Declaring that the Zika virus is "spreading explosively," the World Health Organization announced it will hold an emergency meeting of independent experts Monday to decide if the outbreak should be declared an international health emergency.
What is holding back PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti from taking oath as Jammu and Kashmir's new chief minister? More and more people are asking this but there seems to be no clear answer.
The Congress on Tuesday named former legislator Ramanjit Singh Sikki as its candidate for the by-election to the Punjab legislative assembly from Khadoor Sahib constituency.
Tharoor contested the contentions of co-panellist, British historian, author and MP Tristram Hunt, that the benefits included rule of law and an effective parliamentary system, saying he was not sure how good the latter has been for India.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday criticised imposition of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, invoking BJP veteran L.K. Advani's concern about "emergency-like conditions" in the country.
Women were on Tuesday barred by police from proceeding towards the famous Shani Shingnapur Temple here to offer prayers, as they sought to defy the centuries-old tradition at the temple against entry of women.