India
Self-styled Godman Rampal Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Second Murder Case
Rampal, along with his son Virender and 12 others were sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 302 and 120 B of the Indian Penal Code with a fine of Rs 1 lakh under both the sections.
Reports Say Sri Lankan President Alleged RAW Plotting His Assassination, His Office Denies
The allegation, coming just days ahead of the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s scheduled meeting with PM Modi in New Delhi, could seriously impair Indo-Lanka relations.
Stopped From Participating in Dandiya Event for Protesting Virginity Test, Alleges Kanjarbhat Woman
Aishwarya and her husband Vive have been spearheading 'Stop the V-Ritual' campaign against the virginity test a Kanjarbhat bride has to undergo on the first night of marriage.
Election Commission Lists Out 190 Suspected Rohingyas in Telangana Voters List
Last year, the central government told Parliament that more than 14,000 Rohingyas, registered with the UN refugee agency UNHCR, stay in India.
Maoists Blow up Railway Tracks in Jharkhand, Alert Gangmen Prevent Major Accident
In protest against the death sentence awarded to two of its cadres who were convicted of killing then Pakur Superintendent of Police Amarjit Balihar in 2013, maoists are observing a two-day long Bandh in Jharkhand.
For Third Time, Meghalaya Court Defers Verdict on Ex-Bangladesh Minister Salahuddin Ahmed
Ahmed, the communications minister during the government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Khaleda Zia from 2001-06, was arrested on May 1, 2015 from Golflink area in Meghalaya after people alerted the authorities about his movement in the area...
Congress Lauds 'Men in Blue' for Beating Windies, Gets Trolled on Twitter
The message was posted by Rahul Gandhi-led Congress, which referred the cricketers as 'men-in-blue'. Twitterati was quick to point that the Indian team was playing in white.
Chinese Troops Briefly Came to Indian Side in Arunachal’s Dibang Valley
Sources said it was "not a transgression" and that the Chinese army personnel came to the Indian side due to varying perception of the Line of Actual Control.
Case Filed in Bihar Court Against Raveena Tandon for 'Disrupting Traffic'
A lawyer has alleged that he was held up in a traffic jam for a long time because of Raveena Tandon's function.
Vizag Temple Goddess Gets Gold Worth Rs 2 Cr and Rs 4 Cr in Cash
The idol is worshiped as different avatars of Sri Mahalakshmi during the 10-day Navratri festival.
Foundation Stone Prime Ministers’ Museum at Teen Murti Bhavan to be Laid Today Despite Congress Objection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed keenness to construct a museum dedicated to the legacy of all former Prime Ministers, first expressed by him in 2016. The Congress has called it a bid to tarnish Nehru's legacy.
'Surname Not Hindu’: Indian-origin Astrophysicist Shown the Door at Garba Event in US
Karan Jani, a 29-year-old from Vadodra, narrated on Facebook and Twitter how he and his friends were “thrown out” of the venue by the organisers at Sri Shakti Mandir.
Jet Airways Fails to Give Salary Date for September, ‘Grounds 3 Planes’ to Save Cash
In a communication to these categories of staffers Sunday evening, the airline said it was "working" towards a solution (for payment) but did not not give any specific date.
Mallika Dua Responds to #MeToo Charges Against Father Vinod Dua, Says 'Unacceptable If He's Guilty'
The comedian said it was her father's battle and she would let him fight it but would stand by him.
Pilgrims Visiting Vaishno Devi to Get Free Insurance Cover Worth Rs 5 Lakh
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board also approved additional life insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to pilgrims who avail the service of the upcoming passenger ropeway between Bhawan and Bhairon Ghati.
MJ Akbar Won't Resign Over #MeToo Allegations, Congress Says Govt 'Protecting Sexual Perverts'
According to government sources, MJ Akbar’s position has become “untenable” after multiple women spoke out against him as part of the #MeToo movement.
