Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a web platform - MyGov - which will allow common man and experts from different fields to reach out to the government with their ideas and suggestions. - 42 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:04pm -
On the 15th anniversary of the Kargil War, defence minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the government will soon finalize the site for construction of a "grand" National War Memorial. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:28pm -
Forest department officials carried out search operations at mid night from 2am to 3.30am on Saturday in the metallurgical workshop of IIT Bombay where a leopard was spotted by the lab employees on July 23. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:32am -
Obama talked to Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani over phone and thanked them for their leadership in reaching an agreement to form a national unity government. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 9:30am -
All passengers and crew on board an Air Algerie jetliner that crashed in Mali died in the tragedy, which completely wiped out several families, France announced. - 6 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 8:20am -
A policeman was killed and four people were injured in a grenade explosion in Kashmir's Sopore town Saturday, police said. - 8 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:02am -
Congress passed a bill Friday that makes it legal to "unlock" cellphones so the devices can —at least in some instances— be used on other carriers. - 10 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 5:00am -
The US on Friday expressed concern over the transfer of highly-sophisticated Russian weapons to Ukrainian separatists, after the Pentagon claimed that Moscow appears to be set to move more rockets across the border into Ukraine. - 11 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:01am -
President Barack Obama told Central American leaders on Friday that his administration had compassion for the influx of children crossing the U.S. border but said those without valid claims to stay would be sent home. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:48am -
The Obama administration has assured US lawmakers that it is working on to soon nominate a new ambassador to India, an important diplomatic post lying vacant since May. - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:02am -
India on Friday pitched for early ratification of second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol so that it would be legally binding on rich nations to cut their emissions of climate-damaging greenhouse gases under specified targets till 2020. - 16 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 10:50pm -
A flight carrying Canadians on vacation to Panama was turned around and escorted back to Toronto by two fighter jets on Friday after an unruly passenger made threats against the aircraft. - 16 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 10:48pm -
An Indian-origin woman has pleaded guilty to killing her three-year-old son by punching him. The Edinburgh High Court has charged her with murdering the toddler. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:11pm -
Reserve Bank of India has fined 12 banks Rs 1.5 crore for not following proper guidelines in advancing loans to the Deccan Chronicle group which has defaulted to the extent of Rs 4000 crore. - 19 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 7:33pm -
The Delhi high court today extended the interim bail till August 1 of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala and his MLA-son Ajay Chautala, sentenced to ten years in prison in a teachers recruitment case. - 20 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 6:37pm -
Abbott has been highly critical of the response on the ground to the downing of the Malaysia Airlines plane, which was carrying 298 people when it was apparently shot down in rebel-held eastern Ukraine. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 2:40pm -
A sessions court on Friday adjourned the hearing in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan to August 21. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 1:15pm -
Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said on Friday, in the latest attack to highlight the growing civilian toll from violence. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 10:43am -
US President Barack Obama spoke by phone with Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday and the White House said both agreed on the need to impose more sanctions on Russia for continuing to arm pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:04am -
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on the Iranian government to immediately release four detained journalists, three of whom it said had US-Iranian nationality. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 5:14am -
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in nearly 8-1/2 years last week, suggesting the labor market recovery was gaining traction. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 3:08am -
The Dutch prime minister says he is sending 40 unarmed military police to eastern Ukraine as part of a ramped-up effort to find the last victims of the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 still at the wreckage site. - 2 days ago, 25 Jul 14, 2:07am -
Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul was on Saturday sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. Earlier, he was the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.The Governor, K.... - 15 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:31pm -
The Health Department will strengthen the raids it had launched across the State as part of Safe Kerala, an initiative to prevent and check infectious diseases and promote public health, Health Mi... - 24 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:22pm -
The term ‘monkey shepherd’ may not sound absurd here. A female monkey, aged about eight years, and her two children shepherd a flock of 150 goats on a farm at this picturesque hill station in Pala... - 25 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:21pm -
Now that U.S. President Barack Obama has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House, the visa issue associated with him is a thing of past, a top American official has said.... - 29 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:17pm -
What would your ideal party scene be like? On lounge chairs with champagne glasses, or a raucous game of table football over finger food? Students of a city college will help you visualise... - 43 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:03pm -
Nearly 1,000 students from PSBB Group of Schools took to the stage, depicting festivals of the world on Friday, as they marked their school’s 57th anniversary. Complete with vibrant costum... - 43 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:03pm -
Two constables of Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed and over a dozen injured in clashes with demonstrators. Curfew has been imposed in Tulmulla township of Ganderbal district on Saturday follow... - 58 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:48pm -
Shiju is still a little dazed from all that has happened in the last two months. Sitting in his room in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning, he tries to make sense of it all even as he fields questions fr... - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:31pm -
Sri Lankan off-spinner Dilruwan Perera captured two wickets in three deliveries to spoil South Africa’s recovery on the third morning of the second cricket test, holding the visitors to 163-5 at l... - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:20pm -
An Indian Air Force Dhruv helicopter on Friday crashed in U.P.'s Sitapur district with all seven persons on board feared killed. Photos: Arunangsu Roy Chowdhury - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:46pm -
Nearly two-and-a-half years after a 17-year-old boy of Krishnagiri district disappeared, the Madras High Court has upheld the results of the DNA test conducted by the Tamil Nadu Forensic Sciences Laboratory and the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:44pm -
The study has projected a gap of 1,268 Mm3 (1,268 billion litres) between supply and demand for 2021 on the basis of current level of rainfall, storage and available groundwater. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:43pm -
Looking at further expanding bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday held talks with her Nepalese counterpart Mahendra Bahadur Pandey in Kathmandu on a range of issues... - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:09pm -
A 45-year-old man, who was attacked by a gang after he witnessed the killing of a DMK functionary at Pattaravakkam in Ambattur on Sunday night, died in hospital on Friday.The Amb... - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:09pm -
On the 15th anniversary of the Kargil War, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the government will soon finalise the site for construction of a “grand” National War Memorial.Afte... - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:56am -
A U.S. Congressman mistook two senior Indian-American administration officials for Indian diplomats during a hearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday, leading to a wave of criticism across social media... - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:51am -
A meeting of the city Corporation council convened on Friday ended in just 10 minutes, after the Opposition raised a hue and cry over the issue of ‘faulty and non-existent street lights.’ - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:21am -
Farmers incurred a huge loss because of gale and drought since 2012 and they want adequate compensation for the loss incurred by coconut cultivators in Tiruchi. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:18am -
They travelled a long way from the continent of Westeros to get there, but cast members of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” at a Comic-Con panel remained tight-lipped on spoilers. Fans on Friday... - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:17am -
The 17 final projects at the TechTop National Innovation Challenge 2014 ranging from a low-cost solar panel that relies on slaughterhouse waste to an upper-limb exoskeleton for rehabilitation and power augmentation all aim at identifying a pertinent issue and devising an efficient system to address it. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:17am -
Tiruchi was one of the major railway stations in the country to be brought under the scope of the technology–aided Integrated Security Scheme (ISS). - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:14am -
A Secretary-level committee appointed by the government has mooted the formation of a Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) with the retirement age at 58 years. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:11am -
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday appointed Kaptan Singh Solanki as the Governor of Haryana.He will replace Governor Jagannath Pahadia who completes his tenure on Saturday.... - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:04am -
BMW and Aston Martin Lagonda will recall autos in China over airbag and gearbox problems respectively, China’s quality watchdog has said.From Aug 25, BMW and BMW Brilliance will recall... - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:36am -
As per the guidelines for Haj 2014, 1,180 out of the 2,672 seats have been utilised for reserved category pilgrims and the remaining under the general category. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:32am -
After a six-month wait, the district administration and the Town Planning Department have decided to receive complaints from the public regarding Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Act violations in the district. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:26am -
An appellate authority upholds right to work in Cyberpark, registered under Rule 26 (A) of the Kerala Head Load Workers Rules 1981. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:25am -
The Kozhikode district panchayat is planning to implement the Sports Promotion and Education Empowerment (SPEED) programme in 18 schools this year. 23 units, each focussing on a specific game, will be set up in 18 schools this year. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:20am -
Lack of awareness of the opportunities and technologies available is one of the major reasons cited for entrepreneurs not delving into the industry. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:16am -
The NIMZ will pave way for establishment of numerous large-scale industries in Madurai that would supply ancillary parts to manufacturing units, said representatives of the trade bodies. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:16am -
A man has died of ebola in Lagos, the first confirmed case of the highly contagious and deadly virus in Africa’s most populous metropolis.Patrick Sawyer, a 40-year-old Liberian civil servan... - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:15am -
This famous black sheep remains out of the register of indigenous breeds of the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR). - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:14am -
The conversion of a rooftop into a lush vegetable garden is hardly an uphill task for those passionate about farming. Quite a few terraces in the city now sport vegetable gardens. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:14am -
The Neyveli Lignite Corporation has inducted a new bucket-wheel excavator, a heavy duty mining equipment worth Rs. 115.56 crore. It will be used in Mine-I area for removing the overburden,... - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:13am -
Five members of the notorious Kachcha-Baniyan gang were arrested for their alleged role in the murder of a 21-year-woman in Narela last Sunday morning. The gang had allegedly gone on a spate of rob... - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:11am -
The six-laning of the Gurgaon-Jaipur section of NH-8, a total stretch of 225 km, is running almost four years behind the schedule - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:10am -
The Plan-implementing Departments of the Delhi Government have improved their spending of the Plan Outlay in the first quarter of the current financial year compared to the same period last fiscal... - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:10am -
The State government will set up a high security prison in 100 acres of land available in Bantwal, Home Minister K.J. George said.Replying to an unstarred question by MLC Ivan D’Souza, Mr.... - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:09am -
The Madras High Court Bench here has dismissed a writ petition filed by a concessionaire of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) seeking a direction to the TNSTC to pay arrears of Rs.4.14 c... - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:09am -
At least eight people were killed and 10 injured on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, taking the toll in Gaza since the beginning of an Israeli offensive July 8 to 878.... - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:05am -
A high-level delegation from Andhra Pradesh visited Infopark on Friday to get firsthand knowledge about the Information Technology infrastructure and services in the state. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:04am -
Residents of the coastal area between Chellanam and Fort Kochi blockaded the Mattancherry BOT Bridge on Friday demanding breakwaters along this stretch to prevent sea erosion and save coastal homes. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:03am -
All passengers and crew on board an Air Algerie jetliner that crashed in Mali died in the tragedy which completely wiped out several families France announced - 19 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:27pm -
Gunmen intercepted two minibuses travelling through central Afghanistan and killed at least 14 passengers overnight officials said on Friday - 43 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:03pm -
Abhinav Bindra and Malaika Goel gave India a gold and a silver from shooting on day 2 of the Commonwealth Games and the country will look forward to earning more glory from the discipline with medals up for grabs on day 3 on Saturday - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:23pm -
Looking at further expanding bilateral ties external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday held talks with her Nepalese counterpart Mahendra Bahadur Pandey in Kathmandu on a range of issues and resolved to push for more cooperation in areas such as trade investment and security - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:21pm -
Union minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has accused the Congress and NCP of using the Maharashtra Sadan episode involving a Shiv Sena MP to malign the image of the saffron combine - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:18pm -
Against the backdrop of repeated incursions by China into Indian territory a top Army commander on Saturday said the situation on the Line of Actual Control LAC was absolutely peaceful and calm and such incidents happen due to differences in perception - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:10pm -
On the 15th anniversary of the Kargil War defence minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the government will soon finalise the site for construction of a grand National War Memorial - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:09pm -
Violent clashes broke out in Saharanpur in Western Uttar Pradesh on Saturday over a land dispute as two groups fought pitched battles killing one and injuring 18 others - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:08pm -
The European Union on Friday extended its Ukrainerelated sanctions to target top Russian intelligence officials and leaders of the proRussia revolt in eastern Ukraine official documents showed - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:58am -
Indonesias losing presidential candidate filed complaints to the Constitutional Court on Friday alleging that widespread irregularities at the polls damaged his chances of victory in the country that is Southeast Asias largest economy - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 9:18am -
The BJPs worried top brass is not in sync with the fighttofinish approach of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal against the Haryana governments contentious legislation to control Sikh shrines it is learnt - 6 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 8:38am -
Jihadists from the Islamic State group killed at least 50 Syrian soldiers in an ambush on Friday summarily executing most of them after their capture a monitoring group said - 6 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 8:20am -
A policeman was killed and four others injured in a grenade attack by militants in Sopore town of Baramulla district in Kashmir early on Saturday police said - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 8:08am -
A 12hour truce between Israel and Hamas entered into force Saturday with emergency workers taking advantage of the lull to uncover 35 bodies from the rubble of Gaza homes - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:30am -
The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over a probe against internet giant Google over the Mapathon 2013 a competition to map utilities across India and has questioned a senior official of the company - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:12am -
Congress vicepresident Rahul Gandhi on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government on the rising prices of vegetables saying tall promises had been made to people but there was a huge difference between ones words and the deeds performed - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:11am -
Three days after a private tutor Pooja Singh was caught on CCTV torturing a threeandhalfyearold childin Lake Town the police arrested the accused from a hideout in south Kolkata on Friday afternoon - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:07am -
Discontent seems to be brewing within a small section of the Aam Aadmi Party AAP volunteers at a time when the party is holding its threeday national executive meeting in Punjab to discuss its expansion plans - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:56am -
Indian Mujahideen IM cofounder Yasin Bhatkal is in a habit of filing false complaints said the Tihar jail authority on Friday in response to Delhi court pleas which alleged he was being treated worse than an animal in the high security prison - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:51am -
Anxious to settle the HaryanaPunjab slugfest over the controversial gurdwara management committee issue the Centre has named Kaptan Singh Solanki as Haryanas next governor and has kept the window open for a presidential reference on the matter - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:17am -
Fifteen years after the Indian army evicted Pakistani intruders from the heights of Kargil an NDA government is back in power with promises to ensure that India is never surprised again But it has a long way to go Up close personal Sharing pain joy tears and history with Kargil heroes - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:01am -
AAP has a decision to make at its national executive meet whether to invest all its energy in the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi or contest simultaneously the elections in Haryana and Maharashtra - 16 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 10:54pm -
The Goregaon based model has alleged in her FIR that deputy inspector general of police DIG Sunil Paraskar consumed alcohol before raping her at a bungalow in Madh Island This is part of the FIR the copy of which HT has in its possession - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 10:03pm -
After spending another busy year in office President Pranab Mukherjee had a packed day to mark the completion of second year in Rashtrapati Bhavan - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:39pm -
The water resources department has included a dead engineer in the list of transferred engineers a goofup that comes close on the heels of the police absolving three youths of the charge of murdering a missing girl who surfaced three months after the crime - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:33pm -
This is second ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in less than 7 hours and the 8th ceasefire violation in the month of July. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:31pm -
ED takes action under PMLA in suitable cases including the cases based on predicate offences relating to financing terrorism. - 10 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:49am -
The authority was mandated to collect biometrics of 60 crore residents and rest of India’s population was to be covered under the NPR project. - 10 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:45am -
By Surabhi Arora The Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), a 150 metre wide road is a part of New Gurgaon that is drawing attention of many end-users and investors. It is positioned as an up-market location which is expected to fetch a handsome appreciation in the years to come. This 16 km-long road connects Golf Course […] - 12 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 3:10am -
Sudhir was close to Laxmikant Sharma and at one point his officer on special duty when the latter held mining portfolio. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:08am -
Former cabinet secretary and ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra said the order was 'direct, open and transparent'. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:28am -
Bhatkal had alleged that he is presently lodged in Jail No.2 of Tihar and has not seen sunlight except when he was taken to the court. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:22am -
The apex court directed competent authorities to come out with the notifications within two weeks on appointment of the Special Judge. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:05am -
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for Chavan and argued that the ex-CM did not know who had issued the advertisements. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:59am -
CPM MP from Kerala M B Rajesh took everybody by surprise by asking a supplementary to a starred question in chaste Hindi. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:53am -
Rohtagi has told the Speaker that this policy has been followed for nearly 60 years, and has resulted in there being no LoP at different times. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:50am -
New Delhi has suggested that WTO should have “back-to-back” meetings for a permanent solution to food security issues. - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 10:02pm -
CAG raps Gujarat govt for awarding solar projects to "ineligible bidders", and for putting the burden of Rs 473 crore on power consumers. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:56pm -
A party MP speaking on condition of anonymity said that this led to Gandhi coming for the meeting while no other MP came. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:43pm -
Sitapur district magistrate J P Singh said that the helicopter took off from Bareilly and was going towards Allahabad. - 20 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 6:42pm -
"Is it happening because I am a woman or I am married to a man from another country, why am I picked on?," asked Sania. - 21 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 6:10pm -
Nalini petitioned the SC challenging the law mandating Centre's approval for her release and that of six other convicts. - 21 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 5:49pm -
The UPA government had to suspend Aadhaar-based direct benefit transfers in view of reservations over certain issues. - 22 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 4:36pm -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a website MyGov that aims to help citizens contribute in governance by giving their opinions and views on important issues like clean river Ganga or skill d... - 27 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:19pm -
Curfew was imposed in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh this morning after violent clashes broke out between two groups, allegedly over construction on a disputed property. - 47 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:59pm -
Day 3 of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will have medals at stake in eight events. India, with a tally of 10 after Friday's events, will hope for medals in shooting, judo and weightlifting. In... - 59 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:47pm -
A vast crater discovered in a remote region of Siberia known to locals as "the end of the world" is causing a sensation in Russia, with a group of scientists being sent to investigate. - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:44pm -
A teacher at a private school in West Bengal's Howrah district has reportedly been arrested for allegedly hitting a Class 8 student with an iron scale. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:45pm -
When Praveen Narayan Dusane first started driving an auto-rickshaw in this crowded college town, he had to hustle for every rupee. He could wait hours at a rickshaw stand for passengers. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:38pm -
More that a week after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 came down in rebel-held eastern Ukraine human remains are still at the crash site, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Saturday. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:33pm -
On the 15th anniversary of the Kargil War, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today said the government will soon finalise the site for construction of a "grand" National War Memorial. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:04pm -
India on Friday said it wanted "visible" signs the World Trade Organization would agree to its vast food subsidy schemes before approving a landmark global customs pact as talks went down to the wire. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:53am -
India threatened on Friday to block a worldwide reform of custom rules, which some estimates say could add $1 trillion to the global economy and create 21 million jobs, prompting a U.S. warning that i... - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 9:29am -
Some 30 tunnels, part of a network used by Palestinian militants, have been found by Israeli forces since its ground invasion of Gaza began. - 6 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 9:10am -
Despite a bright Day 2, there was heartbreak for India's rifle-shooter Ravi Kumar, who missed out on a bronze medal in a shoot-off in the final of the men's 10m air rifle event. Former World No.1 Heen... - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 8:08am -
A Canadian charter plane bound for Panama was escorted by US fighter jets back to Toronto, where a passenger was removed by police after allegedly threatening the safety of the flight, police said on ... - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 8:07am -
A Florida boy born without most of his right arm took home a new forearm and functioning hand on Friday made by a team of scientists using a 3-D printer - a method they hope will transform the way pro... - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 8:01am -
European monitors on Friday indicated for the first time that credit and debit cards belonging to people who died on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine had been moved inappropriately, thou... - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:33am -
Israel agreed to halt its military offensive in Gaza for 12 hours starting Saturday morning amid intense international efforts to seal a broader cease-fire deal and a new explosion of violence in the ... - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:32am -
Personal data including text messages, contact lists and photos can be extracted from iPhones through previously unpublicized techniques by Apple Inc employees, the company acknowledged this week. - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:22am -
Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip have agreed to a UN-requested 12-hour humanitarian truce to begin on Saturday morning, and efforts to secure a long-term cease-fire moved ahead... - 8 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:44am -
An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crashed in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district today, killing all seven people on board. - 12 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:45am -
After a rousing start on Day 1 of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India are hoping to add to their medal tally on Day 2. Early on Friday, India's Malaika Goel won silver in 10m Air Pistol to g... - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:59am -
A class eight student of a private school in West Bengal's Howrah was allegedly beaten with iron chains by his teacher for talking in class on Thursday. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:52am -
The Hyderabad police arrested a senior executive of German car maker BMW on charges of cheating and conspiracy, official sources said on Friday. - 15 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 11:59pm -
ICC match referee David Boon has fined Ravindra Jadeja 50 per cent of his match fees for an altercation with James Anderson during the drawn India vs England first Test match at Nottingham. - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:52pm -
On July 18, Pakistan Rangers targeted BoPs with small arms and automatic weapons along IB in Arnia belt of Jammu district. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:51pm -
With a view to make Madhya Pradesh heart of economic activity in India, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called on industry leaders to invest in the State and assured them of providing investor-friendly environment. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:41pm -
Scientists have developed what could be the ultimate delicacy - a seedless mango which is finely textured and juicy, with a rich, sweet and distinctive flavour when mature. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:16pm -
A leopard which had strayed into the forest-like campus of IIT Bombay finally left after an almost four-day long sojourn early on Saturday, with the institute students, management and forest officials heaving a sigh of relief, an official said. "After searching the entire premises, the forest department has concluded that it has moved out of the campus which it had entered on Wednesday," IIT PRO Rashmi Uday Kumar said. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:34am -
Congress leaders were on Saturday detained by the police when they were on a peace march towards Moradabad. They accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of raising communal tensions in Moradabad. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:15am -
Congress leaders were on Saturday stopped by the police when they were on a peace march towards Moradabad. They accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of raising communal tensions in Moradabad. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:15am -
Congress leaders were on Saturday detained by the police when they were on a peace march towards Moradabad. They accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of raising communal tensions in Moradabad. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:15am -
In a bizarre incident in Mumbai, doctors extracted 232 teeth from the mouth of a 17-year-old boy and the boy's case could now make it to the Guinness Book of World Records. It is one of the rarest development anomaly in the history of medical science. Doctors in Mumbai's JJ Hospital were completely baffled in the Operation Theatre when they extracted more than 232 teeth from this boy's mouth. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:18am -
The Union Public Service Commission aspirants have rejected the government's attempt to buy time. They are demanding scrapping of the current format of the Civil Services Aptitude Test. - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 8:08am -
As the country celebrates the 15th anniversary of its triumph in Kargil War, both the jawans and the families of those killed in the conflict have come a long way. - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:57am -
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday demanded a probe into alleged meeting of a state minister with a prisoner in Bikaner jail during the government's campaign 'Sarkar Apke Dwar' in Bikaner some time back. - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:52am -
The statue of eminent geologist, P N Bose, located at Armoury road crossing in Jamshedpur was vandalised by miscreants, the police said on Friday. - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:47am -
The statue of eminent geologist, P N Bose, located at Armoury road crossing in Jamshedpur was vandalised by miscreants, the police said on Friday. - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:47am -
A person was injured on Friday when a leopard attacked him when he went to the forest area near Indore for grazing livestocks. - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:43am -
Three persons, including a woman and two children, were charred to death in a village of Madhubani district when their house caught fire in the early hours on Saturday. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:25am -
Three persons, including a woman and a girl, were killed when a motorcycle they were riding on was hit by a truck in Deedarganj area in Azamgarh, police said on Saturday. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:21am -
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kaptan Singh Solanki has been appointed as the new Governor of Harya amidst the ongoing tussle over the new Gurudwara Committee Act passed by the Haryana Government. Solanki has now hinted that he may review the legality of the SGPC Act passed by the Haryana government. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:20am -
Violent clashes on Saturday broke out between two communities over a land dispute in Saharanpur with the two sides indulging in brick batting and arson, leaving some persons injured and prompting authorities to impose curfew in the district. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:17am -
The Supreme Court on Friday sent a notice to the Centre on a petition filed by one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. Nalini had challenged Section 435(1) of Criminal Procedure Code that mandated the Tamil Nadu government to consult the Centre before releasing seven life imprisonments in the case. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 12:48pm -
The aspirants were detained from near Rail Bhawan in central Delhi and taken to the Parliament Street police station. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 12:39pm -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday launched a website mygov.nic.in that aims to help citizens contribute in governance by giving their opinions and views on important issues like Clean Ganga or skill development. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:18pm -
Against the backdrop of repeated incursions by China into Indian territory, a top Army commander Saturday said the situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) was "absolutely peaceful and calm" and such incidents happen due to differences in perception. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:58pm -
Have you lost your mobile phone? Don’t just block your SIM but rush to the nearest police station and lodge an FIR as it is compulsory for cops to not only lodge a complaint but also trace and recover it. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:26pm -
The NDA government has made an ambitious plan by setting aside US$ 83.4 million for a national programme to improve access to digital services in the budget for FY 2014-15. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:23pm -
Lieutenant General KH Singh on Saturday said that the Indian army is giving a befitting reply to Pakistani troops over the ceasefire violations and infiltrations attempts from across the border. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:12pm -
Looking at further expanding bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday held talks with her Nepalese counterpart Mahendra Bahadur Pandey here on a range of issues and resolved to push for more cooperation in areas such as trade, investment and security. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:07pm -
Defence Minsiter Arun Jaitley and armed forces chiefs paid tribute at the India Gate here to the martyrs who gallantly laid down their life for the nation in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 5:43pm -
Next week, US President Barack Obama and his wife will host 12 differently-abled people from all over the world, including one from Mumbai, for an exclusive dinner at the White House. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 5:30pm -
On the 15th anniversary of the Kargil War, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the government will soon finalise the site for construction of a "grand" National War Memorial. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 5:02pm -
Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday said that the Congress being the second largest political party is entitled to hold the position of Leader of opposition. - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:04pm -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in his poll campaign promised a lot of bold steps that he will be taking if voted to power and made the PM of the country. - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:30pm -
The Law Ministry on Friday approved the Juvenile Justice Act amendment draft moving closer to bringing an amendment in the Juvenile Justice Act. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 9:54am -
India threatened on Friday to block a worldwide reform of custom rules, which some estimates say could add $1 trillion to the global economy and create 21 million jobs, prompting a U.S. warning that its demands could kill global trade reform efforts. - 8 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:37am -
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday inspected the stretch of National Highway-8 from Rajiv Chowk to Manesar in Gurgaon and charted out a plan to ease congestion. - 9 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:08am -
The Obama Administration has assured US lawmakers that it is working on to soon nominate a new Ambassador to India, an important diplomatic post lying vacant since May. - 9 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 5:25am -
In bad news for Congress, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has reportedly maintained on Friday that the party has no case for claiming the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post, saying there is no precedence since the days of the first Lok Sabha when Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister. - 10 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:45am -
On the lines of the 2G scam case, the Supreme Court Friday appointed senior counsel R.S. Cheema as the special public prosecutor in the case relating to alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks before a special CBI judge. - 11 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:06am -
Even as it grapples with fears of a deficit monsoon this year, there was welcome news for the country on the rain front as it received above normal rainfall in the past week. - 11 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:03am -
Days after his ouster as Puducherry`s Lt Governor, Virendra Kataria on Friday claimed he was removed because he exposed corruption in the UT government. - 11 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:02am -
Israel has hailed its warm diplomatic ties with India, saying the two sides have made great strides forward as economic partners, working together in everything from alternative technology to space and agriculture. - 11 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 4:01am -
BJP Friday said Congress may have to be content without the Leader of the Opposition`s post in the Lok Sabha as it will be difficult for Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to give it to Congress after she sought an opinion from the Attorney General on the issue. - 11 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 3:39am -
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Election Commission(EC) on a PIL which sought directions for mandatory display of photographs of people contesting elections on EVMs to curb the menace of dummy namesakes. - 12 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 3:10am -
A gaffe by Congress Parliamentary Party`s Secretariat on the schedule of CPP meeting led party chief Sonia Gandhi to arrive in Parliament alone on Friday morning. - 12 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 3:08am -
CBI on Friday nabbed an alleged hacker who entered into systems of software giant Microsoft to steal product keys worth lakhs and is feared to have compromised some government websites as well in the process. - 12 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 3:07am -
Railways has identified nine corridors for taking action to raise the speed of passenger trains to 160-200 kmph, the Rajya Sabha was told on Friday. - 12 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:32am -
Keeping a close watch on Malabar exercises involving the navies of India, Japan and the US, a wary China on Friday reacted cautiously to the drills hoping that they would be conducive to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. - 12 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:32am -
A Congress member on Friday urged the government to take action to rescue 17 Indian sailors stranded on a ship off the Dubai coast. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:42am -
Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal is in a "habit of filing false complaints", the Tihar jail authority on Friday told a Delhi court while responding to his plea in which he had alleged that he was being treated "worse than an animal" in the high security prison. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:36am -
Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena over the alleged force-feeding of a fasting Muslim employee at a Maharashtra government guesthouse in Delhi, dubbing it "politics of bullying" people. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:32am -
India has expanded the strength of its defence attaches in China by adding Navy and Air Force officials in addition to a senior officer from the Army to step up engagement between the armed forces of the two sides. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:31am -
A private member`s bill that seeks to provide monthly pension of Rs 5,000 to a retired person from unorganised and private sectors today received support from members cutting across party lines in the Lok Sabha. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:22am -
Buoyed by assembly bye-election results in Uttarakhand, Congress on Friday said it showed the Narendra Modi "myth" was getting "exposed" within sixty days of NDA coming to power at the Centre. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:21am -
Concerned at high road fatalities with India accounting for 10 per cent of such global deaths, a member in the Rajya Sabha on Friday demanded enactment of a comprehensive national road safety law. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:20am -
Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Friday tried to defend his party MLA`s controversial remarks about Sania Mirza, saying he was not opposing her being made the state`s brand ambassador but was only arguing for students who have been denied scholarships as their parents settled in the region after 1956. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:46am -
The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea by S Nalini, undergoing life imprisonment in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, challenging the law mandating Centre`s approval for her release and that of six other convicts. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:28am -
The Women`s Reservation Bill, which provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies for 15 years, may not be introduced in the immediate future. - 15 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 11:54pm -
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Nepal`s Parliament on August 4 during his two-day visit, becoming the first foreign leader to do so after democracy was restored in 1990. - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:44pm -
The Government on Friday said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered 15 cases under anti-money laundering laws in the last four years to probe terror financing instances. - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:33pm -
The government does not favour compulsory military training to youths because it could militarise an entire nation, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:10pm -
Six Navy personnel, including five officers, are facing disciplinary action after they were found culpable by a Board of Inquiry (BoI) for a fire incident onboard aircraft INS Virat in September last year, Lok Sabha was informed Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:10pm -
Fifty soldiers lost their lives in Siachen Glacier due to climatic conditions and avalanches in the last three years while 16 soldiers died while serving in UN peacekeeping operations during that period, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:07pm -
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is in the process of inducting more Su-30 MKI aircraft and Light Combat Aircraft, Parliament was informed on Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:57pm -
Government will not accept breach of any Indian law relating to privacy of people by US agencies under their surveillance programmes and the same has been conveyed to US government, Parliament was informed Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:56pm -
Government has given in-principle approval for establishment of three Sainik schools in Uttar Pradesh and two in Rajasthan, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley informed Lok Sabha Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:52pm -
External Affairs Minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Friday said living up to people`s expectations is a big challenge for Modi government as those "who give a mandate with so many aspirations don`t have much patience" and it has to "deliver quickly". - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:47pm -
India is developing Arjun Mark II main battle tanks (MBTs) after manufacturing Arjun Mark I, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:44pm -
The government keeps an eye on Chinese presence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and has asked China to "cease such activities" there, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley informed Lok Sabha Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:42pm -
BJP MPs from northern region including poll-bound Haryana Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared their views on a range of issues, including those related to party organisation, government functioning and their experiences as people`s representatives. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:34pm -
India will set up two more missile test range facilities, one each in Andhra Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Parliament was informed on Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:26pm -
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi at an iftar event in Amethi on Friday. — PTICongress vice- president Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that the failure of the Modi government to check rising prices had exposed the difference between their words and deeds. Mr Gandhi, who was on a day’s visit to his constituency Amethi, said that the biggest promise that the NDA had made to the people was to bring down the prices. “Look at the prices of vegetables.They made big promises on reducing inflati… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
An ugly family drama seen around two decades ago at Bhupati Bhavan, the royal palace of Amethi and home of Congress MP Sanjay Singh, had a replay on Friday.Reports reaching here said Garima Singh, the MP’s first wife, returned to claim her right to her estranged spouse’s home along with son Anant Vikram Singh and other family members, including her daughters.Sanjay Singh and his (second) wife Rani Ameeta Singh were in Delhi, and the caretakers resisted Garima’s entry.This led to a heated… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
An ugly family drama seen around two decades ago at Bhupati Bhavan, the royal palace of Amethi and home of Congress MP Sanjay Singh, had a replay on Friday.Reports reaching here said Garima Singh, the MP’s first wife, returned to claim her right to her estranged spouse’s home along with son Anant Vikram Singh and other family members, including her daughters.Sanjay Singh and his (second) wife Rani Ameeta Singh were in Delhi, and the caretakers resisted Garima’s entry.This led to a heated… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
As its face-off with Haryana intensifies over the separate SGPC issue, the Punjab government on Friday appealed to the Centre against the former’s move in this regard, which it described as an “attack” on the country’s integrity.Upping the ante ahead of the congregation of Sikhs which is to be held in Amritsar on Sunday to discuss the issue, Punjab deputy chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday met Union home minister Rajnath Singh and defenc… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
Sending alarm bells ringing, India is likely to face a huge shortage of vaccines. The government’s central procurement agency, that was due to float tenders in February to buy Rs1,000 crores in drugs and vaccines for the Universal Immunisation Progra-mme, has said it is unable to do so, and left it to the health ministry to get them. The CPA claimed since “there are not enough warehouses to store these vaccines and drugs”, it will be not be able to procure them.The immunisation programme… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
The door appears to have been shut on the Congress’ demand for Leader of the Opposition status in the Lok Sabha. Attorney-general Mukul Rohatgi, whose opinion had been sought by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, has said that neither does the Congress have the requisite strength in the House to claim that status, nor is there any precedent to back it in parliamentary history.Sources said that the A-G has pointed out to the Speaker that any party must have a strength of at least 10 per cent of the Hou… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
India summoned Pakistan’s deputy high commissioner Mansoor Ahmed Khan to the external affairs ministry on Friday to register its strong protest against the frequent adjournments of the trial of the 26/11 terror accused in Pakistani courts.In a two-pronged approach by New Delhi, India’s deputy high commissioner in Islamabad Gopal Baglay also went to the Pakistan foreign office to lodge a similar protest.The hearing on Wednesday was adjounred for a month as the judge in whose court the hearin… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
A day after a Goa minister ignited a controversy by his remark that India will develop as a Hindu nation under Narendra Modi, the state’s deputy chief minister Francis D’Souza on Friday stoked it further, saying India is already a Hindu nation and will always remain so.“India is a Hindu nation. There is no doubt about it. It was a Hindu nation and always stay a Hindu nation,” D’Souza, a senior BJP leader said reacting to the controversy triggered by his Cabinet colleague Dipak Dhaval… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
Amid protests by UPSC aspirants and an uproar in both Houses of Parliament over regional language aspirants having a disadvantage in the civil services exam, the BJP government pledged Friday it will not allow any injustice to students on the basis of language but refused to give a timeframe to resolve the issue. Minister of state forpersonnel Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha that the problem facing students was one created by the previous UPA government which had modified the civil services… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday appointed senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Kaptan Singh Solanki as the new governor of Haryana. The move is expected to give a shot in the arm to the efforts of the BJP government to end the impending constitutional crisis facing the state following the controverisal legislation passed by the Bhupinder Singh Hooda government for the creation of a separate SGPC for Haryana.Incumbent Haryana governor Jagannath Pahadia retires from his gubernatorial post on… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:00am -
Hindustan TimesIndia threatens to block WTO deal, triggers strong reaction from USHindustan TimesIndia told the World Trade Organisation on Friday it will only back a worldwide reform of customs rules — the so-called trade facilitation agreement (TFA) — if its demands on rules for government-driven food procurement and welfare schemes are ...Modi sarkar breaks with UPA policy, ends up scoring self-goal at WTOFirstpostWhy is India not agreeing to the WTO trade facilitation agreementDaily New… - 7 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:39pm -
NDTVPM Modi's visa issue 'a thing of past', says Obama aide Nisha BiswalFirstpostWashington: Now that US President Barack Obama has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House, the visa issue associated with him is a thing of past, a top American official has said. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia ...PM Modi launches web portal 'My Gov' as govt completes 60 days Jul 26, 2:12 pmANINEWSWhy news channels projected Narendra Modi as PM of India?Parda PhashPM Narend… - 25 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:21pm -
IBNLivePunjab, Haryana SGPCs call off Sikh congregation after Akal Takht orderIBNLiveChandigarh: Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, has stepped in the row over the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee. The Akal Takht has asked Sikh leaders from Punjab and Haryana to call off their congregation scheduled for ...BJP does not want Badal to take any drastic stepHindustan TimesCentre may Take Prez Ref in SGPC RowThe New Indian ExpressParkash Singh Badal threatens to launch prote… - 26 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:20pm -
Times of IndiaUS lawmaker mistakes Obama administration officials for Indian bureaucratsTimes of IndiaWASHINGTON:Talk about a really awkward ''oops'' moment. A freshman American lawmaker mistook two senior US officials of Indian origin to be Indian government representatives at a Congressional hearing earlier this week, leading to some mirth and a bit ...Congressman mistakes US officials for Indian diplomatsThe HinduIndia needs to revitalize its economy to be global player: USHindustan TimesUS… - 34 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:12pm -
Daily News & AnalysisCongress slams Attorney General over leader of opposition issue, says he has ...Daily News & AnalysisCongress now slams Attorney General (AG) over Leader of Opposition issue, says AG has given opinion to "please" his political masters. Senior leader Anand Sharma has said that the speaker is under pressure from the BJP government on the issue issue, ...Congress cannot demand LoP post on basis of entitlement: Nalin KohliANINEWSCongress Denied Leader of Opposition Post; Accuse… - 36 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:10pm -
NDTVUP: Two Dead, 19 Injured in Violent Clashes in Saharanpur, Several Vehicles ...NDTVSaharanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Two people have died and 19 others have been injured in violent clashes between two groups in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh today. The clashes broke out allegedly over construction on a disputed property. According to ...Curfew in UP's Saharanpur after communal clashTimes of IndiaUP: Clash in Saharanpur leaves two dead, 19 injured; curfew imposedFirstpostSaharanpur clashes: 1… - 45 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:01pm -
The HinduWon't allow injustice to UPSC students: govtThe HinduWith Union Public Service Commission examination candidates intensifying their agitation against the C-SAT (Aptitude Test) paper in English, the government assured Parliament on Friday that it would not allow any injustice to any group of students on the ...UPSC protest: Does the students really have an aptitude to serve the nation?OneindiaAs Protests Intensify, Government Asks UPSC Aspirants to be PatientNDTVUPSC protest: Commuters… - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:34pm -
OneindiaGrab A GavelOutlookDistrict judge Ashok Kumar defends DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi in 2001, earns the ire of CM J. Jayalalitha; Rumours gain ground about his integrity; he claims adverse remarks entered against his name; Moves to Madras HC as addl judge; In 2004-05, ...Markandeya Katju opens can of worms – Senior Judiciary comes out poorlyNiticentralJustice Katju's revelations: Why we can't treat IB reports as sacred cowsFirstpost (blog)Collegium system failed: Law panel chiefTimes of… - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:33pm -
NDTVGadkari hits out at Congress, NCPPress Trust of IndiaNashik, Jul 26 (PTI) Union Minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has accused the Congress and NCP of using the Maharashtra Sadan episode involving a Shiv Sena MP to "malign" the image of the saffron combine. Post your comments. Name. Email-ID.MPs staying in Maha Sadan because Cong leaders did not leave: LekhiFirstpostGadkari hits out at Congress, NCP over Maharashtra Sadan rowHindu Business LineUpbeat BJP seeks 15 more seats from SenaThe H… - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:27pm -
IBNLiveI respect Sharad Yadav as my political guru: Sushil ModiIBNLiveSenior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Friday described JD-U president Sharad Yadav as his 'political guru'. "I respect Sharad Yadav as my political guru," Sushil Modi said while speaking in the Legislative Council regretting Thursday's clash. Speaking ...Sushil Kumar Modi respects Sharad Yadav as his 'Political Guru'Parda PhashSharad Yadav is my political guru: Sushil Modi after BJP-JD(U) scuffle in BiharFirstpostall 12 news… - 7 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 7:45am -
Moradabad, July 26 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Police today stopped Congress leaders from going to Moradabad District, where the tempers have flared since July 4 over installing a loudspeaker inside a temple complex. Leaders from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are scheduled to visit the district even as paramilitary forces were deployed near the Kanth Police station. Uttar Pradesh Police has decided to stop vehicles going towards the city so as to maintain the situation. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:53pm -
Helsinki, July 26 (IANS) Finnish smartphone maker Jolla has announced that it will enter the Indian market with its Sailfish OS smartphone next month. The company has entered into a partnership with Indian e-commerce web site Snapdeal to sell the device in India. "India is the rising smartphone market of the world and we look forward to welcoming many new Jolla fans across the country," said Sami Pienimaki, co-founder of Jolla, in a statement. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:33pm -
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Actress Chitrangada Singh walked the runway for jewellery brand Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers at the recently concluded India Couture Week 2014. "I am not so much into jewellery in my personal life, but yes, if I have to dress up in something elegant, a statement piece always works wonders," the "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" famed actress, told IANS. "For me style statement is not important over playing a character," she added. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:33pm -
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Telugu romantic-drama "Prem Ishq Kadhal" fame Pavan Sadhineni is ready with his next directorial in the language titled "Zindagi", which will be made along the lines of Akkineni Nagarjuna's "Ninne Pelladutha". "It's a family drama that will revolve around marriages. In short, I can say it will be along the lines of Nagarjuna's 'Ninne Pelladutha'," Pavan told IANS. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:33pm -
Kevin Pietersen has once again spoken of the need for Alastair Cook to resign from the England captaincy for the betterment of English cricket. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:20pm -
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) Abhinav Bindra and Malaika Goel gave India a gold and a silver from shooting on day 2 of the Commonwealth Games and the country will look forward to earning more glory from the discipline with medals up for grabs on day 3 here Saturday. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:50am -
London, July 26 (ANI): England's Test debutant Jos Buttler wants to draw inspiration from Matt Prior to become one of the best wicketkeeper-batsmen in the world. The English county cricket club Lancashire player, who will make his Test debut against India on Sunday at Hampshire's Rose Bowl, said that it is an incentive that with the right work ethic, he feels he has the talent to develop into that and knows that it is obtainable from Prior's example. Buttler comes in for the third Test after Pri… - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:47am -
Kathmandu, July 26 (ANI): Nepal's top three political parties - the Nepali Congress, the CPN-UML and the UCPN (Maoist) -- have decided not to sign any deal with India that has a long-term effect and goes against the national interest of Nepal. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:47am -
Washington, July 26 (IANS) In an extremely awkward incident, a newly elected member of the US House of Representatives mistook two senior Indian American officials of the Barack Obama administration to be from India and asked them questions about "your country" and "your government". I love your country," freshman Republican Curt Clawson told Nisha Biswal and Arun Kumar at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing Thursday, Foreign Policy online reported. Biswal is the Assistant Secretary of Sta… - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:30am -
Washington, July 26 (ANI): Freshman Republican Curt Clawson reportedly mistook two senior U.S. government officials as representatives of the Indian government during a congressional hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. According to The Cable, the two officials Nisha Biswal and Arun Kumar are Americans, who hold senior positions at the State Department and Commerce Department respectively. Clawson repeatedly asked them questions related to India and the Indian Government. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:10am -
Geneva, July 26 (ANI): India's Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Anjali Prasad, has said that New Delhi will not be pressured into accepting easier customs rules from developed countries till its food subsidy concerns are addressed. Prasad, who was addressing a specially convened meeting to approve the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) in Geneva on Friday, said that India was not in a position to risk the food security of millions, and therefore, demanded that the adoption of th… - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:10am -
Rohit Sharma to play at Rose Bowl, got first preference in team nets. Stuart Binny did not even bat in the main net. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:00am -
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has received the first copies of three books (a) 'Thoughts and Reflections'- a compilation of quotes of the President (b) 'Winged Wonders of Rashtrapati Bhavan' on the birds of the President's Estate and (c) 'Indradhanush' on the cultural events organized in Rashtrapati Bhavan. These books were given to him at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday evening. The book 'Thoughts and Reflections' was released by Vice President Hamid Ansari. Th… - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:29am -
Jammu, July 26 (ANI): Lieutenant General K H Singh today said that the Indian army is giving a befitting reply to Pakistani troops over the ceasefire violations and infiltrations attempts from across the border. Singh told the media, "This time there is a marginal increase in ceasefire violations. Any nefarious designs of the enemy will be defeated." The Lieutenant General also said that the ceasefire violations by Pakistan are "quite normal" compared to last year. "I would like to assure you al… - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:29am -
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday said that the Congress being the second largest political party is entitled to hold the position of Leader of opposition. Tewari told ANI, "The congress being the second largest party is entitled to hold the position of LoP even if you keep in mind the evolving jurisprudence of Parliamentary traditions and conventions." "I think it needs to be pointed out that the opinion of the Attorney General (AG) is after all by its very def… - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:03am -
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today paid tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil war at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India gate. Army Chief General Bikram Singh, Navy Chief Admiral Robin Dhowan and Air Force Chief Marshal Arup Raha were also present to pay their tributes. Speaking to the media, Defence Minister said that India needs to have a war museum soon. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 9:40am -
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) England narrowly head the medal standings at the end of second day of the 20th Commonwealth Games ahead of Australia. India dropped down one place to fifth with three golds, four silvers and three bronzes. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 9:26am -
By Krista Hughes WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday set new import duties on solar products from China and Taiwan after the Commerce Department found that the solar panels and cells are being sold too cheaply on the U.S. market. Preliminary anti-dumping duties as high as 165.04 percent for Chinese goods would come on top of anti-subsidy levies imposed last month, as the U.S. arm of German solar manufacturer SolarWorld AG seeks to close a loophole allowing Chinese producers to sid… - 9 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:13am -
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom, July 26, 2014 (AFP) - England will try to stop the rot when they face India in the third Test at Southampton on Sunday, having lost seven of their last nine Test matches. - 9 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:04am -
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom, July 26, 2014 (AFP) - Jos Buttler tried to ease the pressure on himself ahead of his Test debut against India this weekend by insisting he alone could not "fix" England's ills. - 9 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:02am -
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom, July 26, 2014 (AFP) - Probable teams and officials for the third Test between England and India at Southampton on Sunday: - 9 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:02am -
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom, July 26, 2014 (AFP) - England won't just be looking to end a sequence of 10 Tests without a win when they face India in the third Test at Southampton on Sunday, they will be aiming to restore their pride. - 9 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 5:56am -
Kabul, July 26 (IANS) China would like to see a smooth transition of power in Afghanistan and will give more support for the country's reconciliation and economic development, China's newly-appointed Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs Sun Yuxi said here Friday. Sun said he had had talks with President Hamid Karzai and presidential candidates -- former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah and former finance minister Ashraf Ghani -- on separate occasions since his arrival Wednesday, Xinhua reported. "… - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:48am -
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra fired to glory to sign off from his final Commonwealth Games with a gold while teenager Malaika Goel shot a silver and lifter Santoshi Matsa snatched a bronze as India's medals tally reached the double figure mark on day two of competition the 2014 Glasgow Games here Friday. With three gold pieces, four silvers and three bronze in their kitty, India remained fourth in the medal count after England (10-8-7), Australia (7-6-9) and hosts Scotland (… - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:04am -
By Alan Baldwin BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Force India are happy with their current pairing of Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez and see no need to replace either driver next season, the Formula One team's owner Vijay Mallya said on Friday. "We have options on both and I’m very happy with both of them and I see no reason why we should be looking at any change," he told reporters at the Hungarian Grand Prix. German driver Hulkenberg and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso are the only two drivers on the startin… - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:43am -
By Frank Jack Daniel and Tom Miles NEW DELHI/GENEVA (Reuters) - India threatened on Friday to block a worldwide reform of custom rules, which some estimates say could add $1 trillion to the global economy and create 21 million jobs, prompting a U.S. warning that its demands could kill global trade reform efforts. Diplomats from the 160 World Trade Organization member countries meeting in Geneva had been meant to rubber stamp a deal on "trade facilitation" that was agreed at talks in Bali last De… - 15 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:13am -
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) England led the medal standings at the end of second day of the 20th Commonwealth Games followed by Australia and hosts Scotland. India was at fourth position with three golds, four silvers and three bronzes. - 15 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 11:34pm -
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) The following is the list of Indian participation at the 20th Commonwealth Games here Saturday: - 16 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 11:12pm -
By Alan Baldwin BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Formula One teams have welcomed the announcement of a grand prix in Azerbaijan in 2016, following Russia's debut later this year, but warned on Friday that the sport must keep the balance between old and new. Azad Rahimov, Azerbaijan's minister for youth and sport, said in a statement that a contract had been signed for Baku to host Formula One for the first time with a 'Grand Prix of Europe'. "The deal to bring Formula One racing to Baku is a very significan… - 16 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 11:00pm -
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said on Friday backsliding on a World Trade Organization deal struck in Bali last December threatened a serious blow to the credibility of the global trading system. "We are deeply disappointed that backsliding on trade facilitation has brought the WTO to the brink of crisis," Froman said after India said it will only back customs reforms if its demands on food stockpiling rules are implemented in the same timeframe. The United Stat… - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:49pm -
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) India's only individual Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra rounded off his Commonwealth Games journey with his maiden singles gold medal while 16-year-old Malaika Goel clinched her first international medal, a silver, at the Barry Buddon Shooting Centre here Friday. Former World No.1 Heena Sidhu also finished a disappointing seventh in the women's 10m air pistol event. In shooting, Bindra and Ravi were engaged in an interesting duel during the final round of the men's 10m ai… - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:28pm -
COLOMBO, July 25, 2014 (AFP) - In the twilight of his glorious Test career, Mahela Jayawardene will sign off with a bagful of memories when he hangs up his boots next month. But there is one team he will cherish playing against the most. - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:22pm -
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) After thrashing Ghana and Uganda with the exact scoreline of 5-0 Thursday, Indian shuttlers whitewashed Kenya in their final Pool B match of the Mixed Team event to top the group at the Commonwealth Games here Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:06pm -
Amazon.com Inc's heavy investment in content and technology to fight off deep-pocketed rivals is proving to be more costly than many had expected, raising fears that operating earnings will be remain under pressure indefinitely. Amazon's shares fell 12 percent to $314.76 in early trading on Friday, wiping out about $18 billion from its market value. Amazon is engaged in "a massive ecosystem war" with Apple Inc, Google Inc and Microsoft Corp Macquarie Research analyst Ben Schachter said. Chinese… - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:56pm -
Hyderabad, July 25 (ANI): Tennis star Sania Mirza today criticised Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K. Laxman for raising the brand ambassador controversy and said that the issue should end soon. "Person who made this statement must be very ignorant as I have won laurels for India even after my marriage. This is got nothing to do with India Vs Pakistan. A brand ambassador isn't chosen on basis of where you stay, she added. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:45pm -
New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Ace Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra won the 10m Air Rifle final at the Barry Buddon Shooting Centre at Glasgow on Friday. - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:45pm -
Kathmandu, July 25 (ANI): Sushma Swaraj, who is on a three-day official visit to Nepal, said that visiting the country just after two months of being the external affairs minister reflects how important Nepal is for India. "I am coming to the country only two months after becoming the External Affairs Minister and this shows how important Nepal is for us. I believe my visit will contribute to strengthening of ties of India and Nepal," said Swaraj. "Also, the fact that this meeting is being held… - 18 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:45pm -
Pakistan has again violated ceasefire agreement by targeting forward Indian posts along the Line of Control in Jammu district. Defence sources told AI... - 33 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:13pm -
Prime Minister today invited people to give their views, suggestions and ideas to contribute towards Surajya. Mr Narendra Modi launched government'... - 37 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:09pm -
In the Kashmir valley, two cops of State Police have been killed and four injured in two terrorist attacks. In North Kashmir town of Sopore, ultras e... - 52 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:54pm -
The Indian Army observes July 26 as Vijay Diwas every year to commemorate the sacrifices of its soldiers and also celebrate its victory in the 60-day-long Kargil War in 1999. - 35 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:11pm -
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is known to be a warm-hearted actor, he always treats his fans with much love and kindness. The star recently once again proved that he values his fans more than anything. - 53 mins ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:53pm -
Actress Rani Mukerji, who will be seen playing a cop in her upcoming film Mardaani, has shot a special national anthem video with police women. - 1 hour ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:20pm -
Sudan's high court had thrown out the death sentence of Meriam Ibrahim, 27, in June, but she was then blocked from leaving the country by authorities who questioned the validity of her travel documents. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:12pm -
When Swamy Goud went looking in the hospital for his 6-year-old son Darshan alias Dhanush, the hospital authorities heard 'Darshan' as 'Dattu' and handed him Darshan's classmate, Dattu's body. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:49pm -
After paying homage to martyrs of the 1999 war with Pakistan, the Minister said he would soon be visiting the Princess Park locality near the India Gate complex here with the chiefs of three Services to take an appropriate decision on the issue. - 2 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:31pm -
Gaza officials said five people were killed in Israeli air strikes, bringing the Palestinian death toll to 865, most of them civilians. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:42am -
This happened after the bench headed by Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha said all appeals from the order of the special court should be entertained only by the apex court and not the Delhi High Court. - 4 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:24am -
The chargesheet names Lakhvi, the operational commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as the "mastermind of the Mumbai terrorist attack" while glossing over the alleged role of Saeed despite considerable evidence against him. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 10:16am -
"I am sure that Sena did not know that person was on the fast. And if bad food is being served under the supervision of an officer what should remedy be?" Lekhi added. - 5 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 9:34am -
The same techniques to circumvent backup encryption could be used by law enforcement or others with access to the trusted computers to which the devices have been connected, according to the security expert who prompted Apple's admission. - 8 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:59am -
Israeli young women found a very unusual way of encouraging their soldiers. They made a page on Facebook and posted semi-nude pictures with messages like I love IDF on various parts of their bodies. - 8 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 6:40am -
But India, in an 11th-hour intervention, demanded a halt to the trade facilitation timetable until the end of the year and said a permanent WTO deal on food stockpiling must be in place at the same time, well ahead of an agreed 2017 target date. - 11 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 3:49am -
As Israel continues to pound Gaza, the Modi government has refused to take a stand on the conflict and the humanitarian crisis despite voting with the BRICS bloc for a UN probe into the offensive. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:21am -
The opposition parties cried foul, ridiculing the chief minister - who also holds the health portfolio - for not being in the know about the disaster. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:18am -
The faux pas left the party red faced as it is for the first time that such a communication gap led to an embarrassing situation. - 16 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 10:25pm -
Bindra created a Final Games Record (FGR) with a score of 205.3 points beating his nearest rival Abdullah Baki from Bangladesh. - 17 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 9:23pm -
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured that the guilty will be booked if the coal files are found missing, even as both houses were disrupted on Tuesday following uproar over coal scam, fuel price hike and other issues. - 3 Sep 13, 1:27pm -
Life-long friends Roberta Vinci and Flavia Pennetta as well as Daniela Hantuchova reached the US Open quarter-finals to ensure five women over the age of 30 will be in the last eight. - 3 Sep 13, 12:37pm -
The S&P BSE benchmark Sensex failed to maintain initial gains in the late morning trade on Tuesday due to fresh selling mainly in Banking, FMCG, Oil and gas and Consumer Durable stocks. - 3 Sep 13, 12:29pm -
As many as 160 people have died and 5.4 million others affected due to floods in Bihar this year, a Disaster Management official said on Monday. - 3 Sep 13, 12:25pm -
The Indian rupee dropped sharply by 90 paise to 66.90 against the American currency in the late morning trade on Tuesday on persistent dollar demand from banks and importers on the back of firm dollar in overseas amidst sudden fall in equity market. - 3 Sep 13, 12:15pm -
The Indian rupee dropped sharply by 90 paise to 66.90 against the American currency in the late morning trade on Tuesday on persistent dollar demand from banks and importers on the back of firm dollar in overseas amidst sudden fall in equity market. - 3 Sep 13, 12:14pm -
The Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled an order and admitted that it committed a "mistake of law" by directing that only sitting or retired high court chief justices or an apex court judge could head the central and state information commissions. - 3 Sep 13, 12:11pm -
Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram in Jodhpur, was behind bars after he was remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a local court. - 3 Sep 13, 12:07pm -
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the pleas of the accused in the 2G spectrum case seeking recall of its two orders barring the high court from hearing the matters arising out of the scam. - 3 Sep 13, 12:06pm -
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the pleas of the accused in the 2G spectrum case seeking recall of its two orders barring the high court from hearing the matters arising out of the scam. - 3 Sep 13, 12:06pm -
Software giant Microsoft said it will acquire Finnish handset maker Nokia's handset business for 5.44 billion euros (USD 7.17 billion) in cash, in an effort to strengthen its position in the smartphone market. - 3 Sep 13, 12:01pm -
Software giant Microsoft said it will acquire Finnish handset maker Nokia's handset business for 5.44 billion euros (USD 7.17 billion) in cash, in an effort to strengthen its position in the smartphone market. - 3 Sep 13, 12:01pm -
Roger Federer crashed out of the US Open in the fourth round while Rafael Nadal captured his 19th hardcourt win in a row to reach the quarter-finals without having allowed a service break. - 3 Sep 13, 11:25am -
Divij Sharan's US Open came to an end after the Indian and his Chinese Taipei partner Yen-Hsun Lu went down fighting to Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi and Jean-Julien Rojer in the men's doubles third round in New York. - 3 Sep 13, 11:11am -
Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram in Jodhpur, was behind bars after he was remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a local court. - 3 Sep 13, 10:50am -
Ushering in the biggest programme in the world to fight hunger, Parliament on Monday gave its nod to the landmark Food Security Bill which seeks to provide highly subsidised foodgrains to the country's two-third population as a right. - 3 Sep 13, 10:49am -
India made a spirited fightback in the second half but failed to earn a direct berth in next year's hockey World Cup as they lost the high-scoring summit clash 3-4 to defending champions South Korea, in Ipoh on Monday. - 2 Sep 13, 9:00pm -
The National Sports Awards were presented on Saturday to the country's top athletes and coaches with shooter Ronjan Sodhi getting the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna - India's highest sporting honour, while cricketer Virat Kohli was among the Arjuna awardees. - 2 Sep 13, 9:00pm -
England has agreed to host India for five Test matches, for the first time in 50 years, when the team lands in London for a long series which will also include five ODIs and a Twenty20 International next year. - 2 Sep 13, 8:50pm -
At least 38 people have been killed in weekend attacks in Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, and another 34 are missing, local officials said on Sunday. - 2 Sep 13, 8:40pm -
In a surprise move, US President Barack Obama has sought congressional approval for limited military intervention in Syria to win more support for his plan to punish the Bashar al-Assad regime for its alleged use of chemical weapons. - 2 Sep 13, 8:40pm -
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday hinted that Bangladesh's next general election could be held at any time in the three-month period before the term of parliament ends on January 24. - 2 Sep 13, 8:35pm -
Declining value of Rupee, widening Current Account Deficit (CAD) and the impact of likely tapering of US bond purchases are some of the key issues which will keep Raghuram Rajan busy after he takes charge as RBI Governor on Wednesday. - 2 Sep 13, 8:29pm -
Declining value of Rupee, widening Current Account Deficit (CAD) and the impact of likely tapering of US bond purchases are some of the key issues which will keep Raghuram Rajan busy after he takes charge as RBI Governor on Wednesday. - 2 Sep 13, 8:29pm -
Amid a security crackdown on its members, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has demanded the formation of an independent fact-finding committee to carry out surprise inspections of detention centres and investigate all violations committed against prisoners. - 2 Sep 13, 8:26pm -
Giving a major thrust to IAF's capability to swiftly move troops and tanks to battle fronts, Def Min A K Antony formally inducted its biggest 70-tonne C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft into service at the Hindon Air Base on Monday. - 2 Sep 13, 8:26pm -
Slammed over a proposal to shut petrol pumps at night to taper fuel demand, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily on Monday beat a hasty retreat, saying there is no move to limit petrol and diesel sales at retail outlets. - 2 Sep 13, 8:25pm -
Slammed over a proposal to shut petrol pumps at night to taper fuel demand, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily on Monday beat a hasty retreat, saying there is no move to limit petrol and diesel sales at retail outlets. - 2 Sep 13, 8:24pm -
Lauding the role of Right to Information Act in promoting transparency, President Pranab Mukherjee has stressed on adequate safeguards to protect the "inviolable rights to privacy" of a citizen. - 2 Sep 13, 8:24pm -
Parliament was rocked by Telangana issue again on Monday, prompting Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to take the unprecedented step of suspending nine members from Andhra Pradesh for five days, the second time in the same session. - 2 Sep 13, 8:24pm -
Parliament was rocked by Telangana issue again on Monday, prompting Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to take the unprecedented step of suspending nine members from Andhra Pradesh for five days, the second time in the same session. - 2 Sep 13, 8:23pm -
The Sahara group today blamed SEBI for acting in haste against it on the issue of refunding Rs 24,000 crore to investors and asked the Supreme Court to pass an order to help it get out of the imbroglio. - 2 Sep 13, 7:53pm -
A Delhi court on Monday dismissed separate pleas of Essar Teleholdings Ltd (ETHL) and another accused in 2G spectrum scam case seeking a joint trial in the case. - 2 Sep 13, 7:52pm -
Career bureaucrat-turned-banker D Subbarao demits office on Wednesday after a 5-year stint as RBI Governor during a tumultuous period of global financial stress that has left rupee plumbing new depths, falling economic growth and high inflation. - 2 Sep 13, 7:40pm -
The Reserve Bank is understood to have zeroed in on five names for setting up a high-level panel of experts from the banking and financial sector to screen applications of the 26 aspirants for new banking licences. - 2 Sep 13, 7:32pm -
The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre on a PIL seeking its direction to ban use of pentavalent vaccine, which prevents diseases like Hepatitis-B and diphtheria in children. - 2 Sep 13, 7:26pm -
German Chancellor Angela Merkel hit out at Russia and China over their stance in the Syrian crisis, saying in an interview published on Saturday that their action weakened the United Nations. - 2 Sep 13, 7:17pm -
UN human rights Chief Navi Pillay on Saturday criticised the Sri Lankan government, saying the country is becoming "increasingly authoritarian" despite the end of a civil war four years ago. - 2 Sep 13, 7:17pm -
Syria has appealed to the United Nations to try to "prevent any aggression" against it, even as US President Barack Obama on Monday lobbied with war-weary lawmakers to convince them for a limited military strike. - 2 Sep 13, 7:15pm -
A tornado ripped through parts of eastern Japan on Monday, injuring several dozen people, tearing off roofs and uprooting buildings. - 2 Sep 13, 7:15pm -
A tornado ripped through parts of eastern Japan on Monday, injuring several dozen people, tearing off roofs and uprooting buildings. - 2 Sep 13, 7:14pm -
In fresh trouble for Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, a case was on Monday filed against him for the murder of cleric Abdul Rasheed and his mother during the infamous Lal Masjid operation. - 2 Sep 13, 7:14pm -
Syria has appealed to the United Nations to try to "prevent any aggression" against it, even as US President Barack Obama on Monday lobbied with war-weary lawmakers to convince them for a limited military strike. - 2 Sep 13, 7:14pm -
Lauding the role of Right to Information Act in promoting transparency, President Pranab Mukherjee has stressed on adequate safeguards to protect the "inviolable rights to privacy" of a citizen. - 2 Sep 13, 7:13pm -
Arrested Indian Mujahideen operative Yasin Bhatkal and his associate used to take advantage of the unhindered passage on the Indo-Nepal border, 110 km of which lay in Bihar. - 2 Sep 13, 7:06pm -
In fresh trouble for Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, a case was on Monday filed against him for the murder of cleric Abdul Rasheed and his mother during the infamous Lal Masjid operation. - 2 Sep 13, 7:05pm -
The Planning Commission on Friday said the deceleration in economic growth in the first quarter was on expected lines and it may improve in the second half of the fiscal. - 2 Sep 13, 5:41pm -
Mumbai police plans to conduct test identification parade of the five accused in the photojournalist gangrape case as soon as they are remanded in judicial custody. - 2 Sep 13, 1:53pm -
In a surprise move, US President Barack Obama has sought congressional approval for limited military intervention in Syria to win more support for his plan to punish the Bashar al-Assad regime for its alleged use of chemical weapons. - 2 Sep 13, 1:43pm -
Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal-led Hyderabad Hotshots emerged as the champion of the inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) when they downed Awadhe Warriors 3-1 in the final matches which was held at the NSCI Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday. - 1 Sep 13, 8:13am -
The US moved closer to military intervention in Syria with President Barack Obama saying he was considering a "limited, narrow" strike without involving ground forces even as Russia dismissed claims about the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime as "utter nonsense." - 31 Aug 13, 9:35pm -
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A 12-hour humanitarian truce went into effect on Saturday after Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip agreed to a U.N. request for a pause in fighting and efforts proceeded to secure a long-term cease-fire moved ahead. - 3 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 11:33am -
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has agreed to a 12-hour humanitarian ceasefire in fighting with militants in the Gaza Strip to start at 8 a.m. (0500 GMT) on Saturday, a military spokeswoman said. - 9 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 5:24am -
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has rejected international proposals for a ceasefire in its fight against Islamist militants in Gaza, a government source said on Friday, but U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said no formal proposals had yet been put forward. - 12 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 2:33am -
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's most influential Shi'ite cleric urged political leaders on Friday to refrain from clinging to their posts - an apparent reference to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who has defied demands that he step aside. - 13 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 1:47am -
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian authorities accused Ukraine of trying to kill law enforcement officials who were checking reports of cross-border shooting on Friday by firing a volley of mortar rounds over the frontier into Russia. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:44am -
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Force India are happy with their current pairing of Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez and see no need to replace either driver next season, the Formula One team's owner Vijay Mallya said on Friday. - 14 hours ago, 26 Jul 14, 12:43am -
NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Almost 570 people in India have died after contracting encephalitis, commonly known as "brain fever", health authorities said on Friday, warning the death toll may rise with more people still at risk. - 15 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 11:24pm -
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan is putting the military in charge of security in the capital, Islamabad, in case Pakistani Taliban militants try to launch attacks in response to an army offensive against them, the government said on Friday. - 20 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 7:14pm -
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's new government pledged on Friday to pursue a low, stable and simple tax regime as it looks to win back investor confidence and spur economic activity, both of which have nosedived due to mounting tax disputes. - 21 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 5:54pm -
LONDON (Reuters) - India's Ravindra Jadeja has been fined half his match fee for his involvement in an altercation with England quick bowler James Anderson during the drawn first test at Trent Bridge. - 22 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 5:00pm -
HONG KONG (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp has suspended sales of chicken nuggets and other items in Hong Kong after it said it imported products from Shanghai Husi Food, the U.S.-owned Chinese company at the centre of a food safety scare in China. - 23 hours ago, 25 Jul 14, 3:50pm -
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The new government has not decided its stance on a policy in place to allow foreign direct investment in supermarkets, trade minister Nirmala Sitharaman told lawmakers in a written reply in Parliament on Friday. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 12:58pm -
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will transfer 157 Tamil asylum seekers it has been holding at sea for nearly a month to a mainland detention centre, the immigration minister said on Friday, in an apparent setback for the government's policies. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 12:20pm -
GENEVA (Reuters) - India blocked an agreement on new global customs rules on Thursday, angering fellow members of the World Trade Organization who say Delhi's veto could be costly, economically and politically. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 8:06am -
ALGIERS/BAMAKO (Reuters) - Authorities said on Thursday they located the wreckage of an Air Algerie flight after it crashed in northern Mali carrying 116 passengers and crew, nearly half of them French, en route from Burkina Faso to Algeria. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 5:40am -
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Gazan authorities said Israeli forces shelled a shelter at a U.N.-run school on Thursday, killing at least 15 people as the Palestinian death toll in the conflict climbed over 760 and attempts at a truce remained elusive. - 1 day ago, 25 Jul 14, 3:54am -
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Software engineer Sanjay Bhatnagar used to watch a new Bollywood movie every week with his family, but now goes to the cinema once a month as spiralling costs of food and other staples eat into his budget for non-essentials. - 2 days ago, 25 Jul 14, 2:39am -
ALGIERS (Reuters) - An Air Algerie flight with 110 passengers onboard, nearly half of them French citizens, crashed on Thursday after the jet disappeared over northern Mali en route from Burkina Faso to Algiers, an Algerian official said. - 2 days ago, 25 Jul 14, 12:18am -
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's parliament elected a senior Kurdish lawmaker president on Thursday, a significant step in a delayed process to create a government capable of uniting the country and countering insurgents threatening to march on Baghdad. - 2 days ago, 25 Jul 14, 12:12am -
ROME (Reuters) - Mexican director Alejandro Inarritu opens this year's Venice film festival with the premiere of "Birdman", a black comedy that heads a 55-strong selection leaning heavily towards war and recession, festival director Alberto Barbera said on Thursday. - 2 days ago, 24 Jul 14, 10:00pm -
REUTERS - Amazon.com Inc's new "Fire" smartphone features "gimmicks" - such as 3D effects and object scanner - that may not be enough to entice users away from similarly priced Apple Inc iPhones and Samsung's Galaxy S5, reviewers said. - 2 days ago, 24 Jul 14, 8:36pm -
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A train slammed into a school bus in southern India on Thursday, killing at least 19 children and the driver, police said. - 2 days ago, 24 Jul 14, 7:23pm -
GLASGOW (Reuters) - Shuttler Parupalli Kashyap has his sights set on one of Glasgow's many karaoke bars should he win gold for India at the Commonwealth Games. - 2 days ago, 24 Jul 14, 4:17pm -
