India
Ban on idol immersion in Varanasi
In the wake of an order by Allahabad High Court banning immersion of idols in Ganga and Yamuna rivers, Varanasi district administration has issued directions to the effect, ahead of festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Puja.
Had full faith in your leadership but you disappointed us on OROP, former defence chiefs write to PM
The former defence chiefs have said that the delay in OROP is being construed to be with a view to bring in changes in the parameters and dilute the entitlements of OROP.
Government's 640 crore class action suit against Nestle to be heard today
The hearing comes just a week after the Bombay High Court lifted the ban on Maggi noodles.
Trade, terror to top Modi's agenda in UAE today, to address Indian diaspora in a high-profile event in Dubai
Modi is likely to bring up the issue of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in the bilateral talks in UAE on Monday.
J&K: Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire, 6 dead, 16 injured in Poonch
The Pakistan Army began shelling on Saturday morning in civilian areas in Mendhar, Saujiyan and Mandi sectors of the LoC in Poonch district.
Vendors continue to sell 'cheaper' plastic flags as proposal on banning them remains pending
The Centre had also informed the court that a proposal to ban manufacture of national flags made of plastic was pending.
Government bound by its assurance, will fulfil One Rank One Pension promise: Defence Minister
Amid stepped up demand for One- Rank-One-Pension, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, on Friday said there are "technical difficulties" in implementing it but insisted that government will fulfil the "assurance" made to the ex-servicemen in this regard.
ACP transferred days after raids in Mumbai hotels, police calls it routine
Sources say that the transfer has nothing to do with the raid and cited the transfer as merely a routine exercise for administrative reasons.
Surrender of old vehicle to get upto Rs 1.5 lakh sops: Nitin Gadkari
Government is considering giving financial incentives of up to Rs 1.5 lakh on surrender of over-ten-year-old vehicles to check pollution and address road safety concerns.
Maggi yet to return to stores, but ruling Twitter already
While some connected it to Rohit Sharma's poor performance in Sri Lanka, others linked it to law-and-order problems.
IAF rescues two women caught in flash-floods in Jammu
Two women, caught in flash floods in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, were on Wednesday rescued by Indian Air Force personnel.
Arterial Pulse Analyzer and Immunize India selected as winners of Networked India 2015
Man murdered inside Tihar jail by fellow inmates
The inmate was allegedly murdered by four other inmates. He was reportedly stabbed with a sharp object.
Delhi government cancels Swaraj Parv
The Delhi government has cancelled its three-day Independence Day celebrations "Swaraj Parv" due to incessant rain, Delhi Home Minister Satyendra Jain said on Tuesday.
Complainant writes to PM Modi requesting action against RK Pachauri
She has urged the Prime Minister to take note of the matter and take action.
Smart agriculture: Yielding high agriculture with frugal use of water
Farmers are willing to adopt new technology if they see gains in it.
