India
Watch Horrifying Moment Cloudburst Washes Away Houses in Uttarakhand, Toddler Among 3 Dead
Local residents and state disaster response force reached the spot and conducted rescue operations.
In An Uncertain World, India-China Relations Should be Factor of Stability, Says Jaishankar Amid Article 370 Row
Jaishankar will hold talks with the Chinese leadership on a host of issues including finalisation of arrangements for President Xi's visit to India later this year for the second informal summit with PM Modi.
Eid ul-Adha 2019: Taj Mahal to Allow Free Entry for 3 Hours on Bakrid Today
A special Namaz is offered on the occasion of Bakrid at Taj Mahal, which is attended by many. Keeping the faith in mind, the Archeological Survey of India, has announced to allow free entry to the heritage site on Monday.
Taking Cue from PM's 'Man vs Wild' Episode, Tourism Ministry Makes 'Wildlife' Theme for Incredible India
The show, Man vs Wild, will premier on August 12 and will be showcased in more than 180 countries across the world on Discovery network channels. It has been shot in Jim Corbett National park.
Woman Thrashed on Suspicion of Child theft in UP, 9 Arrested
"The incident took place on Saturday evening in Raheli village, when villagers caught a woman hiding in a sugarcane field," Police said.
More than 100 Dead as Rains Continue to Batter Southern and Western States; Kerala, Maharashtra Worst Hit
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a tweet that "57 lives have been lost. There are now 1,318 flood relief camps operating across the state. These camps host 1,65,519 persons from 46,400 families".
Man Booked for Social Media Post Against BJP MLA Who Made Remarks About Kashmiri Women
Acting on a complaint by an aide of MLA Vikram Singh Saini, an FIR was registered against E R Rao Azher under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act at the Khatauli police station in Muzaffarnagar.
President's Nod to Increase Number of Supreme Court Judges From 30 to 33 Besides CJI
The decision comes days after CJI Ranjan Gogoi wrote to PM Narendra Modi to increase the number of judges in the top court. The move to increase the strength of judges comes against the backdrop of rising cases in SC.
Tripura’s Banned Insurgency Group NLFT (SD) Signs Agreement with Centre to Abjure Violence, Join Mainstream
The surrendered cadres will be given benefits as per the Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation Scheme, 2018, of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The central government has also agreed on the proposals of economic development of tribal areas of Tripura.
British Sikh Schoolgirl Hits Back after Being Branded 'Terrorist'
In her message, she calls on anyone else going through similar racism to speak to their parents and keep their chin up because it will all work out in the end.
Pakistan Suspends Delhi-Lahore Bus Service Monday Onwards Amid Kashmir Tensions
The move is in line with the decisions taken during a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) held on Wednesday, Pakistan Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed said.
'My Greatest Regret… ': In Shackled Srinagar, a Son Mourns More Than Just His Dead Father
The lockdown and communications blackout is being enforced by tens of thousands of troops that the Union government deployed to prevent any untoward incident after it did away with Jammu and Kashmir's special status on Monday.
V V Giri Birth Anniversary: Interesting Facts About the Fourth President of India
VV Giri was a member of the Indian Legislative Assembly from 1934 to 1937. In a house dominated by stalwarts he soon made his mark as a forceful speaker, especially on labour questions.
Received 'Beautiful Positive Letter' from North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un, Says Donald Trump
Responding to a question, Donald Trump said that the North Korean leader 'was not happy with the missile testing'.
Indian-Americans Hail Scrapping of Article 370, Bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir
Indian-Americans were carrying banners like 'Article 370, draconian, discriminatory', 'Pakistan - stop manufacturing terrorists ' and 'Pakistan let us live in peace'.
Inter-State Portability of Ration Card Begins In 4 States; Across India By June 2020: Ram Vilas Paswan
Launching the inter-state portability, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said, "today is a historic day. We have started off inter-state portability of ration card pairing two states each."