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Indian Covid-19 variant found in 44 countries, all regions: WHO
The UN health agency said the B.1.617 variant of Covid-19, first found in India in October, had been detected in sequences uploaded to the GISAID open-access database "from 44 countries in all six WHO regions.
Chad President Idriss Deby has died
President Idriss Deby, who won a 6th term on Monday, has died of injuries suffered on the frontline, an army spokesman said.
Rahul Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19
Formers Congress President Rahul Gandhi has asked everyone who had come in contact with him recently to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols.
Earthquake tremors felt in parts of Delhi
Earthquake tremors were felt on Thursday in several parts of Delhi-NCR. The tremors were felt late in the evening.
Rockets from Ethiopia’s Tigray region hit Eritrea capital: diplomats
Rockets have been fired at Eritrea’s capital, diplomats say, as the deadly fighting in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region…
COVID-19: Delhi’s daily cases touch new high of 8,593; 85 more die
The sudden spike in COVID-19 cases comes amid the festive season and rising pollution level. While Durga Puja celebrations ended on October 25, Diwali and Chhath Puja are days away.
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah dies at age 91
Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91, state media report. He is…
Rajasthan: A boat carrying around 45 devotees to a temple capsize in Chambal river
Jaipur: At least 14 people were missing as a boat carrying around 40 pilgrims capsized in the Chambal…
Six French tourists among eight killed by gunmen in Niger
PARIS, Aug 9 : Six French tourists were among a group of eight people killed by gunmen in…
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hit Prince Edward Islands region
6.3 magnitude earthquake near the Prince Edward Islands region south east of South Africa
‘Horror show’: Massive explosion in Beirut kills dozens, wounds thousands in Lebanon’s capital
BEIRUT : A huge explosion in a port warehouse district near the centre of Beirut killed more than…
No stopping this virus as US, India bear deadliest brunt
Oxford scientists have found that the jab triggers a response that may offer a “double defence” against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, The Telegraph said earlier this week.
India-China tensions: Indian Army officer, 2 soldiers killed in scuffle with Chinese Army in Galwan Valley
An Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed during a “violent face-off” with the Chinese army in…
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck 122 km NNW of Rajkot
New Delhi, June 14 : An earthquake, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale and classified as ‘moderate’, rocked…
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput commits suicide: Reports
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput reportedly committed suicide on Sunday and reports claim he was found hanging…
Big surge in Telangana with 10 deaths, 206 positive cases
Hyderabad, June 6 : In a big surge in coronavirus cases, Telangana on Saturday witnessed 10 deaths and…
Libya pro-unity govt forces reseize Tripoli international airport
Al-Wefaq Libyan government announces the seizing of its control over the old Tripoli International Airport
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 200,000: Johns Hopkins University
Washington, April 26 : Global coronavirus deaths have surpassed the 200,000 mark, according to Johns Hopkins University. As…
COVID-19: Vaccine could be available this year, says UK scientist
London, April 23 : Two scientists who are leading the charge for a vaccine in the United Kingdom…
Two pet cats in New York test positive for COVID-19
New York, April 23 : Two pet cats in New York have been infected with the novel coronavirus,…
Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
A massive earthquake shook Delhi-NCR just minutes ago. Tremors were felt all across the national capital region.
Uddhav Thackeray announces curfew across Maharashtra
Mumbai: Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announces curfew to be imposed in Maharashtra. Essential services will not be included.…
Government may increase duty on petrol, diesel again to fight outbreak
On Saturday, the government had raised excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 3 per litre that would provide it additional revenue to the turn of Rs 45,000 crore in one full year.
25 positive cases of coronavirus in India: Health Minister
"24 persons, including 21 Italian tourists and three Indians (bus driver, conductor and tourist guide) have been shifted to the ITBP facility for testing. Depending on the result, future course of action will be taken."
PM Modi springs surprise, says thinking of giving up social media
There is speculation that the reason for thinking of going away from social media might be the alleged misuse of it to spread rumours.
Coronavirus: First COVID-19 case in Delhi, says Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health says the patient had a travel history of Italy. Another case has been reported from Telangana.
Five of family including 3 minors found dead in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 12 : Five people from the same family were found dead in a house in…
Priest, others convicted in gang rape case
Ranchi, May 7 (IANS) A Christian priest and three others were convicted on Tuesday for the gang-rape of…
Ratan Tata’s half-brother Noel joins as trustee of Sir Ratan Tata Trust
Mumbai: R Venkataramanan, the managing trustee of the Tata Trusts, a string of non-profits that own 66% of…
Huge blast heard in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Feb 4 : At least 12 people were killed and 15 injured in a car bomb explosion…
Indian Air Force’s Jaguar fighter plane crashes in UP’s Kushinagar
Uttar Pradesh, Jan 28: An Indian Air Force’s Jaguar fighter plane was crashed in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar on…
Demonetisation hit growth, jobs, bank credit: Economists’ report
"Districts experiencing more severe demonetization had relative reductions in economic activity, faster adoption of alternative payment technologies, and lower bank credit growth," the study said.
A big earthquake might be waiting to strike Delhi NCR
The Delhi NCR escaped major damage from the destructive Rayleigh Waves from past earthquakes because, prior to 1950, there were no high rise buildings there.
50 people killed in blast at Afghan religious gathering: health ministry
The attack targeted an Ulema Council gathering at a wedding hall to mark the Prophet Mohammad's birthday.
2 women test positive for swine flu in Meghalaya
Swine flu is a respiratory disease which infects the wind pipe (respiratory tract) of pigs and gets transmitted to human beings. It results in nasal secretions, cough, decreased appetite and restlessness.
67 killed, 126 injured in polling day violence in Afghanistan
The 193 attacks against security forces and polling centres began at around 7 a.m and continued until at least 6 p.m, Deputy Interior Minister Akhtar Mohammad Ibrahimi told a press conference, reports Efe.
Loco-pilot informed station master at next station about terrible accident
Amritsar, Oct 19 (IANS) Minutes after the DMU Jalandhar-Amritsar passenger train on Friday crushed over 50 people watching…
Train kills at least 50 Dussehra revellers in Punjab
Witnesses said the dead included children. There were reportedly around 700 people at the accident spot.
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi asks state govt, party workers to provide immediate relief
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi asks state govt, party workers to provide immediate relief at Amritsar train accident site.…
President, PM mourn Punjab train tragedy
New Delhi, Oct 19 : President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of political parties…
Punjab train disaster: Rajnath promises Centre’s help
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday spoke to the Punjab government over…
Amritsar Train accident: Punjab CM cancels Israel visit
Chandigarh, Oct 19 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday cancelled his five-day visit to Israel in…
India’s September wholesale inflation rises to 5.13%
New Delhi, Oct 15: India’s annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices increased to 5.13 per cent…
Rupee slips to new low, touches 74.46 against US Dollar
Mumbai, Oct 11: The Indian rupee slipped to a fresh record low of 74.46 to a US dollar…
Rupee slips to new low, touches 74.27 to USD
Mumbai, Oct 9: The Indian rupee slipped to a new low of 74.27 to a US dollar during…
Breaking : Health ministry confirms 22 Zika cases in Rajasthan
Rajasthan's capital Jaipur was detected through the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) surveillance system and all suspected cases in the defined area and mosquito samples are being tested.
Three dead, many missing as boat capsizes in Brahmaputra
The incident occurred when the engine of the boat developed a snag and hit a rock near the bank of the Ashwaklanta Temple around 2 pm.
Dilip Kumar admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital
Mumbai, Sep 5: Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, 95, has been admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital as he was feeling…
IMD warns for Cyclone in West Bengal & its adjoining areas
New Delhi, 20 Aug: An alert has been sounded for Odisha, West Bengal and it’s adjoining areas of…
Rupee hits record low of 70.08 against US dollar
New Delhi, Aug 14: Fears over a rise in global protectionist measures, along with a strong US economy, dragged…
Death toll rises to 39 in massive earthquake near Bali. Toll could go higher
At least three people dead in 7.0 magnitude Bali earthquake which briefly sparked a TSUNAMI warning.
Chrissy Teigen Live Tweets 7.0 Earthquake During Bali Vacation: ‘I’m Naked’
When a powerful 7.0 earthquake struck the island of Lombok in Indonesia early on Sunday morning, Chrissy Teigen…
Andhra Pradesh: 11 dead and several injured in stone quarry blast in Kurnool’s Hathi Belgal.
A fire which broke out with the blast engulfed the shed. Three tractors, one lorry and two sheds were destroyed in the fire.
Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Chamba
New Delhi, June 14: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter Scale hit Himachal Pradesh on Thursday.…
May wholesale inflation in India doubles year-on-year to 4.43%
New Delhi, June 14: A major spurt in food and fuel prices in the country pushed the wholesale price…
Cabinet nod for Rs 24,000 cr FDI in HDFC Bank
New Delhi, June 13: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs 24,000 crore foreign direct investment (FDI) into HDFC…
India’s April industrial production output up 5%
New Delhi, June 12: India’s industrial output rose by 4.9 per cent in April 2018 from a rise…
Youth cricketer dies in lightning strike
After warming-up we were about to start practice when lightning started. He suddenly collapsed and we rushed to him.
RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points; house, auto loans to get costlier
Mumbai, June 6: Housing loan and auto loan will become dearer with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…
Supreme Court refuses to stay release of Rajinikanth starrer ‘Kaala’
New Delhi, June 6: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the release of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Kaala’, which is…
Bitcoin scam: ED summons Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra
New Delhi, June 5: Businessman and actor Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate…
Kabul: 14 killed in suicide bombing on Afghan clerics’ meeting
New Delhi, June 4: At least 14 people were killed in a suicide bombing on a gathering of Afghanistan’s…
AB de Villiers announces retirement from all forms of International Cricket
New Delhi, May 23: In a shock move, Former South African captain AB de Villiers has announced his…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hit Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur
New Delhi, May 21: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hit Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district at 4.21 p.m on Monday,…
Boeing 737 crashes with 104 passengers aboard
The plane was rented by Cubana, which has taken many of its aging planes out of service in recent months due to mechanical problems.
Huge blasts at central Syria military airbase
New Delhi, May 18: Explosions rocked weapons and fuel depots at a regime military airbase in central Syria…
India’s retail inflation rises to 4.58% in April
New Delhi, May 14: India’s retail inflation rose to 4.58 per cent in April from a rise of 4.28…
Walmart buys 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 bn
Bengaluru, May 9: The world’s largest retailer, Walmart Inc, on Wednesday announced it was buying 77 per cent equity…
5-year-old Andhra girl raped by minor
The incident occurred in Tetali village near Tanuku in West Godavari district.
Major fire breaks out at shanties in outer Delhi’s Shahbad dairy
New Delhi, April 24: A major fire broke out at shanties in outer Delhi’s Shahbad dairy on Tuesday…
Deflating food prices softens India’s WPI inflation
New Delhi, April 16: Deflating food prices softened India’s wholesale price-indexed (WPI) inflation to 2.47 per cent in March…
Oscar-winning ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ director Milos Forman passes away
Los Angeles, April 14: Milos Forman, the Czech-born movie director who found fame in Hollywood with the Oscar-winning…
CWG 2018: Wrestler Bajrang Punia wins gold in 65kg category
Gold Coast (Australia), April 13: Wrestler Bajrang Punia has clinched gold in the 65kg category at the 21…
CWG 2018: Shooter Heena Sidhu wins gold in women’s 25m pistol
Gold Coast, April 10: Shooter Heena Sidhu has clinched gold in women’s 25m pistol at the 21st Commonwealth…
CWG 2018: Venkat Rahul Ragala clinches gold in 85kg weightlifting
Gold Coast, April 7: Venkat Rahul Ragala extended India’s medal-hunting run in the weightlifting competitions as he clinched the…
Class 12 re-test on April 25, Class 10 only in Delhi, NCR
New Delhi, March 30: Amid outrage over leak of CBSE question papers, the government on Friday said re-examination of…
Air India receives bomb threat call for Delhi-Kolkata flight
New Delhi, March 28: Air India’s call centre on Wednesday received a bomb threat call for their AI-020…
IPL 2018: Ajinkya Rahane replaces Steve Smith as Captain of Rajasthan Royals
New Delhi, March 26: In the aftermath of the recent ball tampering controversy which forced Australia skipper Steve Smith…
Nifty50 closes below 10k mark, Sensex sheds over 400 points
Mumbai, March 23: Escalating fears of trade war leading to a sell-off in the global markets spooked domestic investors…
Actor Narendra Jha passes away following cardiac arrest
New Delhi, March 14: Bollywood actor Narendra Jha, who was recently seen in the role of Musa Bhai…
Police questions Boney Kapoor, Dubai Public Prosecution begins probe
Dubai, Feb 27: The Dubai Public Prosecution has commenced a probe into the untimely demise of Bollywood actress Sridevi,…
Australian Open 2018: Roger Federer defeats Marin Cilic to win 20th Grand Slam title
Melbourne, Jan 28: Roger Federer clinched a 20th grand slam title and record-equalling sixth Australian Open with a thrilling…
Supreme Court gives green signal to Padmaavat, suspends ban by four BJP ruled states
New Delhi, Jan 18: The Supreme Court has cleared Sanjay Leela Bhanshali’s Padmaavat and suspended the ban orders by…
Licence of Max Hospital-Shalimar Bagh cancelled
New Delhi, Dec 8: The Delhi government on Friday cancelled the licence of Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, after doctors…
Veteran actor ‘Shashi Kapoor’ passes away
Mumbai, Dec 4: Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor died on Monday aged 79 after prolonged illness. The sudden demise has…
Blast in Afghanistan kills five
Kabul, Dec 3: At least five people were killed and seven others injured as a blast rocked Jalalabad city…
Infosys appoints Salil Parekh as CEO and MD
Mumbai, Dec 2: IT bellwether Infosys has appointed Salil S. Parekh as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director…
Buqa-clad terrorists open fire at University of Agriculture hostel in Peshawar, 4 killed
Pakistan, Dec 1: At least three people were killed and 13 others injured after terrorists wearing burqas attacked…
Women participated in wrestling competition in Varanasi
Varanasi, Nov 30: For the first time in Varanasi, women participated in the annual wrestling competition which was…
Watch: PM Modi takes ride in Hyderabad Metro
Hyderabad, Nov 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of Hyderabad Metro and also took…
Watch: Ivanka Trump arrives in Hyderabad, will be attending GES Summit
Hyderabad, Nov 28:US President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump arrived in India early on Tuesday to…
Padmavati row: Police baton charged protesting members of Karni Sena
Markets shut at various places in view of protests.
Shuttler PV Sindhu in Hong Kong Open semis
Hong Kong, Nov 24: Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu defeated Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to enter the semi-final of the…
14 coaches of goods train go off track in Odisha, Second derailment in a day
Bhubaneshwar, Nov 24: At least Fourteen coaches of a goods train carrying coal derailed near Jagatsinghpur in Odisha on…
Soldier, militant killed as Army foils infiltration bid
Jammu and Kashmir, Nov 22: Encounter between Security forces and terrorists underway in Keran sector of Kupwara district.…
50 dead in northeast Nigeria mosque bombing, reports AFP
Nigeria, Nov 21: At least 50 dead in northeast Nigeria mosque bombing, reports AFP news agency quoting police.…
3 Pakistani LeT terrorists killed in Magam area of Handwara
Jammu and Kashmir, Nov 21: Three LeT terrorists all Pakistanis neutralized in Magam area of Handwara district in…
Watch: BJP Minister announces to reward ones beheading Deepika, Bhansali with Rs 10 crore
The BJP Chief Media Coordinator also said that he will quit BJP if needed and asked Prime Minister to exercise his powers to strike down film Padmavati.
Makers of film Padmavati extend the release date
Mumbai, Nov 19: Makers of film Padmavati extend the release date from Dec 1. The release of Sanjay…
Security forces killed 5 terrorists in Bandipora’s Hajin encounter
Jammu & Kashmir, Nov 18: Security forces gun down five terrorists during an encounter in Bandipora’s Hajin. Operation…
Earthquake occured in Rajasthan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on Saturday occurred in Rajasthan‘s Jodhpur at 3:21PM Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred in #Rajasthan's Jodhpur…
6.9-magnitude quake strikes southern China
Lhasa, Nov 18: An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 6.9 hit Nyingchi, southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, in the…
18 Killed in Explosion near Lab-e-Jar square in Kabul City’s PD4 area
Afghanistan, Nov 16: At least 18 people were killed in an Explosion reported near Lab-e-Jar square in Kabul City’s…
Watch how molesters beat woman in Yogi’s constituency!
Uttar Pradesh, Nov 15: Time and again, molestation cases emerged from all around and molesters continue to assault…
Delhi HC dircets demolition of illegal construction near Hanuman Idol
New Delhi, Nov 5: In a matter related to encroachment in Ridge area near Hanuman Idol the Delhi…
Man shot at for trying to enter Hindon airbase
Ghaziabad, Nov 15: A man was shot at and wounded by security personnel at the Hindon airbase in Uttar…
Chennai techie dies, family critical after Stalker sets her on fire
Chennai, Nov 14: A shocking crime held in Adambakkam where an alleged stalker set the family of a…
Iran earthquake toll rises to 207 dead, 1,700 injured
Tehran/Baghdad, Nov 13: At least 207 people were killed and over thousands of others injured after a powerful earthquake…
Right wing Protests against Padmavati film, 16 detained in Maharashtra
Gujarat, Nov 12: There has been widespread protest and demonstration held over the release of Padmavati. Rajput Community,…
Hospitals in Bhilwara face shortage of doctors due to doctors’ strike
Rajasthan, Nov 11: Hospitals in Bhilwara face a shortage of doctors due to the ongoing doctors’ strike. Patients are…
Supreme Court dismisses petition filed against release of ‘Padmavati’
New Delhi, Nov 10: Supreme Court has dismissed the petition filed against release of the film Padmavati. Supreme…
Bomb blast at an RSS worker’s building in Kannur, Kerala.
Kerala, Kannur, 09, Nov – Building owned by RSS worker Valayangadan Raghu damaged in a blast in Kannur.…
IT raids relatives of Sasikala, Dinakaran
Tamil Nadu, Nov 9: Income Tax (IT) officials raided 187 locations belonging to relatives of jailed AIADMK leader V.K.…
18 vehicles rammed into one each other on Yamuna Expressway, Watch video
Uttar Pradesh, Nov 8: As Smog covered Delhi and neighbouring areas, it is becoming difficult for the people…
Smog engulfs Delhi, people stepping out wearing masks
New Delhi, Nov 8: As a thick layer of smog engulfed the entire national capital and neighbouring areas,…
Gunman opens fire near the University of South Carolina
United States, Nov 8: A gunman has opened fire near the University of South Carolina, US media reported.…
Note ban, GST ‘twin blow’ to economy, winds of change blowing in Gujarat: Manmohan
Ahmedabad, Nov 7 : Former Prime Minister and leading economist, Manmohan Singh on Tuesday lashed out at the…
Human trafficking racket busted, 4-months old baby girl rescued
Hyderabad, Nov 7: Madannapet police busted a human trafficking racket and rescued a 4-months old baby girl on…
N.D. Tiwari continues to be critical, responses negligible
New Delhi, Nov 6: The condition of former UP and Uttarakhand Chief Minister N.D Tiwari, who is on life…
1 Cr gold robbery in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk Jewellery store
New Delhi, Nov 6: A jewellery store in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk looted in the early morning hours on…
Journalist found dead in Kerala’s Kozhikode
Kerala, Nov 6: A journalist found dead in Kerala’s Kozhikode. More details awaited. Wefornews Bureau
German national beaten up at Sonbhadra railway station
Uttar Pradesh, Nov 5: Marking a black spot on Indian hostility, a German national was beaten up at…
2nd T20: New Zealand beat India by 40 runs, three match series tied at 1-1
Rajkot, Nov 4: New Zealand dominated with both bat and ball to defeat India by 40 runs in the…
WhatsApp restored after brief global outage
New Delhi, Nov 3: WhatsApp users across the world, including in India, heaved a sigh of relief on…
Give government jobs to kin of Rae Bareli dead: Rahul
Rae Bareli, Nov 2 : Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded a “fair probe” into the boiler…
Himalayan Queen Express train driver applied emergency brakes, 10 injured
Haryana, Nov 2: In a fresh case of negligence in a train, more than 10 passengers of Himalayan Queen…
Carriage of a goods train derailed near Bhirangi railway station in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, Nov 1: Carriage of a goods train derailed near Bhirangi railway station in Harda on Wednesday.…
200 people killed after a nuclear site collapsed in North Korea
Almost 200 North Korean labourers have been killed after a mine shaft being dug at the regime’s nuclear…
Dozen injured in UP medical college brawl
Lucknow, Oct 31: More than a dozen students were injured in a late night brawl at the Kannauj Medical…
Kerala: Over 20 injured as an old iron bridge collapses at Chavara KMML
Kerala, Oct 30, 2017: At least 20 people injured as an old iron bridge used as walkway on…
Mumbai-Delhi Jet Airways flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to onboard security threat
New Delhi, Oct 30, 2017: A Jet Airways flight 9W339 from Mumbai to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad…
13 Afghan policemen killed in Taliban attack
Kabul, Oct 29: At least 13 policemen were killed on Sunday when Taliban militants attacked security checkpoints in Afghanistan’s…
5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Oct 29 : An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted the Kashmir Valley on Saturday night,…
14 killed in Nepal road accident
Kathmandu, Oct 28: At least 14 people were killed on Saturday when a passenger bus skidded off a highway…
Earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi
Himachal Pradesh, Oct 27: An Earthquake of moderate magnitude 4.4 hits Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi today. No casualty has…
47 killed in Indonesia factory explosion
Indonesia, Oct 26: In a major incident, at least 47 people killed and 35 injured in an explosion in…
Amitabh Bachchan, others gets BMC notice over illegal construction
Maharashtra, October 26: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan along with seven other persons have received notice from the Brihanmumbai Municipal…
Major fire breaks out in factory in Rajasthan’s Alwar
Rajasthan, Oct 25: A Major Fire broke out in a factory in Rajasthan’s Alwar on Wednesday. Fifteen fire…
Twin explosion in Bosaso port town of Puntland, Somalia
Minneapolis – Like many Somalis displaced by decades of civil war, Mohamoud Elmi felt he had a duty…
BJP Divisional President booked for clicking pictures of woman
Guna(Madhya Pradesh), Oct 24: A case has been registered against BJP Divisional President Pradeep Bhatt under section 354c…
High demand for shifted Brazil-England U-17 WC SF match
Kolkata, Oct 23 : Demands for tickets for the shifted Brazil-England U-17 World Cup semifinal here skyrocketed with…
Raids underway at the residence of DFO in Bhubaneshwar
Bhubaneshwar, Oct 23: The Vigilance department conducted raids at the residence and various locations of DFO, City Division,…
It’s government’s decision to link bank accounts with Aadhaar mandatory: RBI
New Delhi, Oct 21: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday clarified that it was the decision of the…
Rockets fired in Kabul’s diplomatic area
Kabul, Oct 21 : Three rockets were fired onto a diplomatic area in Kabul on Saturday, Afghan police…
Afghanistan Mosque Blast : Dozens killed in twin bombings of mosques
Suicide bombings in capital Kabul and Ghor province leave at least 70 dead, the latest in a series…
8 Dead after the roof of Bus depot’s rest room collapses in Tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu, Oct 20: At least 8 people dead after the roof of a Bus depot’s restroom collapses…
Air Quality severe in Delhi post-Diwali celebrations
New Delhi [India], Oct 20: As this time, Diwali was celebrated with much fervour in Delhi without the…
43 soldiers killed in Taliban attack on Afghan military base
Kabul, Oct 19: At least 43 soldiers lost their lives and nine wounded in a coordinated attack by the…
Haryana folk singer shot six times to death near Panipat
Delhi, Oct 18: A 22-year-old singer, was shot dead on Tuesday while returning home in Delhi after a…
Watch: Major fire breaks out at firecracker shop in Odisha’s Rourkela
Odisha, Oct 18: A fire broke out in Odisha’s Rourkela after a short circuit in firecracker shop earlier…
Powerful Storm Lashes Ireland, Killing at Least 3 People
One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the northeastern Atlantic bore down on Ireland on Monday,…
Rahul mocks Modi’s Gujarat visit, says there will be Jumlon Ki Baarish
New Delhi, Oct 16: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to poll-bound Gujarat by…
7 killed in houses collapsed in Bengaluru’s Ejipura Area, Girl rescued
Bengaluru, Oct 16: At least seven killed after 4 houses collapsed partially in Ejipura Area due to cylinder…
Robbers steal cash and jewellery from passengers onboard Jhelum Express
Jammu, Oct 14: The robbers sneaked in Pune-Jammu Tawi Jhelum Express while the passengers were in a sound sleep…
J&K: Cordon and Search operation launched in Pulwama’s Tral forests as gunshots heard
Jammu, Oct 13, 2017: Security forces on Friday launched a cordon and search operation in Pastuna forest area…
Girl dies after man inserts iron rod in her private parts
Patna, Oct 13: What can be called as the extreme brutality is time and again victimising with the…
Tata and Bharti may combine consumer telecom business
New Delhi, Oct 12 : Bharti Airtel and Tata on Thursday announced that they have entered into an…
100% cashback on recharge in Jio Diwali Dhan Dhana Dhan offer
New Delhi, Oct 12: Reliance Jio has announced a new Jio Diwali Dhan Dhana Dhan offer that would give…
Triple blasts near Police station in center of Damascus, Syria
Three attackers blew themselves up near the police headquarters in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Wednesday, claiming…
Gujarat assembly elections to be held in December
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Achal Kumar Jyoti on Tuesday announced that assembly elections in Gujarat will be held…
At least 1,500 structures destroyed in Northern California wildfires
A California fire official said at least 1,500 homes and commercial buildings have been destroyed in wildfires that…
J&K: JeM commander killed in Baramulla’s Ladoora gunfight
Jammu, Oct 9, 2017: The operational chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), a Pakistani national, was killed on Monday in…
15 Injured in Gas balloons blast in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Oct 9: In a major accident, the Nitrogen balloons got stuck in a bulb and instant heat…
Composite culture in danger, want Grand Alliance: Sharad Yadav
New Delhi, Oct 8 : Rebel Janata Dal-United leader Sharad Yadav on Sunday said there was a need…
Reports of foiled attack near Saudi King’s palace in Jeddah
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia cautions citizens after unconfirmed reports of foiled attack near Al Salam Palace in Jeddah.
College student made to consume liquor, raped in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, Oct 7: A miserable incident has come to light, where a College student was made to consume liquor…
J&K: One civilian killed as terrorists open fire in Pulwama’s Tral
Jammu, Oct 6, 2017: One civilian was killed as terrorists in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Arunachal’s Lohit district
New Delhi, Oct 6, 2017: An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale hits Lohit district of Arunachal…
BMC demolishes Red Chillies’ canteen
The part which the BMC has demolished are the energy saving solar panels which provide clean energy to the entire Vfx building.
Watch: BJP MP calls Korba women ‘Tana-tan’
Chattisgarh, Oct 4: Yet again a saffron minister grabbed the limelight for his controversial remark made on the women.…
Public sentiment against Modi govt due to ‘all-round failures’: Sharad Pawar
Mumbai, Oct 3: Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said…
Man intercepted at Vizag airport; gold biscuits found in his rectum
Andhra Pradesh, Oct 3: In a shocking incident, Doctors recovered 14 gold biscuits from a man who was…
CBI gives fresh dates to Lalu, Tejashwi
The sources said Yadav and Tejashwi were earlier called on October 4 and 5.
3.1 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal’s Chamba
New Delhi, Oct 2, 2017: A mild earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale hits Chamba district of…
J&K: Two terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Rampur sector
Jammu, Oct 2, 2017: At least two terrorists killed in an infiltration bid foiled by Indian Army along…
Army foils infiltration bid in J&K’s Kupwara, militant killed
Srinagar, Oct 2, 2017: One militant was killed on Monday as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid…
Fire breaks out KTC bus stand in Panaji
Goa, Oct 2: A fire broke out at Kadamaba Transport Corporation (KTC) bus stand and also houses a…
Catalan independence referendum: Police clash with voters leaving at least 700 injured
Spain's national police start seizing ballot boxes and voting papers from Catalan polling stations
Subsidised LPG increased by Rs 1.50 per cylinder, jet fuel by 6%
New Delhi, Oct 1: State-run oil marketing companies have increased the price of subsidised cooking gas by Rs 1.50…
Five die in Bengal road accident
Kolkata, Oct 1: Five passengers, including a woman, died in a road accident on Sunday as the car in…
Prepared to die in service of my nation,says Kamal Haasan
Chennai, Oct 1: Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, who has been in the news for his plans of a political debut,…
Death toll reaches to 23 in Mumbai stampede
Mumbai, Sep 30: The death toll in the stampede on a foot overbridge (FOB) linking two railways stations reached to 23…
Rape Charges framed against Tarun Tejpal; pleads not guilty
Goa, Sept 28: Charges are framed and have been explained to Tarun Tejpal. He has pleaded not guilty…
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies at the age of 91
Hugh Hefner, the founder, editor-in-chief and creative officer of Playboy, died aged 91 from natural causes, Playboy Enterprises…
Digvijaya, Kamal Nath, Scindia can all can be CMs in MP: Chidambaram
We have gone into elections in Punjab projecting a face in as Amarinder Singh. We have gone into elections not projecting a face.
Pak violates ceasefire in J&K’s Poonch, Indian Army retaliates
Jammu, Sep 27, 2017: Pakistan on Wednesday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector…
Minor explosion in Srinagar’s Pantha Chowk
Jammu and Kashmir, Sept 27: A Minor explosion took place in a garbage dump near a bus stand…
Delhi HC rejects Honeypreet’s anticipatory bail plea
New Delhi, Sep 26 : The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Honeypreet…
Major accident averted as Duronto, Hatia-Anand Vihar Express and Mahabodhi Express were on same track
Allahabad, Sept 26: A major accident averted after Duronto Express, Hatia-Anand Vihar Express and Mahabodhi Express were on…
IIT student jumps off 23rd floor in Golf course
Gurgaon, Sept 26: Yet again an IITian ended his life, this time an IIT graduate jumped off the…
Haryana Police conducts raids in Delhi for Honeypreet, Aditya Insan
Honeypreet, who used to claim that she was Ram Rahim's "adopted daughter", starred as the main heroine in five films he directed, produced and acted in, in three years.
World’s ‘heaviest’ woman, Eman Ahmed dies in Abu Dhabi Hospital
New Delhi, Sept 25: The Egyptian woman, who lost around 300 kg during a surgery in Mumbai earlier…
8 dead, 25 injured after fire broke out in firecracker factory
Jharkhand, Sept 25: Eight people dead and 25 injured after a fire broke out at a firecracker factory in…
One killed, 8 injured in mass shooting at Antioch church, Nashville police say
One person was killed and eight others wounded Sunday after a man in a ski mask opened fire…
Kolkata: Woman’s body found in suitcase
Kolkata, Sep 24: The body of an unidentified middle-aged woman was found stuffed in a suitcase on Sunday lying…
Six people have been injured in an acid attack at a London station
At least one person is in custody after the incident, according to authorities.
Rahul to kickstart poll campaign in Gujarat on Monday
The state will witness assembly election at the end of this year.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Mexico coast
Mexico City, Sep 23, 2017: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the south of Mexico on Saturday, where officials were…
Earthquake in North Korea could signal new nuke test
China's earthquake administration said on Saturday it had detected a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in North Korea
UP: Agra-Gwalior passenger train derails near Agra Cantt, no casualty reported
UP, Sep 23, 2017: A bogie of Agra-Gwalior passenger train derailed near Agra Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh on…
Fire breaks out at residential building in Thane’s Bhiwandi
Mumbai, Sep 22, 2017: A fire broke out at a residential building at the powerloom town of Bhiwandi…
J&K police arrested two militants for attack on SSB camp in Banihal
Jammu, Sep 22, 2017: The Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday arrested two terrorists who had attacked outside…
Sweeper molests 9-year-old inside Millennium School in Panipat
Haryana, Sept 21: Yet again question arise on the safety of children in schools, as in a fresh…
J&K: Three civilians killed as militants hurl grenade at Police Party in Tral
Jammu, Sep 21, 2017: At least three civilians were killed and more than 30 wounded, including police personnel,…
6.2 Magnitude earthquake jolts 281km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan
A huge earthquake off the coast of Japan has woken the country in the middle of the night.…
Firing in SSB camp in J&K, one jawan killed, another injured
Jammu, Sept 20 : A jawan of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was today killed and another injured…
J&K: Solider injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Keran Sector
Jammu, Sep 20, 2017: One solider injured as Pakistan on Wednesday violated the ceasefire by firing and shelling along…
Two Pak intruders killed as BSF foils infiltration bid in Punjab’s Ajnala sector
Amritsar, Sep 20, 2017: Two Pakistani intruding militants were killed as the Border Security Forces (BSF) troopers foiled…
Heavy rains again lash Mumbai, western and coastal Maharashtra
Till 7 p.m., the BMC Disaster Control said the western suburbs received 92.21 mm rains, eastern suburbs recorded 62.45 mm and south Mumbai notched 58.74 mm rainfall.
UP: Two Babbar Khalsa militants arrested in Lakhimpur
New Delhi, Sep 19, 2017: Two Babbar Khalsa terrorists was on Tuesday arrested from Lakhimpur in a joint…
Uttar Pradesh: Engine of a goods train derailed near Sitapur
Uttar Pradesh, Sept 18: The engine of a goods train derailed in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur on Tuesday, an…
Minor gangraped by School Director, teacher; referred to Jaipur after excessive bleeding
Rajasthan, Sept 18: As all across the country, people are voicing out over safety of children in schools,…
18 MLAs backing TTV Dhinakaran disqualified by Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker
Tamil Nadu, Sept 18: In a shocking development, 18 MLAs backing TTV Dhinakaran disqualified by Tamil Nadu Assembly…
4 killed in khost city blast in Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Sept 17: Four people killed in a blast in a market in Khost city, Afghan media reported.…
Watch how Major fire engulfed Mumbai’s RK Studio
Mumbai, Sept 16: A fire breaks out at Mumbai’s RK Studio on Saturday. Eleven fire tenders and three…
Trump calls for end to military spending sequester
A White House release titled "Making Our Military Strong Again" outlines the policy to end the sequester.
College student jump off building over suspected blue whale challenge
Assam, Sept 15: Adding one more to the number of suicides allegedly caused by the dangerous blue whale…
Several soldiers injured in explosion at Fort Bragg, officials say
So far this year, more U.S. troops have been killed in training than in combat in Afghanistan.
Uttar Pradesh: 22 killed, as boat capsizes in Baghpat
Lucknow, Sep 14: At least 22 were killed and many feared drowned in the Yamuna river as a boat capsized…
Bombay HC courtroom vacated after hoax call
Mumbai, Sep 13, 2017: A courtroom of the Bombay High Court was vacated after a threat call on…
Now answer roll call with ‘Jai Hind’ instead of ‘Yes Sir/Mam in MP schools
Madhya Pradesh, Sept 13: The education Minister in Madhya Pradesh racked up a fresh controversy by imposing a direction…
Help Rohingyas ‘regardless of politics’, says UN about India’s policy
United Nations, Sep 13 : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants Rohingya refugees helped “regardless of politics,” his spokesperson…
Killer Selfie: 20-year-old tries to take picture with female friend, drowns
HYDERABAD, Sept 12: Yet again, craze for selfie took a life of a young guy. This time, a…
SC orders Delhi Police to not issue more than 500 licenses for selling of firecrackers
New Delhi, Sept 12: In the wake of rising pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court ordered…
Civilian injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K’s Nowshera
Jammu, Sep 12, 2017: A civilian was injured on Tuesday after Pakistan violated ceasefire in Nowshera sector of…
Uttar Pradesh : Drunk security guard fatally shoots two kids, critically injures another
When the children did not pay heed, he allegedly pulled out a gun and shot them, killing Gulfansa, 6, and Shaan Mohammad, 3, on the spot. Soni, 4, was injured.
Jammu & Kashmir: Two terrorists killed, one arrested
Srinagar, Sep 10 : Two terrorists were killed while another was arrested on Sunday after a gun battle between…
J&K: Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Indian army retaliates
Jammu, Sep 9, 2017: Pakistani Army on Saturday violated the ceasefire by firing from small arms, automatic weapons and…
Militant killed in J&K’s Sopore, encounter underway
Jammu, Sep 9, 2017: One terrorist was gunned down on Saturday in an encounter between security personnel and militants…
Quake death toll 65; Oaxaca worst hit
Some 1,000 homes damaged in Isthmus city of Juchitán
Class 2 boy found in pool of blood in Ryan School’s toilet
Gurugram, Sept 7: In such a heart-wrenching incident, a body of a class II student allegedly found in…
2 killed, 6 injured in blast Aligarh’s Banna Devi area
Aligarh, Sept 9: Two dead and six injured after house in Aligarh’s Banna Devi area collapsed after a gas…
Hindi Journalist Pankaj Mishra of ‘Rashtriya Sahara’ Shot in Bihar
New Delhi, Sep 7: Hindi journalist named Pankaj Mishra, was shot at in Bihar’s Arwal district on Thursday. This shocking incident comes just…
Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express derails in Delhi
Delhi, Sept 7: Second train derailment took place in a day after Engine and Power car of Delhi-Ranchi…
Ideas are bulletprooof: media condemns silencing of dissent
New Delhi, Sep 6 : Slain journalist Gauri Lankesh was today held up as a symbol of free…
What is DACA? A look at rescinded immigrant programme
What happens next for the nearly 800,000 'Dreamers' after Trump administration's decision to 'wind down' DACA?
Building collapses in Kolkata’s Burrabazar, 3 killed
Kolkata, Sept 5: An old three-story residential Building collapsed in Kolkata’s Burrabazar on Tuesday. Three persons who were…
Air India aircraft veers off taxiway at Kochi airport, all passengers safe
Kochi, Sep 5, 2017: An Air India Express aircraft with 102 passengers and six crew members on-board veered…
Militants hurl grenade at CRPF convoy in J&K’s Anantnag, 5 injured
Jammu, Sep 4, 2017: At least five Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) jawans injured after suspected militants hurled a…
11-year-old raped in front of mother, brother
Bhopal, Sept 4: Girls are safe nowhere yet again proved after a heinous incident took place in Gwalior.…
Lucknow: Over 12 injured as lift collapses in District Court Wazirganj
Uttar Pradesh, Sep 4, 2017: More than 12 people injured after the lift in District Court Wazirganj collapsed…
Watch: ITI Sonipat student shot at inside classroom
Haryana, September 2: A student of an Industrial Training Institute in Haryana’s Sonipat was allegedly shot at inside the…
Delhi: Garbage dump caves in at Ghazipur landfill site, three dead
New Delhi, Sep 1, 2017: At least three persons, including a woman, were killed after a part of ‘garbage mountain’…
J&K: 2 killed, 4 injured after vehicle plunges into gorge near Doda
Jammu, Sep 1, 2017: At least two people killed and 4 others injured after a vehicle fell into…
Massive Fire breaks out in Guwahati
New Delhi, Aug 31: Fire breaks out in Janata Bhawan (Assam Secretariat) in Guwahati. Rooms are sealed…
20 dead, Many injured as multi-storey building collapses in Mumbai
Mumbai, Aug 31, 2017: At least ten people killed and 20 others injured as multi-storeyed residential building collapsed in…
Chidambaram questioned RBI annual report, was demonetisation a scheme designed to convert black money into white ?
New Delhi, Aug 30: Reacting strongly to the RBI annual report, former finance minister P Chidambaram questioned RBI annual…
Explosion in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan
New Delhi, Aug 30: Explosion heard in the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Wednesday, reports…
Doctors fight during operation in Jodhpur, HC orders inquiry
Rajasthan, August 30: The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of a verbal spat between doctors…
2 dead after bus overturns in Himachal’s Chamba
New Delhi, Aug 30, 2017: At least two people killed and 25 others injured after a bus overturned…
Kabul: 1 killed, several injured in explosion near US embassy
New Delhi, Aug 29: Explosion has taken place near US embassy in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Tuesday. Health…
Breaking | Explosion near US embassy in central Kabul, 6 killed
Kabul, Aug 29: At least six persons were killed and nine injured on Tuesday in a suicide attack near…
Has the government found an easy way to hide fuel price hikes?
Petrol price was at Rs 65.48 a litre on June 16 in Delhi and it dropped to Rs 63.06 by July 2. However, rates have since gone up every day except on four occasions when prices were cut by 2-9 paise per litre.
Doklam Standoff : India and China agree to disengage, says MEA
New Delhi, Aug 28: China and India have agreed to end months long stand-off at the Sikkim border which…
Maharashtra: 8 killed, 13 injured in road accident
Maharashtra, Aug 28: Atleast 8 people killed including the bus’ driver, cleaner & six passengers and 13 injured…
Sindhu loses women’s singles final at Badminton Worlds
Fourth seed Sindhu lost 19-21, 22-20, 20-22 against the Olympic 2016 bronze medallist Okuhara in a gruelling match that lasted an hour and 50 minutes.