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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'World's heaviest woman', Eman Ahmed is now half her size

Egyptian Eman Ahmed Abdulati, once touted to be the heaviest woman in the world at 500 kg, is on the fast track to a quality life after loosing 242 kg since her arrival in Mumbai for a life-changing weight loss procedure.
12 April 2017

Pakistan forces prepared to respond to any threat: PM

Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif yesterday said that their armed forces are fully capable and prepared to respond to any spectrum
11 April 2017

India clamps down on Kashmir transport

Indian police yesterday imposed curfew-like curbs on movement of people across several parts of disputed Kashmir, a day after clashes
10 April 2017

Bangladesh, India companies strike deals worth nearly $10b

Leading companies from India and Bangladesh sign 13 MoUs and agreements for electricity, oil and gas projects, including the controversial Rampal thermal power plant, worth nearly $10 billion, aimed at deepening the bilateral economic partnership.
10 April 2017

Indian anchor reads report of husband's death live

An Indian television presenter has been praised for her calmness and bravery after reading out a breaking news report of a road accident
9 April 2017

Six killed in Kashmir poll violence

Six civilians were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir yesterday when police opened fire at protesters who stormed polling stations
9 April 2017

Sonia assures PM of their common stand on Bangladesh

Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi assures Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of taking common stand of all political parties of India regarding next-door neighbor Bangladesh.
9 April 2017

List of Bangladesh-India deals

Bangladesh inks a total of 22 agreements and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with India during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s state visit to the neighbouring country.
8 April 2017