Washington, Dec 7 (IANS) Two Indian-American makers of a new film about immigrants in America believe immigration, which has emerged as a key issue in US presidential elections, is “incredibly critical” for both America and…
Islamabad, Dec 7 (IANS) A Pakistani daily on Monday described as a quirky case the issue of the Koh-i-Noor diamond whose ownership is claimed both by Pakistanis and Indians. It observed that there is no…
London, Dec 7 (IANS) Britain’s counter-terror police searched a residential address in east London following a violent knife attack at a subway station. Detectives from police service’s counter-terrorism command were investigating the attack that left…
Idukki (Kerala) Dec 7 (IANS) The water level at the Mullaperiyar dam on Monday reached 141.7 feet, barely inches short of the level of 142 feet allowed by the Supreme Court, officials said. According to…
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Delhi government announced its plan to restrict the number of cars on roads without first conducting a public debate and a study of the pros and cons of a…
Vijayawada, Dec 7 (IANS) Five people died and 15 others were taken ill after consuming adulterated liquor here in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, police said. The tragedy occurred in Krishnalanka area when 20 labourers had…
Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Maintaining a stable outlook for India, ratings agency Fitch on Monday said the country’s economy will grow by 7.5 percent in the current fiscal that will stand out globally, but warned…
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the pleas of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi seeking to quash the summons issued to them by a trial court…
Dushanbe, Dec 7 (IANS) A powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale shook Tajikistan on Monday, the USGS said. The epicentre of the quake was 109 km west of Murghab, Tajikistan. The India Meteorological…
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader A.B. Bardhan was in critical condition after suffering a paralytic stroke here on Monday, hospital authorities said. The 93-year-old leader was found unconscious…
London, Dec 6 (PTI) India has the “dubious honour” of being the second most ignorant nation in the world after Mexico, according to a survey which posed questions on issues like inequality, non-religious population, female…
Washington, Dec 7 (IANS) Former US President Jimmy Carter said on Sunday he was now cancer-free, according to local media report. Carter, 91, made the announcement during the Sunday School class he was teaching at…
Kolkata/New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) A soldier, who was detained by the army on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, was arrested in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district by the Delhi Police on Sunday, officials said. “Rifleman…
The People’s Capital, #Amaravati, which has been chosen under the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) as well as the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme will soon be witnessing works…
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) From January 1, odd numbered private vehicles will ply on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Delhi and even numbered cars on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, it was announced on Sunday….
Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 6 (IANS) A young man’s desire to click a selfie with a moving train proved fatal for him in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district. Jayesh, 18, lost his life late Saturday after…
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Jharkhand government has joined Andhra Pradesh in conveying its in-principle approval for joining the Uday (Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana) scheme for recasting debts of distressed distribution companies (discoms), it…
Chennai: Relief personnel rescue people from water logged areas after fresh rain lashes Chennai on Dec 2, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Chennai, Dec 6 (IANS) Domestic flights from Chennai airport started on Sunday after four days…
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) A strong and independent judiciary was capable of protecting people from attacks on the inclusive values of Indian society, Chief Justice T.S. Thakur said on Sunday. “As the head of…
Hyderabad, Dec 6 (IANS) An attempt by some youths to take out a rally here to mark the 23rd anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition was foiled here on Sunday, police said. A few youths…