India
8 Arrested for Lynching 4 Elderly Tribals in Jharkhand on Suspicion of Witchcraft
The arrested were among a group of people which had allegedly dragged the four elderly persons out of their homes at Nagar-Siskari village and beat them to death with sticks on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
Mamata Flays BJP for Income Tax Notice to Apex Body of Durga Puja Organisers
Accusing the BJP of doing politics in the name of Hindu religion during elections, the Bengal chief minister rued that the same people were seeking to tax Durga Puja organisers after the polling.
Ganga Cleaning: NGT Junks Bihar Govt's Plea Seeking Review of Penalty Imposed on It
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the Bihar government's action plan lacked concrete measures to combat pollution in river Ganga, including punitive and remedial action against polluters.
For Her, Sky No Longer the Limit: Meet Ritu Karidhal, Chandrayaan-2 Mission Director
The appointment of Ritu Karidhal as mission director of Chandrayaan 2 (along with Vanitha M as project director) heralds a new era in the history of women scientists in the country and the world.
Chandrayaan 2: Why ISRO is Aiming for the Virgin South Pole of the Moon
The Rs 10 billion ($146 million) mission, if successful, will enable India to carry out studies on the presence of water on the south pole of the moon. Only the United States, Russia and China have been on the moon.
Zomato Employee, His Friend Forced to Chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad
This is the second such incident in Aurangabad in the last few days. Last Friday, a hotel employee was thrashed by a group and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'.
Two Undertrials Attack Cop in Maharashtra After Being Denied Home Food
The incident took place last Thursday when sub-inspector Sudhir Wagh (57) and other police personnel escorted nine undertrials to a court for hearing in their cases, said an official at Thane Nagar police station.
Global Forum Not for 'Undermining' Territorial Integrity: At NAM Meet, India Slams Pakistan Over Kashmir
Pakistan's Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs Andleeb Abbas, in her statement at ministerial meeting, raked up the issue of Kashmir and made references to the recent UN Human Rights report on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chandrayaan 2 India’s Moon Mission: All You Need to Know About 'Baahubali' Rocket GSLV Mk- III
As Chandrayaan 2 Moon Mission is all geared up to take off from ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 15, we bring to you a brief insight into Chandrayaan 2 launcher, GSLV Mk-III.
Chandrayaan 2: Here's Why India's Lunar Mission will Explore Dark Side of Moon
Chandrayaan 2 Moon mission will be launched on Monday July 15 Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradhesh. The mission will be launched with an aim to place a rover on the moon.
Amending RTI Act Will End Independence of Information Commissions, Says Delhi CM Kejriwal
Kejriwal, who had actively worked for implementation of the Right to Information Act before coming into politics, said the decision to amend the RTI Act was a 'bad move'.
Lightening Kills 32 in Uttar Pradesh in One Day, CM Yogi Announces Ex-gratia of Rs 4 Lakh
A day earlier, the lightening had claimed one life in the state, while two others had died of snake bites on July 18 and 20 respectively.
9-year-old Delhi Girl Strangled to Death in Front of Baby Sister for Resisting Molestation
The girl’s parents found her body lying unconscious beside her 11-month-old sister. The toddler had no injuries.
No. 4 Debate to Opening Woes: A Lot on Selectors’ Platter Ahead of West Indies Selection
The five national selectors of the senior men’s team will meet in Mumbai on Sunday (July 21) for the first time after India’s World Cup semifinal exit earlier this month to pick the squad that will travel to the West Indies.
Exploitation, Greed, Govt Apathy: From 1947 to 2019, the Bone-chilling Chronicles of Sonbhadra Massacre
The exploitation continued till 2017, when in post-demolition era the land owner and his family suddenly decided to sell off the land to the same village pradhan, who was managing things for him on the ground.
Govt in Touch with Iran to Secure Release of 18 Indians Onboard Seized British Oil Tanker
According to External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, the government is ascertaining further details of the incident and its mission is in touch with Government of Iran to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian nationals.