Google will contribute $1 million (nearly Rs 7 crore) towards relief and restoration work in Indonesia which was hit by a 7.5-magnitude quake and an ensuing tsunami that has claimed over 1,200 lives.

Recently there were a lot of reports detailing about the rumours being spread on social media, especially via WhatsApp about the disaster done in Kerala Floods. But, on the other view, WhatsApp turned out to be a god for many who were rescued timely and efficiently because of right available information.

India has not yet approved UAE's financial aid of Rs 700 crores for flood-hit Kerala. While the move is being criticised by several leaders and people; here is why India cannot accept the aid.

In a video released on Thursday Akhila Ashokan or Hadiya can be heard pleading for help and threat that she can be 'killed anytime'.

The cops tweeted, "General public is requested, any information on #GauriLankeshkillers. Public can call or email at 09480800202, sit.glankesh@ksp.gov.in."

A US woman stuck in a swimming pool was rescued by a Facebook group after she asked for help on the social media platform last week.

With heavy rains triggering flash floods in parts of Rayagada and Kalahandi districts, the Odisha government on Sunday sought the help of the army and the air force to rescue the marooned persons and urged the Centre to provide four helicopters to intensify relief and rescue operations.

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani campaigner who survived being shot in the head by Taliban gunmen, has joined Twitter with a call for people to help her fight for girls' education, the media reported.

Speaking of change in the functioning of the Indian embassy everywhere, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for her pro-active actions to help "Indians anywhere".

Following a father's YouTube SOS that his daughter was being mistreated by her in-laws in Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said the Indian High Commission had met the victim and was ensuring her safety and return to India.