Fate of 39 Indians captured in Iraq still unknown
The Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi revealed that the whereabouts of the 39 Indian construction workers captured in 2014 by the Islamic State group still remains unknown.
World Bank refused, temples gave money for Sardar Sarovar Dam
Dedicating the 2nd biggest dam in the world to the people of India, Modi said that the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada faced many hurdles.
Boarding passes might soon become a thing of the past
After doing away with the hand baggage tagging system in around a dozen airports, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is now planning to do away with boarding passes.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan proposes bringing petroleum products under GST
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Finance Ministry to include petroleum products under GST ambit.
Railway Minister suggests measures to improve safety
In a bid to incentivize rail employees to prevent mishaps, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal suggested out of turn promotions for employees who take timely action to avert accidents.
Gorakhpur tragedy: Police arrest BRD Medical College oxygen supplier
Manish Bhandari, the proprietor of Pushpa Sales, which supplied oxygen to Gorakhpur's state-run BRD Medical College where dozens of children have died since August, has been arrested in the case.
Vettel takes pole as Hamilton finishes 5th: Singapore GP qualifying
Singapore GP qualifying had contrasting results for F1 World Championship contenders Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.
India won't stop till Masood Azhar is brought to justice
A top Indian diplomat has said that India will not stop till Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Masood Azhar is brought to justice.
Rail passengers cannot sleep beyond 10pm-6am in reserved coaches
Indian Railways reduced the official sleeping hours in trains by an hour to end the fights over berths and oversleeping passengers.
AIMPLB might come down on fake maulanas
Following in the footsteps of the All-India Nirmohi Akhara's crackdown on fake 'babas', the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is also contemplating calling out fake maulanas.
US to re-engage with the Paris Agreement?
The US recently made its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change official, inviting significant criticism.
Pakistan will waste time in UNGA by bringing up Kashmir
With Pakistan plans to raise the issue of Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly, Syed Akbaruddin, India's permanent representative to the UN, said that Pakistan 'will waste time' with this.
Makers of SRK's upcoming TED Talks show approach Oprah Winfrey
Makers of Shah Rukh Khan's small-screen comeback "TED Talks: Nayi Soch" approached popular international TV host Oprah Winfrey for delivering a TED Talk on the show.
Airtel is offering 60GB free data!
The price war in the Indian telecom sector started by the entry of Reliance Jio has now pushed Airtel into offering 60GB of free data.
Police arrest "Dr. Horror" involved in kidney-rackets for two decades
Dehradun Police have arrested Dr. Amit Kumar - mastermind of an interstate kidney racket with international links run from the city's Gangotri Charitable Hospital - from Haryana's Panchkula.
PM Modi dedicates Narmada dam to the nation
On his 67th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated the Sardar Sarovar dam built on the Narmada to the nation.
Pakistan shells iconic temple in Jammu, angering devotees
In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistan shelled the Arnia sub-sector of Jammu on Friday night.
PV Sindhu wins her first Korea Open Superseries title
Settling the scores after World Championships final loss, PV Sindhu defeated her nemesis World No 9 Nozomi Okuhara in the Korea Open Superseries final 22-20, 11-21, 21-18, in a nail-biting match.
BJP leader's sister, an anti-triple talaq activist, receives death threats
Union minister and senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's sister was waylaid and given death threats by three men in the city of Bareilly in UP.
ISRO to resume satellite launches in December
Despite suffering a setback due to its unsuccessful satellite launch on 31st August, ISRO announced that it would resume satellite launches from December.
Trump's visa-policy hits IITians' US dreams; students prefer other countries
President Donald Trump's visa policy has shattered the US dreams of IITians who bagged crore-plus offers from software-giants last year.
RBI may have its own "fiat" cryptocurrency called Laxmi
RBI executive director Sudarshan Sen had said that the central bank is not comfortable with "non-fiat" cryptocurrencies i.e. cryptocurrencies which are not regulated by the government.
Grand celebrations planned for Modi's birthday
PM Narendra Modi turns 67 today. The Centre plans to observe this day as "Seva Diwas" (Day of Service). Various activities have been planned for the "big day" including construction of toilets, voluntary work and sanitation drives.
Micromax Bharat 2 Plus, Bharat 3, and Bharat 4 launched
India-based smartphone maker Micromax has now unveiled 4G VoLTE-enabled Micromax Bharat 2 Plus, Bharat 3, and Bharat 4.
Arjan Singh, only ever Marshal of Indian Air Force dies
Arjan Singh, the only officer to hold the title of "Marshal of Indian Air Force" has passed away at 98. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.
Why is Iran recruiting Pakistani and Afghan Shiite militants?
Iran is recruiting and training thousands of Shiite Muslims from Afghanistan and Pakistan to fight for President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria.
Do you feel your children are safe in schools?
When a seven-year-old was found with his throat slit at a prominent Gurugram school, people were shocked.
Looming job threats? 21% Indians set to face job loss
With the onset of artificial intelligence and automation, nearly 21% of India's workforce is set to face job threats by 2022, FICCI said in a report.
Become an iPhone owner for Rs. 999 through Flipkart!
Apple's announcement of the iPhone X left many fans excited as well as heartbroken.
JP Duminy announces retirement from test cricket with immediate effect
South African all-rounder JP Duminy announced his retirement from test cricket with immediate effect, earlier today.
The Blue Whale challenge: Fact or fiction?
Since months, it has been alleged that the 'Blue Whale Challenge' has been preying on youths. Many suicides in India have been attributed to this game.
Alphons: 'Have a vehicle? Can afford fuel hike then'
Bureaucrat-turned politician and Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons created a controversy when he made a statement that those who can buy vehicles can afford to pay the increased fuel prices.
During imprisonment, Maanayata told kids I was shooting: Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt, one of the most formidable names in Bollywood, recently relived his dark days in an interview with Zee News.
User data from ATMs across Bengaluru stolen, European tourists arrested
Several ATMs in Bengaluru, including one at Kempegowda International Airport, have been compromised, police reports said.
Major fire at Mumbai's iconic RK Studio
A major fire broke out at Mumbai'c iconic RK Studio this afternoon at around 2:30pm. Several fire tenders and water tankers have been rushed to the spot.
NHRC to oppose government's decision to deport Rohingyas at SC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it would oppose the Centre's plans to deport an estimated 40,000 Rohingya Muslims living illegally in India.
India vs Australia: Probable playing XI for the 1st ODI
Peter Handscomb was included in Australia's squad to replace injured opener Aaron Finch.
Bhaskar Das, chief Hindu litigant in Babri Masjid case, dead
The chief litigant in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case from the Hindu side, Mahant Bhaskar Das, passed away today at the age of 89.
Another 'godman' in police net: Baba Pratibhanand arrested for murder
The extent of the 'fake' godmen web has been revealed further with the arrest of Baba Pratibhanand. The 'guru' is allegedly behind the 2013 murder of BSP's Deepak Bhardwaj, the richest candidate in the 2009 UP elections.
Billionaire Jain couple of MP renounces world to become monks
A billionaire Jain couple from MP's Neemuch has made headlines after announcing their decision to leave behind their property and three-year-old daughter to become monks.
Harvard rescinds Chelsea Manning's visiting fellowship over CIA chief's protest
Harvard University has rescinded its offer to make Chelsea Manning a distinguished visiting fellow, following CIA chief Mike Pompeo's decision to cancel an appearance at the university.
Korea Open: PV Sindhu beats He Bingjiao, reaches final
PV Sindhu stormed into her second Super Series final of the year by beating China's He Bingjiao 21-10, 17-21, 21-16 in an encounter that lasted 66 minutes at the semi-final of the Korea Open Super Series.
Sardar Sarovar Dam closing: Gandhi's MP memorial submerged, thousands affected
When the gates of the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat were closed in June, the goal was to allow more water storage, increase electricity generation and reduce overflow periods, among others
If people want, I will enter politics: Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan might finally take the plunge into politics. He asserted that if he gets a "strong signal" from the people, he would enter politics.
Elite athletes to get Rs. 50,000 monthly stipend
The ministry of sports and youth affairs has decided to pay each elite athlete, preparing for the upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games, and the Tokyo Olympics, a monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000.
Two terrorists killed as army foils infiltration bid in Machil
Two terrorists were killed as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid along J&K's Machil sector in Kupwara this morning.
Kim Jong-un: North Korea will achieve military "equilibrium" with US
Kim Jong-un has vowed to achieve North Korea's nuclear goals.
Sadhvi allegedly gang-raped in Mathura's Radha Rani temple
In a shocking case, a sadhvi at Mathura's famous Radha Rani temple in Barsana was allegedly raped while she was sleeping in the temple hall.
Ram Rahim on trial again: Hearing in 2 murder-cases begins
Hearing on two murder cases related to Ram Rahim, rape convict, will be conducted today. To prevent a massacre like last time, security has been tightened in Panchkula.
Indians had plans for every Lankan batsman
The Indian team might have been the favourites when they toured Sri Lanka last month but they did not take things lightly.
Centre does a U-turn on decriminalizing begging
The government had informed the court last year that the Ministry of Social Justice had prepared a bill that decriminalized begging and rehabilitated beggars. However, the Centre has now told the Delhi HC that they won't be decriminalizing begging.
HRD names 25 cleanest higher education institutes of India
The HRD Ministry has released its Swachhta Rankings list 2017, where Higher Education Institutions (HEI) have been graded, according to their cleanliness.
Maruti shifts gears, to make electric cars in Gujarat
After expressing initial apprehension about the future of electric cars in India, automaker Maruti Suzuki announced that it will manufacture electric cars at its plant in Gujarat.
SC issues directive to ensure safety of school children
A plea seeking the implementation of existing guidelines for schoolchildren's safety was filed by two lawyers in the SC.
