Maruti Suzuki to increase car prices by up to Rs. 20,000 from tomorrow

New Delhi: India's largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki India today said it will increase the prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs. 20,000 from tomorrow to offset the pressure of adverse currency fluctuation.

Indonesian city wants to ban women from straddling motorbikes

Jakarta: A plan by officials in an Indonesian city to ban women from straddling motorbikes has prompted an outcry from critics, who say local leaders are infringing on women's safety and freedom in the name of religion.

After 'Chota Pakistan', now a 'Bangladesh' in Thane

Weeks after an electricity bill from Thane's Nallasopara slum colony brought a 'Chota Pakistan' to light, a birth certificate issued to a resident from Gandhinagar locality in Mira-Bhayander, has revealed a settlement called 'Bangladesh Zopadpatti'.

Visa on arrival for Pakistani senior citizens put on hold

New Delhi: The process of issuing visas on arrival to Pakistani senior citizens at Wagah, which was to begin today, has been delayed. There is immediate speculation on whether the sudden move is linked with tension with Pakistan along the Line of Control in Kashmir.

If ceasefire violations continue, India may have to look at options: Air Force chief NAK Browne

New Delhi: Asserting that repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan are "unacceptable", IAF chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne today warned that India may have to look at "some other options for compliance" if such incidents continue.

Inside Hollywood's Rs 543-cr Swaminarayan temple

Delhi rape victim as guilty as her rapists: Asaram Bapu

Spiritual Guru Asaram Bapu has landed himself in a controversy over his remark that the December 16 Delhi [ Images ] gang-rape victim is as guilty as those responsible for the barbaric sexual assault on her.