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Rajasthan: At least 26 killed as bus falls into river

At least 26 people were killed and more are feared dead when a bus fell into a river in Sawai Madhopur of Rajasthan this morning, reported ANI.

Hyderabad stalker sets woman afire on the street, victim dies

In a shocking case, a 22-year-old woman in Hyderabad was set on fire in public by a stalker yesterday evening.

Doklam effect: India's SSB paramilitary boosts presence along Indo-Bhutan border

The paramilitary force Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has stepped up its presence along the Bhutan border and in Eastern Sikkim following the Doklam standoff.

No paid sex in Goa without Aadhaar

Authorities often use Aadhaar to verify crime records of people (or the lack of it), but turns out it has the opposite use too: a certain section in Goa is using Aadhaar to verify whether people are undercover policemen.

Delhi Police working on app to solve capital's streetlight problem

Delhi Police are working on another app for women's safety. The Women Safety- Dark Spots App will allow citizens to notify the authorities of dysfunctional or absent streetlights at the click of a button.

Arundhati Bhattacharya sleeps on Baku Airport floor amid 19-hour delay

Former SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya was one of the dozens of Indians who reached Mumbai from London after a delay of about 24 hours.

Dawood Ibrahim breaking up with trusted aide Chhota Shakeel?

Rumors are that all is not well between wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his most trusted aide Chhota Shakeel.

Hospitalization services cost the most in Gujarat among rural India

Among rural India, hospitalization services are the most expensive in Gujarat, costing Rs. 32,503 on an average per case.

Reports: 1,800 Chinese troops deployed at Doklam during winter

In a first, around 1,600-1,800 Chinese troops have been deployed in the Doklam area, close to the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet trijunction, during winter.

IIT-Kanpur drug-menace: "Few hundred" students using, insiders involved in racket

The situation at the prestigious IIT-Kanpur is alarming: the administration says an internal probe has revealed "a few hundred" of its roughly 4,000 students use drugs, TOI reports.

Less than 24 hours before Gujarat polls, BJP releases manifesto

Less than 24 hours before Gujaratis will exercise their right to vote, BJP has released its manifesto.

Dalai Lama: China will follow India's lead on moral education

In today's world dominated by worrying levels of anger and violence, the Dalai Lama is a beacon of light and hope.

If not wars, then what's killing Indian soldiers?

India hasn't fought any major wars since the 1999 Kargil war with Pakistan.

300 private engineering colleges may be asked to shut down

Gujarat elections: Bookies predict 107-110 seats for BJP

Though betting is illegal in India, the underground betting business flourishes during elections.

Students in Hyderabad protest 12-hour school day

Students of a private school in Hyderabad have made incredible claims. They say the Gowtham Model School, where they study, conduct classes for 12 hours a day, from 6:30am-6:30pm.

TV actor Piyush Sahdev booked for rape

TV actor Piyush Sahdev, who rose to fame with 'Beyhadh', 'Devon Ke Dev Mahadev' has been accused of raping a woman in the pretext of marriage.

Passenger headed to funeral shouts at Alphons over flight delay

A video of a woman shouting at Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons at the Imphal airport has gone viral.

A sneak-peek inside Tera Vas, Gurmeet Ram Rahim's bulletproof house

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan was a superstar and he lived like one.

ICJ election: How India dislodged P5-member UK to win

The re-election of India's candidate Dalveer Singh to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was the result of New Delhi's biggest diplomatic offensives in recent times, the Times of India has reported.

India denies letting US officials on board INS Chakra

India's defense establishment has rejected Russian media reports that US military officials were allowed to board INS Chakra, a nuclear-attack submarine leased by India from Russia.

Make in India: How has the defense sector fared?

"Make in India," the Modi government's flagship initiative to boost domestic manufacturing was touted to usher in a new era for domestic defense production.

BJP leadership dissatisfied with Rajasthan's shield and gag bill

It seems unlikely that the Vasundhara Raje-led Rajasthan government will push for passing the shield and gag bill as BJP's leadership is not in favor of the bill.

2018 R-Day celebrations: 10 Chief Guests to attend the parade

Next year's Republic Day parade is expected to have not one, but 10 chief guests, as it's expected to be attended by the leaders of the ASEAN countries.

Putin sends envoy on Afghanistan to India in special outreach

Russian President Vladimir Putin's point-man on Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, recently visited New Delhi in a major regional security outreach, the Times of India reported.

Ayodhya will celebrate BJP's return to power after 15-year vanvaas!

This Diwali, Ayodhya will celebrate BJP's return to power after about 15 years with a grand celebration, giving it a poetic twist by comparing it to Prince Ram's return to Ayodhya from "vanvaas."

Report: Obese kids may overtake undernourished kids by 2022

Malnutrition is one of the major problems the world is facing today. However, trends may change in the next five years.

China increases troop presence, widens road near Doklam standoff site

China continues to maintain a troop presence in an area close to the site of the Doklam standoff with India.

Modi's Housing for All Scheme needs Rs.1 lakh crore

Sources said the housing ministry would require around Rs. 1 lakh crore over the next two-three years to meet the targets set under the PM Awas Yojana or Housing for All scheme.

Operation Arjun: BSF targets Pak officers' properties over ceasefire violation

The Border Security Force has reportedly targeted residences and farms of serving and former Pakistani army officers located near the border under 'Operation Arjun'.

Ex-Senator: India, US should jointly strike Pakistan's nuclear-weapon sites

Former-US lawmaker Larry Pressler opined that India and the US should jointly launch a pre-emptive strike on Pakistan's nuclear weapon sites.

Pak nukes located at 9 sites, are vulnerable to terrorists

Last week, Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi flaunted his country's nuclear-capable short-range missiles, which he claimed are aimed at deterring the Indian military's 'cold start' doctrine.

Relay runner Priyanka Panwar banned for doping

India's premier relay runner Priyanka Panwar has been banned for eight years on account of doping.

After Doklam, India speeds up border road construction along LAC

India is breathing a sigh of relief after concluding the Doklam standoff. However, questions remain on India's preparedness to deal with similar situations in the future.

Journalist Gauri Lankesh shot dead: Does it indicate a trend?

Gauri Lankesh, a Kannada journalist and editor of the Gauri Lankesh Patrike, was shot dead at her home yesterday evening.

BRICS leaders condemn Pak-based terror groups, pass declaration against terrorism

The leaders attending the 9th BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China, have passed a joint declaration condemning "terrorism in all its forms."

Launch failure not due to overloading, says ISRO chairman

Following the failure of ISRO's PSLVC39 rocket to launch India's eighth navigation satellite IRNSS-1H, the space agency has been investigating the failure.

Kenya bans plastic bags, violators may be fined $38,000

A ban on plastic carry bags has come into effect in Kenya.

Digital payments may get you 2% relief on GST

In order to promote Digital India and discourage cash payments, the center is now mulling on giving a 2% incentive over the applicable GST rate for payments made digitally on bills up to Rs. 2,000.