India
Two Rescued after Flash Floods due to Cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh
The two were travelling in a Maruti 800 car when it was washed away near New Sabzi Mandi in the flash floods after the cloudburst at Hallan Badgran, district Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh said.
CBI Seeks Polygraph, Narco Tests on Accused Gokulnath Shetty in PNB Scam
Gokulnath Shetty, who is alleged to have played a key role in the Rs 13,700-crore loan fraud while working as the deputy manager at PNB's Brady House branch in Mumbai, was arrested in March last year.
National Handloom Day 2019: Everything You Need to Know
In India, handlooms have emerged as the largest cottage industry with weavers creating products using natural fibres such as cotton, silk and wool.
'Mother of Ballari' Sushma Swaraj's Bond With Karnataka Goes Back to 'Big Battle' Days Against Sonia Gandhi
A traditional stronghold of Congress till then, Sushma Swaraj lost the election by over 50,000 votes but that did not deter her from visiting Ballari in the backward Hyderabad-Karnataka region, where she made several friends.
'Come and Collect Your Re 1 Fee': Swaraj Told Harish Salve Moments Before She was Rushed to AIIMS
Sushma Swaraj, former external affairs minister and senior BJP leader, passed away on Tuesday night. She was 67.
Caring, Approachable and Charismatic: Indian Diaspora Remembers 'Woman of Grit' Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj, as external affairs minister, brought a sense of assertiveness in India's diplomacy and was known for her prompt response on Twitter to address grievances of overseas Indians.
On Santacruz Visit, Mumbai Mayor Greeted With Protests; Ends Up 'Twisting' Woman's Hand on Cam
In the video, the mayor, who belongs to the Shiv Sena, can be seen being heckled by some locals in Santacruz who were upset over water-logging caused by heavy rains on August 4.
US Envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad Briefs Jaishankar on Afghan Peace Process
Khalilzad's visit here comes amid signals that the US-brokered peace deal with the Taliban is likely to be finalised soon to end the nearly two-decade-long war in Afghanistan.
Nashik Honour Killing: Bombay HC Upholds Death Penalty for Man Who Killed Pregnant Daughter
A sessions court in Nashik had convicted Kumbharkar and given him the death sentence on June 2017.
Unnao Rape Survivor Critical, on Life Support System, Says AIIMS Senior Doctor
The Unnao rape survivor, who suffered critical injuries in a car-truck collision last week, was airlifted to New Delhi from Lucknow on Monday evening for further treatment.
No Separate Flag, SC/ST Reservation: What Article 370's Abrogation Means for Kashmir and Kashmiris
J&K was the only state in the country with its separate constitution as per provisions mentioned in Article 370. Henceforth, provisions of the Indian Constitution will be applicable to the state.
Lucknow-bound IndiGo Flight Makes Mid-air Turn Back to Mumbai Due to Technical Snag
IndiGo confirmed the incident and said that the pilot decided to return the aircraft to Mumbai due to an "indication error". The flight landed safely at around 8.50 pm, an airport official said.
UP Govt Cancels Leaves of Employees Till August 15 During Festival Season
In a circular issued late Sunday night, the state's Chief Secretary Anup Pandey said that a leave is to be granted only in emergency situations after proper verification.
DRDO Test-Fires State-of-the-Art Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles in Odisha
DRDO sources said the all-weather and all-terrain missile, which can be mounted on a truck and stored in a canister, is equipped with electronic counter measures against jamming by aircraft radars.
'Panic Stocking' Leads to Fuel Shortage in Anantnag; DM Prohibits Sale of Petrol, Diesel Without His Permission
In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with top security officials on Sunday and is believed to have discussed the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhojpuri Actor Pawan Singh Booked for 'Harassing' Actress on Social Media
In her statement recorded with police, the 25-year-old woman actor said Singh wanted her to continue friendship with him and threatened her with dire consequences if she did not oblige.