Haryana's sex ratio at birth crosses 900

For the first time in 10 years, the sex ratio at birth in Haryana has reached 903.

Triple murder in upscale Kolkata neighborhood

Three people including a woman and her two sons were found murdered in their Kolkata home in the plush Palm Avenue area.

Nuclear deal: US lifts sanctions on Iran

International sanctions on Iran against its covert nuclear weapons programme have been lifted, after it was confirmed that Iran has complied with key aspects of the nuclear deal with the P5+1 countries.

India gets a new Juvenile Justice Act

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill which was ratified by Rajya Sabha in the Winter Session and approved by the President as an Act on 4 January came into effect today.

French drug trial gone wrong, Minister rushes to Rennes

A French clinical trial left 1 man brain-dead, 5 critically ill (out of the total 90 volunteers).

India asks Pakistan for consular access to Indian techie

The Indian high commission has requested the Pakistan administration for consular access to Hamid Nehal Ansari, the Mumbai man who is in the custody of the Pakistan army.