India
NUJS official held for sexually harassing colleague
Six months after he was accused of sexually harassing a colleague, the assistant registrar of the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata was arrested and presented before a court on Friday, police said.
Senior official booked in loco inspector suicide case
Four days after a loco inspector, posted at Central Railway station inKanpur, allegedly committed suicide, an FIR has been lodged against a senior official posted in Allahabad in the case, police said.
2013: 8 actresses who stole the show in supporting roles
Whether it was 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' or 'Lootera', Divya Dutta turned out to be a show-stealer in supporting roles.
Airtel offers free Facebook access in 9 Indian languages
Bharti Airtel announced that it will now offer free Facebook access in 9 Indian languages to its prepaid customers across India.
Delhi witnesses morning drizzle, IMD predicts cloudy day ahead
Clouds enveloped the national capital on Friday morning and it received 0.2 mm of rain till 8.30 am.
Three women killed in Pakur mine blast
Three women were killed in a blast that occurred as a small hill was being mined for stone in Jharkhand's Pakur district on Thursday, police said.
NHRC seeks report from UP govt on child deaths in relief camps
The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday sought reports from the Uttar Pradesh government and the district authorities of Muzaffarnagar and Shamli on reported death of around 40 children due to extreme cold in relief camps meant for riot victims.
Russia says Yasser Arafat died of natural causes: Reports
Former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat died of natural causes, not radiation poisoning, the head of a Russian state forensics agency that tested samples taken from his body said on Thursday, according to the Interfax news agency.
Jammu: BSF School emerge winner at Open Judo Championship
BSF Primary School bagged 15 medals including four gold in the inaugural Jammu and Kashmir State Open Judo championship, in Jammu.
TN: Sri Lankan court extends remand of 110 fishermen till January 6
The judicial remand of 110 fishermen from Nagapattinam, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy earlier this month, was extended till January 6 by a court on Thursday.
Rajasthan government to begin special drive to curb drug use among youngsters
Concerned over illicit use of drug among youths, Rajasthan government is going to run a special drive across the state to curb the menace.
Frost in parts of Rajasthan, Churu coldest at 0.9 deg Celsius
Normal life remained affected in parts of Rajasthan with mercury dipped to a low of 0.9 deg Celsius in Churu followed by Sriganganagar where the mercury settled at 2.5 degree C.
When Jennifer Lawrence almost died on 'Hunger Games' set
Lawrence was almost choked to death by a fog machine while filming 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay' in Atlanta.
Woman agrees to return home after husband promises toilet facility
A 27-year-old dalit woman has agreed to return to her husband's home at a village in Dewas district, after he promised before a court to get a proper toilet constructed at his place.
Videocon to bid in January for more spectrum in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh
Mobile operator Videocon plans to bid for additional spectrum in two service areas such as Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, in upcoming auction starting January 23.
Meeting of DGMOs to clear the air, claims Pakistani media
The meeting of senior Indian and Pakistani military officials to reduce tensions on the LoC was important due to the "symbolism and value" attached to it, a leading Pakistani daily claimed on Wednesday.