India
19-year-old girl burnt alive by spurned lover in Andhra Pradesh
The shocking incident occurred in Chataparru village of Eluru mandal in West Godavari district.
National anthem should be sung in all private schools in Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has made it clear that the national anthem should be sung in all private schools in Tamil Nadu during the morning assembly.
Major fire breaks out in Ajmeri Gate, at least 3 persons rescued
Three persons including women who were suspected to have collapsed after inhaling fumes, were rescued from the building. They were rushed to a private hospital, officials said. (File picture)
I am a tough negotiator, let me save money: Parrikar on Rafale deal
Asked if he is looking at any alternative to equip the IAF in case the Rafale deal does not go through, he said many times it is better to cross the bridge when it comes.
126 drugs cheaper by over 40% as government fixes ceiling
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has fixed the ceiling price of 530 essential medicines in India.
Kanhaiya may be freed secretly from Tihar jail, security stepped up fearing clashes
All District Commissioners of Police have been asked to provide security and deploy traffic police personnel wherever Kanahiya goes.
Delhi government convinced JNU incident not a sedition case, may sue TV channels
The government is convinced that the JNU incident cannot be a sedition case.
Tamil Nadu decides to remit sentence of Rajiv Gandhi assassins, seeks Centre's views
All the seven were convicted by a special TADA court for their role in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on May 21, 1991 during an election rally at Sriperumbudur.
Jat stir: 14 arrested for rioting, damaging government property
A woman had on Sunday come forward and registered a case of gangrape against seven people, including her brother-in- law, in connection with the incident at Murthal's women police station.
Security stabilised after Pathankot but needs to improve: IAF
The Eastern Air Command Chief said, "No other country will find so much police visible all over. Though stabilised, we have not been able to improve."
Court extends police custody of Umar, Anirban by one more day
The court extended the police custody of the duo, who had allegedly organised a controversial event at the JNU on February 9 where anti-India slogans were said to have been raised, after police contended that they were required for further probe in the ca...
Government announces 0.5 pc Krishi Kalyan Cess to fund farm programs
It also proposed cut in excise duty on irrigation pumps and soil nutrients besides slashing import duty on cold storage related equipments.
Union Budget live: Jaitley focuses on rural India, infrastructure & tax reforms
Rising rural distress because of back-to-back droughts have put considerable pressure on the Finance Minister to spend more on social schemes.
JNU students send love to those 'jailed'
Scores of supporters gathered at JNU's administration wing where students' union organized an open house session.