India
PM Modi's visits need to be backed up with action on ground, says RBI governor
The RBI governor acknowledged Prime Minister's initiative to market India as an investment destination but said the message of a strong Indian economy has to be backed up with action on the ground.
Court likely to pronounce sentence in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case today
Earlier, on September 11, it had convicted 12 of the 13 accused, all allegedly having links with banned SIMI, while acquitting one.
Why is it essential to have healthy start for mothers, children
But for thousands of children, a healthy childhood is a distant dream. And timely intervention can stop the irreversible damage to a child’s life.
Air India to launch non-stop flight to San Francisco on December 2
San Francisco will be the national carrier's fourth destination in the United States after New York, Newark and Chicago where it operates daily non-stop flights.
Cities get street smart as government's LED scheme catches on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the national programme for 100 cities on January 5 to press ahead with the conversion of lights.
Pakistan to raise Kashmir issue in UNGA: Sources
According to sources, Pakistan wants India to come forward and discuss all outstanding issues including Kashmir. There will be no structured dialogue between the two countries.
Clashes mar Eid celebrations in Kashmir, Pakistani flags waived
Two journalists were injured in clashes at Eidgah, the officer said, adding the rest of the Kashmir valley witnessed peaceful Eid prayers.
India will respond if Nawaz Sharif mentions Kashmir at UN
Earlier, a senior Pakistani diplomat in Islamabad said Sharif is conscious about the importance of Kashmir and would raise the issue at the UNGA.
Dengue deaths: NHRC issues notices to Centre, Delhi government
The NHRC took a suo motu cognisance of media reports that two children died of dengue after some private hospitals in the city turned them away.
Two Indian confirmed dead in Saudi haj Crush
As per reports 453 have been killed while another 719 others have been injured injured in the stampede, which took place on Street 204 of the camp city , a few kilometres east of Mecca, where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the haj.
Vyapam scam: CBI conducts searches at 40 places in UP, MP
The sources said the office of MP Professional Examination Board is also being searched by the CBI team.
No proof of papaya leaf, goat milk enhancing platelet count in dengue patients: AIIMS
Yoga guru Ramdev recently at a press conference in the city advocated for the use of giloy, aloe vera and papaya leaves claiming that these ayurvedic herbs help increase the platelet count in dengue patients.
BSF seized 86 cattle heads near international border
According to the BSF official, cattle demand in Bangladesh has gone up manifold due to the forthcoming festival of Eid-ul-Zoha and smuggling them from India is one of the many options.
PM Narendra Modi in USA: Less hype this time, may get some investment & attention
Hurriyat hawk Geelani's passport suspended ahead of US visit
The 85-year-old pro-Pakistan leader had been issued a short-term passport for nine months in July, 2015 to facilitate his visit to Jeddah to meet his ailing daughter Fareeda.