India
No Slowdown of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Projects, Says Chinese Envoy
The CPEC, which connects China's Xinjiang province with the strategic Gwadar Port in Balochistan, is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.
Jamia Millia Islamia Extends Last Date for Admission to October 10 for J&K Students Over 'Communication Gap'
In a letter written to Jammu and Kashmir resident commissioner by the varsity's registrar on September 26, it was mentioned that a number of students had approached the university authorities for admission.
Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey to Jointly Launch BBC Type Channel to Counter Islamophobia
The channel proposal was discussed at a meeting between Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan premier Imran Khan on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York last week.
A Year After #MeToo, Artist Subodh Gupta Files Defamation Suit Against Anonymous Instagram Handle
During a hearing on Monday, Gupta provided a list of URLs that he claimed contained alleged defamatory content and sought an injunction to block access to them. He also sought "token" damages of Rs 5cr.
Delhi Metro's Grey Line Between Dwarka-Najafgarh Corridor to Open on October 4
With the opening of the grey line, the Delhi Metro network will expand to 377 km with 274 stations, including the Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line.
CCTV Footage Shows Duo Snatching Gold Chain Using a Gun-like Drilling Machine in Kerala
The theft happened between 9am and 1pm, where the two chain snatchers were seen travelling on a bike wearing helmets and threatening people with a pistol like drilling machine.
Jharkhand has Huge Human Resources Besides Minerals, Says President Kovind at Ranchi University Event
President Ram Nath Kovind recalled the role of Birsa Munda who spearheaded an uprising against the British in the Chota Nagpur region in the early 19th century.
Tribal Woman Gang-raped by Employer in Telangana, Husband Assaulted for Demanding Pending Salary
Originally from Nagarkurnool, the couple were employed by the prime accused, Prasad Reddy, in his poultry farm on a combined salary of Rs 15,000.
Amid Incessant Rains Ahead of Durga Puja, Lucknow Proves Necessity is the 'Maa' of Invention
The inclement weather in Lucknow has also put a dampner on the puja pandals. Majority of the 250-odd puja pandals in the city are incomplete.
Former Foreign Secretary K P S Menon (Junior) Passes Away at 90 in Kerala
Son of K P S Menon (senior), the first Foreign Secretary of independent India and uncle of former Foreign Secretary and National Security Adviser Shivasankar Menon, K P S Menon (junior) was a 1951 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.
Delhi Police Files Chargesheet against IPS Officer Accused of Raping Facebook Friend
The woman had alleged police inaction in the case and filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court that the probe was not being carried properly and the accused was misusing his position as an IPS officer.
IAF to Mark 87th Anniversary with Scintillating Air Display at Hindan Base
The general area over which the aircraft will be flying at low levels are Wazirpur Bridge, Karawalnagar, Afjalpur, Hindan; Shaml, Jiwana, Chandinagar, Hindan; Hapur, Philkua, Ghaziabad and Hindan.
Evacuation of Kerala Maradu Flat Owners Begins after Residents End Protest
A section of the residents, who were on a "hunger strike" in front of one of the apartment complexes, ended their protest after the Ernakulam district administration agreed to some of their demands, including restoration of electricity disconnected by the...
Pakistan Army Targets Posts, Village along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch
On Saturday evening, Pakistani troops resorted to mortar shelling and small arms firing in Shahpur and Kerni sectors in Poonch district, prompting strong retaliation by India.
President Ram Nath Kovind's Visit to Jharkhand's Gumla Cancelled as Heavy Rains Lash Region
Presidnet Kovind is scheduled to attend the convocation ceremony of Ranchi University on Monday.
'Urdu Not a Foreign Language': Punjab University Dept Objects to Being Clubbed With Foreign Tongues
The university has recently proposed making the Urdu Department part of the School of Foreign Languages to be set up after merging departments of Russian, French, German, Chinese and Tibetan languages.