India
MPPSC launches probe into appointment of ex-official's son
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has started an inquiry into the alleged fraud in the appointment of the son of a former official as Deputy Superintendent of Police in 2010.
Police constable shot dead by suspected Maoists in Bijapur district
A police constable was shot dead by suspected Maoists on Friday at a weekly market in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bijapur district.
GAIL pipeline fire: Naidu cuts short Delhi trip, heads to Andhra Pradesh
Chandrababu Naidu expressed his condolence over the fire accident reported at East Godavari district.
Delhi University B.Tech students stage protest outside UGC office
The Delhi University had introduced six B.Tech courses in its curriculum under FYUP last year.
Money lender surrenders in murder case
A money lender, Satnam Singh alias Goldy, who allegedly shot dead a neighbour following dispute over repayment of loan a week ago, surrendered on Friday.
Karan Johar did 'Bombay Velvet' for free
The makers of 'Bombay Velvet' said that Karan didn't accept a single paisa as an actor's fee for his negative role in the film.
World-class sprinters are born, not made
From Stephens to the latest sprinting sensation Bolt, every world-class sprinter was recognised as exceptionally fast prior to beginning formal training, says a new research.
US, Sunni states meet on Mideast insurgent crisis
US Secretary of State John Kerry said the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant reaches beyond the two countries, Iraq and Syria where it is currently based.
UGC forces Delhi University to scrap FYUP, revert to 3-year course
The letter by DU states that the admissions shall be conducted under the scheme of courses that were in force in the academic session 2012-13.
LG G Watch goes on sale in India at Rs 14,999; Samsung Gear Live to come at Rs 15,900
The LG G Watch has a 1.65-inch LCD IPS display, 4GB of internal memory and 512MB of RAM.
Home Minister to review Maoist violence; to chalk out plans
Ten states, facing the onslaught of Maoists violence, will give presentations before Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Friday where plans will be chalked out how to tackle the problem.
EC to publish Uttarakhand panchayat polls results online
For the first time, Uttarakhand panchayat poll results will be available on the internet and mobile phones.
Delhi government cracks down on illegal LPG refilling units
FIRs have been lodged against 32 persons allegedly involved in illegal filling of LPG from big cylinders into small cylinders and selling illegal small size cylinders.
Education is key to improving condition of women, says Madhuri Dixit
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit said that education is key to improving the condition of women in the country.
'51 pc FDI in defence will be a game changer for India'
India is one of the largest defence importers in the world with only a minuscule component of exports.
Need to make drug addicts productive members of society: President
"Drug menace continues to spread its tentacles across the country acquiring ever-growing dimensions," the President said.