India
Atmospheric conditions ensure Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' despite odd-even formula
Officials said the air quality remained "very poor" on Friday due to atmospheric conditions that did not allow pollutants to get dispersed.
Odd-even scheme kicks off, Delhi Police officials on toes
The prosecution figures exceeded 100 in a few hours of the scheme being put into effect, sharp at 8 AM today, the official said.
CCL employee arrested for demanding levy in the name of Maoists
The CCL employee was arrested for making calls to a local private company demanding Rs ten lakh in the name of Maoists' Area Commander Kundan Pahan.
US embassy backs Delhi's odd and even car formula, says will comply with the rules
"We have also advised our supervisors to be flexible regarding transportation-induced delays," the embassy said in a statement.
16-year-old rape survivor terminates 8-week pregnancy following Gujarat HC's permission
In her FIR lodged with Sola Police, the victim alleged that she was raped thrice by a youth during last three months time, which resulted in her pregnancy.
Lok Sabha Speaker pitches for new Parliament building
With the expanding scope of Parliamentary oversight functions, increase in number of committees and security requirements, the demand for space has increased several times, Mahajan has underlined.
UP: Minor girl commits suicide after being gangraped by 2 men in Mirzapur
The accused allegedly held a grudge against the victim's mother who defeated the two men in a recent panchayat election.
Accused of raping his daughter, Karnataka HC allows French diplomat father to meet her
Child rights activist in Karnataka are up in arms against the state High Court's decision to allow a French diplomat - facing trial for allegedly raping his daughter – to meet her.
Maharashtra government to appeal in Supreme Court against Salman Khan's acquittal in 2002 hit-and-run case
The law and judiciary department will be filing the appeal when the apex court reopens in January.
Yearender 2015: India improves ties with neighbours, Pakistan & Nepal remain wary of New Delhi's influence
While relations with Pakistan and Nepal remained on a tricky path, there was some forward movement in the ties with Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives and Myanmar.
NASA calls off next Mars mission because of instrument leak
The Insight spacecraft was supposed to take off in March and land on the red planet in 2016.
32 years after it was inducted into Navy, INS Godavari to be decommissioned today
INS Godavari was also among of the first frigates in the world capable of carrying two Sea King helicopters.
CAG expresses concern over poor execution of health scheme in MoD
CAG highlighted dubious practice of empanelled hospitals of MoD for raising inflated bills involving overpayment of Rs 3.51 crore.
Telangana: Engineer fails to clear IAS exam, attacks 22 people using a sword before being shot dead
Police opened fire on the engineer after he refused to put down the sword and tried to attack the officers instead. The engineer later succumbed to his injuries.
All 10 on board dead as Ranchi-bound BSF plane crashes in Dwarka in Delhi
There were 10 technicians on board the plane who were going to Ranchi to repair a helicopter.
