Mercury transiting Sun would be visible from India
India would have an opportunity to witness one of the rare astronomical events, the Mercury transit over the Sun's face on 9 May'16.
Iran accuses US Supreme court of violating law
Iran turned to the United Nations to accuse the US Supreme Court of violating international law by ruling that Iran was financially responsible for compensating Lebanon terror victims.
RBI releases guidelines for 'on-tap' bank licenses
The Reserve Bank of India released guidelines for granting 'on-tap' bank licenses to individuals, groups, companies or entities.
Bombay HC upholds beef ban, decriminalises beef possession
The Bombay HC upheld the Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act which banned slaughtering of the cows.
Google marks Sigmund Freud’s 160th birth anniversary
To mark the 160th birth anniversary of Sigmund Freud-'Father of Psychoanalysis', Google dedicated a doodle to him.
Germany offers next generation submarines to India
For the first time, Germany has offered a military deal for providing 6 next generation German submarines to India under the government-government arrangement.
3 arrested in Kerala gang-rape case
The Kerala police arrested 3 men for gang-raping a 19-year-old nursing student in an auto-rickshaw in Kerala.
World Reputation Rankings issued-India not in top 100
'Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2016' has been released and Indian universities failed to feature in the top 100 prestigious educational institutions list.
Railways forms high-level panel to examine IRCTC hacking
The Railway board has formed a high-level panel to examine the alleged hacking of the IRCTC website.
Apple loses lawsuit over 'iPhone' in China
Apple Inc lost a lawsuit with a China-based company Xintong Tiandi Technology as a Beijing court allowed the Chinese company to use the name 'IPHONE' on its products.
Keenan-Reuben murder: All accused get life sentence
The 4 men accused in the murder case of Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez were convicted and sentenced to life in jail by a special women's court.
7th Pay commission recommends abolition of overtime
The Seventh Pay Commission has recommended the abolition of overtime allowances given to central government employees.
Govt approves coal linkage policy
The Union Cabinet approved a new way of awarding coal linkages, giving greater discretionary powers to the states.
