India
Park named after ex-PM Vajpayee to come up near Hampi in Karnataka
A zoological park named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is coming up at Kamlapur near Hampi Kannada University in the district at a cost of Rs 34 crore.
Delhi traffic police book app-based cabs to challan/impound them
Delhi Traffic Police has asked its officials to download their apps and book cabs so as to challan and impound the car when it arrives.
Caught on camera: NCP corporator robs Rs 1 lakh from Thane ashram
The CCTV visuals also show them roughing up a woman in the ashram.
Special security cell put in place for Northeast people in Delhi: Kiren Rijiju
Concerned about the honour and identity of the people of Northeast region living in the national capital, the Centre has set up a special security cell and asked CBSE(Central Board of Secondary Education) and UGC(University Grants Commission) to incorpora...
New DPP will take some more time: Manohar Parrikar
Attributing the delay in bringing out the new Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) to the "mess" created by UPA, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said his effort is to simplify the process and remove "atmosphere of suspicion".
Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma for setting up more 'haats' along Bangladesh border
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh, Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Wednesday strongly pitched for setting up more border 'haats' or markets along the Indo-Bangladesh border to encourage trade and commerce between the two...
9 minors injured in explosion while making fire crackers
Nine children, ageing between 7-14 years of age, were injured in an explosion while making fire crackers at Shapur town in the district, police said on Wednesday.
Rs 47 paid as compensation to Jammu farmers for crop damage due to devastating floods in 2014
The agriculture inspector in the area handed out 25 cheques to farmers ranging from a minimum of Rs 47 to a maximum of Rs 378.
Sweden: Vehicles in President Mukherjee's convoy collide, 1 injured
The protocol officer who sustained minor injuries was discharged from hospital after first aid.
Festivities mark Telangana's first formation day
Chief Minister K Chandrasekar Rao unfurled the national flag and inspected a guard of honour from police and distributed awards to distinguished personalities.
Home Ministry backs L-G, says he's the final authority to decide on appointments to ACB
Najeeb Jung questioned Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's decision to induct five police officers from Bihar in its elite ACB.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 15 Indians despite assurance to resolve fishermen issue
A group of fishermen in 734 boats had gone for fishing in the sea on Monday evening. As the fish availability was very poor, they had crossed over to the Sri Lankan territory.
One Rank One Pension war intensifies, ex-servicemen await Narendra Modi's decision
Despite the Narendra Modi government completing a year in office, the fight for 'One Rank One Pension' by the former defence forces personnel is yet to see the light of day.
Bring acid attack survivors under Disability Act: NCW
Kumaramangalam also stressed on the need to introduce stringent laws to stop acid attacks and implementation of existing laws to combat the heinous crime.
Mizoram Government mulling powers to police to prosecute smokers
Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on Monday said the state government has been contemplating on giving powers to the police to arrest and fine those who smoke in prohibited places.
J&K: Army recovers two more bodies from Tangdhar sector
"Two more bodies have been recovered from the scene of encounter, taking the death toll in the operation to five," Colonel GS of Army's IW branch Colonel Brijesh Pandey said.
