India
Army Chief Bipin Rawat Calls For Curbs on Internet, Social Media Use to Counter Terrorism
“I understand that in a democratic country people might have issues when we put curbs in place. But it is important to restrict the use of social media to tackle terrorism,” the Army chief said.
Moshe Holtzberg, the Israeli Baby Who Survived 26/11, Returns to Mumbai After 9 Years
Moshe, who was a toddler when Pakistan-based terrorists killed his parents at Nariman House, appeared visibly moved as he spent almost two hours going around the five-storey building in south Mumbai.
Pune: Reserve Police Constable Opens Fire, Kills Three
Following the incident, the suspect locked himself inside a flat and the police was trying to bring him out, a police official said.
GNFC Shuts Down Dahej Plant Indefinitely Post Gas Leak
The plant will be closed till the "root cause is thoroughly analysed, reviewed and necessary further safety measures to be taken are fully evaluated in addition to current safety precautions".
ED Summons Lalu Prasad's Second Son-in-law Rahul in PMLA Case
The Enforcement Directorate has allegedly detected some funds being transferred by Rahul Yadav to his mother-in-law Rabri Devi, the wife of Lalu Prasad.
Children Perform to 'Padmaavat' Song, Karni Sena Vandalises MP School, Disrupts Event
Rajput fringe outfit Karni Sena members barged into a school in Madhya Pradesh and vandalized property as some students were performing on a song from the film.
Army Chief Bipin Rawat Calls Doklam ‘Disputed’ Area, China Says Comment 'Unconstructive'
The Chinese reaction came following comments by Gen Rawat two days ago that India needs to shift focus from its border with Pakistan to that of China.
Aadhaar Moves Beyond Virtual Number, Soon Your Face Will Serve as Unique ID
Currently, UIDAI provides two modes of biometric authentication i.e. fingerprint authentication and iris authentication.
4 Retired Judges Back Dissenting Voices in Supreme Court, Write Open Letter to CJI
The letter by former Supreme Court judge P B Sawant, ex- chief justice of Delhi High Court A P Shah, former Madras High Court judge K Chandru and ex-Bombay High Court judge H Suresh was given to the media. It also went viral on social media.
Afraid of Accidents, Manohar Parrikar No Longer Rides a Scooter
"People ask me whether I travel on a scooter. I tell them that I don't anymore. My mind is filled with work-related thoughts and if I ride my scooter while my mind is somewhere else, then I could meet with an accident," Parrikar said.
Google Honours Mahasweta Devi on 92nd Birth Anniversary
The Padma Vibhushan awardee was best known for her works including "Hajar Churashir Maa", "Chotti Munda Evam Tar Tir", "Rudali", and "Jhansir Rani".
Netanyahu in India LIVE: Sushma Swaraj Meets Israel PM, Says Excited to Receive You
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu has arrived in India on Sunday at 1:45 pm for a six-day visit. PM Modi has broken protocol and received his Israeli counterpart at the airport with a warm hug, an honour given to the former during his visit...
Constitution Benches to Hear 8 Matters, Including Aadhaar, From January 17
Apart from Aadhaar, the apex court will also deal with a challenge to its 2013 judgment, re-criminalising gay sex between consenting adults.
Madras High Court Allows Cock Fight in Thiruvallur, But Conditions Apply
The cock fight will be part of centenary celebrations of late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran and birth anniversary celebrations of late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
Not in a Position to Release Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu, Says Siddaramaiah
His remarks come in the wake of a letter written to him by his Tamil Nadu counterpart Edappadi K Palaniswamy demanding the immediate release of 7 tmc feet of water to the state as per the final order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
Video Shows Alarming Attack on Nitish Kumar’s Convoy With Large Stones and Bricks
On Saturday, the police took out a flag march in the village and inspected the location where the convoy was attacked.
