India
It's a Dark Diwali For These Haryana Women Bus Conductors Who Were Sacked After Strike Called Off
Sharmila was among three women who benefitted from a recruitment drive for conductors and drivers after permanent employees went on strike to protest against the Haryana government's decision to hire 700 buses from private owners.
How a Football Match Brought Warmth in Kashmir Amid Untimely Snow
Real Kashmir Football Club made a stunning entry in the game after defeating Minerva Punjab FC in their own den a few days ago.
Delhiites Wake up to Hazy Diwali Morning as Air Quality Swings Between ‘Poor’ and ‘Very Poor’
The PM2.5 level was recorded at 134, while PM10 level was recorded at 276 in Delhi.
Punjab Makes it Mandatory to Seek Centre’s Nod for Functions Near Union Govt Buildings
The Punjab Home Affairs and Justice Department made this provision in a comprehensive guideline, issued to district commissioners and police commissioners and superintendents, with an aim to prevent the recurrence of Amritsar-like train tragedy.
PM Modi Needs Rs 3.6 Lakh Crore from RBI to Fix 'Mess' His Economic Theories Created: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi also urged Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel to "stand up" to the prime minister and "protect the nation".
After Farmers Protest Arrest Warrant From Banks, HDK Launches Pilot Project to Roll Out Loan Waivers
The Karnataka chief minister assured the farmers that he is reviewing the progress of the loan waiver scheme personally and the officials are working on war foot to implement it.
Tourists Cutting Short Delhi Visit Because of Bad Air Quality, Say Pollution Masks Also Ineffective
A thick haze has engulfed the national capital two days ahead of Diwali, following which, experts have warned, the air quality is likely to worsen further due to local factors.
‘This Insult Must Stop’: Bengaluru’s Pro-Hindu Groups Want Diwali Crackers With Gods’ Images Banned
The Karnataka government said it cannot regulate the packaging of crackers as they all come from Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu.
Railway Gangmen Drilling Track Run Over by Train in Uttar Pradesh
The three gangmen were working on the tracks when the Kolkata-Amritsar Akal Takth Express ran over them at around 12 pm
This Year, Vrindavan Widows to Celebrate 'Green Diwali' with Diyas and Rangolis
The pollution-free celebrations have come in the wake of the apex court's reference to the hazardous air pollution levels in Delhi-National Capital Region during and immediately after Diwali last year.
BSF Jawan Shared Photos of Border Roads, Secret Info With Pakistan Spy; Arrested
The accused, Sheikh Riazuddin, was under the scanner of the Border Security Force intelligence wing for his suspicious activities for the last few months. He is a resident of Maharashtra's Renpura village.
Tigress Avni Was Shot Dead After She Attacked Forest Staff: Maharashtra Forest Minister
The tigress, T1, as she was known officially, was shot Friday night by sharp-shooter Asgar Ali in compartment no 149 of Borati forest under the jurisdiction of Ralegaon police station in the state's Yavatmal district.
15-Year-old Boy Sodomised by Two in UP; Video Uploaded on Social Media
The incident took place in Mathura village which comes under the jurisdiction of Charthawal police station.
Delay in Construction of Ram Temple Making Supporters Anxious, Says BJP's Ram Madhav
The BJP general secretary's comments came a day after the RSS warned that it would launch a 1992-like agitation for the temple if required.
Attempts Being Made Through 'External Linkages' to 'Revive' Insurgency in Punjab: Army Chief
Asserting that insurgency cannot be dealt with military force, Rawat pitched for adopting an approach in which all agencies, the government, civil administration, military and police work in an "integrated manner".
Mentally Disabled Man Shot Dead by Army Sentry in J&K's Shopian District
When Wani failed to pay heed to his verbal warning, the soldier fired in the air in a vain attempt to desist him, the sources said, adding that the sentry then shot at him, leading to his death.
