India
Obama nominates 3 Indian-Americans to advisory commission
The Indian-Americans include, US Air Force officer Lt Col Ravi Chaudhary, prominent community leader Shekar Narasimhan and popular film and tv actor Maulik Pancholy.
AAP's Nainital candidate refuses bail, to contest from prison
Jailed AAP candidate from Nainital seat Balli Singh Cheema on Thursday refused to accept bail and said he would contest the Lok Sabha polls from Haldwani jail where he is lodged for alleged violation of model code of conduct.
Ukraine forces kill up to five rebels, Russia starts drill near border
The forces backed by the army had removed three checkpoints manned by armed groups in the separatist-controlled city of Slaviansk.
Had made prior commitment to IIFA, say Bollywood actors on missing voting
Bollywood celebrities present on the second day of IIFA and skipping voting regretted not exercising their right.
Five polling ~~amp;amp; police personnel killed in landmine blast
At least five polling and police personnel were killed and some others injured when suspected Maoists blew up the vehicle they were travelling in Dumka district, a senior police officer said in Dumka.
Indian grapplers bag two medals in Asian Wrestling Championship
India pocketed one silver and one bronze through Bajrang and Satywart Kadian in their respective men's freestyle categories.
LS polls: 62.5 per cent voter turnout recorded in seven seats of Chhattisgarh
62.5 per cent of the electorate cast their vote in the seven Lok Sabha seats in Chhattisgarh, where the last phase of polling took place on Thursday amidst tight security. Polling has been by and large peaceful in the state.
Death toll reaches 171 South Korean ferry mishap
A special investigation team arrested four more sailors on Thursday after taking seven sailors into custody.
On D-day, Kim Kardashian wants balcony-like royal wedding
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have spoken to architects to construct a temporary balcony at their wedding venue.
Salman Khan voted as the fittest among actors, Hrithik a close second
Khan defeated stars like Hrithik Roshan and Arjun Rampal to grab the first position as India's fittest actor poll.
Four journalists injured in poll related violence in Rajasthan
Four photojournalists and a driver were injured and their vehicle was damaged in an attack by villagers, while they were going to cover a clash which broke out when a group of 150 people forcibly tried to enter a polling booth in Satha village in Dausa di...
Boy and girl on Korean ferry tied life jackets before they drowned
More than 300 people are dead or missing presumed dead after the April 16 disaster.
Indian-Americans form 3rd largest Asian population in US
The Indian-American population shot up 76 per cent in the first 12 years of the 21st century, a report on demographics of the Asian-American population said.
Lok Sabha elections: MP records 64 per cent voter turnout
Madhya Pradesh will see its final round of balloting on Thursday as 10 Lok Sabha constituencies will go to the polls. As many as 118 candidates are in the fray in the final phase.
Delhi: Discom employee arrested for molesting girl
The incident took place on Tuesday at a government dispensary in the Nehru Nagar area of southeast Delhi.
Ivanovic beats Lisicki in 1st round at Stuttgart
Ana Ivanovic defeated Sabine Lisicki 6-1, 6-3 to send the Wimbledon finalist out in the first round of the Porsche Grand Prix.
