to apprise about batch parity in Army promotion
Some of the Army officers had said that personnel of all combative divisions except Infantry and Artillery have joined the fight against the 2009 promotion policy.
India, US create joint challenge coin to mark partnership
During Obama's visit to India in January, the two countries had announced the establishment of a working group for a next-generation aircraft carrier to bolster the Indian Navy's blue-water capabilities, which held its first-ever meeting in August.