India
20 students fall ill after eating mid day meal at a school in Panaji
The students complained of uneasiness after partaking the meal, sources said and described it as 'a clear case of food poisoning'.
5 Naxals arrested after gun battle between ultras and security forces
Five Naxals were arrested after a gun battle between the rebels and a joint contingent of Special Task Force and police in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-hit Kanker district, police said in Raipur. The Naxals were arrested in the forest area of Mujalgodi Pahadi la...
Bomb blast inside Iraq Sunni mosque kills 20 - police, medics
A bomb blast inside a Sunni mosque in central Iraq killed at least 20 people on Friday, police and medics said.
Interview: Milkha Singh on Milkha Singh - part I
In the first installment of a freewheeling interview, the legend talks about his autobiography 'The Race of My Life' and how 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' was born.
Cooks who fainted after eating mid-day meal discharged from hospital
The two women cooks, who had fainted after tasting mid-day meal at a government school in Madhepura, were discharged from hospital on Friday. Rita Devi and Renu Devi were discharged this afternoon after their condition improved, said A K Verma, in-charge...
New FDI norms will shore up confidence in India: AK Bhattacharya
Can the government's fresh attempt to attract FDI succeed?
Govt warns fishermen from venturing into Sri Lankan waters
In the wake of the crossing of the line there had been arrest of fishermen by the Sri Lanka navy.
BJP workers sell tomatoes in protest against rising vegetable prices
According to BJP spokesperson, a large number of people came out of their houses and stood in queue to purchase tomatoes sold by the BJP workers.
19-year-old boy arrested for raping sixth standard girl student
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a boy in a hostel near Tirunelveli on Thursday, police said. The girl, a Class VI student at a government school, was staying in the hostel where the 19-year-old boy was doing a teacher training course.
Photojournalist beaten up at Congress meeting
A photojournalist was allegedly severely beaten up by Congress workers in Betul on Thursday. Gyandev Lokhande, the photojournalist, was admitted to the district hospital in unconscious state, police said.
Implementation of Food Security Ordinance will be a model for others: Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that the Food Security Ordinance would be implemented in the state in such a way that it would be a 'model' for other states. "My government is very sensitive and keeping transparency in public welfar...
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablets launched in India at Rs 17,745 onwards
The company has introduced the Tab 3 tablet in India in three variants - Tab 3 211, Tab 3 311, Tab 3 310.
VHP to launch 'Chaurasi Kosi Parikrama' campaign for construction of Ram temple
Pressing for its demand for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said on Thursday that it will launch a 'Chaurasi Kosi Parikrama', starting August 25.
CBI raids RPF officer, his wife in disproportionate assets case
His wife Priya Dube, a 1998 batch IPS from Jharkhand cadre, was also being investigated.
Hockey India hires Dave Staniforth as goalkeeping coach
The former South African player will double up as strategic analyst for the Indian senior and junior men's teams.
Combing operation launched to nab Maoists who killed 5 security personnel in Aurangabad
Security forces launched a massive combing operation against Maoists in Bihar's Aurangabad district on Thursday, a day after five people, including three policemen, were killed when rebels attacked the camp of a construction firm, police officials said.
