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Amid stubble trouble, these Punjab farmers set the eco-friendly example

Sangrur, Nov. 9 -- Even as the paddy harvest season is nearing its end, Punjab continues to grapple with the problem of stubble burning with over 3,000 cases so far. But a few farmers in the state are... Read More


Haryana to expand metro, RRTS under urban mobility push: CM Saini

India, Nov. 9 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that the Urban Development and Mobility Programme is helping create an integrated model for urban growth, laying the foundati... Read More


After Kokate and Ajit, BJP minister Vikhe-Patil faces flak for remarks on farm loan waivers

India, Nov. 9 -- Senior BJP minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil is in the eye of a storm after his comment yesterday on farmers and loan waivers. The water resources minister remarked that farmers took ... Read More


2 juveniles apprehended for shooting classmate in Gurugram; old school quarrel suspected: Police

India, Nov. 9 -- Two juveniles were apprehended for allegedly shooting their 17-year-old classmate with one of the suspect's father's licensed pistols in Gurugram's Sector 48 late on Friday night, pol... Read More


Operation Pimple: Two terrorists killed in failed infiltration bid in Kupwara

Srinagar, Nov. 9 -- Two terrorists were killed as the army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector in Kupwara district on Saturday, said officials. The mission has ... Read More


Why FIRs over farm fires in Punjab go nowhere: Political hot potato, explained

India, Nov. 9 -- With contribution of farm fires - burning of paddy stubble after harvest - oscillating up to 30% in Delhi's pollution on some days recently, data from Punjab shows FIRs have been inef... Read More


Blaze at Gurugram dog park kills 4 canine; short circuit suspected

India, Nov. 9 -- Four dogs staying at a dog park and boarding centre in Sector 60 died in a fire that broke out around 3am on Friday. Officials said 21 dogs were rescued, and of them, two had sustaine... Read More


Indian Railways traveller asks why short-distance passengers avoid tickets and pack into reserved coaches

India, Nov. 9 -- An Indian Railways traveller has ignited a spirited discussion on Reddit after asking why many passengers avoid buying tickets for short distances and instead squeeze into general coa... Read More


Elderly Delhi man dies after darshan at Banke Behari

Agra, Nov. 9 -- A 70-year-old man from Delhi died of a suspected heart attack at the Banke Behari temple in Vrindavan on Saturday, police said. They claimed that the devotee was a heart patient, who ... Read More


Bengaluru's unique 'Superman' auto: Sanitary pads, Wi-Fi, books, TV, and more free services

India, Nov. 9 -- In Bengaluru, an autorickshaw is offering more than just rides. Manivel C.'s three-wheeler is equipped with sanitary napkins, a fan, Wi-Fi, water bottles, a small TV, CCTV cameras, an... Read More