India
No end to BJP, Sena seat sharing stand off yet as Amit Shah cancels Mumbai visit
In its final offer, Shiv Sena kept 151 seats for itself while offering 130 seats to BJP and just 7 seats to its four smaller allies.
Kerry appoints Nancy Powell as Ebola Coordinator
In this new role, announced on Wednesday, Powell will lead the State Department's outreach to international partners, including foreign governments, to ensure a speedy and truly global response to this crisis.
J&K floods: SC appoints 5-member panel to ascertain ground situation
A bench headed by Chief Justice RM Lodha expressed satisfaction over the relief and rehabilitation work done by the state government and the Centre.
Asiad Day 5 Analysis: Time to move on from bronze
Gold remained elusive and just a solitary rowing bronze came India's way on Thursday - the fifth day of competition at the XVII Asian Games in Incheon.
SC criticises state governments handling of missing children cases
The apex court on August 29 had asked all states and Union Territories to file additional affidavits in compliance of its earlier directions.
Japan keen to help India improve road network in Northeast
The offer was made by visiting Japanese Minister for Land, Infrastructure and Tourism Akihiro Ohta during his meeting with Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
'Rape survivors in India are always traumatised'
"My kids are my biggest strength. I have learned to survive because my family stood beside me every single time," said Jordan, 40, who is a single mother to two children and runs an NGO that fights for women's rights.
Quashing of 214 coal blocks 'first effective blow' to crony capitalism: JDU
"I welcome it. This is the first effective blow to expanding crony capitalism," JD(U) president Sharad Yadav said.
Dhaula Kuan gangrape case: Delhi Court reserves verdict till October 10
A Delhi court on Wednesday reserved for October 10 its verdict in the 2010 Dhaula Kuan abduction and gang rape case.
Asian Games hockey: Confident India take on arch-foes Pakistan
India, bidding to regain the men's hockey gold after 16 years and gain a direct entry into the 2016 Rio Olympics.
London turns world's most expensive city
London has overtaken Hong Kong as the world's most expensive city to live and work in.
Asian Games squash: Indian women team brightens medal chances with win over Hong Kong
Chinappa and Anaka Alankamony won their matches after India number one Pallikal lost the opening singles to Hong Kong's top player Annie Au in five gruelling games.
India creates history as ISRO's first Mars orbiter Mangalyaan successfully enters red planet's orbit
The three other agencies - NASA, European Space Agency and Roscosmos have failed to reach Mars in their first attempt.
Ebola cases to explode without drastic action: WHO
The Ebola epidemic is set to explode unless the response is radically intensified, the WHO said.
Prime Minister to share ideas through radio programme
The Prime Minister is also expected to share his thoughts on a variety of issues during the upcoming radio programme.
Airlines raise issues affecting aviation sector
The issues came up for discussion at a meeting convened by Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, which was attended by top officials of airlines including Air India, Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet and start-up Tata-SIA carrier Vistara.
