India
Icy winds resurface, Mount Abu shivers at 0.6 C
Cold conditions further gripped Rajasthan as the night temperature plummeted one to five degrees Celsius at most places in the state with icy winds sweeping the region and affecting normal life.
AAP confronts Goa government on mining, casino
The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa has confronted the BJP and its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi ahead of their rally in Panaji on January 12, saying the party should ponder over the state's key issues.
Full text: MEA statement on Devyani Khobragade
Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has left for India from the US, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday morning.
Maoist leader, suspected mastermind behind Chhattisgarh attacks, surrenders
Disillusioned with the 'mindless violence' and following ideological differences with the CPI-Maoist leadership, a senior Maoist leader has surrendered to police in Andhra Pradesh.
NMDC-RINL may change pellet plant location to Chhattisgarh
State-run firms NMDC and RINL may have to change location of their Rs 1,000 crore pellet plant project from Vizag to Chhattisgarh following the state government’s insistence, according to a source.
Sandra Bullock, Justin Timberlake win big at People's Choice Awards
Sandra Bullock, singers Justin Timberlake and Katy Perry took home many trophies at a magazine's award show.
Vasundhara Raje appoints BJP's district chiefs in Bikaner and Ajmer
BJP's state unit president and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has nominated two district presidents of the party.
HC issues notice to AAP, EC over Naitik Party's petition on 'Jhadu' symbol
Allahabad High Court on Thursday issued notices to the Election Commission and Aam Admi Party and gave them three weeks time to file reply on a petition of Naitik Party, which wanted Jhadu election symbol for Lok Sabha polls.
Two men belonging to West Bengal arrested on charges of rape
Two persons from West Bengal were arrested in a rape case near Dassam falls, about 40-km from here, the police said on Wednesday.
Akhilesh Yadav organises Saifai event, MLAs' tour, ignores riot victims
The Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh has come under stinging attack for organising its annual event, the extravagant 'Saifai Mahotsav', and sending a group of its MLAs for a study tour to foreign countries at a time when the future of Muzaffarn...
Facing criticism over Saifai carnival, SP bans media entry into the festival
Facing criticism over the Saifai carnival, the Samajwadi Party government on Wednesday banned TV crews from entering the festival. The Uttar Pradesh government of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is under fire for organising its annual event, the Saifai Maho...
Sardar Singh hopes for a good beginning in action-packed year
Participating teams are viewing this competition as a platform to assess their preparation for the FIH Hockey World Cup in Hague this May.
US: Freezing climate forces jail escapist to surrender
Just how cold is it in the US? Apparently cold enough for an escaped prisoner to turn himself in.
Uday Kiran suicide case: Police question wife
Vishitha and others were quizzed as part of the probe into the case, a police officer said.
Dehradun Express fire: Railways announce Rs 5 lakh compensation for victims' families
Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of passengers in the fire mishap on board the Mumbai-Dehradun Express and announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each to the next of kin of those killed.
US official applauds India's growth in space industry
"India's INSAT satellites, for example, provide telecommunications links to the most remote areas of that nation," said an US official.