India
Monsoon rains to improve after July 7: Agricultural Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to review the monsoon situation and implementation of the Food Security Act.
Iraq insurgents seize oilfields, hit air base as US advisers arrive
The Iraqi PM said he supported starting the process of forming a new cabinet within a week.
MPPSC denies allegations over selection of Chouhan's niece
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) on Wednesday denied that there was any irregularity in the selection of niece of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the post of deputy collector.
Sivakasi: Two dead, five injured in cracker factory fire
Sivakasi, known for its cracker and match sticks factories has witnessed several such fatal incidents in the past too.
Live blog and live stream: Google I/O 2014 keynote address
From Android for cars and TV to a personal fitness service, Google is expected make important announcements. Live updates.
Search for MH370 could take 'decades': Malaysia Airlines
The new search area, to be focused on when an underwater probe resumes in August,is not be based on fresh data but on new analysis of the plane's flight path.
As Libya teeters near chaos, United States keeps hands-off policy
As Libya's problems deepen, US officials suggest it's largely up to Libya to resolve them, underscoring a "hands off" approach that carries risks for the region and the West.
Vidya Balan: 'Bobby Jasoos' not just a detective film
Vidya is currently busy promoting her forthcoming entertainer 'Bobby Jasoos' in which she plays a detective.
US: Thai coup repressive, likely to last
Top diplomat for Southeast Asia, Scot Marciel, voiced concern over censorship of media and the Internet and detentions and intimidation of hundreds of political figures, academics, journalists, online commentators, and peaceful protesters.
US forces flow into Baghdad to assess Iraq troops
The teams will evaluate the readiness of the Iraqi troops and their senior headquarters commanders in an effort to determine how best the US can strengthen the security force
Appointment of new Chhattisgarh governor likely before Parliament session
Some BJP veterans are likely to be appointed as governors once some of the incumbents chosen by the previous UPA government make their exit.
AgustaWestland deal: Centre seeks AG's view on questioning Governors
Former Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran had cautioned that Governors cannot be questioned, even as witnesses, till they relinquish their post.
Ask fare committee to decide Mumbai Metro fares: HC to Centre
Justice R D Dhanuka also rejected the petition filed by Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) challenging the fares of the Metro.
Actress Vidya Balan says her husband doesn't treat her like his property
Siddharth Roy Kapur, who married Balan in 2012, is currently the managing director of the Walt Disney Company India
UP government says no reduction in VAT to check inflation
The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday said that it will not reduce VAT rates to check price rise, saying there are other factors as well behind the rising inflation.
3-member committee formed to probe CPMT papers leak
A three-member committee of the Uttar Pradesh government's IT department has been assigned to probe the Combined Pre-Medical Test (CPMT) papers leak, an official said on Tuesday.
