India
I try to make it to Kolkata during Durga Puja every year; it is my second home: Vidya Balan
The National Award-winning actress said it is a co-incidence that this year she's is in Kolkata after Mahalaya.
Delhi Police launch GPS-fitted bikes for street patrolling
The new motorcycles are fitted with a GPS device which will be linked via software to a secure Internet portal which will enable supervisory officers from SHO and above to monitor each bike's movement.
Seek officers' comments before changing services rules: Government
"Thereafter, taking into account the comments so received, the proposal would be sent to DoPT, UPSC and Ministry of Law for finalisation," the DoPT said.
Odisha: HC asks arrested ex-AG to move lower court for bail
The HC asked the designated CBI court in Bhubaneswar to submit all the case records and relevant documents before the sessions court in the first hour of Friday.
Mumbai: Sailor ends life onboard Naval ship
Gurucharan Singh was found hanging in the ship captain's pantry unit. He used a nylon rope to hang himself and his body was spotted at about 9.30 AM on Thursday by his colleagues.
Nagaland: Challenges to water, sanitation to magnify, says CM Zeliang
Launching the National Sanitation Awareness Campaign for Nagaland, Zeliang said most of the urban poor tend to be excluded from these sanitation services.
Indian stands trial for killing compatriot over unpaid rent
The worker, identified only as KF allegedly attacked his compatriot and strangled him in October last year, a court was told on Wednesday.
Updategate: Apple releases iOS 8 workaround to fix blocked calls issue
Apple said users should make sure that they are using the latest version of iTunes before reinstalling iOS 8.
Allahabad HC issues notice to Azam Khan for holding an office of profit
The court asked why Khan should not be disqualified as an MLA since he is also the Vice Chancellor of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur.
Hinduja brothers presented Lifetime Achievement Award in UK
NRI businessmen G P Hinduja and S P Hinduja have been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Business at a ceremony in the House of Lords.
Pranab Mukherjee condoles deaths in Assam, Meghalaya floods
President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condoled the loss of lives due to floods in Meghalaya and Assam.
'Make in India' launch: As it happened
The campaign is expected to give a collective thrust to manufacturing in India and will seek greater foreign investment in the country.
Minor girl 'buried alive' by step-mother in Agra
A six-year-old girl was allegedly buried alive by her step-mother in Shashtripuram area of the district.
As it happened: Asian Games 2014, Day 6
A Muhammad Waqas strike in the final few minutes gave Pakistan a 2-1 victory over India in the Men's Group B game.
Cabinet approves 5-year-long 'Swachh Bharat' mission
The Union Cabinet also approved setting up of Clean Ganga Fund with voluntary contributions from citizens and NRIs.
Delhi: Special DTC buses during Navratra festival
According to DTC, the corporation's traffic supervisory staff will also be deputed at all strategic points to extend all possible help to the commuters.