India
Clash between prisoners, cops leaves 17 injured in Sitamarhi jail
Tension prevailed following clashes between officials and prisoners in a Bihar jail that left at least 17 people injured. Later, the jail superintendent was transferred.
Delhiites to get free ride on DTC buses for 4 hours on Independence Day
Delhiites will get a free ride on all Delhi Transport Corporation buses from 6 AM to 10 AM across the national capital on this Independence Day.
Ranchi girl Deepika Kumari helps women archers win gold at World Cup
There was mixed news for the Indian archery contingent at the World Cup stage 4 with the women's recurve team clinching gold while the men's recurve team settled for silver in Wroclaw (Poland) on Sunday.
LG seeks fresh smartphone start in China with G3 launch
LG will on Monday begin selling its latest flagship smartphone in China, a market where it has struggled to make a dent.
Woman Naxal carrying reward arrested
A woman naxal carrying a reward of Rs 1.1 lakh on her head was on Saturday arrested by police in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh.
Sania Mirza, Cara Black reach semi-finals of Rogers Cup
The fourth seeded Indo-Zimbabwean pair knocked out the sixth seeded Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears 6-2, 6-1 in just 52 minutes.
CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals
A CRPF jawan was killed on Saturday in an exchange of fire with Naxals in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, police said.
Breaking barriers, 800 Vrindavan widows celebrate Raksha Bandhan
Around 800 widows, shunning the shackles of social stigma on Saturday celebrated 'Raksha Bandhan' for the first time in the temple town.
Maharashtra: Doctors call off strike; minister assures to accept demands
Around 4,000 resident doctors had decided to go on an indefinite strike to protest against state government's "failure" to fulfill their demands.
Three life-size statues of Queen Victoria vandalised at Mathura museum
Three life-size statues of Queen Victoria, the former queen of England, have been vandalised in a Mathura museum, officials said on Saturday.
US bombs Islamic state in Iraq, says airstrikes meant to protect their military personnel
Islamic State fighters have advanced to within a half hour's drive of Arbil, capital of Iraq's Kurdish region and a hub for US oil companies.
Politician Kundan Singh to participate in 'Bigg Boss 8'?
Singh has allegedly been named in over a dozen criminal cases, including those of murder, kidnapping and extortion.
Jagger, Hawking join big celebrity push to keep Scotland in the UK
Mick Jagger, Judi Dench are among 200 British stars who have signed a letter urging Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Governor Ram Naik gives charge of Sanskrit varsity VC to divisonal commissioner
Rajasthan Governor Ram Naik today gave the charge of vice-chancellor of Jadadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University to Jaipur Divisional Commissioner Manjit Singh.
America re-engages in Iraq as Obama authorises targeted airstrikes in the region
Pentagon press secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby said that two F/A-18 jets dropped 500-pound bombs on a piece of artillery and the truck towing it.
Triple-jumper Arpinder Singh hopes to win gold in Asian Games
The triple jump bronze at the Glasgow Games is "history" and athlete Arpinder is now looking forward to prove himself at the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon.