India
Sebastian Vettel's F1 season going from bad to worse
Vettel had already won two races by this stage last season, but this year he has only one third-place finish and is down in sixth place overall.
Roger Federer reaches second round at French Open
Roger Federer moved into the second round of the French Open by beating Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 Sunday.
Full statehood for Delhi is first demand from new PM: Harsh Vardhan
Delhi BJP president Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said the first issue he will take up for the city with the new Prime Minister would be grant of full statehood to the national capital as it would help overcoming the problem of multiplicity of authorities.
MP Lokayukta detects ill gotten wealth worth over Rs 300 crore
Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta has detected in the last five years wealth and properties worth over Rs 300 crore acquired allegedly through corrupt means.
Chandrababu Naidu meets Modi ahead of swearing ceremony
TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday met Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi as government formation talks continue before the swearing-in ceremony on Monday.
Massive fire accident at a chemical factory in Dhar, 30-40 labourers feared trapped
A massive fire took place at a chemical factory in Pithampur in the Dhar area of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, claiming the lives of at least 2-3 labourers. The death toll is expected to rise as reportedly, around 20-30 labourers are still feared trapped in...
MDMK chief Vaiko to hold black flag protest against Rajapaksa in Delhi
Vaiko and his supporters will hold the black flag protest demonstration at 10.30 AM on Monday at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Ukraine prepares to vote after bloodshed
Candidates in Ukraine's presidential election stayed out of the public eye on Saturday, observing a ban on campaigning on the eve of a vote that Kiev hopes can help end a bitter confrontation with Russia.
Teenager kidnapped twice in a month in Noida
A 14-year-old girl, who was kidnapped last month and rescued by police later, has been abducted again to put pressure over her parent to withdraw the earlier case, from Salarpur village in Noida, police said on Friday.
Rajasthan government seeks 'undertaking of no-smoking' in direct jobs
Anyone seeking a job through direct recruitment process in Rajasthan government services will now have to submit an undertaking of "non-smoking and non-gutka use" with the application.
Voices in favour of Priyanka grow stronger in Congress
Against the backdrop of debacle in Lok Sabha polls, voices for bringing Priyanka Gandhi to the forefront if politics grew stronger within the Congress party with at least two leaders on Friday saying she is a "big fighter" and has the "natural ability" to...
At French Open, Nadal could face three who beat him on clay
Rafael Nadal's path to a ninth French Open title could take him through a series of matches against men he lost to on clay this season.
Mamata Banerjee to give directions to party leaders
A general council meeting of the Trinamool Congress has been convened on May 30 where party supremo Mamata Banerjee is expected to give directions to party leaders on various issues to consolidate the party's gains in the Lok Sabha polls.
Kalki and I are good friends: Anurag Kashyap
Anurag Kashyap says he and estranged wife Kalki Koechlin are still good friends.
Akhilesh Yadav suspends Raebareli excise officer over graft charges
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday put under suspension the district excise officer of Raebareli after corruption charges against him were found to be true, official sources said on Lucknow.
Indian Jewish couple reunite in Israel after seven years
Edna had to wait for more than seven years to rejoin her fiance Gamliel because then Prime Minister put a freeze on the Bnei Menashe's immigration soon after his arrival.