India
India-Russia Talks on S-400 Air Defence System at 'Profound Stage', Contract Anytime: Russian Official
India had announced in October last year a deal on the Triumf air defence systems from Russia, worth over $5 billion and collaborate in making four state-of-the-art frigates besides setting up a joint production facility for making Kamov helicopters.
Zaira Molestation: Accused’s Wife Says His Leg Accidentally Touched Actor
Sachdev, a resident of suburban Chandivli, was arrested last evening after a huge public outcry over the incident prompted the Maharashtra State Commission for Women to seek an inquiry into the "shameful" incident.
Dragon and Elephant May Dance Together, Says Beijing on India-China Ties
"We have handled the issue of cross-border incursions by the Indian border troops into China's Donglang (Doklam) area through diplomatic measures," Wang told a symposium.
French Tourists Beaten up in UP's Mirzapur, Police Try to Shrug it Off
A few boys began to harass the Indian female who was with the French tourists' group, when the foreign nationals intervened, they were roughed up. The boys returned with their friends after the initial ruckus to further attack the group.
Former CJI Lodha 'Shaken' by Killings Over Cow Protection, Love Jihad
Speaking at an event on Human Rights Day, former CJI Lodha also said that he feels the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is nothing more than a “toothless tiger”.
State Bank of India Changes Names and IFSC Codes of Around 1,300 Branches Post Merger
The country's largest lender has changed the names and IFSC codes of branches located in major cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Lucknow, among others.
Kannada Editor Belagere Arrested for Plot to Kill Former Colleague
Shashidar Mundewadi was arrested from Vijayapura district. He told police that he had taken ‘supari’ from Belagere to kill Sunil three months ago. Based on Shashidhar’s statements, Belagere was arrested.
'Would You Rather Salute Afzal Guru': Venkaiah Naidu Wades Into Vande Mataram Debate
"If not your mother, who would you salute? Afzal Guru?" Venkaiah Naidu said at an event to release a book on the late VHP chief Ashok Singhal.
KEAM 2018 Entrance Exam Date Announced for Engineering, Check Now
As per the official notification, KEAM 2018 Engineering Entrance Examination is scheduled for 23rd and 24th April 2018 for candidates seeking admission to various Engineering programmes in the state of Kerala.
Thane Shocker: Skeleton Found in House After Woman's Arrest in Sex Racket Case
Palghar rural police learnt that Sarita Bharti (37) had killed her husband Sahdeo Bharti 13 years ago, and buried the body in the same house.
India Looks to Balance Regional Equations With China After Quad Talks
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov will also be holding bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines.
Supreme Court Favours Law to Put a Cap on 'Astronomical' Lawyers' Fee
Citing the ‘astronomical’ fee being charged by top lawyers, a bench of Justices Adarsh K Goel and Uday U Lalit recalled number of judgments passed by the top court in the past wherein appeals had been made to the lawyers to come to the aid of needy litiga...
As Chabahar Port is Inaugurated, India Sails Through the Unwanted
The $1 billion extension of the strategic port, located in the south-eastern province of Sistan-Balochistan in Iran, aims to connect Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.
When Headlines Scream Smog, Why Hold Test Match in Delhi: NGT Slams BCCI, Govt
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar took exception over the failure of the AAP government to file the report despite its specific order.
Cyclone OcKhi: Nirmala Sitharaman Visits Kanyakumari, Reviews Relief Work
After arriving in Kanyakumari and holding a review meeting with officials, the Minister visited villages in the nearby areas where she interacted with the local fishermen. She also met Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam.
720 Ceasefire Violations by Pakistan This Year, the Highest Since 2010
According to the data compiled by the Union Home Ministry, Pakistani forces have violated ceasefire 724 times along the IB and the LoC till October in comparison to 449 times in 2016.