India
Xi Jinping Opts to Travel By Road in Chinese-Made 'Hongqi' over Helicopter Ride in India
While PM Modi flew to Mamallapuram by helicopter, Xi covered the 57 km journey to Mamallapuram from Chennai, where he is staying in a hotel, by road travelling in a specially flown in 'Hongqi'.
Mithali Raj, Punam Raut Help India Seal ODI Series Against South Africa
Mithali Raj and Punam Raut scored fine half-centuries as India sealed a comfortable five-wicket win over South Africa to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
14,000 New Landline Connections Since Aug 5: BSNL Finds Ali Baba's Treasure Trove in Kashmir
A senior BSNL officer said the company has provided over 14,000 additional landline connections in the Valley after the present communication clampdown started in Kashmir.
Indian Professionals Can Now Apply for US Work Visas 90 Days Before Employment Begins
Work visa for Indian citizens is one of the pivotal in US-India bilateral ties, with the H-1B being the most sought after visa among Indian professionals.
Delhi Man Arrested for Hiring 3 People, Including Juvenile to Kill his Mother on Suspicion of Affair
On October 6, three people entered the house of the woman and allegedly tried to rob and kill her, following which she resisted. The accused tried to flee but the woman caught hold of the juvenile.
Indian Mission in Kuwait Working to Facilitate Return of Woman 'Trapped' by Agents
The assurance was given by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in response to a call for help on Twitter.
BJP MLA Claims Bigg Boss 'Shattered Social Harmony', Demands Host Salman Khan Be Booked under NSA
The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, an apex body of ascetics, also opposed the show and said it should be pulled off air immediately as it is "against Indian culture".
Andhra CM Jagan Reddy Launches Free Eye Care Drive for 70 Lakh Students on World Sight Day
The YSR Kanti Velugu programme, to be implemented in six phases over the next three years, is estimated to cost about Rs 560.88 crore.
ED Moves Delhi HC Challenging Anticipatory Bail Granted to Chidambaram, Son in Aircel-Maxis Case
Enforcement Directorate has challenged the September 5 order of the special court granting the relief to P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram.
Delhi Slayed Dengue, Brought Pollution Under Control, Says CM Arvind Kejriwal
Dengue cases have seen a decline in the national capital after Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party came to power in Delhi.
Govt to Form Empowered Group to Privatise 150 Trains, 50 Railway Stations
A letter from Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant to Chairman Railway Board VK Yadav said an empowered group will be constituted to 'drive the process'.
11 Doctors at Govt Hospital Test Positive for Dengue in Aurangabad
These doctors and students were admitted to the GMCH and five of them were discharged on Tuesday after treatment, while four others are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) there.
IIT-Madras Crosses 500 Crore-mark for Sponsored Research in FY 2018-19
The growth observed by IIT-M has doubled in the past 5 years in consultancy projects. These sponsored projects also include funding from industries as well as government agencies.
Delivery Agent for Amazon 'Hypnotises' Woman in Noida Flat, Caught With Pants Down in Rape Bid
The incident took place when the 30-year-old agent arrived at the victim’s flat to pick up items that were to be returned and allegedly attempted to rape her after a scuffle broke out between them.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Constitutes Multiple Committees
The Speaker has appointed Vinod Kumar Sonkar as the chairman of the Lok Sabha's committee on ethics, Sunil Kumar Singh of privileges and Ravneet Singh as head of the committee on absence of members from the sittings of the house.
Man Attempts Suicide by Jumping in Front of Metro Train in Delhi, Blue Line Services Disrupted
he man, identified as Sanjeev Oberoi (55), resident of Vikaspuri in Delhi, was rushed to the DDU Hopsital, a senior police official said.