India
Kollam fire likely to cast shadow over Thrissur Pooram festivities
The Thrissur District Administration will hold a meeting of all stakeholders including office-bearers of famous Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi Devaswoms, the major players in the festival, to discuss safety measures to be taken to ensure a safe Pooram festi...
Kerala temple fire: Government sends team to probe storage of firecrackers
The fire broke out in Puttingal Temple complex during a display of fireworks for which there was no permission was given by the authorities, according to Kerala CM Oomen Chandy.
Centre asks states to check dishonour of national anthem, flag
Centre's missive came amid the contentious debate on nationalism which was triggered by an event at the JNU to commemorate the hanging of Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru.
102 dead in Puttingal temple fire, Kerala government orders probe
The mishap occurred as sparks fell on the storeroom 'Kambapura' and exploded with a thundering noise at around 3.30 AM, police said.
Maharashtra to put all major public services online this year: Devendra Fadnavis
The initiative was announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.
85-year old man kills wife, son over use of air conditioner
Paul had warned his wife and son against excessive use of air conditioner in view of escalating electricity bill.
Arvind Kejriwal finalises norms of odd-even scheme in Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday held a meeting with his deputy Manish Sisodia and Transport Minister Gopal Rai.
SC asks Centre to clarify stand on bringing back Kohinoor
A bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur, which did not issue notice on the PIL, asked the Solicitor General to seek instructions in the matter within a week.
US says it encourages India, Pakistan to engage in dialogue
US asked India and Pakistan to engage in ‘direct dialogue’ to reduce tension between the two countries.
Modi flays Mamata for Kolkata bridge collapse, urges Bengal to get rid of TMC
Urging people to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party, Modi assured that unlike Left and TMC, his party would work for the upliftment of the poor.
Lawyer misses SC hearing on drought crisis, court pulls her up for not being serious
The court remarked that the government's law officers are not serious about the drought situation.
If god wishes, there will be rain: Venkaiah Naidu on drought
The Supreme Court had on Wednesday slammed Centre on inaction in drought-hit areas.
J&K: Security forces kill 2 terrorists in Shopian, gunbattle on
The attackers are suspected to have belonged to terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen.
India fumes, takes up the Masood Azhar case with China at the highest level
China requested the UN Committee to put a proposal to ban Masood on hold, a move reportedly taken in consultation with Pakistan.
Severe water crisis in Delhi, distribution unequal among elite, marginalised areas
The Delhi Jal Board produces around 4.4 million litres of water everyday and there are 1 crore 70 lakh people in Delhi with 21 lakh authorised consumers.
