India
A calendar that does away with 'Friday the 13th'!
Brij Bhushan Vij claims his work has also got an entry into the Limca Book of Records in 1994. Vij also asserts that his calendar will help all those born on the leap day of February 29 to cut a cake every year.
Parliament Winter session from November 26 to December 23
The government is keen to take up important legislations to be passed in Parliament like GST bill, land bill, the real estate regulation and development bill and negotiable instruments arbitration bill.
BJP orders 100 kg of sweets, firecrackers
The party had not placed the orders earlier but quickly changed its mind as the initial trends showed that it was ahead of its rivals.
India must emerge as higher education destination, says President Mukherjee
The President expressed hope that by 2016, India will have at least five central higher educational institutions (CHEIs) in world's top 200.
Major shift in policy, India to provide lethal weapons to Afghanistan
Afghanistan's National Security Advisor will be in India on Sunday to discuss the issue.
Mumbai Police upset with handover of Rajan files to CBI: Sources
According to sources, Mumbai Police is upset with handover of Rajan's cases to CBI.
No compulsion on airlines to cap Rs 2,500 airfare on regional routes: Government
As part of efforts to boost regional connectivity, the government has proposed a 2% cess on all air tickets and the proceeds would be utilised towards Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
I am deeply saddened by the assault on thinkers: former prime minister Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh addressing the 125th Birth Anniversary of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru where he said, "suppression due to caste and creed cannot be accepted".
K Prithika Yashini the first transgender to become sub-inspector
The Madras HC said that the discrimination suffered by transgender would be difficult for any of the other two genres to realise.
LG threatened to file FIR against me when I raised land issue: Bharti
Bharti also claimed that Jung had also asked whether anyone was recording the meeting.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen
All the arrested fishermen were taken to Talaimannar, Assistant Director of Fisheries Department Gopinath said.
Chhota Rajan to return to India tomorrow
Rajan's deportation was deferred as the international airport in Bali was shut down due to spewing of volcanic ash from a nearby mountain.
Complying with SC order on advertisements: AAP government to Delhi High Court
The submission was made by the Delhi government which also said the Centre was yet to set up a committee to oversee release of advertisements by governments and their agencies, as directed by the apex court.
No bar on collegium, says Supreme Court
The indication that it was not interfering with the functioning of the collegium system came while the apex court decided to give nine more days to elicit suggestions to improve the functioning of over two-decade-old controversial system of appointment to...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Sone pe Suhaga' offer for Indian women, launches first ever ‘Gold coin’ ahead of Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the first India Gold coin will have an advanced anti-counterfeit features and tamper proof packaging.
Future conflicts will need more integrated approach: Pranab Mukherjee
Security areas like economic, energy, food, health, environmental and several other dimensions are important for security of a nation, he said while addressing members of 55th batch of National Defence College.