India
Princes William, Harry sandbag against UK floods
Prince William and Prince Harry helped flood-hit British villagers protect their homes on Friday, unloading sandbags alongside soldiers in a River Thames village.
BJP to hold social justice meet for Dalits, Backward Classes in TN
Close on the heels of its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's Kerala visit where he tried to reach out to Dalits, BJP will hold a social justice conference in Madurai to woo backward classes ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
New government's health insurance scheme to benefit 7 lakh families
Uttarakhand government on Friday decided to launch a special programme to benefit families not covered under the National Health Insurance scheme.
Jailed Congress leader Dileep Verma joins Samajwadi Party
A jailed former MLA and Congress leader on Friday joined Samajwadi Party in police custody.
Empower gram sabhas to protect tribals' rights: Governor Margaret Alva
Government should amend the Panchayati Raj Act to empower the gram sabhas to protect the land rights of tribals, Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva said on Friday while presenting the recommendations of a group of eight Governors before the President.
BSNL to upgrade telephone exchanges in cities by March end
BSNL has decided to work with the Centre for Development of Telematics for modernising 27,000 exchanges in rural area.
Congress MLA's sons booked for withdrawing government funds illegally
Three persons, including two sons of a Congress MLA, have been booked for allegedly withdrawing government funds through fake invoices in Korba district of Chhattisgarh, the police said on Friday.
'Highway' premiere at 64th Berlinale overwhelms Imtiaz
Imtiaz says it was "overwhelming" to announce the first show of his movie at the 64th Berlin International Film Fest
MAIT welcomes government’s decision to set up fabrication unit
The Cabinet has approved setting up of two semiconductor units entailing investments of Rs. 51,550 crore.
My father is not involved in my professional decisions: Alia Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt's daughter Alia, who made her debut with 'Student of the Year', considers Karan Johar as her mentor.
If Rahul can get LPG cap raised, why can't he work for Amethi: Kumar Vishwas
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas, who has said he will take on Rahul Gandhi in Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, on Thursday launched a veiled attack on the Congress Vice President accusing him of not having an idea about the country's problems.
Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox meets, lauds Shah Rukh Khan
Fox, his wife Martha, and Mexican Ambassador to India Jamie Nualart, met SRK on the sets of 'Happy New Year'.
Attacks would make peace talks with Taliban difficult: Pak Minister
Pak Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan insisted the operation was not aimed against any party.
Valentine's Day: Google lets you create chocolate for your valentine
The doodle features a couple wherein one appears as offering another a heart-shaped gift box.
Sexual assault: Asaram, 4 other accused plead not guilty
Self-style godman Asaram Bapu and four others, accused in sexual exploitation of a minor girl, pleaded not guilty of the charges after these were read out to them by the Jodhpur District and Sessions Court judge on Thursday.
Lok Sabha polls: Tata Global Beverages, Tata group launch 'Power of 49' campaign
Power of 49, a Jaago Re initiative for women, was launched in August 2013 with an objective to awaken women.
