India
No Muslims, No single Women: Housing Bias Turning Indian Cities into Ghettos
"People should be able to move freely and find a living space anywhere in the country," said Dogra, marketing head for the company founded by four young male graduates after they had trouble finding a home in Bengaluru.
Foreign Secretary Jaishankar Gets Another Extension
Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar, whose tenure was scheduled to end on January 28, has been given a second extension of his term by one year, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet said in a notification on Monday.
KVIC Withdraws Show-cause Notice to Khadi Workers
The employees were slapped the show-cause notice for joining a silent peaceful protest on January 12 in the KVIC main hall to expresse their angst over replacing the pictures of Mahatma Gandhi with Modi.
Unsung Heroes to Share the Spotlight This Year at Padma Awards
The theme of the prestigious Padma awards this year seems to be ‘Unsung Heroes’. For, apart from well-known names like PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and P Gopichand, the awardees will include accomplished personalities who have done stellar work in their field,...
Jallikattu Live: Bill Cruises Through House, Bull-taming Sport now Legal in Tamil Nadu
The protesters at the Marina beach are demanding a permanent lifting of the ban on Jallikattu.
Opinion I Horse Racing is More Against Animal Rights Than Jallikattu
In the present raging bull story, Jallikattu, the central government has tried to wash its hands away by painting it as a sport and sports being a state subject, the state of Tamil Nadu has to deal with the issue.
SC to Examine if Govt Can Allot Land for Religious Structures
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the government can allot land free of cost to any private organisation for construction of religious structures.
Hirakhand Express Accident: 39 Dead, Over 60 Hurt as Train Derails in Andhra
At least 36 people were killed and more than 100 received serious injuries after Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailed in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday night.
Opinion | Zaira Wasim Troll Episode Reveals Misogyny Online
This week, 16 year-old Zaira Wasim was the subject of online vilification. Her fault? She met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti at the latter’s request.
Not Satisfied With Pace of 26/11 Trial in Pakistan: Israel Envoy to India
The Israel envoy said his country was looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit this year when the two countries are celebrating 25 years of diplomatic relations. While the dates are still being worked out, the Ministry of External Affairs c...
BJP Alleges Rahul Linked 'Hand' With Religious Figures, Demands EC to Freeze Symbol
BJP on Tuesday demanded that the Election Commission freeze the election symbol of Congress alleging that its vice-president Rahul Gandhi violated the model code of conduct by linking his party symbol "hand" with various religious figures.
Sheena Bora Murder Case: Sections Under Which Accused Are Charged
302. Punishment for murder.—Whoever commits murder shall bepunished with death, or 1[imprisonment for life], and shall also be liable to fine.
UP Polls: FIR Against Asaduddin Owaisi Over Poll Code violation
Singh said according to a complaint filed by SI Anil Kumar, posters of AIMIM have allegedly been pasted on the walls of the power corporation property, religious places and private shops.
Budget 2017 Expectations: MGNREGA Sandwiched Between Politics and Economics
As part of an ongoing series on expectations from Budget 2017 for various sectors and schemes, News18 turns the lens to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA).
Bengaluru: CISF Jawan Shoots Himself Dead at Kempegowda International Airport
CISF constable Suresh Gaikwad (28), a native of Maharashtra, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at 9 AM, DCP North East, Dr P S Harsha said.
Samajwadi Party War: Mulayam Singh's Poll Journey in Symbols
In 1977, Mulayam Singh contested on a Janata Party ticket from Jaswantnagar. he left janta party in 1980 and returned in 1991, successfully contesting election on the same symbol