India
Centre Offers Rs 5 Lakh Compensation to Victims of Cross-border Firing in PoK
Approximately 770 km of the Line of Control and approximately 220 km of International Border have been a witness to frequent ceasefire violation and the influx of terrorists since 1990.
405 Babies of HIV-Infected Mothers Born without Infection
The figures were revealed in a statistics report related to births from 2011 till July this year.
Finance Minister to Inaugurate BRICS Meet on Arbitration
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will inaugurate BRICS conference on arbitration on August 27 which will deliberate on ideas and insights regarding dispute resolution mechanism among the 5 emerging nations that form the group.
Rajnath Singh in Kashmir for Talks, Separatists Under House Arrest
Home Minister Rajnath Singh is in Kashmir for two-day talks with various stakeholders to end the unrest in the valley but he is unlikely to meet separatist leaders who are under house arrest.
Japan PM Says North Korea Missile Launch 'Unforgivable', Threat to Security
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday said North Korea's latest missile launch was "unforgivable" and posed a grave threat to Japan's security, adding his government had lodged a stern protest against its isolated neighbour.
UP: Flood Forces People to Wait for Hours to Cremate Loved Ones
Cremation ceremonies are taking place in the alleys adjacent to the river or on the terraces of the 'havelis' due to lack of space, said officials.
Curfew Lifted From Parts of Srinagar, Mobile Internet Still Suspended
Mobile Internet also continued to remain suspended in the entire Valley, where the outgoing facility on prepaid mobiles remained barred.
Fed up With Heavy School Bags, 2 Students Hold Press Meet
Burdened with heavy school bags, two seventh grade boys held a press conference in Maharashtra to highlight the plight of students.
Minor Earthquake Hits Delhi, Parts of Haryana
However, there were no immediate report of loss to life or damage to property.
PM Promises Centre's Support to Flood-Hit States
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised Centre's support to five flood-hit states in rescue and relief operations.
Dengue Forces New Dress Code in Lucknow
District Magistrate Raj Shekhar informed that most schools, after being alerted about dengue and its prevention, have told children and their parents that Monday onwards all students up to class VIII will have to wear full sleeve shirts, trousers and the...
Lalu Advises People to Drink 'Tadi' to Avoid Spurious Liquor
The move was welcomed by the people.
Delhi HC asks Omar Abdullah's Ex-wife to 'Gracefully' Vacate Govt Bungalow
The judge also noted that Delhi Police will provide security to Payal and her children, who are 'Z' and 'Z plus' security protectees, during their stay in the capital. a
CBI Takes Over Investigation in Bulandshahr Gangrape Case
CBI has taken over investigation in the Bulandshahr gangrape and dacoity case in which a woman and her minor daughter were assaulted by a gang in July. The incident had taken place when six members of a Noida-based family were travelling to Shahjahanpur i...
Liquor to be Made Available Online in Kerala from Onam
Tourism has been affected on account of the present liquor policy which ordered the closure of over 700 bars
13 Dead in Bihar, Govt Denies It's a Hooch Tragedy
At least 13 people died after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Gopalganj district on Wednesday.