India
2002 riots: BJP hails verdict, accuses Congress of falsehood
A Metropolitan court has upheld the clean chit given to Modi by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the killings that took place at Gulbarg Housing Society in Ahmedabad during the 2002 riots in Gujarat.
Tehelka case: Tejpal seeks in-camera hearing of bail plea
The arguments on Tejpal's petition asking for an in-camera hearing were heard on Thursday and the court will announce its verdict on Friday.
Veena Malik to host her wedding reception in Dubai
Veena became a known name in India post her stint on the fourth season of reality show 'Bigg Boss'.
Odisha: Girl sets self on fire after mother denies money for picnic
A 15-year-old girl in Bhadrak district of Odisha poured kerosene and set herself on fire after being denied money for picnic by her mother, the police said on Thursday.
Alleged visa fraud not necessarily a grave crime: US attorney
India has objected in the case against Devyani arguing that the allegations of visa fraud against her is not grave enough to arrest her.
AFI bans six states, slaps suspension on 14 athletes for doping
The Athletics Federation of India banned six states for fielding overaged athletes while slapping two year suspension on 14 other athletes for doping.
Political compulsions throwing up surprises in Jharkhand
Politics makes strange bedfellows and it does so all the more in Jharkhand where nothing surprises as over the years the state has been throwing up strange permutations and combinations.
RJD leader meets LJP chief Paswan as parties differ on seat-sharing
Amid indications of friction between RJD and LJP over seat-sharing for next Lok Sabha polls, Bihar RJD chief Abdul Bari Siddiqui on Wednesday called on Ram Vilas Paswan seeking to allay misgivings about Lalu Prasad's party undermining LJP's importance.
Google's second Happy Holidays doodle wishes Merry Christmas
The new Happy Holidays doodle features a brightly-lit street with an Xmas tree across the street and the letters of Google written underneath.
Court acquits senior UP govt official in wife's murder case
Observing that the prosecution had failed to provide enough evidence, a local court acquitted a senior state government official from the charges of killing his wife.
The race of Jesus: Unknown yet powerful
For two thousand years, he has been worshipped and adored. Multitudes look to him each day. And yet nobody really knows the face of Jesus.
Miss Lovely: Witness the world of adult films in the new trailer
Directed by Ashim Ahluwalia, the film features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Niharika Singh in the lead roles.
Former minister Harihar Mahato dies, to be cremated with full state honours today
Former Minister of Bihar Harihar Mahato died on Tuesday, officials said. He was a minister in Congress government of Bindeshwari Dubey and represented Cheriya Bariarpur assembly, official sources said.
Snowden says his mission is accomplished
Snowden's revelations showed secret legal authorities empowered the NSA to sweep in the telephone, internet records of whole populations.
Security up in the state after Maoist attack warnings
Security has been tightened in prisons and police stations in Bihar following intelligence reports that Maoists could target them, police said on Tuesday.
Charlie Sheen calls ex-wife Denise Richards 'heartlessly ugly'
Charlie Sheen, the 48-year-old star, expressed his anger in a series of text messages to Richards, 42.