India
Indians Want Ola and Uber to be Penalised When Driver Cancels Ride, Shows Survey
A survey conducted by LocalCircles, a social media network for civic and governance cooperation, has shown that 64% of people consider surge pricing to be their biggest problem with the app-based taxis like Ola and Uber.
Blame it on Bots: How Anger Against Jack Dorsey's 'Brahamnical Patriarchy' Poster Was Stoked
Jack Dorsey recently appeared to endorse a ‘Smash Brahamnical Patriarchy’ poster and Twitter went berserk with trolls. Bots allegedly shaped the conversation on the microblogging site.
Guru Nanak's 550th Birth Anniversary: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Urges PM Modi to Announce Package for Year-long Celebrations
In a letter, the chief minister apprised Modi that his government was launching a series of developmental programmes to commemorate the historic occasion.
RBI, Finance Ministry Ties Have Hit A Low Under Modi Govt: Manmohan Singh
Singh accused Modi of misusing the Prime Minister's post. 'It does not befit the PM to abuse political opponents,' he said, adding Modi was using 'unparliamentary words' against the opposition.
Panel Examining OBC Sub-categorisation Likely to Get Extension Till After 2019 Polls
A final call in this regard is expected be taken by the Union Cabinet on Thursday when the proposal is likely to figure during its meeting.
Meet Altaf Bukhari, J&K’s Richest Legislator and the Man Likely to Sit in CM's Seat
The development comes hours after it was reported that the talks between the three parties—National Conference, People’s Democratic Party and Congress—are at an advanced stage.
FIR Against Congress and JDS MLCs in Karnataka for Misusing Public Funds by Providing False Info
The accused MLCs, from the Congress and the JD(S) along with an independent MLC, will be booked under Section 420 of 177 IPC and under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act 1950.
Delhi on Alert as Cops Release Photos of 2 Terrorists Suspected to be in City
The Delhi Police released the photos of the two men and said that guest houses, hotels and paying guest accommodations where foreign students usually stay, are being scanned to trace the two.
Chennai-origin Girl Elected President of Harvard's Powerful Student Body
Sruthi Palaniappan, 20, whose parents migrated to the US from Chennai in 1992, was elected as president of the Harvard University Undergraduate Council.
Bahrain Royal ‘Astonished’ at Being Sued for Refusing to Meet 26 Bollywood Stars
Sheikh Hamad Isa Ali Al Khalifa is alleged to have pulled out of a contract with an Egyptian entrepreneur to pay for meetings with 26 top Bollywood actors.
AMU Postpones Play After Posters Showing Parts of J&K Missing From India's Map Spark Outrage
The play, penned by famous Hindi playwright Asghar Wajahat and scheduled for Sunday evening at the AMU drama club, was put off after objection was raised over its publicity posters carrying the erroneous map.
The Predicament of Journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra, Caught in the Tangle of Law
Abhijit was arrested, taken on remand in police custody for interrogation and later jailed for making derogatory remarks on the temple and his old remarks about members of the Odisha Assembly which were construed as breach of privilege.
Jet Airways Cancels 10 Flights From Mumbai Leaving Flyers Stranded, Sources Blame Scarcity of Pilots
Jet Airways said the flights were cancelled from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport due to 'operational issues'.
Jawan Killed in IED Blast in Chhattisgarh; Two Injured
When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forest between Bheji and Elarmadgu, located around 500 km from state capital Raipur, the rebels triggered the blast.
Hizbul Mujahideen Dares Authorities, Announces 'Command Council Meeting' in Srinagar
The letter has allegedly been issued by Hizib’s Field Operational Commander Mohammad Bin Qasim and is being circulated on social media.
BJP MLA's Husband Thrashes Block Officer and Cop in UP, Caught on Cam
Dileep Verma, a former BJP MLA and husband of Nanpara legislator Madhuri, was held while he was trying to flee from Bahrich. According to police officials, he has also been charged under sections of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.