India
Andhra Pradesh Drought: Govt Releases Funds for Welfare Activities
After CNN News18 exposed on how distressed women in drought-stricken Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh are being driven to prostitution, the government has promised action. They have assured to act against dubious agents who push these desperate women...
Kiren Bedi Appointed as LG of Puducherry
"I didn't expect the Lt. Governor Post, but I accepted the decision. I will uphold the constitution and will ensure good governance. I was always in public service and the appointment is just an extension," said Kiren Bedi, who was appointed as the Govern...
Modi Arrives in Iran; Chabahar Port, Energy Ties High on Agenda
Modi in a series of tweets said, "Enhancing connectivity, trade, investments, energy partnership, culture and people to people contacts would be our priority."
Terrorists Ambush And Kill 6 Assam Rifles Soldiers in Manipur
Four AK rifles, one INSAS Rifle and one LMG rifle have been taken away by the militants.
248.8 Million Households Across India; 202 mn Hindus, 31 mn Muslims
An average 5.6 persons live in a Muslim household, 5.1 persons in a Sikh household, 4.9 persons in a Hindu household, 4.8 persons in a Jain household, 4.6 persons in a Buddhist household and 4.5 persons in a Christian household.
Modi's Iran Visit To Witness Chabahar Project Takeoff
Besides signing of commercial contract for Chabahar Phase-1, Modi will witness signing of a trilateral agreement on transport and transit corridor among India, Afghanisatan and Iran.
Ten Killed in Landslides in Assam
The landslide, triggered by incessant rains, buried a house on the edge of a hill killing the five people.