India
Sheohar: Maoists torch vehicles and houses at bridge construction site
Armed Maoists torched five vehicles and houses of labourers at a bridge construction site in a village in Bihar's Sheohar district, a police officer said today.
Samsung loses bid to ban sales of Apple's iPhones, iPads in South Korea
The court ruled against a sale ban on the products and threw out Samsung's claim for 100 million won ($95,100) in damages.
Ukraine protesters defy police, no talks with President
Under international pressure, President Viktor Yanukovich offered to meet opposition leaders to find a way out of a crisis.
Pope Francis, the selfie-clicking people's Pope is the Time Person of the Year
BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was among shortlisted candidates.
Google opens first data centres in Asia; no plans for India, China
With regulations in flux in India and cyberspace censorship in China, Google had to look next door.
Dilip Kumar turns 91, to celebrate birthday with family
Talking about Dilip Kumar's health, Saira Banu said he has become weak but he is healthy.
Gay sex illegal again: The strongest reactions from Twitter
Reactions from all across India after the Supreme Court rules gay sex illegal.
Parties for and against Section 377 in court
A bunch of petitions were filed by activists and political, social and religious organisations had opposed the HC verdict decriminalising homosexual behaviour.
Explosion near Kabul airport, no casualties reported
The airport is home to one of the NATO-led command's most important bases, the ISAF Joint Command.
Railways profit up by 13 per cent during April-November
Railways have earned Rs 89,339.64 crore during April-November as compared to Rs 78,871.47 crore during the same period last year, registering a jump of 13.27 per cent.
Court suspends 10-day jail term of actor Rajpal Yadav
Delhi High Court suspended Rajpal Yadav's 10-day jail term given for misleading the court in a suit against him.
2,877 Muzaffarnagar riot victims living in illegal camps asked to leave
Four private relief camps functioning without authorisation in Shamli district near Muzaffarnagar have been asked to close their operations and around 2,877 riot-victims living in these camps have been asked to leave.
Tom Cruise returns to 'Jack Reacher' sequel
Tom Cruise is all set to reprise his role of ex-military police officer 'Jack Reacher' in the sequel.
Obama in SA for Mandela memorial service
Obama will be among the speakers at the memorial, joining South Africans and dozens of dignitaries at the outdoor stadium in Johannesburg.
Muzaffarnagar riots: Two gangrape victims depose before court
Two out of six clash victims, who were allegedly gangraped in separate incidents by rioters, deposed before a local court and recorded their statements.
Motorsport returns to Uttarakhand after 23 years
Uttarakhand is taking the adventure route to entice tourists back to its green vales. After almost a quarter of a century, the state is bringing motorsport back on its tourism calendar to boost confidence among tourists, and woo them to its tourism hotspo...