India
Declare Uttarakhand floods as national disaster, says Shivraj
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged the Centre to declare the Uttarakhand tragedy a national disaster, as casualties rise and a large number of people from MP as well as pilgrims continue to be stranded in rain-ravaged areas.
Uttarakhand disaster needs a lot of long-term relief work: Anshu Gupta
What citizens can do to help Uttarakhand flood victims.
Firing near Congress Bhavan alleged clash between two factions in the party
A shot was fired in the air near Congress Bhavan at Shradhanand Marg h following an alleged clash between two factions in the party on Friday. The incident occurred when the newly appointed Congress in-charge for Jharkhand B K Hariprasad was meeting party...
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in parts of northern and central Italy
An earthquake was felt in parts of central and northern Italy on Friday but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
IIT-JEE (Advanced) results to be declared today
The results are expected to be out by 5 PM on Friday.
Uttarakhand floods: 207 dead, 50,000 still stranded, says government
The IAF has committed 13 more aircraft and is activating landing grounds at two more places, said Manish Tewari.
US Justice Department blames Apple for e-books price rise
A US Justice Department lawyer urged a judge on Thursday to find that Apple conspired with publishers in 2010 to raise electronic book prices
'Raanjhanaa' dialogues: Come fall in love, the Benarasi style
Here is a compilation of some of the most memorable dialogues from the film.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan gives medical aid to Cong leader who burnt his effigy
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday sanctioned Rs 50,000 to a female Congress leader who accidentally set herself on fire, while setting fire to Chouhan's effigy during a protest, official sources said.
Talwars seek time to challenge trial court's order in Allahabad HC
Rajesh and Nupur Talwar on Thursday moved a petition in a special CBI court seeking 10 days time to challenge its June 18 order turning down their pleas, in which they had sought reports of scientific tests and demanded a number of exhibits to be examined...
Uttarakhand tragedy a national calamity, says Rajnath
He also added the rescue efforts in affected areas were inadequate considering the magnitude of the calamity.
Saina Nehwal reaches Indonesia Open quarter-finals
Saina had to dig deep against the Japanese Eriko Hirose before earning a 16-21, 21-16, 21-9 win.
Jiah Khan's suicide is very unfortunate: Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan said she could never understand why people resort to taking their own lives.
Now pay before you book your appointment for passport
Reviewing the operations over the last one year, it was observed that a large number of applicants were not turning up at the PSKs despite taking appointment.
Cong-JMM exploring government formation in Jharkhand
Congress and JMM appear to be inching closer towards forming an alternative government in Jharkhand which has been under President's Rule imposed after fall of the Arjun Munda government on January 8.
Uttarakhand: Kedarnath under debris, many people still missing
The temple railings, walls, terraces and staircases have all been washed away.
