India
F1 tyre tender would be farcical: Pirelli
Putting F1's 2014 tyre supply contract out to tender would be a farcical step so late in the season, Pirelli motorsport director Hembery said.
VHP yatra: Ayodhya on high alert, Section 144 imposed in 5 districts
The security has been tightened in the temple town with 8,000 police and paramilitary troops are on the ground.
DMRC refuses to disclose info on route plan to RTI activist
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has refused to disclose information to an RTI activist who had sought to know the reasons for change in the original Phase III route of the metro rail.
FIR lodged against Asaram in sexual assault case
A case of sexual assault was registered against Asaram on the complaint filed by a 15-year-old girl.
Pakistan continues ceasefire violation at Line of Control
After violating the ceasefire thrice on Saturday in Poonch and Rajouri districts, Pakistan troops resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions in the Mendhar sector of the Line of Control (LoC) on Sunday, a defence spokesperson said.
North Korea objects to sanctions ban on ski resort equipment
North Korea reportedly asked several Swiss companies to provide chair lifts and cable cars worth 7 million Swiss francs for its grand Masik resort.
Despite turmoil, Syria regime feels new confidence
The signs would seem bad for President Bashar Assad. Blasts echo all day long over the Syrian capital as troops battle rebels entrenched on its eastern doorstep. The government admits the economy is devastated. Allegations of a horrific chemical attack ha...
Marchers declare Martin Luther King's 1963 dream unfinished
Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Washington on Saturday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his "I Have a Dream" speech and pledging that his vision include equality for gays, Latinos, the poor and the disabl...
Pakistan releases Indian prisoners as it strives to improve ties
Pakistan released 337 Indian prisoners, most of them fishermen, on Saturday in the latest sign that Pakistan's new government wants to improve rocky ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
VHP Yatra: Ayodhya on the edge, over 350 activists arrested
Ayodhya/Faizabad: The twin towns of Ayodhya and Faizabad were on the edge on Saturday as tension mounted on the eve of VHP's yatra with the UP government cracking down on the saffron outfit arresting some of its leaders and over 350 activists.
Narendra Modi opposing food security as he fears electoral setback: Congress
Gujarat Congress on Saturday rapped Chief Minister Narendra Modi for writing directly to the Prime Minister over the Food Security Bill but not responding when the Centre had sought the views of the Chief Ministers on the issue earlier.
CRPF constable siphons off Rs 53 lakh pension funds
City police have uncovered a scam, in which a CRPF constable allegedly got Rs 53 lakh of monthly pension of a few retired employees of para-military forces, credited to his wife's account over a period of time.
Karnataka by-polls: Sonia congratulates Siddaramaiah for winning both seats
Congress President Sonia Gandhi congratulated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his team on Saturday for winning the Lok Sabha bypolls for Bangalore Rural and Mandya seats.
Mumbai gangrape: Rape not the end of life; want to join duty, says survivor
"Rape is not the end of life. I want strictest punishment for all the accused and want to join duty as early as possible".
Akshay's success story inspires me: Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi Rao Hydari says the success story of Akshay Kumar inspired her to believe in herself.
BJP leader sits on indefinite hunger strike over Kandhamal murders
Renewing calls for the arrest of those involved in the murder of a Hindu leader and his four aides in Odisha's Kandhamal district five years ago, a senior leader of opposition BJP began a fast-unto-death, police said on Saturday.