India

West Bengal Bus Accident Claims Seven Lives

Seven people, including two children, were killed and 70 others were injured in a bus accident in Burdwan district of West Bengal Saturday morning.

Mar 10, 2012

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Akhilesh Yadav to be UP Chief Minister

Samajwadi Party's legislative board Saturday selected Akhilesh Yadav to be the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Mar 10, 2012

Akhilesh Yadav to be the Youngest UP Chief Minister?

In a bid to give a new look to the Samajwadi Party (SP), today's legislative meeting of the party is most likely named its state President Akhilesh Yadav as the new chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Mar 10, 2012

Bollywood Wrap-up: 'Kahaani' Releases; John Abraham Sent to Jail

Today's big news from the Bollywood are....Vidya Balan's latest film "Kahaani" releases, actor John Abraham sent to jail for 15 days and actress Madhuri Dixit Nene unveils her wax statue at Madame Tussauds' wax museum.

Mar 10, 2012

John Abraham's Plea in Rash Driving Case Rejected

A session court in Mumbai has rejected actor John Abraham's plea challenging his imprisonment for 15 days given to him by a lower court in a 2006 rash driving case and sent the 39-year-old actor to judicial custody for 15 days.

Mar 9, 2012

Sonia Gandhi Under the Weather, Unable to Attend Function

Sonia Gandhi could not be present at the function held Friday in New Delhi to release a commemorative stamp in the memory of late party veteran Shyamacharan Shukla as she was unwell. According to reports, Gandhi had returned from aboard on March 5 after a "routine check-up" for an undisclosed ailment.

Mar 9, 2012

India Budget Liveblog

Welcome to India Budget Liveblog from the International Business Times India edition.

Mar 9, 2012

Celebrities Wish Happy Holi to Fans Around the World

On the occasion of the Holi, Bollywood actors are also celebrating the festival of colours. They also wishes their fans a save and happy Holi.

Mar 8, 2012

Petrol Price Likely to be Hiked by Rs 5; Oil Companies Shares Down

Petrol price in the country is likely to be hiked soon with the state-owned oil companies pressing to raise oil price by Rs.5 per litre.

Mar 7, 2012

Akhilesh Thanks People of U.P. for Keeping Their Faith, Rahul Takes Responsibility for Failure

Samajwadi Party (SP) Uttar Pradesh state President, Akhilesh Yadav thanks the people of Uttar Pradesh following the party victory at the state assembly elections.

Mar 6, 2012

Sonia Gandhi Returns to India after Medical Check-up

Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi returned to India after a 'routine medical check-up' abroad and she is "absolutely fine" says a party official.

Mar 5, 2012

Assembly Elections 2012: Congress Will Win in Two States, Says Harish Rawat

As the result of the 2012's assembly elections in five states; Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, Goa are to be known on Tuesday, Congress has claimed that the party will form government in Uttarakhand and Punjab.

Mar 5, 2012

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Lakme Fashion Week: Bollywood Stars Who Walked the Ramp on Day 1 (PHOTOS)

Actors like Prateik Babbar, Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora and Dia Mirza walked the ramp for the designers Masaba, Vikram Phadnis and Khushali Kumar.

Mar 3, 2012

ATTENTION: Rs 10,000 for Drunken Drivers, Rs 500 for Talking on Mobile While Driving

The Union Cabinet approved the Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill 2007 on Thursday to streamline implementation of traffic rules in the country.

Mar 2, 2012

Bollywood to See Sequels Attempting Box Office Success Sagas (SLIDESHOW)

It seems 2012 is going to be a year of sequel in Bollywood. The sequels of some of the blockbusters like "Dabangg" (2010), "Housefull" (2010) "Raaz - The Mystery Continues" (2009), "Race" (2008) and many more are set to be released in this year.

Mar 2, 2012