India
Centre will give farmers power, seeds subsidy if monsoon fails
The government on Friday announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops.
Virat Kohli, Sushil Kumar pledge support to save environment
India's Test captain Virat Kohli called on the youth of the country to come forward and pledge their support to save the environment by planting trees in and around their surroundings.
Big blow to Nestle India as Maggi banned in Delhi, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, J&K, Tamil Nadu
In Jammu and Kashmir, the state government banned the sale for one month till the receipt of reports over the fitness of the fast food for human consumption.
Delhi Metro gets first driverless train
Manufactured at Changwan in South Korea, the new-age train that arrived at the Mukundpur depot will eventually run unattended, guided by Delhi Metro's operations control centres.
Animal rights group PETA lauds Madhya Pradesh CM Shivaraj Singh Chouhan's 'no-eggs' stand
PETA said Chouhan has been chosen for the honour for taking a "progressive stand" on anganwadi mid-day meals by keeping them egg-free, which reflects his compassion for animals and concern for public health and will serve as an inspiration for others.
No embargo on Amarnath Yatra: Jitendra Singh
Separatists, including chairman of hardline Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani, have voiced concerns over the two-month duration of the Yatra and demanded curtailing it to usual schedule to safeguard environment.
Nitish Kumar justifies sending policemen for Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday attacked the NDA government for making a "hue and cry" over drafting five of Bihar policemen in Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch.
'Pakistan ko mirchi lagi hai, wo bhi Andhra ki,' says Manohar Parrikar on Pak-backed terrorism
His comments come on a day when Pakistan yet again claimed that Kashmir can't be separated from it. "Kashmir is an unfinished agenda of partition, Pak & Kashmir are inseparable.
Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on allegations against Tytler trying to influence witness in 1984 anti-Sikh riots
It is alleged that in 2010, Tytler had sent Rs 5 crore to his sister who lives in Canada and the money was sent through hawala.
Nepal quake relief shows India's growing leadership: US
India's quick response to the Nepal earthquake shows its growing leadership, a top American official said on Tuesday adding that the Indo-US relationship has blossomed under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Ready with contingency plan to deal with poor Monsoon, assures Centre
The Met Department revised its forecast from 93 per cent to 88 per cent Long Period Average, with north-west region of the country expected to be hit the most.
Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's cabinet colleague urges people to add fish in diet
Three days after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shot down a move to serve eggs at anganwadis, his cabinet colleague Kusum Mehdale has urged people to add fish to their children's diet, that too in his presence.
Should celebrities be accountable for the brands they endorse?
Maggi is in a big soup - the much loved noodles are being tested across India for excess MSG and lead. Actors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta have also been dragged to court for promoting the brand. The government said that celebrities en...
Will continue to engage with India on fishermen issue: Sri Lanka
Days after rejecting India's proposal to allow its fishermen to catch fish in Lankan waters, Sri Lanka has said it will continue to engage with India on the vexed fishermen issue in the spirit of "goodwill and understanding" to seek short-term and long-te...
J&K: Three terrorists gunned down as Army foils infiltration bid in Kupwara
The bodies of the militants have been recovered along with three weapons.
BJP praises one-year Modi rule for taking India's growth rate ahead of China
BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Sunday congratulated the Modi government after India overtook China to become the world's fastest growing economy by clocking 7.5 per cent GDP for the March quarter.