Muslim neighbours cremate Hindu youth in India

Setting an example of religious harmony, a group of Muslim youths in India cremates body of a Hindu neighbour with all traditional Hindu rituals including consigning the ashes to the nearby river and taking a dip in the river after the cremation.
27 April 2017, 10:35 AM

Indian 'spy's' mother asks Pakistan to release son

The mother of former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav sentenced to death for espionage in Pakistan has appealed for his release.
27 April 2017, 08:40 AM

India's top 10 websites hacked

Pro-Pakistan group hacks 10 Indian official websites with "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans sparking fears of cyber terrorism.
26 April 2017, 06:56 AM

India plans to tag millions of cows

India could issue millions of cows with unique identification numbers, the latest effort to protect the sacred animals amid a spike in
25 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Maoist rebels kill 24 police in India

Suspected Maoist rebels killed 24 paramilitary commandos and wounded six yesterday in a remote part of central India, police said, in
24 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Maoist rebels kill 24 police in central India

Maoist guerrillas ambush a paramilitary patrol in central India, killing at least 24 policemen and wounding six in one of the deadliest attacks this year, senior officials say.
24 April 2017, 12:54 PM

Teesta issue to be resolved soon, Jaitley tells Muhith

Reiterating Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment over Teesta water sharing with Bangladesh, the neighbouring country’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says the issue will be resolved very soon.
23 April 2017, 05:33 AM

2,000 mosques madrasas, in under scanner

A day after five youths were held for allegedly being involved in a terror plot that would have targeted Delhi and UP, senior police officers
22 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Modi bans mobiles in meetings, says use social media for people's welfare

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asks bureaucrats to avoid using social media for self promotions, stating that mobile phones were banned from his meetings because he often found officials checking social media sites in the midst of discussions.
22 April 2017, 08:45 AM

20 killed as truck ploughs into Indian protesters

At least 20 people were killed yesterday after a lorry rammed into a group of farmers staging a protest in the southern Indian state of
21 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Can't pass an order on reclaiming Kohinoor: India SC

India Supreme Court says it cannot pass an order for reclaiming the Kohinoor from the United Kingdom or to stop it from being auctioned.
21 April 2017, 09:24 AM

India's SC order could be blessing in disguise for BJP

India's Supreme Court's order restoring the charge of criminal conspiracy against three senior leaders of ruling Hindu nationalist
20 April 2017, 18:00 PM

A timeline of Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute

Let’s have a look at this timeline of how this complex Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi land dispute in Ayodhya emerged, escalated and has confounded any lasting resolution over the years, becoming a major issue of conflict in religious and political terms.
19 April 2017, 14:30 PM

India to abolish VIP culture of using red beacon atop dignitaries’ cars

In a bid to curb the VIP culture that often causes inconvenience to commoners on the streets, the Indian cabinet decides to abolish the practice of putting red beacons atop official cars of most dignitaries, including that of the prime minister.
19 April 2017, 11:44 AM

LK Advani, other BJP leaders to be tried for criminal conspiracy in Babri Masjid Case: Indian SC

LK Advani and other top leaders of BJP will be tried for criminal conspiracy in the demolition of the 16th-century Babri Masjid, Indian Supreme Court rules.
19 April 2017, 05:34 AM

Air India mulls fining unruly passengers

India's national carrier Air India is planning to impose penalty of up to 15 lakh rupees (1 US$ equals 65 Indian rupees approx) on passengers causing flight delays in the aftermath of embarrassing incidents involving members of Parliament, who use the carrier for their visits.
18 April 2017, 04:54 AM

Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad airports on high alert after hijack threats

Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad international airports in India are put on high alert following threats of a hijack attempt.
16 April 2017, 08:54 AM

Protester tied to army Jeep 'for defence' In Kashmir

A young man is tied to an army jeep that moves in a convoy in a widely-shared video from Kashmir that has sparked anger.
15 April 2017, 06:32 AM

Indian govt positive on Teesta water sharing with Bangladesh, minister says

Indian government has a positive stance on Teesta river water sharing with Bangladesh and it will take the right decision on it considering all aspects, says Water Resources and River Development Minister of the country Uma Bharti.
15 April 2017, 05:06 AM

Bangladesh High Commission in India celebrates Pahela Baishakh

Musical soiree, recitation and hopes of a new start mark the celebration of Bangla Nababarsho at the Bangladesh High Commission in India’s New Delhi.
14 April 2017, 16:54 PM