India
Razzano stuns Kuznetsova in round one at California
World No. 131 Razzano used her superior serve to control her Kuznetsova, who had six double faults.
Buddhist monks take out a peace rally to protest against Bodh Gaya blasts
Hundreds of people, including Buddhists monks, on Monday took out a peace rally in Nagpur to protest against the July 7 serial blasts in Bihar's Bodh Gaya Temple. Clad in white attire, the monks, along with members of other communities, including Sikhs an...
Murder threat to the leaders of various Hindu Sangh Parivar organisations
The BJP office in Coimbatore on Monday received a letter threatening to kill 12 persons belonging to various Sangh Parivar organisations if their demand for immediate release of Abdul Nassar Madani, the Kerala-based PDP leader who is an accused in the 200...
Two accused of firing at constable arrested
Two persons, accused of shooting at a constable on July 9, were on Monday arrested during a vehicle checking drive in Loni area here, police said. The accused have been identified as Rajeev and Gopal, aged between 25 and 30 years, they said, adding, six...
Two arrested for providing imposters to clear veterinary entrance
Following busting of a gang which facilitated admission to MBBS course by providing imposters to write entrance exam, police on Monday arrested two persons who ran a similar racket with regard to veterinary medicine colleges in Madhya Pradesh.
Allahabad HC seeks reply from Environment Min on PIL against Varanasi project
Allahabad High Court on Monday sought a reply from the Union Ministry for Environment and Varanasi Jal Nigam on a petition challenging proposed beautification of "Assi Ghat", a fabled pilgrimage and tourist spot in the holy city.
Govt land given to ostracised siblings a disputed property; kids return to graveyard
The children, whose parents lost their lives to AIDS, were living at a graveyard after they were ostracised by their relatives.
Bad weather continues in Uttarakhand, three people die in landslides, wall collapse
Three persons have been killed in landslides and a wall collapse in flood-hit Uttarakhand, where inclement weather on Monday forced Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna to postpone his visit to review relief operations in Chamoli district.
Major rivers swell as rains continue to lash western, central UP
Monsoon remained active as light to moderate rains on Monday lashed western and central parts of Uttar Pradesh, where most of the major rivers continued to remain in spate.
Autorickshaw drivers to inform police about lone woman commuters at night
In view of rising incidents of crime against women, the district administration has made it mandatory for autorickshaw drivers to inform the police if solitary woman happen to commute in their vehicles at night.
Let the probe be completed, says Shivpal on IAS officer's suspension
Uttar Pradesh PWD minister Shivpal Singh on Monday declined to comment on the suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, who had clamped down on illegal mining in Uttar Pradesh, saying that the truth will come out only after an inquiry.
Won't judge gay priests, says Pope
"If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?" Francis asked.
Teenager throws acid at eight-year-old boy over minor scuffle
An eight-year-old boy was in a critical condition on Monday after his 15-year-old neighbour threw a bottle of acid over him after a minor scuffle, police said.
Unfazed by Uttarakhand tragedy, 'Kanwariyas' flock to Haridwar
Putting behind sad memories of the June calamity, Kanwariyas flocked to temples in Haridwar despite heavy rains on the first Monday of the month of 'Sawan' today to offer holy waters of the Ganga to Lord Shiva.
I want to be part of Kurt Cobain's biopic: Courtney Love
Courtney Love says she wants to be part of the biopic on her late husband Kurt Cobain's life.
IBL asks Awadhe Warriors to replace Thai player Jongjit
Jongjit has been put under investigation by world federation for an on-court brawl with a fellow shuttler in an international tournament last week.
