North India

Mob Thrashes Army Jawan In Srinagar On Suspicion Of Being Braid Chopper

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Wednesday October 18, 2017

An Army jawan was thrashed by a mob in north Kashmir's border town of Kupwara on Tuesday before he was rescued by the police after rumours that he was a braid chopper, according to news agency Press Trust of India.

Crores Spent Yet Air Pollution In Varanasi Is Still Rising

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Monday October 16, 2017

As winter approaches, Delhi and other parts of north India are bracing themselves for smog. One city that saw severe levels of pollution last year was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency, Varanasi. And even this year, things are not looking good.

Hundreds Gather To Mourn Death Of Cop Killed In Darjeeling

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2017

The last rites of sub-inspector Amitabha Malik, who was killed when supporters of GJM chief Bimal Gurung allegedly fired at a police team yesterday, was performed today with full state honours after his body arrived at his ancestral home in North 24 Parganas district.

India 100th On Global Hunger Index, Behind North Korea, Bangladesh

Press Trust Of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

New Delhi: India has a “serious” hunger problem and ranks 100th out of 119 countries on the global hunger index — behind North Korea, Bangladesh and Iraq but ahead of Pakistan, according to a report. The country’s serious hunger level is driven by high child malnutrition and underlines need for stronger commitment to the social sector, the ...

China Overtakes US As World's Largest Ice Cream Producer

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

China has overtaken the US as the world's largest ice cream producer, according to figures published at an industry expo in north China's Tianjin City.

Lit By Oldest Employee, Raisina Hills Dazzles With 16 Million Colours

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Thursday October 12, 2017

A wide range of dynamic themes with 16 million colour combinations lit up the Raisina Hills two iconic buildings - North Block and the South Block Wednesday evening. The iconic buildings were lit by the oldest employee of the government Mr Mahipal Singh.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Brazil Beat North Korea 2-0, Book Knock-Out Berth

Wednesday October 11, 2017

Brazil took time to break down an ultra-defensive North Korea but eventually ran away 2-0 victors to qualify for the knock-out round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Tuesday.

Diwali 2017: The Khilone (Sugar Toys)of Diwali and its Sweet Little Place in Traditional Diwali Celebrations

Sushmita Sengupta | Friday October 13, 2017

Khilone during Diwali- The edible sugar crafted into animal shapes, has been an inescapable part of the festival of lights since decades, especially in parts of North India like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana.

Odisha Likely To Witness Heavy Rain, With Depression Likely To Intensify

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Odisha is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain and gusty surface wind today and tomorrow due to the formation of a depression over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal.

'Jahannum' (Hell) She Called Him. And Ensured He Was Caught In Kashmir

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Monday October 9, 2017

It was a visit to a girlfriend that allowed security forces to kill Kashmir terrorist Umer Khalid today, said sources. Khalid, a senior commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, was shot in Ladoora in North Kashmir; security forces first identified him and asked him to surrender; when he fired on them along with other terrorists, more troops were rushed i...

'Divyang' Students To Get 5% Reservation At Himachal Pradesh University

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Monday October 9, 2017

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) becomes the first University in North India to provide 5% reservation to differently-abled students. The move comes after Umang Foundation filed a PIL in High Court.

New Dynamic Lighting At Rashtrapati Bhavan To Treat Visitors Everyday

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 8, 2017

The North Block and the South Block, two buildings that flank the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, would be a visual treat daily from Wednesday with a dynamic lighting system displaying a wide range of themes with up to 16 million colour combinations, a senior official said.

Raisina Hills Will Dazzle Every Night Now, Gets Makeover With LED Lights

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday October 7, 2017

The three iconic buildings -Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block and South Block - located at the famous Raisina Hills are soon to get a permanent makeover. All three buildings have been adorned with dynamic - LED lights. The colour of these lights will keep changing every few seconds, making it a visual treat.

BS Yeddyurappa Says He Will Contest From Shikaripura Constituency

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 7, 2017

Changing his stand, state BJP President BS Yeddyurappa today said he has decided to contest the 2018 assembly polls from his traditional Shikaripura constituency and would not shift to north Karnataka.

In Kashmir's Baramulla, Women Cricketers Pitch For Equality

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 2, 2017

Her hijab firmly in place, she slings her bat across her shoulders and rides her scooty to college and practice, challenging not just her rivals on the cricket field but also societal and religious stereotypes. As captain of the women's cricket team in Baramulla's Government Women's College, Insha is one of the young women setting trends in this su...

Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines Installed In Government Buildings

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 29, 2017

Sanitary napkin vending machines and disposal machines have been installed in three women's washrooms in the North Block, which houses the Home and the Finance Ministries, an official statement said today

Lashkar Behind Killing Of BSF Jawan Who Took On Terrorists In Kashmir

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday September 28, 2017

Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, or LeT, is involved in the brutal killing of the young Border Security Force jawan Mohammad Ramzan Parray shot dead in his north Kashmir house late on Wednesday evening, a top police officer said today. The heavily-armed terrorists had tried to kidnap the 31-year-old BSF jawan who had come home on a vaca...

BSF Jawan, Killed By Terrorists, Was His Family's Sole Breadwinner

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 28, 2017

Border Security Force constable Rameez Ahmed Parray was spending some quiet time with his family on Wednesday night when terrorists barged in. Constable Parray fought the attackers before he was gunned down at point-blank range in his home in north Kashmir's Bandipora area.

BSF Jawan, On Vacation, Shot Dead By Terrorists At Home In North Kashmir

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Thursday September 28, 2017

A young, unarmed jawan of the Border Security Force was dragged out of his north Kashmir house and shot dead by terrorists on Wednesday evening when he and his family resisted the attempt to kidnap him. The terrorists also opened fire at his family too, injuring four of them including an aunt. Constable Mohammad Ramzan Parray, 31, died on the spot.

McDonald's Introduces 12 New Items In South, West India

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 27, 2017

The new products will not be introduced in north and east region due to an ongoing dispute between the company and Vikram Bakshi.

Sensex Slips On Rising North Korea Rhetoric

Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 26, 2017

The BSE Sensex had fallen 797.13 points in the previous five sessions.

Asian Shares Dip, Yen Gains On Mounting Korean Tensions

Business | Thomson Reuters | Tuesday September 26, 2017

North Korea's foreign minister said on Monday that a weekend tweet by President Donald Trump counted as a declaration of war on North Korea

Bodies Of Two Women With Their Throat Slit Found At North Delhi Home

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

The bodies of two young women were found with their throats slit at a house in north Delhi's Timarpur today, police said.

Markets May See Swings On Geopolitical Concerns, Derivatives Expiry: Experts

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

A fresh war of words broke out between the US and North Korea earlier this week, spooking investors.

India Using 'Chilli And Stun Grenades' To Stop Rohingya Influx: Report

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday September 22, 2017

India is using "chilli and stun grenades" to stop Rohingya Muslims from crossing the highly porous border with Bangladesh into north eastern states like Mizoram, news agency Reuters reported today.

'In BJP, Nobody Asks Who Your Father Is': Himanta Biswa Sarma To NDTV

India News | Written by Sunetra Choudhury | Friday September 22, 2017

Himanta Biswa Sarma, credited with the BJP's game-changing strategy in the north east of the country, has no regrets about leaving the Congress two years ago, an exit attributed regularly to the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, who he denounced again today as a committed "dynast."

Ford To Cut Production At Five North American Vehicle Plants

Reuters | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The Cuautitlan assembly plant that builds the Fiesta would be idled for three weeks. The Hermosillo, Mexico plant that builds the Fusion and MKZ and the Flat Rock, Michigan, factory that assembles Continentals and Mustangs will be idled for two weeks each. The Michigan Assembly plant that builds the Focus will be idled for one week and the Kansas C...

Toyota Introduces New Etios Cross X Edition For Festive Season

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The Toyota Etios Cross X edition has been launched at a starting price of Rs. 6.78 lakh (ex-showroom, Kolkata). Presently it's only available in the Eastern and North Eastern regions, while Toyota will officially launch the car in other states on September 28.

India Seeks Probe Into Nuke Proliferation Links Between Pak, North Korea

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Days after North Korea fired a mid-range ballistic missile over Japan, India has asked for investigations into the country's nuclear proliferation linkages and also asked to hold accountable those responsible for it, in a veiled reference to Pakistan.

North Kolkata's Old 'Barowaari' Durga Pujas Are Now Turning To Theme

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

Unable to buck the trend, some old 'barowari' Durga pujas of north Kolkata, are turning to theme this year.