India
JNU Requests Teachers' Body to Withdraw Monday's Hunger Strike
The teachers' body gave a call for a 24-hour hunger strike from 10 am on Monday, demanding the restoration of academic and institutional functioning of the university.
Jos Buttler Takes a Leaf Out of Michael Clarke's Book
Buttler’s reliance on using his feet did lead to him getting stumped off Lakshan Sandakan but he did not regret his dismissal as he was happy to stick to his game plan.
Three Terrorists With Suspected IS Links Held in Srinagar, Cops Say Were Planning Big Attack in Delhi
Three hand grenades and two pistols have also been recovered from their possession.
10 Years Since 26/11, CST Announcer Can't Forget Kasab's 'Evil Grin'
Vishnu Zende, 47, vividly recalls Kasab "grinning and abusing people" while spraying bullets from his assault rifle as the biggest ever terror attack on India unfolded on November 26, 2008.
‘Modi Will Come and Go’: On 50th Episode of Mann ki Baat, PM Reveals Why He Never Talked Politics
Speaking on the radio show, Modi said he had decided before the very first episode that the platform would not be used for political gains. “The biggest help in staying true to this resolve were the people who wrote to me before every episode,” he said.
English Newspaper Employee, Wife Choked to Death in Ahmedabad Apartment
Employee of the English newspaper marketing department died after being suffocated to death due to fire at apartment.
30 Killed as Bus Falls Into Canal in Karnataka's Mandya, Driver Swims to Safety
According to eyewitnesses, the bus was going at a high speed and the driver lost control when he had to take a right turn, leading to the accident.
Civilian Injured in J&K Firing Dies, Army Calls it Terrorist Committed Atrocity
Ishfaq Ahmad Ganaie was injured in the firing near the camp of Army's 50 Rashtriya Rifles unit at Chattergam area of Budgam in central Kashmir on Friday, a police official said.
Railways Announces Special Sabarimala Trains to Clear Devotees' Rush
To accommodate the rush of devotees, the Southern Railways' has decided to run special Sabarimala trains connecting Chennai, Hyderabad and Kollam during Mandalam-Makaravilakku season.
Navjot Sidhu Now Invited by Imran Khan for Kartarpur Corridor Foundation Ceremony
Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the groundbreaking ceremony of the facilities at the crossing on the Pakistan side on November 28. Chaudhry confirmed that the former Indian cricketer would visit the country.
Even The Berlin Wall Fell: PM Modi Hopes Kartarpur Will Not Just Be a Corridor But a Bridge
The Prime Minister said the issues between the governments and the armies of India and Pakistan would continue and only time will show the way out.
Greatest All-Rounders in Test Cricket History
In this podcast, we’re taking a look at the greatest all-rounders in Test cricket’s history.
Govt Lashes Out at Pakistan For Harassing Indian Diplomats, Keeping Them Away From Sikh Pilgrims
The ministry of external affairs registered a formal complaint, saying its diplomats were humiliated and stopped from entering Gurdwara Nankana Sahib on Wednesday and Gurdwara Sachcha Sauda on Thursday.
West Bengal Assembly Passes Bill to Fine Citizens up to Rs 1 Lakh for Littering Public Spaces
The move comes after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her displeasure after finding out the newly inaugurated Dakshineswar skywalk was stained with betel juice.
Andhra Pradesh’s New Assembly Building Will be Taller than Statue of Unity, Says Chandrababu Naidu
The new assembly, he announced, will have three floors and a tower spiralling 250 metres into the sky, 68 metres over and above the Sardar Patel statue that was inaugurated last month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with much fanfare.
Only 10 Castes Took 25% Bite Out Of OBC Quota Pie, Nearly 1,000 Got Zero Share in Benefits
Painting a poor picture of resource distribution, a President appointed backward class panel found that another quarter of benefits were availed by 38 castes and a third quarter by 102 castes.