India
Over 20,000 people sign White House petition for Hawara's release
Launched by US-based separatist group "Sikhs For Justice" (SFJ), the online petition "urges the President to seek release of Jathedar Hawara from India". Hawara is undergoing "imprisonment till death" for the assassination in 1995 of Beant Singh, the then...
VHP calls for Karnataka bandh after row over Tipu Sultan birth anniversary celebrations
Two persons were killed in the protests over the issue this week. Playwright Girish Karnad as well as BJP's Mysuru MP Pratap Simha have received death threats for praising Tipu Sultan.
30-year-old woman allegedly gangraped in Bengaluru, 2 security guards arrested
According to the complainant, the guards saw her sitting alone in the parking lot. They then dragged her to a secluded spot and allegedly raped her.
China's growing influence in Indian sub-continent a major security challenge: Arup Raha
Raha said, "China has increased its economic and military ties with all our neighbours."
Tremors felt at Andaman & Nicobar Islands, nothing to panic, says local administration
All emergency centers were activated after one of the tremors off Nicobar islands reached 6.4 on the Richter scale.
Defence veterans to return medals today to protest against government's notification on One Rank One Pension
The government had on Saturday formally notified the OROP scheme for the over 24 lakh ex-servicemen and 6 lakh war widows in the country, which was rejected by the protesting ex-servicemen.
Nepal asks India to ease supplies, calls protesters for talks
The Cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister KP Oli passed the special resolution asking India to open the border entry points and ease supply of essentials including petrol and LPG, according to cabinet sources.
Sheena Bora case: CBI likely to file chargesheet by November end
"As per the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), we have to file the chargesheet in the case within 90 days of the arrest of the accused, otherwise the accused are eligible for a default bail," said a CBI official.
Zero tolerance to eve-teasers, people misbehaving with women, says Delhi top cop Bassi
The Delhi Police has taken various initiatives to provide safety to women such as launching of the Mobile App 'Himmat', setting up of women help desks 24x7 in all police stations.
Condom shortage hampers India's AIDS fight
Condoms in the open market are cheap, but female sex workers often hesitate to buy them from a medical store due to social taboos.
Returning national awards not right: BJP MP Hema Malini
"People come to me saying if I can help them in getting national award. And here these people are returning awards," the BJP MP said.
Maharashtra crime conviction rate goes up to 42% in BJP regime: Devendra Fadnavis
The CM was speaking at a function organised by the Konkan range of police to return the stolen property like jewellery and other articles to the tune of Rs 2.60 crore, to citizens.
India-Russia joint army exercise 'Indra' to begin this week
A 250 member strong Russian army contingent would arrive in Bikaner for for the joint exercise to be held with the Indian Army from November 7 to November 20.
Government issues guidelines to liberalise 2G spectrum
The logjam between the government and incumbent operators on the issue, which has been under litigation, is now expected to seem some movement.
Gujarat High Court rejects plea against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged poll code breach
Alleged poll code breach by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking selfie while holding a replica of the party symbol.
Volcanic ash in Indonesia further delays Hamid Ansari's Brunei visit
Officials sources said that with the situation not improving, the Vice President's visit to Brunei is likely to be cancelled.