India
230 Indian pharma firms in CPhI Worldwide fair in Paris
The pharmaceutical trade exhibition was inaugurated by Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher on Tuesday.
Greenpeace hopes for draft plan to protect wildlife, forests
"We hope that the new government at the Centre will do the right things keeping in mind the wellbeing of wildlife and environment," the Greenpeace India's campaigner said.
Japan launches weather satellite Himawari-8
Japan on Tuesday launched a weather satellite in a bid to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts related to natural disasters.
2014 Physics Nobel given for efficient blue LEDs which enabled bright, energy-saving white light sources
The laureates triggered a transformation of lighting technology when they produced bright blue light from semiconductors in the 1990s.
Nokia says to suspend handset production at India's Chennai plant from November 1
The plant in Chennai is among Nokia's biggest for making handsets, but has suffered as the company got caught in a tax dispute with the Indian government.
Playlist: Best of Begum Akhtar on her 100th birth anniversary
Begum Akhtar, born in Faizabad District, Uttar Pradesh, would have been 100, had she been alive today.
Photos: Introducing producer Anushka Sharma's next film 'NH10'
Anushka Sharma turns producer in her next film 'NH10' which features Neil Bhoopalam and her in the lead role.
Bangalore: 9-yr-old girl slips into drain, search on
Bangalore has been experiencing heavy rains for the past few days.
Vadra land deal jibe: Modi betraying ignorance, says Congress
"He (Modi) is the Prime Minister. He should not be so ignorant or else his people will mislead him," Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmed said
Andhra Pradesh CM to launch an 'FIR at doorstep' initiative
Other initiatives too would be launched as part of an e-governance and good governance drive.
Marin Cilic loses to Ivo Karlovic at Shanghai Masters
US Open champion Cilic was eliminated in the first round of the Shanghai Masters, losing to Karlovic 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (2).
Mizoram: Woman set ablaze by husband
R Rualchhana (47) in an inebriated state doused his wife Lalrinsangi with kerosene before setting her on fire after an altercation on Friday.
I learnt Hindi by watching Akshay Kumar's film: Lisa Haydon
Akshay will do a cameo as himself in 'The Shaukeens' and Lisa essays the role of a crazy fan of the Bollywood star.
Proud of Abhishek for the way he went about encouraging kabaddi: Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is really happy with the way his son Abhishek promoted the Indian sport.
Army foils infiltration bid, guns down three terrorists
The flood-ravaged state of Jammu and Kashmir had witnessed several infiltration bids in September.
Telangana, Andhra CMs hug each other
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu came face to face at "Allai Ballai" or a get-together organized by senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bandaru Dattatreya here.