India
Swine flu virus mutated, no reason to panic, say experts
The report claims that virus has mutated and has taken on a more deadly and infectious strain which has rapidly spread across 26 states in the country.
Hyderabad: Eight held for betting on cricket matches
On reliable information, sleuths of Special Operation Team raided a house in APIIC Colony in Hyderabad and nabbed the brother duo of Mohammed Ali and Showkath Ali who indulged in cricket betting.
Labour ministry simplifying procedures; to club over 35 laws
The officials said on condition of anonymity that the new bills will consolidate the existing laws under four heads: wages; safety and working conditions; social security and welfare; and industrial relations.
Passenger vehicle sales would be seen up 6-8 per cent in fiscal 2016
The improved sales outlook for utility vehicles, cars, buses comes against the backdrop of the budget proposal to raise investment in infrastructure, including roads, railways.
Air India yet to finalise executive pilots' draft pay structure: Government
Air India had invited representatives of executive pilots to ascertain their views on the draft salary structure put up for their feed back, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said.
Cartoon of the day: Pakistan reacts on India's Land Acquisition Bill
After stiff opposition from other parties, the Modi government on Tuesday successfully passed the contentious Land Acquisition Bill with 11 amendments in the Lok Sabha.
Jammu-Srinagar highway opened for one-way traffic
"The Jammu-Srinagar highway has been opened for one-way traffic on Tuesday," a senior traffic official said.
Pakistan has more nukes than India, shows new infographic
According to the infographic, the United States and Russia both have about 5,000 weapons each.
Our orders cannot be avoided: National Green Tribunal
"This tribunal has all the trappings of the civil court and is to evolve its own procedure in consonance with the principle of natural justice." NGT said.
Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen-III Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile
The successful launch with its impact point in the Arabian Sea was witnessed by senior officers from Strategic Plans Division.
Bihar Government to declare 'Women empowerment policy'
"The state policy for women empowerment will ensure that women are able to reach the resources and participate in mainstream development." Nitish Kumar said.
J&K CM Mufti Sayeed orders release of senior Hurriyat leader Masrath Alam from jail
The orders for the release of Alam, chief of the Jammu Kashmir Muslim League, has been issued by the Home Department and he is technically free, said a top police official in Baramulla.
Mandate a historic opportunity, no digging of past, assures J&K CM Mufti
The government has come with a positive agenda to change the system of governance and ensure justice for all.
Air India to hire PR firm for image make-over
"The appointment of such an agency is aimed at enhancing public and media perception of Air India as well as manage more effectively our public relation and corporate communications," said the official.
Holi celebrated with traditional fervour in Pink City
People who took to the streets danced to the tune of drum beats and splashed each other with colour.
Farmers hold protest in Kurukshetra, block road
The BKU farmers led by Haryana unit president Gurnam Singh, courted arrest at Pipli town.