India
Hardik Patel Returns to Gujarat After Six Months of Exile
Patel, who was released from jail in Gujarat after nine months in confinement in July last year, had to stay outside Gujarat for six months as per Gujarat high court direction. He was staying at a former Congress MLA's residence here during this period.
Road Named After Bhagat Singh in North Delhi
North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) christened the road at G block in Rohini's Sector 16 as Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Road.
Wall Collapses at Bengaluru Mall, Two Injured
A part of a wall collapsed on the rear side of Mantri Mall in Bengaluru on Monday afternoon. Two people were injured and taken to the nearby hospital.
What's in a Symbol: How Other Party Logos' Fortunes Changed Over Time
Gandhi named her faction Congress (i). After much deliberation she chose the hand symbol, rejecting bicycle and elephant, which were later adopted by the Samajwadi Party (in 1992) and Bahujan Samaj Party (in 1984), respectively
UP Election 2017: The Myth of the United Muslim Vote
Muslims will not vote for any one party uniformly across UP but rather their choice will be driven by local exigencies. The candidate with the maximum potential to beat the BJP nominee is likely to get their vote whether it be SP, BSP or Congress
Opposition Stalls Assembly Demanding Compensation For Kashmir Unrest Deaths
As soon as the House met today, the opposition members led by National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar demanded the government must clear whether it will grant compensation of Rs five lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in the last years five m...
Rajeev Singh to Take Charge as Interim CEO of Prasar Bharati
Rajeev Singh, Member (Finance) in Prasar Bharati Board, will take charge as interim CEO of the public broadcaster after S C Panda retires in February.
Patna Boat Tragedy: PM Announces Ex Gratia of Rs 2 Lakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sanctioned Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in Patna boat tragedy from the PM National Relief Fund.
Centre to Release Postage Stamp on M G R's Birth Centenary: Tamil Nadu
The Centre has accepted Tamil Nadu's request to release a special postage stamp on the occasion of former chief minister and AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran's birth centenary on January 17, the state government said on Saturday.
Cold Wave Sweeps North India, Srinagar at -6.3 Degree
The Met office said that the mercury would dip steadily till January 19 after which the weather conditions might improve.
Over a Million Take Holy Dip at Ganga Sagar on Makar Sankranti
Over a million pilgrims from across India and abroad took a holy dip in the river Ganges on Saturday braving the icy cold water and chilly winds, at the annual Ganga Sagar Fair on Makar Sankranti.
On Pongal Eve, Centre Ready With Draft Ordinance on Jallikattu
The government is ready with a draft ordinance on Jallikattu, the bull-taming festival in Tamil Nadu banned by the Supreme Court, sources told CNN-News18 on Friday, the eve of Pongal festivities in the southern state.
After Bengaluru, Mumbai, No Permission to David Guetta Concert in Noida
After the cancellation of Sunburn concert featuring French DJ David Guetta in Bengaluru and Mumbai, sources have told CNN-News18 that Sunburn had sought permission for a concert in Greater Noida too, but was denied permission.
Delhi HC to Hear Plea Seeking MHA Report on Poor Food to BSF Jawans
The Delhi High Court on Friday fixed January 16 for hearing a plea seeking a status report from the Ministry of Home Affairs following a BSF soldier's allegation that troopers were being served poor quality food along LoC.
Jallikattu is to Thank Nature, Not to Torment Bulls: PETA
Amid growing chorus for holding Jallikattu this year during Pongal, animal welfare body PETA on Thursday said the purpose of this festival is to thank the nature which cannot be achieved by tormenting bulls and causing injuries and deaths to people and bu...
SC Ruling on Jallikattu Violated in Cuddalore
The Supreme Court's ruling on Jallikattu was alleged violated in Tamil Nadu.