India
Dalits, poor people can bring reforms, says PM after launching 'Stand Up India' scheme
Highlighting the vision of this initiative, Prime Minister said, "Dalits and poor people if given an opportunity can bring in various reforms in the country. This is the vision for Stand up India."
UP: Policeman carries rape victim after hospital denies stretcher
The rape victim narrated the incident to her family members and a case was lodged in the local police station.
Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.19 per litre, Diesel up by 98 paise a litre
Petrol price was earlier hiked on March 16 by Rs over 3 a litre in March. This is the fourth straight increase in diesel rates.
Art of Living event: NGT notice to Delhi government on review plea
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to Arvind Kejriwal government, DDA and Art of Living foundation and asked them to respond to the review plea filed by Manoj Mishra of Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan.
India secures release of 4 Indians from Syria, says Sushma Swaraj
In a series of tweets regarding the development, the External Affairs Minister said, "Welcome home Arun Kumar Saini, Sarvjit Singh, Kuldeep Singh and Joga Singh. I appreciate the officers who facilitated their journey from Syria to India."
NIA officer attached to Pathankot terror attack probe shot dead in UP; wife critical
The incident reportedly took place when Ahmed was on his way to Bijnor to attend a wedding ceremony.
Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll reaches 27 after rescue workers pull out 3 more bodies
The company that constructed the bridge that collapsed in Kolkata has said that the tragedy was merely an accident.
Darul Uloom openly supporting terrorism, says VHP
VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain said it is clear that the "radical thoughts of Deoband are the genesis of terrorism" and such people should be exposed.
Builders have blood on their hands, they'll face consequences, says TMC
He said strict action will be taken against those responsible for the collapse.
Kolkata bridge builder charged with murder, police question IVRCL officials
The company has said that the Kolkata bridge collapse tragedy was merely an accident.
We back women's entry in temples, Maharashtra government tells High Court
The Bombay High Court made the observations in reply to a PIL challenging the ban on entry of women in some temples.
Pay full fare if you want berth for your child in trains from April 21
While filling up reservation form, the passenger can indicate their option for requirement of full berth/seat for children or not.
PM Modi arrives in US to attend Nuclear Security Summit
Attending the Nuclear Security Summit for the first time, PM Modi is expected to lay out his vision of securing nuclear weapons.
CNG vehicles to remain exempt in second phase of odd-even scheme
The Delhi government has said CNG vehicles will remain exempt from restrictions during the second phase of odd-even traffic scheme which starts from April 15 while the other exemptions will be announced on April 8.
Modi, Belgian PM jointly launch Asia's biggest telescope
"Prime Minister Michel and I have just activated, remotely, India's largest optical telescope," Modi said.
