India
SC Asks Centre to Curb Rising Drug, Alcohol Abuse in Children
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to put in place within six months a national action plan to curb the rising drugs and alcohol abuse cases among school children, observing they are encouraged to become "drug peddlers once they get addicted"...
BSP Transfered Votes to BJP During 2014 LS Polls, Claims Akhilesh Yadav
Yadav was asked why BJP won elections held during the tenures of Samajwadi Party-led governments in the state.
Demonetisation Distress Map of India
Since the announcement of the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the evening of November 8, the common man is undoubtedly facing a lot of hardships.
Those ‘Planting’ Stories Against Me Will be ‘Beaten Up With Shoes’ in Arunachal: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiran Rijiju has said that those who “planted” the news that he has been named along with a few others in a vigilance report on corruption at North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) will get beaten up wit...
Jet Airways Offers EMI Payment Option to Purchase Tickets
With people going through hardship across the country due to the cash crunch in the wake of Government's demonetisation move, domestic carrier Jet Airways has offered its customers the facility of staggered payments for bookings its flights.
India 4th Most Vacation-deprived Country, Says Report
India has been ranked as the fourth most vacation deprived country globally, as 63 per cent take fewer days of the vacations that they get, according to to a report.
India To Have Highest Salary Increase in Asia Pacific in 2017
India and Vietnam will have the highest salary increases next year with a projected rise of 10.8 per cent and 9.2 per cent respectively among Asia Pacific's emerging economies.
China Says No Change in Stand on NSG, Azhar Issues
China's second 'technical hold' on Azhar's banning in UN is due to expire at the end of this month
'Notebandi' is 'Nasbandi' For Anti-national Elements, Says Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'notebandi' decision has resulted in 'nasbandi' for anti-national elements and hoarders of black money.
Reddy's Daughter Wedding: Bureaucrat Arrested in 'Money Laundering Case'
Bheema Naik - Special Land Acquisition Officer in Karnataka – accused of helping mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy allegedly in a money laundering case for his daughter's lavish wedding was arrested by the state CID on Sunday.
Cyclone Vardah Likely to Hit Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu Coast on Dec 12
Severe cyclonic storm Vardah is likely to cross north Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coast, close to Chennai, by December 12 afternoon. Wind speeds upto 90 kmph is expected to prevail at the time of landfall.
TN Cabinet Demands Bharat Ratna For the Late Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Cabinet on Saturday decided to recommend late AIADMK supremo Jayalali thaa for India's highest civilian honour, the 'Bharat Ratna'.
Lips Sealed, Team Adhia Became the Lynchpin of Demonetisation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handpicked a trusted bureaucrat, little known outside India's financial circles, to spearhead a radical move to abolish 86 percent of the country's cash overnight and take aim at the huge shadow economy.
Govt to Print Plastic Currency Notes to Check Counterfeiting
Government on Friday informed Parliament that a decision has been taken to print plastic currency notes and procurement of material has started.
UP Board Exam 2017 Dates Announced, To Be Held From February to March
The Uttar Pradesh Examination Board has announced the Class 10 and 12 board examination dates, to be held in 2017.
Modi's Demonetisation 'Mere Rap on Knuckles' Of Dishonest: Manmohan
In one impetuous decision, the Prime Minister has shattered the faith and confidence that hundreds of millions of Indians