Most of Karnataka's districts are likely to experience rain on Friday, an official said.The Met Office has forecast rainfall in 24 of the 30 districts, while it rained in 26 districts on Thursday.One person is suspected to have died in Kalaburgi district because of heat on Thursday, but this has not yet been confirmed....
The Supreme Court on Friday described as tentative a high court observation that the central government's May 21 order giving Delhi's lieutenant governor the final say in posting and transfers of bureaucrats was "suspect", even as it issued notice to the city government on the issue....
Over 40,000 taxis went off the road in Himachal Pradesh on Friday in protest against the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order restricting the entry of vehicles to the Rohtang Pass, overlooking picturesque destination of Manali, and the imposition of a heavy cess. ...
As the UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan struggles with inadequate resources and widening mandates, an Indian Army colonel was injured in crossfire between two warring groups there Thursday, according to sources monitoring the mission in New York. ...
A leak in a consignment of "sodium iodide class 7 category liquid" that had arrived from Istanbul triggered panic at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here early Friday morning, a CISF officer said, adding the situation is under control....
At least 10 people were killed and 27 others injured on Friday when two bombs, planted on separate cars inside the parking lots of two hotels here, exploded, a media report said....
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution to protect Iraq's ancient treasures from damage, looting and smuggling. ...
Victoria's anti-terrorism taskforce on Friday said women were the new targets for recruitment in the Islamic State militant group as they are being offered marriage, a lavish lifestyle and security while in the Middle East. ...
Latin America and the Caribbean are the regions where efforts to eradicate hunger have made the greatest strides, according to a report released here by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization....
The recent arrest of top FIFA managers on corruption charges is a manifestation of US attempts to extend its jurisdiction to foreign countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said....
