India
Jammu: Chain hunger strike over demand to set up AIIMS enters fifth day
The chain hunger strike launched by the AIIMS coordination committee, an amalgam of more than 70 religious, social, political, business and civil society groups spearheading agitation in support of setting up of an AIIMS in Jammu region, entered fifth day...
Delhi residents to generate own water bills using app
Consumers will be required to feed in the latest meter reading and a picture of the meter on the app for the bill to be generated.
Sensex feels profit-booking heat, down 85 pts
The 30-share index was trading lower by 85.51 points, or 0.32%, at 26,501.04 as banking, oil & gas, capital goods, PSU and IT sector stocks succumbed to profit-booking.
Drought may hit rural economy, aggravating poverty in India
In the last official drought in 2009/10, the agricultural economy expanded about 1 per cent.
92% Delhi youth indifferent to verbal, physical abuse of elderly
However, the study concluded that at the national level the scenario was comparatively brighter as nearly 60% of the young respondents said they would choose to intervene if they happen to come across such instances.
NDMC schools will soon be upgraded to global standards
The New Delhi Municipal Council will soon upgrade the infrastructure and facilities in its schools across the city, a senior NDMC official said in New Delhi on Monday.
Pakistan will not hold dialogue on India's terms: Sartaj Aziz
Pakistan PM's advisor on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz continued the war of words between India and Pakistan and said that Pakistan won't be party to any dialogue which does not include Kashmir and water issues on the agenda.
Tyre of Air India flight with 170 onboard bursts while landing at Srinagar airport
Over 170 people had a narrow escape when a tyre of an Air India flight burst during landing at an airport in Srinagar.
For tribal welfare, Modi seeks greater convergence of schemes
PM Modi asked for greater convergence of several schemes aimed at tribal welfare to improve their outcomes.
Indian embassies to hold photographic exhibition on yoga across 20 countries
Indian embassies across 20 countries are set to hold an exhibition of photographs by art historian Benoy K Behl, all through in June, to commemorate the International Yoga Day on June 21.
Gujarat BSF out-posts to shine with solar energy
In an innovative effort to fight electricity crisis in forward areas, Gujarat Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) is all set to use solar energy for its out-posts located in remote border areas
Arms, ammunition found in Jammu & Kashmir forest
The security forces conducted a thorough search of the entire forest area.
Gujarat: Two labourers buried alive at construction site
The landslide took place at a construction site near Khodiyar temple in Nikol area of city on Sunday evening, an Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Service (AFES) official said.
Major fire at oil company in Mumbai, fire tenders rushed
The fire broke out at the company located in the Wadala area of the Maharashtra capital.
India-Pakistan ties critical to peace and stability in South Asia: US
The relationship between India and Pakistan is critical to advancing peace and stability in South Asia, the US has said and asked the two countries to take steps to reduce tensions.
Air India seals codeshare alliance with Air New Zealand, Avianca
Providing a seamless connectivity to its passengers bound for New Zealand and Colombia, national carrier Air India has sewed up a codeshare alliance with Air New Zealand and Avianca.
