India
Government bans Naga rebel group NSCN(K) for five years
The organisation has been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Quota stir: Patels put pressure on banks, withdraw deposits worth Rs 9 crore in a single day
On Tuesday, a sum of Rs 20 lakh was withdrawn in a day from a cooperative bank in Vadrad village of Sabarkantha.
One arrested in connection with Govind Pansare's murder
Pansare, a prominent anti-toll protester, was shot at along with his wife in Kolhapur on February 16 while they were taking a morning walk.
India trying to evacuate sailors from Yemen, says Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel
Congress spokesperson and MLA from Abdasa in Kutch, Shaktisinh Gohil alleged on Tuesday that the BJP-led central government has not made proper arrangements to evacuate stranded sailors.
29-yr-old woman succumbs, dengue toll up to 11 in Delhi
The death toll as per the municipal corporation's official data still stands at five.
Another child suffering from dengue dies in Delhi after being turned down by five hospitals
As per the August 28 advisory, issued by Delhi government's health department, no hospital, be it private or government, should deny admission to a patient suffering from dengue.
Explain how national anthem is insulted and disrespected when played in theatres: Madras HC
The petitioner had sought a direction to authorities to stop the theatres from playing the national anthem before commencing a film show as viewers simply sit and do not respect the anthem.
Madhya Pradesh Police files case against absconding contractor, CM visits blast site
Sources say repeated complaints were made to the district magistrate regarding the conduct of illegal business from the area but no action was taken.
Ahmedabad Police goofs up; summons 2 NRIs for violence over Patel quota row
Cases of violence, including rioting and arson were reported across the state after Hardik Patel was detained by the city police on August 25 from GMDC ground.
Delhi Government issues show-cause notices to 5 hospitals for refusing dengue patient
Health Minister Satyendar Jain has directed "strictest" action against those who flout the August 28 advisory which makes it mandatory for all hospital and nursing homes to admit patient suffering from dengue.
India, Pakistan border DGs agree to 'enhance communication' for 'tranquil' frontiers
The two border guarding forces decided to initiate new Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) through regular exchange of sporting and cultural troupes and initiation of coordinated patrolling in specific border areas.
A week after OROP announcement, veterans to go for 'Sainik Satyagraha' rally over sticking issues
Around 10,000 veterans from across 14 states are expected to take part in the rally.
9 coaches of Secunderabad-Mumbai Duronto Express derail in Karnataka, at least 2 dead, 7 injured
While 2 teams of NDRF were rushed to the site, Railways announced compensation for the victims of the tragedy.
Pakistan returns Indian woman after inadvertent border crossing
Shamim Akhtar had by mistake crossed over to Pakistani side of the Line of Control (LoC) at Chakoti Sector on August 25, the Pakistan Army said in a statement.
MEA awaits Saudi Embassy's response in alleged rape case
The envoy was called a day after MEA had received a "detailed report" about the case from Gurgaon Police including the second medical report confirming rape and sodomy.
Assam flood death toll rises to 48, flood water starts receding in 10 districts
Over 36,000 hectares of agricultural land with standing crops were submerged in 11 districts with the Brahmaputra river flowing over the danger level in Jorhat and Dhubri districts.