India
Wife Slapping Husband Not Instigation to Commit Suicide, Rules Delhi High Court
The order came while discharging a woman for the alleged offence of driving her husband to commit suicide by slapping her in presence of others.
6-8 Chinese Naval Ships in Northern Indian Ocean at Any Given Time, Says Navy Chief Lanba
Navy Chief Admiral Lanba, while participating in a panel discussion at the Raisina Dialogue along with top Navy officials from the US, France, Japan and Australia, also said no navy has grown so rapidly in the last 200 years as the Chinese Navy.
Naveen Patnaik Confirms: No Mahagathbandhan for BJD, to Stay Away from Both BJP and Congress
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said as part of his party's policy, the BJD will continue to maintain equal distance from both the BJP and the Congress.
Tamil Nadu Collector Sets Example by Sending Daughter to Anganwadi Centre
A 2009 batch IAS officer, Shilpa Prabhakar Satish is the first woman Collector of Tirunelveli district and bats for anganwadis, saying they are integrated child development areas that keep track of the children's health.
Day After Phone Call With Modi, Trump Sends Special Afghan Envoy to India
The State Department Tuesday said Khalilzad will lead an inter-agency delegation to India, China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan from January 8 to January 21. However, country-specific dates of his travel were not announced.
Tripura Government Suspends SMS, Mobile Internet For 2 Days in The State
The state home department has taken the measure to control the law and order situation in Tripura ,following a clash in West Tripura district.
Imran Khan Congratulates India on Maiden Series Win in Australia by Subcontinent Team
India sealed the four-match series 2-1 after the rain-hit Sydney Test ended in a draw on Monday. The triumph ended a 71-year wait for India.
Extradition Cleared, 6-Square-Metre Cell Awaits Bookie Sanjiv Chawla of Hansie Cronje Fame
No further legal process would seem to offer Chawla any hope of getting out of this, via either the Supreme Court or the European Court of Human Rights.
Students Across North-East Support 'Bandh' Against Citizenship Amendment Bill
An 11-hour "bandh" has also been called to condemn Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 would be passed in Parliament soon.
Election Commission Cancels Tiruvarur Bypoll in Tamil Nadu Amid Cyclone Gaja Relief
The bypoll was called following the demise of DMK leader M Karunanidhi.
5 Killed by Monkey Fever in Karnataka's Shivamogga District; Villagers Blame Lax Health Officials
Villagers say that they have lost faith in the health officials as they alleged that timely action by the department could have prevented the deaths.
19-year-old Engineering Student Kidnapped For Ransom, Found Dead in Tamil Nadu
Munthazir, a second year student of a private college, had told his mother that he was going to visit his sister, the police said.
Pak Army Violates Ceasefire for 4 Consecutive Days, Shells Border Posts and Civilian Areas in Poonch
The number of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the LoC and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018 was the highest at over 1,600.
We Obviously Encourage All to Respect Rule of Law: UN Chief on Sabarimala
When asked if the UN's position on equal rights for women also applies to other religions such as Islam or Catholicism, Haq said that it applies across the board and the question is how that is to be carried out.
Noida Fire Leaves Hundreds Homeless, Their Life Savings and IDs Reduced to Ashes
A total of 121 huts were gutted in a fire that broke out in Noida’s Sarfabad village at around 2.30 am on Friday.
NGT Imposes Rs 100 Crore Fine on Meghalaya Govt for Failing to Curb Illegal Mining
The National Green Tribunal imposed Rs 100 crore fine on the state government as a "deterrent" and for its "inaction" to curb illegal mining in the north eastern state.