India
Overcome With Guilt for Stealing, Maharashtra Teen Hangs Himself
Ganesh alias Shubham Vhankhade (16) was charged with stealing Rs 3,500 and a 64 GB memory card from the bakery where he was working, an official informed.
Govt Denies Seeking Rs 3.6 Lakh Crore from RBI, Chidambaram Questions Intent Behind 'Jargon'
"Lot of misinformed speculation is going around in media. Government's fiscal math is completely on track. There is no proposal to ask RBI to transfer Rs 3.6 or 1 lakh crore, as speculated," Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg tweeted.
CBI Chief Alok Verma Reaches CVC for Examination by Full Panel as SC Deadline Nears
Alok Verma has denied corruption charges levelled against him by his deputy and CBI special director Rakesh Asthana.
Indian-American Businessman Elected Mayor of California's Anaheim
Born in India, Sidhu moved to the US along with his parents in 1974 as a permanent resident and settled in Philadelphia.
UK to Build Statue in Honour of Sole Indian Aviator Who Survived World War I
"Nearly 2 million Indian servicemen served in the First World War. Malik initially failed to qualify for the Corps but went on to be the sole Indian aviator to emerge alive from the war," the FCO said in a statement.
5 Arrested in Tripura for Alleged Cow Slaughter
The five were held on the basis of a complaint from villagers, the police said.
Dalit Youth Stabbed to Death in Muzaffarnagar Over Enmity, Three Arrested
A case has been registered against four persons - Rahul, Jagpal, Saurabh and Kallu - based on the FIR lodged by the deceased's brother, police said.
Delhi Records Worst Air Quality of the Year After Diwali, It’s ‘Severe-Plus Emergency’ Now
The sharp spike in pollution is caused by rampant burning of firecrackers that has led to the formation of a smoky layer across the national capital and drastically reduced visibility.
Baby Killed, Over 48 Injured as Bus Overturns in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah
The incident happened on the intervening night of November 6 and 7 when the driver lost control over the vehicle and it overturned near Khadaita village, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Etawah, Ashok Kumar Tripathi said.
Pakistan Has Cost Effective Solution to India's Latest Ballistic Missile Defence System: Report
Pakistan said that it would not follow India in developing a defence system against ballistic missiles because it found little value in such systems, but would continue to seek to redress the imbalances caused by India's moves.
HAL Not Contending to be Offset Partner of Any Manufacturer, Says Chairman
HAL's Chairman and Managing Director Madhavan's reply came when he was asked to clarify on one among many charges that defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had been deprived of an offset contract from the Rafale deal.
News18 Festivals: Sivakasi Feels The Heat After SC Ban on Firecrackers
The future for the 4000 crore-rupee firework industry headquartered in the small taluk of Sivakasi in southern Tamil Nadu seems to be going up in smoke.
Maneka Gandhi an Animal Activist First, Her Criticism on Tiger Avni's Killing Harsh: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also said that the decision to kill the tigress was a tough one and had to be taken because of the many lives that were lost.
Sabarimala Devotees, Media Should Not be Stopped, Says Kerala High Court as Shrine Reopens Today
This is the second time the hill temple will open for 'darshan' after the Supreme Court allowed entry of women of all age groups into it.
Muslim Body Criticises ASI For Banning Namaz in Taj Mahal on Days Other Than Fridays
The ASI has come in for criticism after it locked the the ‘vazu tank’ on Sunday, where namazis clean themselves up before offering prayers.
How Online Market is Gently Killing Dhanteras Business of Local Sellers
With a focus on the next '100 million buyers', Snapdeal told that it has seen a 2.5-times increase in orders this year and 75 per cent of all orders were received from non-metro cities.