India
Delhi High Court seeks government stand on using garbage to install power plant
The court, which has fixed the matter for December 16, was hearing a public interest litigation filed by Vinod Choudhary, who contended that electricity can be produced from the garbage lying in Tehkhand village in Okhla.
India-Africa summit will see biggest gathering of African nations, says Narendra Modi
A business exhibition will be organised at the Summit venue on October 27 and 29 by leading Indian chambers of commerce and industry.
BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj for death to those who slaughter cows
Rashid was recently assaulted in the state assembly after he allegedly hosted a beef party in Srinagar. Strongly advocating protection of cows, the BJP MP said," A strong law should be put in place to hang people responsible for cow slaughter."
India, US and Japan hold Naval exercises under China's gaze
The US has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, a missile cruiser and a nuclear-powered submarine for the annual exercises, which end on Monday.
Rajkot ODI: Hardik Patel threatens to block teams' way to stadium
Police has made elaborate security arrangements after the threat by Hardik and decided to fortify the stadium and the city with large deployment to ensure smooth conduct of the match.
Mumbai: Eight killed, several others injured in an explosion in a hotel
According to reports, the explosion may have been caused by a short circuit.
Ghulam Ali to perform in Delhi on November 8
Confirming the date, Mishra on Thursday tweeted in Hindi, "On November 8, Delhi will host Ghulam Ali Saab."
17-year-old from Karnataka returns state Sahitya award
Vithasha, known by her pen name Muddu Thirthahalli, whose novel "Kaada Haadiya Hoogalu" has been adapted into an award-winning film, said she was "pained" that the killers of Kalburgi had not yet been caught and punished.
India to tighten security along Nepal border
Security along the Nepal border will be tightened besides the security infrastructure and intelligence network in the next six months, official sources said.
Diesel rates up by 95 paise from midnight tonight
Diesel will cost Rs 45.90 per litre with effect from Thursday midnight as against Rs 44.95 currently, Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer, said.
UP: 7 dead in an explosion in Sonbhadra, more feared trapped in debris
Several people are also feared trapped under the debris.
Privileges Committee to seek clarification from Shobhaa De over tweets
As per rules of business of the legislature committee, a notice is served to the person and a due clarification is sought, after which the legislature committee decides on the future course of action, the state Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.
38-year-old legacy hangs over Bihar polls
The 38-year-old JP Movement, or what is also known as the Bihar Movement, is in the limelight again, as the political battle for India’s second-most populous state approaches its denouement.
War of words between pujo committees to attract pandal hoppers in Kolkata
The emerging battle trend which is likely to intensify in the years ahead has firmly established Bengal's biggest carnival in the radar of the corporates.
Pakistan raising Kashmir at UN is 'totally out of context': India
In one of the Right of Replies, First Secretary in the Indian Mission to the UN Abhishek Singh suggested that Pakistan should refrain from using the Right of Reply and instead "use the right of introspection" to think about the direction in which the coun...
Beef ban: SC refuses to hear plea for hearing in Jammu bench
Earlier, the apex court had suspended for two months a controversial court order for enforcing a legal bar on the sale of beef in Jammu and Kashmir.