India
Breaking ice with seniors to be smooth affair for Delhi University freshers
Adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards ragging, Delhi University has put a strict mechanism in place to make breaking the ice with seniors a smooth affair for the freshers.
Slowdown in the Monsoon but no need to press the panic button: Skymet
The rains are expected to pick up in the next two weeks in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
India should not have unrealistic expectations from Pakistan: Former diplomat
Leela Ponappa asserted that India needed to be realistic its expectations from Pakistan as Sharif was not in a position to solely deliver anything on the bilateral front.
India exports plunge again, clouding growth outlook
While India's growth outlook has improved after Modi took charge last year, some of his vital reform proposals, crucial to boost growth further, have faced opposition protests.
HC to hear plea for permitting slaughter of bulls on July 17
The bench, while posting the petition for hearing on July 17, just before Eid-ul-Fitr, observed that it had in April refused to stay the ban imposed on import and export of beef under the Act.
Pakistan removes spy cameras from International border with Rajasthan
There were around ten cameras installed at the height of 15-20 feet, near the border with Barmer, have been removed by Pakistan, said BSF DIG P Gautam.
Government considering expansion of positions at AIIMS: JP Nadda
In wake of the rising number of patients at AIIMS, the government is "actively" considering major expansion in faculty and non-faculty positions at the institution, says JP Nadda.
Narendra Modi calls NITI Aayog's Governing Council meet on Wednesday
PM Modi is likely to discuss the contentious Land Bill with the chief ministers at NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting on Wednesday.
Delhi court dismisses Jitender Singh Tomar's bail plea in fake degree case
Tomar was arrested on June 9 following a probe into the complaint by Bar Council of Delhi that he had obtained a fake law degree from the Bihar college.
Delhi: JNU to offer certificate course in Electron Microscopy
The course with a five-day module will run from July 27-31 and is open to BSc, BE, BTech and diploma holders in engineering and technology or equivalent.
Heavy rains trigger floods in Jammu and Kashmir
Flood waters have entered villages and have forced the villagers to move out of their homes.
Deadly and banned drug mephedrone freely available on the streets of Mumbai
Mephedrone, M-Cat, Meow-Meow are the other names for the drug which had exploded on to the drug circuit of Mumbai around a year ago.
Asaram's victim seeks CBI probe after murder of witnesses
"I want the Prime Minister to ensure justice to me by ordering a CBI probe into the 2013 (rape) incident," the victim said in Bareilly.
Accused of practising witchcraft, family of 6 hacked to death in Odisha
As many as six members, including children and women, of a family have been hacked to death by villagers in Joda area of Keonjhar district of Odisha.
Heavy rains lash parts of Himachal, normal life affected
Flash flood threat loomed large in the lower areas as all the major rivers- Ravi, Beas and Sutlej and their tributaries were flowing above danger mark and the government has directed the deputy commissioners to remain prepared to meet any eventuality aris...
J&K: Amarnath yatra suspended due to heavy rains
Heavy rains have swollen most rivers and water bodies in the region.