India
Don't respond to abusive words in same tone: PM Narendra Modi to followers
Avoid negativity on social media and refrain from responding to any abusive or harsh comments in the same tone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised his followers.
After Delhi, over 4,000 resident doctors in Maharashtra go on indefinite strike
They are protesting against the government regarding their leaves, lack of security, living conditions and stipend issues.
Government opens compliance window for black money disclosure till September 30
Those availing the one-time 'compliance window' would be required to pay a tax of 30 per cent and a penalty of a similar amount.
Railways give citizen Rs 1,500 cash award for averting major rail mishap in Assam
A big tree that had fallen across the railway track and the National Highway-37 could have led to a major accident had the man, Biresh Chandra Guha, not passed on the information to the nearest Railway Station Master of Dibrugarh Town, NF Railway Addition...
HRD Ministry issues showcause notice to VC of Bengal's Visva Bharti University over financial, administrative irregularities
The MHRD issued a showcause notice to Visva Bharti University VC Sushanta Dattagupta over financial, administrative irregularities.
Second Tihar escapee nabbed in Uttar Pradesh
The two small-time burglars had pulled off the near-impossible jailbreak from the high-security jail during which they had scaled three 13-feet high walls and drilled a hole in the fourth one which was two-feet wide.
Petrol prices cut by 31 paise, diesel 71 paise
The cut in petrol prices comes on back of three successive increases since May, while this is the second reduction in diesel rates this month.
India fares poorly in women entrepreneurship: Report
When it comes to opportunities for women to start entrepreneurial initiatives, India is placed in the "bottom three".
Relief for Nestle India, Bombay High Court permits it to export Maggi noodles
Nestle India had approached the court seeking ban on Maggi products to be lifted.
2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait Shia mosque
A suicide bomber struck the mosque on Friday during noon prayers, killing 26 people and injuring 227 in an attack claimed by the Islamic State.
It's a 'WhatsApp' government in Jharkhand: Former CM Babulal Marandi
Besides the transfer, the former chief minister also slammed the Das government for the alleged sugar scam. He alleged that government was purchasing sugar at wholesale prices at Rs 35 or Rs 36 a kg for BPL families whereas the commodity was available i...
Angry mob torches vehicle, school rooms after 2 DPS students found dead in Bihar
Nalanda police station in-charge Sunil Kumar said the bodies of Ravi Kumar and Sagar Kumar, students of residential DPS school, were fished out from a water-filled ditch near Nirpur village located close to the school.
Yatra to Badrinath, Hemkund remains disrupted for fourth day as heavy rains continue to cause landslides
Heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday had caused landslides and blocked the Badrinath National Highway at a number of places disrupting the yatra whereas a wooden bridge along the trek route to Hemkund Sahib had been washed away.
Court allows RK Pachauri to visit United States
A court in New Delhi permitted environmentalist R.K.Pachauri to visit the US .
Rajpal Yadav bags lead roles in two Hollywood projects
Back home, Rajpal is known for his roles in films like 'Darna Mana Hai', 'Darna Zaroori Hai' and 'Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon' and he is gearing up for more Bollywood releases.
AirAsia India puts growth on hold while government dallies over reforms
AirAsia India has halted its expansion plans as it waits for a government decision.