India
Internet network strengthened on Kedarnath Yatra route
Pilgrims will now be able to enjoy wi-fi services at various spots during Kedarnath yatra with a project aimed at strengthening communication network.
Bombay HC bans horse-drawn carriages calling them illegal
A division bench of Justices AS Oka and AK Menon was hearing a public interest litigation filed by city-based NGO 'Animals and Birds Charitable Trust' alleging cruelty to horses by using them for joyrides.
West Bengal: Man beheads hawker, flees with head in Kendrapara
Pal got agitated after a quarrel with the hawker and beheaded him with a sharp weapon in full public view, a senior police officer said.
Swami Shivanand breaks fast after CM Harish Rawat's word on Ganga mining
The Matri Sadan Ashram chief had been on fast since May 21.
EC special teams to visit Bihar to check electoral rolls
An image assessment software has now been employed to detect multiple entries and it will be used in Bihar also.
UP Minister rakes up controversy, says rapes happen when there's mutual consent
Tota Ram claimed rapes happen when there's mutual consent.
Amethi Court issues summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
A local court in Amethi has issued notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his objectionable comments against Congress and BJP during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and asked him to appear before it on June 29.
Mizoram government will ban Maggi import
Mizoram government will ban import and sale of Maggi instant noddles in the state, Joint Director (Food and Drugs administration) of the state health department Lalsawma said on Saturday.
Record 4 million passengers use Delhi airport in May but domestic terminal 1D a traveller's nightmare
IGI's domestic terminal 1D is not able to cater to the huge rush of passengers especially in morning and evening hours when most of the flights land and take off.
Authorities seize over 80 cartons of Maggi noodles in J&K
Authorities in Pulwama district on Friday seized 85 cartons of the Nestle Maggi noodles from market, a day after the Jammu and Kashmir Government imposed a ban on sale of the popular instant food.
Air pollution in Indian cities threat to future generations, says Harsh Vardhan
Nainital DM asks public to report corruption cases directly to him
With an aim to control corruption, Nainital District Magistrate Deepak Rawat on Friday shared his mobile numbers with the public and asked them to report complaints regarding corruption straight to him.
Haryana may make Sanskrit compulsory from Class 6-12 in all schools
The recommendations have been forwarded to the state education department.
93% people believe quality of environment has immediate impact on their health: TERI survey
Environmental indicators such as air quality, drinking water quality, surface water quality & availability, tree cover, number of bird species & insects in the city, and waste & waste management had worsened, suggest majority of people living in the urban...
Navy will take initiative on the eve of World Environment Day to promote green lifestyle
On the eve of World Environment Day, Navy on Thursday said it has taken several initiatives to promote green and a sustainable life style at Naval Base of Southern Naval Command in Kochi.
