India
Government clears Rs 1900 crore deal for Apache & Chinook military helicopters ahead of Modi's US visit
The US has been pushing for this contract as it will further bolster American presence in the burgeoning defence market of India.
President hosts high tea for 1965 war veterans
Amid protests by a section of ex-servicemen over the issue of OROP, some veterans attended the event along with their family members.
India's ranking in broadband penetration drops: UN
While access to the internet is approaching saturation levels in the developed world, internet is only accessible to 35 percent of people in developing countries.
Killer potholes of Bengaluru, tragic deaths & apathy of the government
Bengaluru has hundreds of big and small potholes which cause traffic jam to death.
British Telecom to shut down its call centres in India
The firm will continue to outsource back-office work and functions that do not involve frontline work of taking customers' calls offshore and those jobs will most likely stay in India.
Armyman, civilian injured as Pakistan resorts to firing, shelling in J&K
An Army jawan and a villager were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistani troops who continued to target civilian and forward areas along LoC.
Resources no constraint in fighting dengue: Manish Sisodia
"Resources will not be a constraint in fighting dengue. Whatever money and forces are needed will be provided in case of any shortage," he said in a review meeting on dengue at the Delhi secretariat.
Trees get identity cards in Kolkata suburb
Konnagar Municipality chairman Bappaditya Chatterjee said they have issued 3,000 such identity cards so far which were being hanged on trees.
Rajasthan government issues clarification, says it is 'voluntary' for schools to stay open on Eid
The clarification came after an order was issued by state College Education Directorate, asking all schools to compulsorily stay open for blood donation camps on September 25 to mark the birth anniversary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) icon Deen Dayal Up...
Dengue scare: Delhi government makes full-sleeves uniforms mandatory in schools
The order will apply to all schools across the national capital - of Delhi government, municipal corporation-run and, private schools - aided and unaided.
India losing green cover faster than ever, warns study
Significantly, loss of natural forested area was double the global total at 6%, while tropical forests took the hardest hit with a loss rate of 10%.
PM Modi to travel by road from Varanasi city to Babatpur airport, administration racing to spruce up pot-holes
Varanasi District Magistrate, Raj Mani Yadav said they have received the details of PM's proposed visit to the city on September 18, according to which, Modi will reach Varanasi at 10:50 AM, and return to Delhi at 7:40 PM.
BJP to start facilitation centres for blue-collar workers
BJP leader and state revenue minister Eknath Khadse said these centres will also help them get financial assistance from the Mudra Bank to start up own business.
Bangkok bombing suspect was at Delhi airport for few hours: Sources
The Bangkok police had come to know about the departure of accused to Dhaka after testimony from witnesses.
Coalscam: Ex-Coal Secretary had active role in conspiracy, says CBI
Senior public prosecutor Sanjay Kumar alleged that Gupta had made "wrong representation" to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the recommendation in favour of PSMPL was given, even after then Minister of State for Coal Dasari Narayan Rao had objected t...
India will not hesitate to retaliate if disturbed: Rajnath Singh
Singh said India believes in co-existence and it is the only country in the world where Islam's all 72 'firke' (sects) exist.