India
Black Columns, Photojournalists in Blindfolds: Scribes Protest Move to Ban Coverage of K'taka Assembly
In another interesting protest, the journalists attended deputy chief minister Govind Karjol’s press briefing but did not record anything.
As Tamil Nadu Rolls Out Red Carpet for Xi, Why China is Still in Two Minds on Raising Kashmir Issue at Modi Meet
Government sources told News18 PM Modi will not raise the issue of abrogation of Article 370 since it is an internal matter of India and a sovereign decision. However, in case President Xi wants more clarity, the matter could be taken up.
Noida Woman Who Accused Delivery Agent of Rape Bid After Hypnotising Her Wants to Withdraw Case
The delivery agent had reached the woman's house to pick up a product she had ordered from Amazon for replacement when the alleged incident took place on Monday morning.
Ahead of Xi's Visit to Chennai, 10-member Gang Hurls Crude Bomb at Woman, Son
Authorities went into a tizzy following the incident as the city and nearby coastal town of Mamallapuram is under a thick security blanket in view of the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
India Slams Turkey Over 'Unilateral Military Offensive' in Northeast Syria
On Wednesday, Turkish jets and artillery targeted Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria, forcing thousands of civilians to flee their homes.
'Plastic-eating' Bacteria Discovered by Indian Scientists from Wetlands of Greater Noida
The bacterial strains discovered by researchers at Shiv Nadar University have the potential to decompose polystyrene -- a key component in Single-Use Plastic (SUP) items such as disposable cups, cutlery, toys, packaging materials etc.
Husband, Father-in-law Held after Woman Commits Suicide, Kills Children in Maharashtra
28-year-old Seeta Vavia, who was married to Rajesh Vavia, is said to have been driven to commit suicide and kill her children as she was being ill-treated by her in-laws.
CISF Jawan Killed as Vehicle in Akali Leader Bikram Majithia's Convoy Hits Truck
The accident took place on Kotkapura road in Moga at around 1 am, killing CISF jawan Guddu Kumar. Four other CISF personnel travelling in the security vehicle were injured and have been admitted to a hospital in Ludhiana.
Woman Travelling to Mumbai Gives Birth in 'One-Rupee Clinic' at Thane Railway Station
The woman, Subhanti Patra, started having labour pains while she was heading from Karjat (in adjoining Raigad district) to Parel in neighbouring Mumbai, located around 35 km from here, in a suburban train.
Kejriwal’s Denmark Event Does not Commensurate with Level of Participation from Other Countries: MEA
Kejriwal was to leave on Tuesday for the C-40 Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, but could not do so.
To Offer Efficient Last Mile Connectivity, DMRC Offers E-Scooters at Four Delhi Metro Stations
The e-scooters, provided by qQuick, are an addition to the existing bicycle sharing system to empower the last mile connectivity for metro commuters.
It is a Mayor-level Event, Says Govt in Defence of Denying Permission to Arvind Kejriwal for Copenhagen Summit
Sources later said a separate protocol is followed for chief ministers and rejected suggestions that opposition parties were being targeted.
Scientists Discover Novel Way of Preventing Malaria Bugs from Breeding
With almost 500,000 deaths and over 200 million new malaria cases worldwide each year, a number of drugs have been devised to deal with the parasitic infection.
Several Punjab Cops Injured After Haryana Villagers Open Fire at Police Team
A team of Bathinda police had gone to the village in Haryana to arrest a person allegedly involved in drug trade. The raiding team was attacked by the villagers.
Aurobindo Pharma Recovers 5% After Company's Clarification on US Health Regulator's Observations
In a regulatory filing post market hours on Monday, Aurobindo Pharma said that it is 'confident of addressing these issues within the stipulated timeline'.
In Freak Accident, Mumbai Train Catches Fire After Man Throws Bag at Overhead Cables
The train bound for Panvel as it caught fire after a person threw the bag on the train's overhead apparatus. A fire brigade was immediately pressed to the spot.