India

A textbook meant for higher secondary classes in Bengal has sparked off a row by describing BJP as "communal".

A car bomb exploded near a park west of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 18 boys, police said.

The apex court has sought Centre's response on "revelations" that India has an extradition treaty with Argentina.

Statewide power crisis and consequent power cuts are now proving to be a nightmare for some suburban Mumbaikars.

Painkillers can raise blood pressure and thus the risk of heart disease among men, says study.

The people's verdict in three Congress-ruled states will be known as votes polled for the Punjab, Uttarakhand and Manipur Assemblies are counted on Tuesday.

Sania Mirza advanced to the second round of the $1,340,000 Qatar Total Open at Doha on Monday.

In Pakistan these days it is often dancing girls that draw mostly male audiences to plays, not great writing or acting.

Belgium's Justine Henin beat Amelie Mauresmo in straight sets to lift the Dubai Open title for the fourth time.

The Delhi High Court made some recommendations concerning traffic to each its flow in the Capital.

BJP demanded the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh saying the term of the house had already expired.

Just when everyone thought Britney's behaviour couldn't get any more bizarre ... oops, she's done something crazy again.

After protests in the Kashmir Valley over an alleged custodial death, protests have now erupted in Jammu also.

Japan's spy satellite programme was initiated after North Korea launched a ballistic missile in 1998.

The Centre has set up a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to ensure proper enforcement of child rights.

Most of the victims had severe burn injuries and wanted to stay at the Delhi hospital until their wounds healed.