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Petrol, diesel prices cut 1 paisa litre each; oil companies blame clerical error for previously saying cut will be 60 & 56 paise
Sri Lanka’s govt warns that dengue, & skin-related disorders could spread in districts affected by recent floods
Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea
Talks between US, North Korea officials expected to be held in Singapore
Pakistan appoItaly awaits technocratic cabinet lineup amid growing political crisisints former chief justice Nasir Ul Mulk as interim PM
CLAT 2018 results to be declared tomorrow: Supreme Court
Ministry of Railways launches new version of User Interface for its online travel portal, irctc.co.in
India releases Rs 33.10 Cr to Nepal for 2 road Projects
Aircel-Maxis deal: Delhi court grants P Chidambaram interim protection from arrest
India and Indonesia are proud of their democratic ethos and their diversity: PM Modi
Govt to launch 2nd special drive refund fortnight from tomorrow to clear refund claims under GST
Rainfall over country as whole for this year&#39;s southwest monsoon season is most likely to be normal: IMD
India pitches for WTO talks on checking theft of traditional knowledge
Scientific research is of no use if it does not improve life of people: VP Venkaiah Naidu
Joint military exercise SURYA KIRAN-13 between India and Nepal begin at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
PM Narendra Modi to begin his 3 day visit to Singapore tomorrow
Information & communication technologies need to be protected effectively from any kind of cyber threat: MoS for Electronics & IT
President Kovind says life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar&#39;s first wife Ramabai Ambedkar inspirational for every Indian woman
ED conducts fresh raids in 5 states in connection with NSEL, money laundering case
French Open: Yuki Bhambri, Divij Sharan to meet Purav Raja, Fabrice Martin in 1st round of Men's doubles
Address by the hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of formal opening of Sadhu Vaswani International School
174th meeting of ESIC held yesterday in New Delhi
PM addresses Indian Community in Jakarta
Scientific research is of no use if it does not improve life of people: Vice President
Male child victims of Sexual abuse should be included in the States/UTs Victim Compensation Scheme/Fund
Special Refund Fortnight from 31.05.2018 to 14.06.2018
Text of PM’s Press Statement during his visit to Indonesia
Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts and teachings are relevant forever: Vice President
Ministry of Railways Launches New User Interface of its Next Generation e-Ticketing System
2nd Stage Long Range Forecast for the 2018 Southwest Monsoon Rainfall
IAF effort to contain fire at Malviya Nagar
President of India reviews passing out parade of 134th course of National Defence Academy; says armed forces represent India’s pluralism and India’s ethos
Address by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of review of the passing out parade of the 134th course of the National Defence Academy
134th NDA Convocation Ceremony Held
Grant of Financial Upgradation under MACP Scheme in respect of eligible Senior Grade of IIS Group B officers, whose cases were pending and due as on 31.03.2017- reg.
PM Modi gets warm reception in Jakarta
India, Indonesia ink 15 agreements in key areas
PM Modi addresses Indian community in Jakarta
First 3D-printed human corneas could treat blindness: Research
CM Parrikar greets people on Goa's Statehood Day
Why Northern Ireland has such restrictive abortion laws
PM’s Press Statement during his visit to Indonesia
Shared Vision of India-Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
PM’s Press Statement during his state visit to Indonesia
PM addresses Indian Community in Jakarta
Shared Vision of India-Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
PM’s Press Statement during his state visit to Indonesia
AARDO's International Training Workshop on "Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation" at Mulungushi University, Kabwe, Zambia, 16th - 21st July, 2018</a
NITI Aayog To Launch Portal Where Startups Can Access Public Data - Inc42 Media
Tripura CM meets NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman for funding - The New Indian Express
FAME-II scheme to subsidise electric vehicles deferred as NITI Aayog, ministries fail to reach consensus on roadmap - Moneycontrol.com
Centre, State Should Cut Taxes On Fuel, Says Niti Aayog Boss - NDTV
All macroeconomic parameters improved in last 4 years: NITI Aayog - Economic Times
NITI Aayog's Claims on Macroeconomic State Under NDA Are Misleading - NewsClick
NIC to hire 800 people over next one year
Ravi Shankar Prasad: ‘Digital India has become a mass movement in 4 years’
New electronics policy soon: IT Minister
Special Refund of GST Fortnight from 31.05.2018 to 14.06.2018
Rainfall over the country for the 2018 southwest monsoon season (June to Se...
Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium to Launch Online Platform for Farmer...
Ministry of Railways Launches New User Interface of its Next Generation e-T...
FICCI's Economic Outlook Survey projects GDP growth for FY19 at 7.4%
Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India signs an MoU w...
Onset of Monsoon over Kerala
Board of K.P. Energy approves change in trading platform
Board of Royale Manor Hotels & Industries approves change in directorate
Board of Valiant Organics recommends final dividend
Board of Veto Switchgears & Cables recommends final dividend
Board of West Leisure Resorts recommends final dividend
Board of Tips Industries recommends final dividend
Board of UTL Industries recommends final dividend
Board of Uflex recommends final dividend
Board of Jindal Poly Investment & Finance Company appoints director
Board of Marathwada Refractories approves change in company secretary
Board of Marathwada Refractories approves change in directorate
Genesis IBRC India director resigns
Board of Indo Rama Synthetics (India) approves appointment of CFO
Board of Indian Wood Products Company approves delisting from Calcutta St...
Board of Duke Offshore approves foray into dredging sector; approves bonus...
Hong Kong Hang Seng falls 1.4% as Italian crisis, trade war fears weigh
China Market on Italian turmoil, U.S.-China trade war fears
Japan Nikkei falls on uncertainty in Italy, Wall Street's retreat
Australia Market falls on Italian political turmoil, bank shares take hit
India, Indonesia upgrade ties, decide to have inter-faith dialogue (Roundup)
Moody's cuts India's GDP forecast to 7.3% from 7.5%
What a relief! Petrol, diesel prices down 1 paisa after 16-day continuous surge
AirAsia India Director denies wrongdoing
Chidambaram summoned to join INX media probe on Thursday
Court rejects Kejriwal's plea in CS assault case
Ghani's NSA briefs Indian delegation on Afghanistan conflict
Mercury falls to 42 degrees, heat wave ends in Delhi (Lead)
Most of 2,700 smokers to die in next 24 hours tried to quit: Experts
Ban Flipkart, demands Congress as online arms purchases found in Aurangabad
SC gives go-ahead for declaration of CLAT-2018 results on Thursday (Second Lead)
Policeman, 10 militants killed in Afghan Interior Ministry attack (Lead)
Delhi to have its own start-up policy
Kathua: Arrest warrant against J&K ex-Minister's brother
Cut water connection of Shimlas' erring hoteliers: HC
Anushka's character in 'Sanju' inspired by film's writers
PKL: Happy to be back in my second home, says U Mumba's Atrachali
Coal loading in India up 19% in April-May: Goyal
Indo-Nepal joint military exercise begins
Power plants around Delhi don't face coal shortage: Goyal
Philippines takes step to grant autonomy to Muslim region
I think I was destined to play Sunil Dutt: Paresh Rawal
Relief in some areas but heat wave on in some parts of Haryana, Punjab
Another Muslim man breaks fast to donate blood, saves two newborns' lives
2 injured as mob attacks BSES anti-power theft team
Bengal Congress chief surprised over Pranab's decision to attend RSS meet
Rhea Kapoor inspired 'Veere Di Wedding' composer Shashwat Sachdev
One paisa fuel price cut cruel joke on people: Congress
Slow down to follow China's 6.6% growth in 2018: IMF
I-T department quizzes Matix Group Chairman over NuPower
Chennithala asks Pranab to cancel visit to RSS HQ
Nipah infections: Don't blame the bats alone, improve public health
How tobacco smoke can affect your heart (World No Tobacco Day is on May 31) (Health Feature)
Honor 10: Premium look, more storage, optimum run, less cost (Tech Review)
Finding the path to reviving India's banking system (Column: Behind Infra Lines)
Future of books brighter in India than most parts of world: Publisher David Davidar (IANS Interview)
Sibling duo develops first-of-its-kind customised map of city bus routes
Rural India largely excluded from Indian cinema
Intizar Husain comes alive in 'Day and Dastan' translation (Book Review)
Sterling and Wilson to Deliver the Largest Battery Energy Storage Project in Africa
ixigo Wins Best UI/UX App Award at Google India Apps Summit 2018
TechnipFMC in India partners with Habitat for Humanity for Bihar Flood Response Programme
Techwave Opens Next Generation Fusion Engineering Services CoEs in Victoria/Australia and Hyderabad/India
Max Bupa GoActive Health Insurance Plan Recognized as the Most Innovative and Diversified Product in Asia Pacific
Be U Salon Wins Franchise Brand of the Year 2018 Award
ORDERFOX.com and Autodesk a" A Collaboration Increasing Benefits to New and Existing Users
NAF and Lenovo Announce Winners in Mobile App Competition
Johns Manville Releases 2016/2017 Sustainability Report
ResMed to Acquire HEALTHCAREfirst, a Cloud-based Software and Services Provider for Home Health and Hospice Agencies
Svandis and Cindicator Enter Strategic Partnership For Cryptocurrency Trading Analytics
PVR and Inox get on board for Samsung's Onyx LED screen technology
RCom, Ericsson agree on settlement; green signal for Reliance Jio deal
Cement output grows 6.3% to 280 mn tonnes in FY18 on improved demand: Icra
Buoyed by improving demand, domestic cement output grew 6.3 per cent to 298 million tonne (MT) in 2017-18, according to credit rating firm Icra.
Viacom18 looking local for growth, doubles down its regional offerings
SIDBI to expand MSME working capital portfolio, partners Yes Bank
RCom, Ericsson reach settlement on outstanding dues of Rs 5.5 bn
No Tesla cars in India this summer, Musk blames it on tough govt rules
ICICI Bank okays independent probe into allegations against Chanda Kochhar
NCLAT allows Vedanta to make upfront payment of Rs 53 bn for Electrosteel
HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri only Indian on Barron's list of world's best CEOs
NCLAT asks Tata Steel if it would pay Bhushan Steel's GST, income tax dues
The company law appellate tribunal today asked Tata Steel if it will clear the statutory dues like income tax and GST of Bhushan Steel, a company it had acquired in the insolvency proceedings earlier this month.
M&M eyeing South Africa, Asean to serve as alternate manufacturing base
Maruti Suzuki scores over nearest rival Hyundai, not just in volume
Bayer gets nod to buy Monsanto for $66 bn, form largest agrochemical firm
Heavy rains rattle Mangalore as Cyclone Mekunu hits coastal Karnataka
Kerala announces cut in petrol, diesel prices by Rs 1 per litre from June 1
Centre directs PSUs to hire from open varsities, distance learning colleges
Bank strike may hit transactions worth Rs 200 billion, says Assocham
Malviya Nagar fire contained after nearly 20-hour-long overnight operation
CBI raids Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain's residence in 'PWD hiring' case
Four years of Modi govt: 48months.mygov.in showcases top achievements
SGX-NSE row: Why GIFT in PM Modi's backyard makes no sense ahead of Mumbai
Electric vehicles could increase net carbon emissions in India: IEA
Bareilly woman accuses BJP MLA from Badaun of raping her for two years
Aircel-Maxis case: ED can't arrest Chidambaram till Jun 5, says Delhi court
Despite sanctions, govt to trade with Russia, Iran; India-US ties stressed?
Modi's 48 months better than Cong's 48-yrs rule for farm sector: Agri Min
You can now check trains, seat availability on IRCTC without logging in
Hockey World Cup: Odisha plans co-branding of tourism, sports
Bank strike impacts clearance of instruments worth Rs 217 bn a day: union
Air India sale in limbo; Aviation secretary says no bids received so far
Moody's cuts India's growth forecast to 7.3% from 7.5% on higher oil prices
There is no shortage of coal in Delhi, railways rubbishes Kejriwal's claim
Procedural issues galore as GST refund claims pile up with Modi govt
South & NE may get lesser rains than north and central India: IMD
Modi's MUDRA scheme raining loans on women and religious minorities
Cruise tourism: Modi govt plans to develop terminals at major ports
False alarm! Petrol prices down by just 1 paisa to Rs 78.43/litre in Delhi
RBI's revised framework on stressed assets resolution hits IOB bottom line
IOB says bottomline for Q4 hit by RBI's revised insolvency framework
Tripura to adopt NCERT curriculum: Education Minister
The BJP-IPFT government in Tripura has decided to adopt NCERT curriculum for schools in the state instead of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) prescribed curriculum, Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said here today.
After Beas spill incident, Amarinder orders crackdown on polluting industries
Reeling under severe criticism after molasses from a mill spilled into the Beas killing several fishes, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today ordered a crackdown on industries and municipalities releasing untreated effluents into the river, officials said.
AAP demands special session of Vidhan Sabha on water issue
Main opposition party in Punjab, AAP, today sought a special state assembly session to discuss the issue of "polluted" river waters in the state.
Why no action against pvt unaided schools for non-refund of excess fees: HC to govt
The Delhi High Court today asked the AAP government why it had not taken action against the private unaided schools which had not refunded the excess fees charged by them, citing implementation of the 6th pay commission, despite a court-appointed panel's recommendation to return the money.
Mamata stresses on promoting tourism in the Hills
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today stressed on promoting tourism in the Hills and expressed her dissatisfaction over the delay in the completion of different projects in the Darjeeling Hills by the tourism department.
IL&FS Engineering Q4 net profit slumps to Rs 3.51 cr
IL&FS Engineering & Construction Company today said its standalone net profit declined to Rs 3.51 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2018.
Maha to form policy to encourage skills of tribal students
The Maharashtra government will come up with a policy under which tribal students from 1100 ashram schoolsin state would be encouraged to explore their talent and skills in their field of choice, Tribal Development Minister Vishnu Savra said today.
Police foils immolation bid by a woman outside Guj CM's house
The police today foiled an immolation bid by a woman near the private residence of Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani here, a police official said.
Can decide on farmers' loan after Congress approval: Kumaraswamy
Patanjali's new app to challenge WhatsApp
Air Asia Director denies corruption allegations
Raj cop found dead, doctors opine he died due to heatstroke
A 50-year-old Rajasthan police constable has been found dead under a tree, with doctors who conducted autopsy opining he died due to heatstroke.
Rajesh Exports Q4 net profit up 11 pc at Rs 369 cr
Rajesh Exports, the world's largest gold refiner, today posted a 11.17 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 369.2 crore during the fourth quarter of 2017-18 fiscal.
Ephedrine worth Rs 20 lakh seized, one arrested
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized ephedrine worth Rs 20 lakh from him in suburban Jogeshwari, an official said.
Aviation ministry to provide all assistance to CBI in AirAsia probe: Choubey
The civil aviation ministry today said it would fully cooperate and provide all assistance to the CBI in the investigation into the alleged violations in the AirAsia India matter.
Madhya Pradesh sees 22% rise in flyers to 33 lakh in FY18
Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a 22 per cent increase in the number of flyers to 32.96 lakh during the last financial year.
More Cong leaders request ex-Prez Pranab to withdraw from RSS event
Former president Pranab Mukherjee accepting an invite from the RSS to attend its function in Nagpur drew calls from more Congress leaders to him today to withdraw from the event over what they called in the "interest of secularism".
Torrent Pharma Q4 net up 11 pc at Rs 228 cr
Torrent Pharmaceuticals today posted 11 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 228 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2018, driven by robust sales in domestic market.
17th century Kerala palace reopened for public post facelift
A 17th century palace, which houses a numismatic and folklore museum, was reopened here today for public after remaining closed for four years for renovation.
New study suggests 13 measures that can reduce air pollution by 40 pc
A new study has suggested 13 measures, including reducing emissions from thermal power plants and cutting use of solid fuel in households, which, it said, can reduce air pollution levels by almost 40 per cent and avoid 9 lakh premature deaths in India every year.
ESIC to open 'dispensary cum branch office' in every district
The labour ministry today said the state insurer Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has decided to open Dispensary cum Branch Office in every district of the country to strengthen medical services.
5-yr-old girl sexually assaulted
A five-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a shopkeeper's son when she had gone to buy milk at Roopgarh village in Haryana's Jind district, police said today.
NCLAT adjourns hearing on NuMetal, ArcelorMittal pleas till July 2
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) today adjourned till July 2 the hearing over the appeals filed by Essar Steel resolution applicants NuMetal and Arcelor Mittal.
Alcis Sports to bring official FIFA World Cup fan-wear merchandise for Indians
Sportswear company Alcis Sports today announced its partnership with Flipkart to bring Indian fans the official fan-wear merchandise of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Maneka seeks blocking of dowry calculator website
Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has asked Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to block a website which claims to calculate the dowry amount for grooms and take action against its developers.
Have got LoI from Binani lenders to acquire it, says UltraTech
The lenders of Binani Cement have issued letter of intent to UltraTech after approving its bid to acquire the company under the bankruptcy code, Aditya Birla group firm said today.
McGraw-Hill picks up Crisil shares worth Rs 117 cr
McGraw-Hill Asian Holdings today picked up 6.32 lakh shares of rating agency Crisil Ltd for an estimated Rs 117 crore through an open market transaction.
McLeod Russel plans share buyback, to hive-off some tea
Bulk tea major McLeod Russel (India) Ltd today decided to hive off some of its tea estates and decided to buyback shares at a price not exceeding Rs 210 per share upto an aggregate outgo of Rs 100 crore.
UP DGP assigns probe into ATS officer's suicide to ADG-Lucknow
Taking note of the alleged suicide by an Uttar Pradesh anti-terrorist squad (ATS) officer, DGP O P Singh today assigned an enquiry into the circumstances of "the unfortunate death" to the additional director general of police of Lucknow Zone.
Granules India's US arm launches generic Methergine tablets in
Granules India Ltd today said its US subsidiary has launched the generic version ofMethergine (Methylergonovine Maleate)tablets, in partnership with West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofHikma Pharmaceuticals PLC.
AirAsia case: Venkataramanan says allegations baseless, blames Cyrus Mistry for accusations
Tata Trusts' R Venkataramanan today said said he has been wrongly named as an accused in the CBI case against AirAsia India as he had "little or no role to play" as a non-executive director at the airline, even as he blamed "revenge legal action" by former Tata Group chief Cyrus Mistry for the accusations.
10 thousand women trained in self defence: Delhi Police
Over 10,000 girls and women received self defence training during a 15 days training camp organised here under the Sashakti scheme, police said today.
Kejriwal trying to hide own 'failures' by claiming low coal supply: Goyal
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal today slammed Arvind Kejriwal for alleging that the national capital was facing an "alarming level" of coal shortage, saying the Delhi Chief Minister was trying to hide his own "failures" by making such "baseless" claims.
Decision on farm loan waiver implementation in 15 days:
The JDS-Congress government would arrive at a decision to implement a two-phase scheme for farm loan waiver within 15 days, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said today, even as opposition and farmers' bodies stepped up pressure on him to fulfil his pre-poll promise.
Malviya Nagar fire: Rubber godown owner arrested
CBI books OPG owner Sanjay Gupta, others in bribery case
Kin attacks Hyderabad doctor after woman dies
Male child victims of sexual abuse eligible for compensation too
Railways plan to increase speed of rail travel
Haryana to provide free JEE, NEET coaching to meritorious students
The Haryana government has launched a scheme, Super 100, to provide free coaching to meritorious students of state-run schools for JEE and NEET exams, an official spokesperson said today.
Dutch queen meets Mumbai's dabbawalas
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands today met Mumbai's famed dabbawalas (tiffin-box carriers) and was apprised of how their impeccable delivery system, which has won global acclaim, works.
61 pc voter turn out in repolling at 73 Kairana booths
Repolling at 73 booths in Kairana Lok Sabha constituency passed off peacefully today with an estimated voter turn out of 61 per cent, the state election office said here.
Sebi orders release of bank, demat a/cs of Victory Trading Corp, owner
Pond renovation in Braj: NGO moves SC challenging NGT order
An NGO today moved the Supreme Court against a National Green Tribunal order dismissing its plea to continue pond renovation works in Braj area in the pilgrimage town of Govardhan.
NCLAT allows Vedanta to make upfront payment of Rs 5,320 cr for Electrosteel
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) today allowed Vedanta Ltd to make an upfront payment of Rs 5,320 crore to lenders for acquiring Electrosteel Steels.
No decision taken on proposed changes in cadre allocation: MoS
Amid the controversy over its proposed changes in the cadre allocation of civil services, the Centre today said the move made in "good spirit" had been "misinterpreted and misunderstood" and clarified that no final decision had been taken on it.
Swamy moves court seeking production of vigilance enquiry report in Sunanda death case
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today moved a city court seeking a direction to the Delhi Police to produce the report of a vigilance enquiry conducted in Sunanda Pushkar death case.
Honour killing: Police failed to perform 'dharma': CM
Amid outrage over the alleged honour killing of a 23-year-old man in the state, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today said stern action would be taken against erring police officials in the case.
Villagers kill leopard in Assam
A leopard was killed by villagers after it attacked three members of a family in Jorhat district today, a Forest official said.
Mumbai collectorate launches WhatsApp number for changes in
Mumbai Suburban Collectorate today made public a special WhatsApp number to enable people to approach the authorities for queries related to addition or deletion of names from the electoral rolls.
Unlucky in love, Pak man walks to Indian border 'to get shot
Heartbroken over not being able to marry his lover, a Pakistani man decided to walk up to the Indian border hoping a BSF bullet would kill him.
SC refuses to stay announcement of CLAT results
9 arrested in Goa for harassing minor
Heat wave effects electricity and water supply in Jammu
Electricity and water crisis worsened in Jammu as the intense heat wave conditions continued to prevail here with maximum temperature recording above 40 degrees Celsius mark for the ninth day today.
TN panel probing Jaya's death completes examining 50 witnesses
The Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry, probing the circumstances leading to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's death, has completed examining 50 witnesses, including seven who had petitioned it.
Rijiju undergoes stone removal procedure at AIIMS: Official
Union minister Kiren Rijiju today underwent a stone removal procedure at the Department of Urology in AIIMS, a hospital official said.
CS assault case: Court dismisses Kejriwal's plea
A city court today dismissed an application of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking a copy of a video and his statement recorded by the police on May 18 in connection with the alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash in February.
ED attaches assets of Naxal leader who sent Rs 40L black money to son-in-law
The ED today said it attached assets worth Rs 77 lakh, under the anti-money laundering law, of a Bihar Maoist leader who made Rs 40 lakh cash deposits in the accounts of his son-in-law's family after allegedly extracting the amount from criminal activities like extortion.
60 paise to 1 paisa, petrol price cut sets social media on fire
From 'petrolled' to 'fuelonfire', social media users had a field day today with hash tags as petrol and diesel prices were cut by just one paisa, whereas the first announcement was a reduction of 60 paise.
Sikkim govt approves MSP for organic horticultural commodities
Sikkim government has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various organic horticultural commodities, mostly vegetables, being produced in the state in order to protect the interests of the farming community.
Light rain brings down temprature in Rajasthan
Maximum temperature plummeted by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius at various places in Rajasthan after light rain occurred in eastern pockets of the state yesterday night, a MeT official said.
DUTA holds hunger strike against UGC circular on faculty reservation
The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) today organised a mass hunger strike to protest the UGC circular on faculty reservation mechanism for universities, it said in a statement today.
HC disposes off Minerva owner Bajaj's plea, asks AIFF to decide his appeal in 6 weeks
The Delhi High Court today directed banned Minerva Punjab FC owner Ranjit Bajaj to approach the All India Football Federation's Appeals Committee for the revocation of his suspension while disposing off his writ petition.
Extreme heat wave conditions forecast in AP in next 24 hours
: Extreme heat wave conditions have been forecast in many parts of Andhra Pradesh with temperatures expected to touch a maximum of 46 degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours.
Rupee in recovery mode ahead of GDP data, jumps 43 paise
The rupee today staged an impressive comeback after yesterday's rout and ended with a solid 43 paise gain against the American currency at 67.43 after traders unwound bullish dollar positions.
Seven held for allegedly planning dacoity: police
Seven persons, including two notorious gangsters from Rohtak in Haryana were arrested today with two pistols and live cartridges by the Rajasthan Police for allegedly planning a dacoity at an office of Muthoot Finance in city's Jhotwara area, an official said.
Guj:OBC man 'forced' to shave off moustache over 'Sinh' suffix
A 23-year-old man from an OBC community in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has alleged that members of the Rajput community forced him to "shave off" his moustache for adding 'Sinh' to his name which was printed on the invitation cards for a function, police said today.
MP government spent Rs 20,000 cr on farmers in one year: CM
Facing a fresh agitation, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today claimed that his government spent a whopping Rs 20,000 crore on farmers' welfare in the last one year.
TDP will be pivotal in govt formation in 2019 but I have no PM ambitions: Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu says his Telugu Desam Party will play a pivotal role in 2019 when regional parties band together to form government at the Centre but has ruled himself out of the prime ministerial race.
MoS in PMO makes light of Naidu's claim on central aid to AP
Minister of State in the PMO Dr Jitendra Singh today made light of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's claims on Central assistance to the state, remarking that all what he said was "not the gospel truth".
U'Khand HC asks govt to file report on forest fires
Concerned over incidents of forest fire in the state, the Uttarakhand High Court today asked the state government to file a report on the matter tomorrow.
Kerala to reduce fuel price by Rs.1
Mikhail Bora claims threat from Indrani,CBI aproaches court
Mikhail Bora, a prosecution witness in the Sheena Bora murder case, has written to the CBI alleging that there is a threat to his life from his mother Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused.
Fuel prices in Ker to be reduced by Rs 1 per lire from June
Amid soaring fuel prices, the CPI(M)led LDF government in Kerala today decided to reduce petrol and diesel prices in the state by Rs one per litre from June one by slashing its sales tax.
HC upholds DJB's scheme on manual scavengers
Our society has marginalised manual scavengers to its darkest corners" and these people remain "unseen and forgotten" for generations, the Delhi High Court has said.
HSC results: Girls outshine boys in Maha
Girls outperformed boys in this year's Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) Class XII exams, results of which were declared today.
IYC launches 'Bharat Bachao Jan Andolan' against BJP
Scores of Youth Congress workers courted arrest today participating as the party organised a 'Bharat Bachao Jan Andolan' against the ruling BJP at Raisina Road here.
Centre not serious about dialogue process: J-K Cong
Senior Congress leader Saifuddin Soz today said the Centre was not serious about any dialogue process in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming that government's special representative to the state Dineshwar Sharma has not been able to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi or National Security Advisor Ajit Doval so far.
Apollo Hospitals Q4 net dips 43 pc to Rs 36 cr
Apollo Hospitals today reported 42.6 per cent decline in its consolidated profit after tax at Rs 35.7 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2018.
HCL Infosystems shares drop nearly 5 pc after Q4 results
Shares of HCL Infosystems today fell by nearly 5 per cent after the company reported widening of consolidated net loss to Rs 241 crore in the quarter ended March 2018.
India seeks UK help in extradition of Mallya, Lalit Modi
India today sought the help of United Kingdom forearly extradition of liquor baron Vijay Mallya and former IPL honcho Lalit Modi andin locating diamantaire Nirav Modiduring the third Indo-UK home affairs dialogue here, officials said.
Anti-social elements infiltrated anti-Sterlite stir:
A visibly aggressive superstar Rajinikanth today blamed anti-social elements for the violence during anti-Sterlite protests last week that resulted in 13 deaths in police firing, and warned Tamil Nadu will become a 'graveyard' if there were too many agitations.
Pb's 3 depts to jointly check sale of spurious milk
To check the sale of spurious milk and other milk products, three departments of the Punjab government today decided to launch joint crack down on the offenders.
ICRA downgrades IFCI's borrowing programme to BBB+ with negative outlook
Rating agency Icra today downgraded long-term borrowing programme of IFCI by a notch from 'A-' to 'BBB+' with negative rating outlook due to continued deterioration of the state-owned financial institution.
HC asks AAP govt, DTC to state on affidavit by when buses, bus stops would be disabled friendly
The Delhi High Court today asked the AAP government and the Delhi Transport Corporation to state on an affidavit the time they would take to ensure that the fleet of buses as well as bus stops in the national capital are disabled friendly.
AirAsia case: Non-exec director Venkataramanan says allegations baseless
AirAsia India's non-executive director R Venkataramanan today said allegations of wrongdoing against him are baseless and that he has been wrongly named as an accused, a day after the CBI registered a case against the airline and its officials for allegedly trying to manipulate government policies to get international licence.
HC refrains from vacating stay on Cobrapost documentary
The Delhi High Court today refrained from staying an order restraining web portal Cobrapost from making public a documentary alleging that various media houses have indulged in unethical practices like paid news.
One paisa cut in fuel prices cruel joke: Pb CM
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today described the one paisa cut in fuel prices a "cruel joke" on the people of the country.
Racket involving smuggling of firearms in Northeast unearthed
A major racket involving smuggling of firearms in the Northeast region has come to light following a joint operation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Assam Rifles.
Police forcing farmers to sign bonds ahead of Mandsaur protest: Cong
The Congress and a farmers' organisation today alleged that police was "forcing" peasants to sign bonds stating that they would not create trouble during a protest starting June 1 to mark the first anniversary of the Mandsaur firing incident.
J-K: Terrorist lobs grenade at NC leader's residence
Info Edge posts Q4 net loss at Rs 13.7 cr
Info Edge, which owns online job portal Naukri, today reported a net loss of Rs 13.7 crore on a standalone basis for the quarter ended March 2018.
Puducherry CM Narayanasamy turns 71
Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy turned 71 today.
Jet Airways grounds 4 crew for allegedly clicking selfies during training flight
Jet Airways has grounded four of its crew members, including a senior commander, for allegedly clicking selfies during a training flight on April 19 and violating aviation safety norms, airline sources said today.
Chennithala sends letter to Mukherjee not to attend RSS meet
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala today sent a letter to former President Pranab Mukherjee requesting him to refrain from attending a RSS function at Nagpur on June 7.
The NDA government's "achievements" in the farm sector during the last 48 months are much higher when compared to the Congress' 48-year rule since independence, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh claimed today.
Gowda, India's only male CWG gold medallist discus thrower, retires
Top discus thrower Vikas Gowda today retired after competing at the highest level for more than 15 years, during which he became the first and only Indian male to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the discipline.
MTNL Q4 net loss widens to Rs 900 cr
State-run telecom operator MTNL today reported widening of standalone net loss to around Rs 900 crore in the quarter ended March 2018.
Odisha woman claims man raped her with husband's consent
A 35-year-old woman in Odisha's Balasore district has claimed that a man raped her with the consent of her husband, a police officer said today.
Cong questions TMC's protests against fuel price hike
The Congress today questioned TMC's protest against the hike in fuel price and asked it to reduce state-level taxes if it was "really serious" about the issue.
Farm loan waiver; Yeddyurappa accuses CM of "betrayal
BJP's Karnataka unit chief B S Yeddyurappa today threatened to launch a stir against the state government accusing chief minister Kumaraswamy of "betraying" farmers on the farm waiver loan issue.
Chidambaram rushes to courts for protection from arrest in 2 cases
Congress leader P Chidambaram today rushed to a trial court and the Delhi High Court seeking protection from arrest in corruption cases relating to the Aircel Maxis deal and the INX Media, in which he has been asked by probe agencies to join investigations.
SIT files 1st charge sheet in Gauri Lankesh murder case
The Special Investigation Team probing the murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh today filed its first charge sheet in the sensational case, naming alleged gunrunner and Hindutva activist T Naveen Kumar as an accused.
Parcel van of train catches fire
Parcel van of a train caught fire near Chilikidhara railway station in Odisha's Keonjhar district today, railway officials said.
2 workers from Odisha die of asphyxiation in Hyderabad
Two workers from Odisha died of asphyxiation after inhaling some 'poisonous' gas on entering an inspection chamber of a newly laid water supply line here today, officials said.
BSES team attacked during power theft raid in Delhi, two arrested
A BSES inspection team was attacked while it was carrying out a raid to check power theft in southeast Delhi, resulting in injuries to two employees of the power distribution company, officials said.
North India continues to swelter under heat-wave
Kovind for values-based education, culture of discussion
Advocating the culture of discussion rather than dispute,
National parties receive Rs 711 cr donation from 'unknown sources' in 2016-17: ADR
The income of seven national parties from "unknown sources" during 2016-17 was Rs 710.80 crore, while total donations (above Rs 20,000) declared by them stood at Rs 589.38 crore, with BJP receiving Rs 532.27 crore from 1,194 entities, says a report.
CBI books Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in graft case, conducts searches
The CBI has booked Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a case pertaining to alleged corruption in hiring a creative team for the Public Works Department to suggest new architectural designs and bring down costs, officials said.
Amjyot, Satnam coach campers at BWB Asia 2018
India's Amyjot Singh and Satnam Singh today shared their knowledge with 66 campers at the 10th edition of Basketball without Borders Asia Camp at the at The NBA Academy here.
Turkmenistani woman held for smuggling gold worth Rs 41 lakh at Delhi airport
A Turkmenistani woman was arrested at the Delhi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle gold worth around Rs 41 lakh into the country, officials said today.
Thomas Cook Q4 net profit at Rs 5,915 crore
Travel services firm Thomas Cook India has posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,915.04 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2018.
Everyone should spend time with RSS: Minister
Amid the controversy over former President Pranab Mukherjee's decision to attend an RSS meet, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij today said it should be mandatory for everyone to spend time with the organization.
Ex-aviation minister denies involvement in Air Asia scam
SC refuses interim bail to principal of BRD Medical College Gorakhpur
The Supreme Court today refused to grant interim bail to a former principal of a medical college and hospital in Uttar Pradesh where scores of children had died last year allegedly due to shortage of oxygen supply.
Unitech's board meet to approve results cancelled on lack of quorum
Crisis-hit realty firm Unitech Ltd today cancelled its board meet to consider financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2018 due to non-availability of adequate number of independent directors.
Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance net jumps 51 pc at Rs 168 cr in FY18
Private sector Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance today posted a rise of 51 per cent in its net profit at Rs 168 crore in 2017-18.
Ker CM, Opposition leader engage in war of words
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala today engaged in a war of words over the recent alleged honour killing of a 23-year-old man in Kottayam.
Bank strike: Services hit, impact to continue tomorrow
Banking operations in the country were hit today as 10 lakh employees, primarily from PSU banks, went on 2-day strike to protest against a "meagre" 2 per cent salary hike offered by Indian Banks Association (IBA) -- the management body.
RJD, JD(U) cross swords over Nitish's fresh pitch for special status for Bihar
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's fresh pitch for special category status for Bihar heated up the political scenario in the state with the RJD mocking the plea made by him on social media and the JD(U) hitting back, claiming the opposition was incapable of understanding the nuances of the issue.
Ahead of deadline, govt hopeful of good response on formal bidding of Air India
No bids have been received so far for stake in Air India, the government said today even as it hoped of getting a good response on the last day of the formal bidding process tomorrow.
TN CM writes to PM over changes in matric scholarship for SC/ST
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami today raised concern over certain 'revision of guidelines' for the post-matric scholarship scheme for SC/ST students, saying the move could cause "serious resentment" among the community.
Banks told to withdraw advisory for exporters on Iran by August: FIEO
UCO Bank and IndusInd Bank have been advised to withdraw the communications asking the exporters to complete their financial dealings with Iran by August, the FIEO said today.
Man dies in suspected wild elephant attack
A man died in a suspected attack by wild elephants on the city outskirts, police said today.
17-yr-old girl allegedly set ablaze by jilted lover
A 17-year-old girl died after suffering burn injuries with her family alleging that she was set afire by a jilted lover at Achalganj police station area here.
Man held for creating ruckus in district magistrate's office
A man was arrested in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir after a district magistrate directed the police to lodge an FIR against him for allegedly creating ruckus in his office and disrupting work, officials said today.
People facing brunt of bank strike
Three drown in separate incidents in Yavatmal
Three persons including a 12-year-old girl today drowned in as many separate incidents in Yavatmal district, police said.
Police seizes FICN of face value of Rs 54,000
Police seized fake Indian currency notes of the face value of Rs 54,000 and arrested three persons here today.
Exporters' GST refund: FinMin says only Rs 14,000 cr pending
The finance ministry today said GST refunds worth Rs 14,000-crore to exporters are pending with the government and "solutions" are being put in place to fast-track clearances.
India pitches for WTO talks on checking theft of traditional knowledge
India today pitched for reviving negotiations at World Trade Organization on issues related to prevention of theft of traditional knowledge such as Ayurveda and naturopathy.
Multi-level parking charges to be one-third of surface parking rates: PMAP
Civic bodies in Delhi will levy one-third charges for multi-level parking facilities compared to surface parking rates, according to the parking management area plan (PMAP) for the national capital being firmed up by the Delhi government that seeks to decongest the city and also make it pedestrian-friendly.
Five held guilty in J&K sex scandal, two acquitted
Five persons, including a former DIG of the BSF and a former J&K police DSP, were held guilty by a special CBI court here today in the 2006 Jammu and Kashmir sex scandal.
Dilip Buildcon Q4 net profit up 11 pc to Rs 217 cr
Highways sector player Dilip Buildcon today reported a 11.01 per cent jump in its standalone net profit to Rs 217.7 crore for the quarter ended March 2018.
Ker 'honour killing': Two cops taken into custody
Two police personnel have been taken into custody in connection with the alleged honour killing of a man, a top police officer said here today.
Pranab should withdraw decision to attend RSS event in interest of secularism: Cong leader
Senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao today said former President Pranab Mukherjee should withdraw his decision to attend an RSS event as chief guest "in the interest of secularism".
Indian women to make international debut in rugby 15 format
Indian women are set to make their debut in rugby's traditional 15-player format when they play in the newly introduced Asian division 1 championship along with fellow-debutants Philippines and Singapore next month.
WB Cong chief says 'astonished' over Pranab's decision to attend RSS event
West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Chowdhury today expressed surprise over former President Pranab Mukherjee's decision to attend an RSS event and said he is unable to relate it with Mukherjee's previous comments against the saffron organisation.
AGC Networks Q4 net profit more than doubles to Rs 8.72 cr
AGC Networks has reported that its consolidated net profit more than doubled to Rs 8.72 crore for the quarter ended March 2018.
Nagaland LS byelection: Repolling held at one booth
Repolling was held today in one of the election booths, where a mob had allegedly damaged the EVM machine on May 28 to "stop people from casting votes" for the lone Lok Sabha seat of the state, an Election Commission official said.
Insecticides India looks to invest Rs 200 cr in 3 yrs on expansion
Agro-chemical firm Insecticides India plans to invest Rs 200 crore on expansion of its existing plant over the next three years and set up new units in Gujarat and Rajasthan for further growth of the business.
Monkey snatches Rs. 2 lakh cash bag from man
No bids received so far for Air India: Aviation Secretary
Guj police get fake EC letter seeking probe into 'EVM scam
Police in various districts of Gujarat have received a fake letter, purportedly from the Election Commission of India, asking for a "discreet inquiry" into an EVM machine "scam.
My father never gives compliments: Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor says it is hard to please his father, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, but her mother Neetu has always been her biggest fan.
IAF helps in dousing Malviya Nagar fire; godown owner arrested
The Indian Air Force (IAF), through its 'Bambi Bucket' operation helped in containing a major fire which broke out in a rubber godown in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, an official statement said today.
Terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Pulwama
M&M shares continue to gain, up 3 pc
Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra today rose by 3 per cent, extending its rally for the second straight session, after the company posted 50 per cent jump in net profit for the March quarter.
NCLAT stays insolvency proceedings against RCom; directs it to pay Rs 550 cr to Ericsson
The NCLAT today granted conditional stay on insolvency proceedings against RCom and its subsidiaries -- Reliance Infratel and Reliance Telecom, allowing them to proceed with the sale of their assets to Reliance Jio.
Police rescues two kidnapped persons
Police rescued two kidnapped persons in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills district after an exchange of fire with the kidnappers, a senior police officer said today.
Calcutta HC administration frames rules on lawyers' strike
The Calcutta High Court administration has framed rules that consider strike by lawyers as interference to dispensation of justice in accordance with a Supreme Court order that said lawyers have no right to strike.
Aviation ministry may not conduct separate probe in Air Asia case
Heat wave forces schools to shut early in Kangra
With day temperatures hovering at the 40 degrees Celsius mark, the Kangra district administration in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh has directed all schools to shut by 12.30 pm, officials said today.
Video series explores faultlines between friendship, intimacy, and harassment
Themes of consent and rejection, are the subject of a new video series that is trying to encourage critical, self-aware expressions of intimacy.
Militants carry out two grenade attacks in Pulwama district
Militants carried out two grenade attacks on security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir today but there was no loss of life or damage to property, an official said.
Punj Llyod posts Q4 profit of Rs 944 crore
Infrastructure firm Punj Lloyd today reported a standalone profit of Rs 944 crore for the quarter ended March 2018.
Teachers in Pondy govt schools to be appointed on contract
Puducherry Education Minister R Kamalakannan today said as many as 520 posts of teachers in government schools were vacant and the government has decided to fill up the vacancies by posting teachers on contract basis.
ICICI Bank orders probe into allegations against Chanda Kochhar
The board of India's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank has ordered an independent probe into allegations of 'conflict of interest' and 'quid pro quo' in bank's MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar's dealing with certain borrowers.
What does Modi want, asks Kejriwal after CBI raid at Jain's house
What does PM Modi want" was Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's question, hours after the CBI raided PWD Minister Satyendar Jain's residence today in connection with alleged violation of norms in hiring architects for the Public Works Department.
EIH Q4 net up 11% at Rs 56 crore
Hospitality major EIH, which runs hotels and resorts under Oberoi and Trident brands, today posted 10.77 per cent increase in its net profit at Rs 56.13 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2018.
Lupin recalls 43,922 cartons of contraceptive pills from US
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has initiatedvoluntary recall of 43,922 cartons of My Way (levonorgestrel) tabletsfrom the U.S. market as they were not approved by the US health regulator.
Indo-Pak DGMO level talks rekindle hope among border residents
The decision of India and Pakistan to fully implement the 2003 ceasefire and stop cross-border firing has generated hope among the border villagers here who have been bearing the brunt of fierce shelling repeatedly.
Gowda, India's only CWG gold medallist discus thrower, retires
Top discus thrower Vikas Gowda today retired after competing at the highest level for more than 15 years, during which he became the first and only Indian male to win Commonwealth Games medals in the discipline.
Fire at sugar mill in Meerut: NGT shoots notice to Centre, UP govt
Taking note of the recent fire at Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar's mill in Meerut, the National Green Tribunal has
Govt asks DCs for final settlement of Hirakud land oustees
Odisha Government has asked the district collectors of Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur and Sonepur to take steps for final land settlement of the Hirakud land oustees by June 30.
IOB Q4 loss widens to Rs 3,606.73 cr on rising bad loans
Public sector lender Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) witnessed widening of losses to Rs 3,606.73 crore in the March quarter due to higher provisioning for mounting bad loans.
Tech available to monitor all, privacy an issue: Vijay Goel
Technology tools exist to monitor each and every movement of a person and it is important to address challenges like privacy through use of big data, Union minister Vijay Goel said today.
Light to moderate rain, thunderstorm in UP
Light to moderate rain and thunderstorm occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh even as heat wave continued to prevail in the state.
MFs bet big on IT sector; exposure soars to all time high in April
The mutual fund industry is betting big on IT firms as its equity exposure to the sector climbed to all-time high of nearly Rs 71,000 crore in April amid depreciating rupee and market volatility.
Woman held after immolation bid outside CM's house in Rajkot
The police today detained a woman when she allegedly tried to immolate herself near Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's residence in Gujarat's Rajkot district, an official said.
Students' body requests Sitharaman to shift IAF firing range
A students' body in Arunachal Pradesh has requested Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to shift the Indian Air Force (IAF) firing range at Dullungmukh in Lower Subansiri district to a suitable place, where there was no human habitat nearby.
My govt's first priority to make India corruption free: PM Modi in Jakarta
Punj Lloyd posts Q4 profit at Rs 944 crore
Labourer falls to death from naval officers building
A 22-year-old labourer engaged in renovation work at the naval officers building at Colaba in south Mumbai died after he fell off the tenth floor yesterday, police said today.
Aamir didn't want to play older character post 'Dangal':Hirani
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani today said he had offered the part of Sunil Dutt to Aamir Khan for the "Sanju" biopic but the superstar was reluctant to play an older character after "Dangal".
Bengaluru court has jurisdiction to hear Antrix-Devas dispute: HC
The Delhi High Court today held that a court in Bengaluru has the jurisdiction to hear the dispute between ISRO's Antrix Corporation and Devas Multimedia which has won an arbitral award of USD 672 million from an international tribunal.
Kejriwal congratulates Maken's son for Class 10 results
Setting aside political differences, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today congratulated Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken's son for his good performance in the CBSE Class 10 examination.
Syngene inks pact with Zumutor Biologics
Leading contract research and manufacturing organisation Syngene International today said it has entered into a pact with US-based Zumutor Biologics for biotherapeutic antibody discovery services.
IRCTC website gets new interface
Johnson & Johnson India enhances flexi-working norms
With a view to accelerate diversity and inclusion, Johnson & Johnson India today said it has enhanced its flexible working provisions, and sabbatical arrangements programmes.
No need for apprehension on Citizenship Amendment Bill: Rajnath tells Assam CM
Amidst a row over the citizenship amendment bill, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the people of Assam should not be apprehensive about the proposed law and any future step would be taken only after consultations with all stakeholders.
NMDC, NLC sign pact with Australian firm for R&D
: State-owned National Mineral Development Corporation and NLC India Ltd (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation) today signed a pact with Environmental Clean Technologies Ltd, Australia, for setting up a research and development facility in Tamil Nadu.
Plea claims inadequate release of water in Narmada damaging environment , NGT issues notice
A plea seeking release of adequate water from the Sardar Sarovar dam to the downstream of Narmada river has led the National Green Tribunal to seek response from the Environment Ministry, Gujarat government and others.
Deceased jawan's fluid samples sent to Pune lab for Nipah test
A hospital here has sent body fluid samples of a deceased jawan to National Institute of Virology at Pune to check for Nipah virus infection, a defence official said today.
Anti-social elements infiltrated anti-Sterlite stir: Rajinikanth
Superstar Rajinikanth today blamed anti-social elements for the anti-Sterlite protests here last week that resulted in 13 deaths in police firing, and called for a Jayalalithaa-style 'iron fist' policy to crush such people in the interest of Tamil Nadu.
Bank strike : Banking work paralysed in Bengal
All bank branches and ATMs in the city remained closed and normal banking work was paralysed on the first day of the two-day nation-wide bank strike and bank unions have claimed total response across West Bengal to the agitation.
Bank strike hits services in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh
Banking services in Punjab, Haryana as also in Chandigarh were hit today as employees went on two-day nationwide bank strike against a "meagre" 2 per cent salary hike offered by the Indian Banks Association (IBA), which represents management.
Sunil bhai and I complement each other well: Jeje
India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua today said he and skipper Sunil Chhetri complement each other well upfront whenever they turn up for the national side.
Repolling on in 73 booths of Kairana constituency
Amid tight security arrangements, repolling is underway at 73 polling booths in
CBI takes over Gutkha scam probe in TN
The CBI has taken over investigation in the gutkha scam, pertaining to illegal import, manufacture and sale in Tamil Nadu and allegedly involving a state minister besides a former and a top police official, on the orders of Madras High Court, officials said.
ICICI Bank to hold 'independent' probe into allegations against Kochhar
Private sector lender ICICI Bank today said it instituted an independent enquiry into the allegations levelled by anonymous whistle-blower against MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar.
IRCTC website gets news interface
Cong to start 'tweet morcha' on June 2 against fuel price hike
Condemning the reduction of fuel prices by just 1 paisa per litre after 16 days of relentless price hike, the Congress in Mumbai today said it would launch a social media campaign on June 2 to express its anguish.
Markets end in red for 2nd day, Sensex sheds 43 pts
Benchmark Sensex slipped over 43 points in volatile trade to end at 34,906.11 today with no let-up in selling by investors ahead of May derivatives expiry amid weak global cues.
Exports from SEZs rise 5% to Rs 20,548 cr in April: EPCES
Exports from the country's special economic zones (SEZs) grew 5.44 per cent in April to Rs 20,548 crore as against Rs 19,488 crore in the same month a year ago, EPCES today said.
Facebook to offer digital literacy programme for women
Social networking giant Facebook today said it has partnered with National Commission for Women (NCW) to launch a digital literacy programme in collaboration with the Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF).
PNB fraud: ED attaches Rs 52.80 cr wind farm of Nirav Modi's family in Jaisalmer
The Enforcement Directorate has attached a Rs 52.80 crore wind farm owned by Nirav Modi's family in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer in connection with its money laundering investigation into the over USD 2 billion PNB fraud case, the probe agency said today.
14 fake doctors arrested from Hazaribag
Fourteen fake doctors were arrested from different areas here, a senior official today said.
JDS-Cong Govt in Karnataka paralysed: BJP
With the JDS and Congress in a tussle over the issue of allocation of portfolios in their ruling coalition in Karnataka, the BJP today alleged "paralysis" in Government functioning in the southern State.
Palghar, Bhandara-Gondia bypolls: Counting of votes tomorrow
Counting of votes for the crucial Palghar and Bhandara-Gondia Lok Sabha bypolls will be taken up tomorrow.
Coriander moves up on rise in demand
Coriander prices rose by Rs 100 per quintal at the wholesale kirana market in the national capital today following pick-up in demand from retailers.
CBIC formulates 'interim solution' to quickly clear exporters' refund
To fast-track clearance of exporters' refund, the CBIC has laid down procedure that will address the problem of mismatch in refund claims.
Pistachio rises on paucity of stocks
Pistachio prices advanced by up to Rs 50 per kg at the wholesale dry fruit market in the national capital today on emergence of buying by stockists against tight stocks position.
Govt seeks applications for NFRA chairperson, members posts
The government today sought applications for the posts of chairperson and three full-time members of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).
ICAI comes out with accounting standards for cash flow statements of local bodies
Chartered accountants' apex body ICAI today said it has issued accounting standards for local bodies with respect to cash flow statements.
Copper slides on weak global cues
Copper prices declined by Rs 2 per kg at the non-ferrous metal market today largely on weak trend overseas.
Rahul takes a jibe at PM over 1 paisa cut in fuel price
Country as a whole likely to receive normal monsoon, barring east and north-east: IMD
The entire country is likely to get normal monsoon this year, expect the east and northeast India, which is likely to witness "below normal" rainfall, the Met department said today.
Thieves flee with ACB official's vehicle in Jaipur
The vehicle of an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) official was stolen here today by a gang which has been targeting the Chevrolet Tavera SUVs, police said.
Kumaraswamy promises farm loan waiver in 15 days
Saving farmers is the priority of his government, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said today, as he promised to honour his commitment to waive farm loans within 15 days and insisted there was "no going back" on it.
India looks forward to balanced RCEP trade pact: Commerce Secy
India will endeavour to have a "balanced" RECP trade agreement as it would cover 40 per cent of the global GDP and over 42 per cent of the world's population, a top government official said today.
Lee urges govt to make hearing screening for newborns mandatory
Wearing a different hat, former Australia cricketer Brett Lee today said "everybody deserves to hear the sounds of life", and urged the Indian government to make hearing screening for newborn babies mandatory.
Maha CM asks crop insurers to settle farmers' claims by June 7
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today directed insurance companies to expedite the process of settling farmers' claims and deposit the crop cover amount into their bank accounts by June 7.
India-Nepal joint military exercise begins in Uttarakhand
A joint military exercise between India and Nepal began at Pithoragarh today with soldiers from both the countries sharing their experiences of counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations.
India "open, flexible" on Apple, will wait for formal proposal from co: Prasad
India is "open and flexible" on negotiating terms with Apple Inc for making iPhones in the country, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said, asserting that the tech titan "will not be a loser" if it opts to do so in Asia's third-biggest economy.
Marks-based evaluation is failing India's education system:
Top-scoring students may be basking in glory in this exam results season but noted personalities say the marks-based evaluation is failing India's education system with creativity and innovation taking a backseat.
Court issues arrest warrant against BJP leader for abusing Mehbooba Mufti
A Jammu and Kashmir court has issued an arrest warrant against BJP leader Rajinder Singh for using derogatory language against Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a rally in Kathua.
Rehabilitation of Kalagarh residents: NGT raps U'khand govt, slaps fine of Rs 3 lakh
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Uttarakhand government for not demolishing illegal structures inside Kalagarh, the most sensitive core area of the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve, saying it was trying to "frustrate" its directions.
Bangladesh agrees to take back 33 infiltrators: ADAG
For the first time, the Bangladesh government has agreed to take back 33 of its nationals who were declared infiltrators by the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam, a senior police official said today.
IAF lends helping hand to douse fires in J-K, Punjab
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has carried out twin "bambi bucket" operations in Mata Vaishnodevi hills in Jammu and Kashmir and Pathankot hills of Punjab to douse major fires, an official said today.
Ex-Panchayat member shoots self, live-streams suicide on FB
A former Panchayat member allegedly shot himself with his revolver and live-streamed the incident on his Facebook profile, police said today.
Banking operations hit in Ker as 30,000 employees go on strike
: Banking operations came to a standstill in Kerala today with about 30,000 employees and officers of various banks participating in a two-day nation-wide strike protesting against the two per cent wage hike offered by the Indian Banks Association.
Odisha districts to stock adequate food items before monsoon
Ahead of the onset of the monsoon, the Odisha government has asked all the 30 district officials to be prepared for the possible flood and stock adequate food grains in remote areas which are prone to flood, official sources said today.
If one paisa cut in fuel prices PM's 'prank', it is in poor taste: Rahul
Congress president Rahul Gandhi today slammed the one paisa cut in fuel prices, saying if this was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of a "prank", it was "childish and in poor taste".
Amir Khan's SBL holds trials for 2nd edition
British boxing star Amir Khan-backed Super Boxing League picked four Indian boxers for its second edition after trials in the city's Psycho Boxing and MMA Club.
Discovery Channel launches 'Breaking Point: Indian Air force Academy
Discovery Channel has launched a special series as part of its Breaking Point franchise, focusing on the training imparted to the cadets of Indian Air Force Academy.
Class 10 girl commits suicide after failure in exam
A girl allegedly committed suicide at her house in Dabri area here after failure in CBSE Class 10 examinations, police said today.
Chidambaram seeks anticipatory bail in INX media case
Dry patches of sand appears in stretches of river Ganga
Upgraded Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired
An upgraded version of Pinaka rocket, with a guidance system and an enhanced range, was successfully test-fired from the Proof & Experiment Establishment (PXE) at Chandipur in Odisha today.
Banking services in AP, Telangana hit as employees go on
: Banking services in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were hit as about 85,000 employees belonging to various banks participated in the nation-wide strike today, a bank employees union leader said.
Rajasthan: Banking services hit as 30,000 employees go on two-day strike
Banking services in Rajasthan were crippled as nearly 30,000 employees of various banks went on a two-day nationwide strike from today, protesting the meagre 2 per cent wage hike offered by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA).
Banking services hit hard by strike in Maha; protest march in Mumbai
Crippling banking operations, nearly 60,000 sectoral employees in Maharashtra struck work from today, as part of the two-day nationwide strike, to protest against the "meagre" 2 per cent wage hike offered by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA), representing management.
Techwave sets up CoEs in Australia and Hyderabad
: USA headquartered IT services provider Techwave Consulting today announced the opening of its next generation fusion engineering services Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Victoria,Australia and in this city.
Fortis defers board meeting to consider financial results
Fortis Healthcare today said the board meeting scheduled to consider financial results for fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2018, has been deferred to June 11.
11 convicted in Tanasha murder case, 6 get life imprisonment
A special MCOCA court here today
Gold tops Rs 32,000-mark on jewellers' buying, global cues
Halting a three-day slide, gold prices rebounded by Rs 230 to reach Rs 32,090 per 10 grams on revival of buying by local jewellers amid firm global cues.
Amazon India rebrands groceries service
E-commerce giant Amazon is aggressively ramping up selection for grocery on its platform and focussing on speedier delivery as it looks to consolidate its position in the segment against rivals like BigBasket and Grofers.
IITKGP-Oxford collaboration addressing global water challenge
Researchers from IIT Kharagpur and Oxford University have entered into a collaboration to develop a better understanding of the filtration process of water and cope with global water challenge.
Jet Airways grounds four pilots for clicking selfies on training flight
Malviya Nagar fire doused after overnight operation
Fuel price cut faux pas has people fuming
34 Leopards die each year in Rajasthan: report
With an alarming average of 34 leopard deaths every year in Rajasthan , according to a report, as many as 238 big cats have died in the desert state from January 2012 to May 21, 2018.
Faux pas: Petrol, diesel prices cut by 1 paisa, not 60 paise
Petrol and diesel prices were today cut by 1 paisa per litre each, the first reduction after 16 days of relentless price hikes.
Bhagwat arrives in Vadodara, to address RSS volunteers
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived on a three-day visit of the city during which he will hold interactions with 'swayamsevaks' (volunteers).
11 visitors held for assaulting, molesting 2 minors in Goa
The Goa Police today arrested 11 tourists, who had come to the coastal state from Pune in neighbouring Maharashtra, for allegedly assaulting and molesting two minor siblings at a beach near here.
What does Modi want now, asks Kejriwal after CBI raid at Jain's house
What does PM Modi want?"--posed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today, hours after the CBI raided the residence of PWD Minister Satyendar Jain in connection with alleged violation of norms in hiring architects for the Public Works Department.
Kerala cartoonist wins international award
Kerala cartoonist Thomas Antony has won an international award, in the best caricature category.
IndiGo flyers to pay more as airline announces surcharge
Petrol price cut faux pas has people fuming
Huge quantity of arms, ammunition recovered
Security personnel have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a forest in naxal stronghold Lugu Pahar in Bokaro district, a senior police officer said today.
Chidambaram in HC for anticipatory bail in INX media case
Hours after securing protection from arrest in Aircel-Maxis case from a city court, former Union minister P Chidambaram today moved the Delhi High Court seeking anticipatory bail in the CBI's INX media corruption case.
UP govt to go the e-Office way
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has decided to bring all state government offices under the e-Office system by August 15 to minimise the use of paper, a spokesperson said today.
How Ray used optical illusion to create a 'real' train in 'Nayak'?
The train, one of the prime attractions of Satyajit Ray's "Nayak", was created in a studio and the master filmmaker used optical illusion to look it swing like a real one, says his son Sandip.
8 out of 10 people concerned about their Aadhaar data security: Study
Following the Facebook data breach, the sentiment of Indian internet users has taken a beating, a study suggests, as 80 per cent of respondents said they are concerned about their Aadhaar data security.
Allahabad HC to get new CJ
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is set to a get a new chief justice in the coming days as the Law Ministry has cleared the name of Justice Krishna Murari for the post.
Mamata dedicates poem to filmmaker on his death anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and members of the film fraternity today remembered iconic director Rituparno Ghosh on his fifth death anniversary.
Rajinikanth gives ex-gratia to Thoothukudi victims' family
Women beautiful in every age and phase of their lives: Kareena Kapoor Khan
From size zero to her pregnancy weight, Kareena Kapoor Khan has gracefully "embraced" her body type as the actor believes beauty of women cannot be measured in terms of age or pounds.
UP BJP MLA charged with rape, says allegation is 'baseless
Police in Bareilly is probing the complaint of a 19-year-old woman who has charged BJP's Bisauli legislator Kushagra Sagar with raping her on the pretext of marriage, a senior official said today.
IAF carries out bambi bucket ops in dousing Malviya Nagar fire
The Indian Air Force (IAF), through its 'Bambi Bucket' operation, is helping in containing a major fire which broke out in a rubber godown in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, an official statement said today.
TN Deputy CM's son gets party post
The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu today effected a shake-up in its party ranks, appointing its Coordinator O Panneerselvam's son to a key post.
Election for 3 RS Kerala seats falling vacant on June 21
The Election Commission today announced biennial polls to three Rajya Sabha seats from Kerala, including the one held by upper house deputy chairman P J Kurien, falling vacant on July 1.
CLAT 2018 results to be declared tomorrow: SC
The Supreme Court today cleared decks for declaration of results of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2018 tomorrow for admissions in 19 prestigious national law colleges across the country.
Syeda Tahira Begum Foundation organises Roza Iftar for needy
Chair for study of sociology of sanitation set up at Bihar
In the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Swachh Bharat Mission, a Chair devoted to the study of sociology of sanitation has been set up at a University here.
EC, democracy "mistress" of those in power: Sena
In a virulent attack on the Election Commission (EC) over complaints of malfunctioning of EVMs and VVPAT machines in bypolls, the Shiv Sena today dubbed the poll panel, democracy and elections as "mistress" of those in power.
Permanent HC in Arunachal Pradesh soon: CM
A permanent high court would be set up in Arunachal Pradesh soon, Chief Minister Pema Khandu told a public meeting.
Armed forces a rare breed of human beings: Prez
President Ram Nath Kovind today described the armed forces as a "rare breed of human beings" and said they are a symbol of excellence and dedication for the entire country.
FC Pune City and coach Popovic part ways
Indian Super League franchise FC Pune City and its head coach Ranko Popovic have parted ways.
Popovic quits as coach of FC Pune City
Indian Super League club FC Pune City's head coach Ranko Popovic of Serbia has quit after guiding the team to the semi-finals in the 2017-18 season.
IOA, Asian Games organisers sign MoU, finalise Torch Relay details
The Indian Olympic Association and a seven-member delegation from the Indonesia Asian Games Organizing Committee today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and finalised the details surrounding the commencement of the Torch Relay.
Seven injured as fridge explodes at house in Kolhapur
Seven people were injured when a refrigerator exploded in a house in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district this morning, a police official said.
JK govt submits Devika river rejuvenation project to Centre for approval
The Jammu and Kashmir government has submitted a detailed report of the Rs 189 crore Devika river rejuvenation project to the Centre for approval.
Mehbooba welcomes India, Pak DGMO's decision to fully implement 2003 ceasefire pact
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today welcomed the agreement by DGMOs of India and Pakistan to fully implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 and stop cross border firings, saying it would bring great relief to the people of the state.
NSEL: ED conducts fresh raids in 5 states
The Enforcement Directorate today conducted fresh searches in five states in connection with the NSEL money laundering probe case, officials said.
Castor seed futures remain higher on firm spot cues
Castor seed prices spurted further by Rs 17 to Rs 4,020 per quintal in futures trade today on widening of holdings by speculators, boosted by upbeat physical markets.
Hope issue of ban on 'Kaala' release in K'taka will be solved: Rajini
Superstar Rajinikanth today expressed hope that the issue of a ban on the release of his upcoming film "Kaala" in Karnataka will be solved amicably by
Refined soya oil slides 0.17 pc on profit-booking
Refined soya oil prices eased 0.17 per cent to Rs 770.50 per 10 kg in futures market today as speculators booked profits, triggered by a drop in demand at the spot market against adequate stocks position.
2 die in vehicle collision on Delhi-Haridwar highway
A man and his son were killed today when their car collided with a truck on the
Banking services in Maha hit hard as 60,000 employees go on strike
Banking services in Maharashtra were crippled as nearly 60,000 employees of various banks went on a two-day nationwide strike from today, protesting the meagre 2 per cent wage hike offered by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA).
South star Vedhika to star opposite Emraan Hashmi in 'The Body
South star Vedhika Kumar is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Emraan Hashmi in the film "The Body".
Cottonseed oil cake futures remain firm
Cottonseed oil cake prices rose by another Rs 14.50 to Rs 1,390.50 per quintal in futures trade today as traders raised long positions amid a firm trend at the physical market.
Minaret collapses, four of family killed
Four members of a family were crushed to death and as many others injured when an over 100-feet high minaret of a mosque collapsed on their house in Bhudwara village following a heavy storm.
Barley futures rise 0.87% on robust demand
Rising for the second straight day, barley prices rose by another Rs 13 to Rs 1,500 per quintal in futures trade today on the expansion of bets by traders, driven by robust demand at the physical markets.
Sebi seeks info from Jet Airways following complaint
Markets regulator Sebi has sought information from Jet Airways following a complaint of alleged fraudulent practices.
Case registered against Satyendar Jain over PWD creative team hiring
Rupee up 9 paise vs USD at 67.77 in late morning deals
The rupee recovered from its initial losses to trade higher by 9 paise at 67.77 against the greenback in late morning deals following sustained bouts of dollar-selling from banks and exporters despite lower equities.
Kairana outcome crucial to BJP, oppn
The outcome tomorrow of the Kairana bye-election will show if the ruling BJP manages to break its losing streak this year in Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha bypolls or hands over a hat-trick to the opposition.
Wheat futures strengthen by 0.44% on positive spot cues
Wheat prices rose further by 0.44 per cent to Rs 1,842 per quintal in futures market today as speculators raised bets amid pick up in demand in the spot market.
UP potato farmers faces sharp drop in sale due to fuel price hike
Palghar bypoll: Shiv Sena dubs EC as 'Mistress
Six of a family in UP consume poison
Six members of a family, including four children, allegedly consumed poison in Nanhera village here, the police said today.
Mentha oil futures remain weak on low demand
Mentha oil prices fell another 0.55 per cent to Rs 1,295 per kg in futures trading today as speculators trimmed their positions amid a fall in demand from consuming industries at the spot market.
Madras HC prohibits homework for class 1, 2 students
Aircel-Maxis case: Delhi court grants Chidambaram protection from arrest
Toxic gas leak claims three lives
Three persons of a family died while eight were taken ill after toxic gas leaked from a septic tank in Barhan town near the city, police said today..
Nickel futures slide 0.79 pc on profit-booking
Nickel prices drifted lower by 0.79 per cent to Rs 1,001.40 per kg in futures trading today as speculators booked profit, prompted by a weak trend in select base metals overseas.
Manpasand Beverages hits lower circuit for third straight session
Shares of Manpasand Beverages plunged 10 per cent to hit their lower circuit limit for the third consecutive session today on account of the resignation of its auditing firm with effect from May 26, 2018.
Petrol, diesel price cut revised to just 1 paisa a litre
The reduction in petrol and diesel prices was today revised to just 1 paisa a litre each, with state-owned oil companies blaming clerical error for previously announcing a cut of up to 60 paise.
Gold futures down 0.31% on weak global cues
Gold prices went down by 0.31 per cent to Rs 31,090 per 10 grams in futures trade today as participants lightened their bets, tracking a weak movement overseas.
Rahul condoles ex-Himachal Pradesh guv Urmila Singh's demise
Congress president Rahul Gandhi condoled the death of former Himachal Pradesh governor and Congress leader Urmila Singh.
Cardamom futures edge lower by 0.68% on muted demand
Cardamom prices fell 0.68 per cent to Rs 901 per kg in futures trade today as speculators reduced exposure amid easing demand at the spot market.
Silver futures decline 0.25% on global cues, profit-booking
Silver prices fell 0.25 per cent to Rs 40,465 per kg in futures trade today as speculators trimmed positions amid a weakening trend overseas.
Crude palm oil futures slip 0.23% on weak spot cues
Crude palm oil prices softened by 0.23 per cent to Rs 658.10 per 10 kgs in futures market today as speculators reduced exposure, taking negative cues from spot market on subdued demand.
Aircel-Maxis case:Chidambaram moves court for protection from arrest
Former Union minister P Chidambaram today moved a Delhi court seeking protection from arrest in the Aircel Maxis money laundering case.
Copper futures fall 0.71% on global cues, muted demand
Copper prices softened by 0.71 per cent to Rs 457.45 per kg in futures trade today as speculators offloaded positions amid weak global cues and sluggish demand at the domestic spot markets.
Cloudy morning in Delhi; light rains expected
Delhiites today woke up to a partly cloudy morning with the minimum temperature settling at 29.6 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average.
Mahabharata in Telugu soon
The world's largest publisher of Hindu religion books- the Gita Press in Gorakhpur - has decided to publish the Mahabharata in Telugu to benefit
A tea seller, teacher, doctor: Meet PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' star
Railways rubbishes Kejriwal's claim, says adequate coal supply in Delhi
Need to redefine, reinterpret Marxist philosophy for effective use in contemporary world : Oli
Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli today underlined the need to redefine and reinterpret the Marxist philosophy, saying a new thinking was required to effectively use Marxism in the contemporary world.
Indian migrants want work rights restored as UK reviews skilled visas
Hundreds of highly-skilled Indian professionals are calling on the UK government to restore their right to work and other benefits until an ongoing review into their pending visa applications is completed.
Operator of world's top internet hub sues German spy agency
The operator of the world's largest internet hub challenged the legality of sweeping telecoms surveillance by Germany's spy agency, a German court heard today.
Colon cancer screening should begin at 45: US doctors
Screening for colon cancer should begin earlier, at age 45 instead of 50, due to an uptick in colorectal tumors among younger people, the American Cancer Society said today.
Belgian police-killer had history of violence, petty crime
Benjamin Herman, who shot three people dead in a suspected terror attack in eastern Belgium, was a serial petty criminal with a drug problem who may have been radicalised in prison.
India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, condemn cross-border terrorism
India and Indonesia today elevated their bilateral ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terror, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held "productive discussions" with President Joko Widodo.
Portuguese parliament rejects euthanasia bill
Portugal's parliament has rejected a bill seeking to legalise voluntary euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide after a tight vote in the Catholic-majority country.
Air India pilot found dead in Saudi Arabia hotel
A 27-year-old Air India pilot was found dead at a Riyadh hotel in Saudi Arabia this morning, officials said.
There should never be an audition in a hotel room: Hugh Jackman
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman believes auditions in hotel rooms should be banned following a series of sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
Macedonia's new name to be put to public vote: PM
The new name chosen for Macedonia as part of a deal to end a bitter feud with neighbouring Greece will be put to a public vote, premier Zoran Zaev said today.
Ministers who can't operate laptops within 6 months will be sacked: Oli
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today warned his new ministers that they will be sacked if they fail to learn how to operate a laptop within six months.
US receives over 5,000 tips on H-1B visa fraud on dedicated e-mail helpline: Official
More than 5,000 complaints of H-1B visa fraud and abuse have been received by a federal agency on a dedicated e-mail helpline that was launched by the Trump administration last year, an official said.
Iran sets sanctions waiver deadline for oil giant Total
Iran's oil minister today gave French energy giant Total 60 days to win a sanctions waiver from Washington or it would lose its stake in a multi-billion-dollar gas project.
US philosopher Michael Sandel awarded top Spanish prize
US philosopher Michael Sandel, a fierce critic of the influence of the business world on society, was awarded today Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias award for social sciences, with the jury describing him as "one of today's foremost intellectuals".
Gazprom profits expand as European exports hit record
Gazprom said today its net profit climbed 11.4 per cent in the first quarter as export volumes to Europe surged to a record level despite increasing tensions over dependence on Russian gas.
Committee formed to probe killing of prominent Sikh leader in Pak
A day after the killing of a renowned Sikh religious leader and rights activist by gunmen here, an investigation committee, headed by a senior superintendent of police, was today set up to probe the incident that has jolted the minority community in Pakistan.
Yemen forces plan siege of key rebel-held port
Pro-government forces in Yemen are preparing to surround a key Red Sea port in a bid to force Huthi rebels to surrender it without a fight, military sources said today.
Israel denies having reached ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel today denied having reached a ceasefire deal with Hamas, a day after it retaliated against the heaviest barrage of rocket and mortar attacks from the Gaza Strip, run by the Islamist movement.
Messi warms up for World Cup with hat-trick against Haiti
Lionel Messi warmed up for next month's FIFA World Cup with a hat-trick as he inspired Argentina to a morale-boosting 4-0 win over Haiti in a pre-tournament friendly here.
China develops anti-drone laser weapon for counter-terrorism ops: Report
China has showcased a laser weapon that can intercept low-altitude, slow-speed and small aerial targets including drones, with experts saying it could help police and the military in counter terrorism operations and for air defence.
Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against American Hikaru Nakamura in the second round of Altibox Norway Chess tournament here.
US hurting its own credibility with U-turn on trade: China
China today said the Trump adminstration is hurting its own credibility by every "flip-flop and U-turn" on trade tariffs, and warned that it does not want a trade war but will take forceful measures to defend its legitimate interests.
Following are the top foreign stories at 17:00 Hours
Following are the top foreign stories at 17:00 Hours:
Morgan named in England ODI squads after finger fracture
England captain Eoin Morgan has been included in the one-day international squad for matches against Scotland and Australia despite suffering a fractured finger.
India, Indonesia strongly condemn cross-border terrorism
India and Indonesia today strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border terrorism and urged all countries to work towards disrupting terrorist networks and their financing channels.
China denies spending more on foreign students
Amid mounting criticism at home, China has denied spending more on foreign students with hefty scholarships compared to domestic primary and high school education and promised to raise standards for scholarships for foreigners.
Pakistan celebs extend support to students in harassment incident
Actor Mahira Khan is among the Pakistani celebrities who have lent their support to a campaign against an examiner in an Islamabad college, who has been accused of sexually harassing students.
India, Indonesia back rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region
India and Indonesia today stressed the importance of a free, open, transparent, rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region, amidst China flexing its military muscles in the strategic East and South China seas.
Palestinian injured in Gaza protests dies of wounds: ministry
A Palestinian shot by Israeli forces during protests and clashes on the Gaza border died of his wounds today, the Palestinian health ministry said.
Modi, Widodo visit Arjuna Chariot statue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Arjuna Wijaya Chariot statue, one of the iconic monuments in the heart of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, during his first official visit to the key East Asian country.
Embattled Spanish PM rules out quitting over graft case
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy vowed today not to resign ahead of a no-confidence vote in parliament over graft convictions against members of his conservative Popular Party and the court casting doubt on his testimony.
Halep fights back in delayed opener, Kvitova into last 32
World number one Simona Halep battled back after a disastrous opening set to beat Alison Riske 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 in their delayed French Open first-round match today, while Petra Kvitova impressed in reaching round three.
Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern: agent
Bayern Munich's star striker Robert Lewandowski wants to leave the Bundesliga club this summer to seek "a new challenge", his agent told Sport Bild today.
Halep recovers from first set woe to make French Open second round
World number one and top seed Simona Halep recovered from a disastrous first set to reach the French Open second round today with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 win over Alison Riske of the United States.
India, Indonesia to set up task force to enhance connectivity between Andaman and Sabang
India and Indonesia have agreed to set up a special task force to enhance connectivity between the strategic Andaman and Nicobar Islands and provinces in Sumatera Island to promote trade, tourism and people-to-people contacts.
Impressive Kvitova eases in French Open last 32
Eighth seed Petra Kvitova eased into the French Open third round with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Spain's Lara Arruabarrena today.
Fourth seed Svitolina through to Roland Garros third round
Ukrainian fourth seed Elina Svitolina reached the French Open third round for the fourth consecutive year by brushing aside Viktoria Kuzmova in straight sets today.
Elton John to deliver lecture on HIV in honour of Princess Diana
Veteran musician Elton John will deliver this year's the Diana, Princess of Wales, Lecture on HIV on June 8 in London.
Cricket corruption 'goes right to the top', says Sri Lanka
World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday said corruption "goes right to the top" in Sri Lanka and accused the International Cricket Council of undermining the game by failing to tackle match-fixing.
Philippines say it protested China 'harassment' of navy boat
Officials say the Philippine government has quietly protested after Chinese ships deployed a helicopter that flew close to a Philippine navy boat carrying supplies to Filipino marines at a disputed shoal this month.
Malaysia sets up fund for donations to ease national debt
Malaysia's new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said today the government will set up a trust fund to let the public contribute to easing the country's huge national debt.
PM Modi announces 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens and invited the diaspora to travel to their country of origin to experience the 'New India'.
Dave Bautista confirms his Avengers return
Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista has confirmed he will appear in "Avengers 4" as well as "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3".
Malaysia to build island in waters near Singapore
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said today he wants to develop an island on a cluster of rocks previously disputed with Singapore, a move that could anger its neighbour.
Belgium shooting rampage was terrorist act, prosecutors say
The man who killed three people during a knife and shooting rampage through the Belgian city of Liege carried out an act of "terrorist murder," prosecutors said today, and authorities were trying to establish whether he acted alone.
Rare, isolated neutron star discovered
NASA scientists have discovered a special kind of neutron star for the first time outside of the Milky Way galaxy, and released a stunning image of the stellar body located 200,000 light years from Earth.
China plane makes emergency landing after window cracks
An airplane flying from China to Vietnam turned back to make an emergency landing after cracks appeared in a window, just two weeks after another airliner's cockpit window broke mid-flight in the country, state media said today.
Militants kill one, wound five in attack on interior ministry in Kabul
Militants launched a gun and bomb attack on the interior ministry in Kabul today, killing one policeman and wounding at least five people, days after the Taliban vowed to target the Afghan capital.
Uma Thurman to star in Netflix series 'Chambers
Actor Uma Thurman has been roped in by streaming giant Netflix to play the lead in its new drama series "Chambers".
Zimbabwe to elect post-Mugabe president on July 30
Zimbabwe announced today it would choose a new president and parliament on July 30, in the country's first electoral test since the removal of its autocratic former leader Robert Mugabe.
OECD warns against 'escalation' in trade tensions
The OECD today appealed for an end to the "escalation" in global trade tensions, as the introduction of US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports loomed.
Over 600 rock paintings discovered in China
Over 600 rock paintings, some dating back 2,000 years, have been found in a Tibetan prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province, a media report said today.
India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
India and Indonesia today elevated their bilateral ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and called for freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region as they signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held "productive discussions" with President Joko Widodo.
Police probe deadly rampage in Belgian city
Belgian police were today investigating how a gunman known for contacts with Islamist extremists came to launch a brazen suspected terror attack, shooting dead two female officers with their own weapons before killing a bystander.
Saudi Arabia outlaws sexual harassment
Saudi Arabia has passed a new law to criminalise sexual harassment, state media said today, less than a month before the conservative kingdom lifts its decades-long ban on women driving.
Blasts, gunfire as militants attack interior ministry in Kabul
Militants launched a gun and bomb attack on the interior ministry in Kabul today, days after the Taliban vowed to target military and intelligence centres in the Afghan capital.
Why divorce may up early death risk decoded
People are more likely to start smoking and not take part in enough physical activities after a divorce, both of which may contribute to an early death, scientists say.
Activists hail famous Japanese businesswoman's coming-out
A well-known Japanese businesswoman has revealed she is in a same-sex relationship in a surprise announcement cheered by activists in a country not known for its gay rights.
Anti-Kremlin financier Browder says held in Spain on Russia warrant
A well-known British financier turned anti-Kremlin activist who used to be the boss of late anti-corruption Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, said today he was detained in Spain at Moscow's request.
Reading glasses linked to higher intelligence: Study
People who wear glasses may be more intelligent, say scientists who have analysed the genetic data of more than 44,480 people.
Tom Hanks wanted to make cameo in 'Solo: A Stars Wars Story
Director Ron Howard has revealed Hollywood star Tom Hanks wanted to make a special appearance in "Solo: A Star Wars Story".
Top North Korean heads to US, Russian FM to visit Pyongyang
A senior figure in the North Korean regime was en route to the US today, and Russia's top diplomat was preparing to visit Pyongyang as diplomatic preparations for a historic nuclear summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un gathered pace.
Modi congratulates Indonesia on hosting 18th Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Indonesia for playing host to the 18th Asian Games to be held in August and hoped for the successful organisation of the sporting extravaganza.
Ukraine blames Russia for murder of anti-Kremlin journalist
Ukraine charged today that Russia's "totalitarian machine" was behind the murder of anti-Kremlin reporter Arkady Babchenko, prompting Moscow to furiously deny the blame.
Zimbabwe to hold national election on July 30
Zimbabwe will hold nation-wide polls to elect the president and members of parliament's lower house on July 30, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in an official publication today.
Leading Muslim fashion designer jailed in Indonesia fraud
An Indonesian fashion designer who shot to global fame with her Muslim-themed collection was sentenced to 18 years in prison today for a multi-million dollar fraud and money-laundering.
DJ Caruso teases Bollywood song with Deepika in 'xXx 4
xXx: Return of Xander Cage" director DJ Caruso is planning to shoot a Bollywood style dance number with Deepika Padukone for the upcoming installment of the franchise.
Australian Catholic Church agrees to help child sex victims
The Catholic Church in Australia agreed today to join a national redress scheme for victims of institutional child sex abuse, declaring that "survivors deserve justice".
Elle Fanning and Angelina Jolie start filming for 'Maleficent 2
Walt Disney Studios has announced the production start of "Maleficent 2" starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning.
Blast, gunfire heard near interior ministry in Kabul: police
Gunfire and an explosion were heard near the interior ministry building in Kabul today, days after the Taliban vowed to target military and intelligence centres in the Afghan capital.
Greek workers join general strike as end of bailout looms
Greece's largest labour unions are staging a general strike against plans to extend austerity measures, in a 24-hour protest that is disrupting flights, public transport and services, closing schools and leaving hospitals running on emergency staff.
India, Indonesia for rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region
India and Indonesia today underlined the importance of a free, open, transparent, rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region, amidst China flexing its military muscles in the strategic East and South China Seas.
Palestinian leader tries to dispel fears after health scare
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has tried to dispel growing concerns about his health and lack of a successor, saying that political institutions aren't based on just one person and that the country "will always be full of good men.
Modi, Widodo vist Istiqlal Mosque
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid a visit to Indonesia's grand Istiqlal Mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, during his first official visit to the country.
Modi, Widodo vist Arjuna Chariot statue
Boosting GOP, Trump accuses Pelosi of being an 'MS-13 lover
President Donald Trump yesterday accused House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of being an "MS-13 lover" and dismissed a Democratic Senate candidate as a "tool" of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a line of attack likely to become familiar as he boosts Republican congressional candidates ahead of mid-term elections.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to visit North Korea
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will travel to North Korea tomorrow to discuss the reclusive state's nuclear programme and bilateral cooperation, the foreign ministry said.
Murder of anti-Kremlin war reporter shocks Russians
Russia's embattled liberal community was reeling today from the murder of fiercely anti-Kremlin journalist Arkady Babchenko who was gunned down in Ukraine after leaving Moscow following a campaign of harassment.
Gunman with Islamist links kills three in Belgian city
Belgian police were investigating today how a gunman on their own watchlist for contacts with Islamist extremists came to launch a brazen suspected terror attack, shooting dead two female officers with their own weapons before killing a bystander.
Taliban attack kills six police in southern Afghanistan
Taliban attackers including a suicide bomber stormed a police station in southern Afghanistan today and killed six police officers, officials said.
Chasing dreams vs duties: Scientists decode what people regret
People are haunted more by regrets about failing to chase their hopes, goals and aspirations than by about not fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, a study has found.
Lava crosses highway, destroys 400 utility poles
Local authorities in Hawaii say lava has crossed a key highway in the mostly rural district of the Big Island where Kilauea volcano is erupting.
ABC cancels 'Roseanne' after star's racist tweet
TV studio ABC has pulled the plug on "Roseanne", one of their most successful sitcoms, after its lead star Roseanne Barr made a racist tweet about former President Barack Obama's senior adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Modi strongly condemns recent terror strikes on churches in Indonesia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today strongly condemned the recent terror strikes on three churches in Indonesia and said India stands resolutely with Jakarta in its fight against terrorism.
Novel AI system may help robots complete household chores
Scientists are developing an artificial intelligence system that can get virtual agents to complete simple household chores in a simulated environment, paving the way for future robots to learn such tasks.
MH370 hunt may resume if new evidence found: Malaysian PM
The hunt for Flight MH370 may resume if new evidence comes to light, Malaysia's prime minister said today, as a private search for the plane draws to a close.
India, Indonesia agree to nearly triple bilateral trade to USD 50 billion
India and Indonesia have agreed to double their efforts to boost bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today after holding comprehensive talks with President Joko Widodo.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to visit North Korea tomorrow: ministry
PM Modi, Widodo inaugurate kite exhibition themed on Indian epics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo today flew kites as they inaugurated the first joint kite exhibition themed on India's largest epics Ramayana and Mahabharata at the Jakarta's National Monument here.
Recycled products causing harmful chemicals to appear in everyday items
Hazardous chemicals such as lead are finding their way into food-contact items and other everyday products because manufacturers are using recycled electrical equipment as a source of black plastic, a study has found.
Police clear biggest migrant camp in Paris
Security forces moved in on the biggest migrant camp in the French capital today where some 1,700 people lived in makeshift tents alongside a canal.
Israel hits more Hamas sites, denies ceasefire claims
Israel said it struck 25 more Hamas sites overnight after a barrage of rocket and mortar fire from the Gaza Strip, denying Palestinian claims of a ceasefire today after the worst flare-up since a 2014 war.
Senior Hamas official says ceasefire reached over Gaza violence
A senior member of Hamas said today a ceasefire agreement had been reached with Israel, after the largest flare-up between the two sides since a 2014 war.
Colin Trevorrow talks about his departure from Star Wars franchise
Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow has opened up about his exit from the Star Wars franchise.
Top N Korea general at Beijing airport en route to US
A senior North Korean official arrived at Beijing's international airport today to board a flight to the United States for high-level talks ahead of a planned summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
AirAsia shares hit as India probes Fernandes
Shares of budget carrier AirAsia fell to a six-month low today after Indian authorities raided the airline's local offices and accused its boss Tony Fernandes of illegally obtaining operating licences.-*
James Ivory to pen family drama 'The Judge's Will
Oscar-winning screenwriter James Ivory will adapt Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's Delhi-set story "The Judge's Will" with Alexander Payne directing.
Life-like 3D mini brains for drug testing developed
Scientists have developed a life-like 3D mini-brain - containing all six major cell types found in normal organs including neurons and immune cells - that could help study diseases and tests new drugs.
Italy in turmoil as PM yet to name government
Italy's caretaker prime minister is expected to unveil his cabinet line up today in a bid to end the chaos that has raised fears for the stability of eurozone after the populist coalition's bid to govern collapsed.
India, Indonesia to upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
India and Indonesia today agreed to upgrade their ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as the two countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joko Widodo here.
First 3D-printed human corneas could treat blindness
In a first, scientists have created 3D printed human corneas that could solve the shortage of available eye donors and help millions of blind people gain sight again.
Self-tuning brain implant may help treat Parkinson's patients
Scientists have developed a self-tuning brain implant that can help manage symptoms of Parkinson's patients by delivering stimulation in real time, in response to neural signals.
Japan weighs minister-level talks with North Korea: Reports
Japan is weighing high-level, direct talks with North Korea, potentially an August meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers, local media said today.
Anthony Hopkins says he won't waste time on daughter Abigail
Veteran actor Anthony Hopkins has said he does not care about his estranged daughter, Abigail, as their relationship is "over".
Israel says struck 25 more Hamas targets after rocket, mortar fire
Israel said today it had struck 25 more Hamas "military targets" in air raids in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to rocket and mortar fire, part of the worst military flare-up since a 2014 war.
Josh Brolin and wife Kathryn expecting first child together
Deadpool 2" star Josh Brolin has announced that his wife is pregnant with their first child together.
America Ferrera welcomes first child with husband
Actor America Ferrera and her husband Ryan Piers Williams have become the proud parents to a baby boy.
Abul Hasan replaces injured Mustafizur Rahman in B'desh T20I squad
I'm on right track: Serena post French Open return
Countdown to 2019 ICC World Cup begins
BK Nayak appointed FIH Medical Officer for Odisha Hockey WC
18th Asian Games Torch Relay to take place in July
Ranko Popovic steps down as FC Pune City head coach
French Open: Simona Halep eyes winning start
Intercontinental Cup good preparation for Asian Cup: Indian defender Sandesh
2nd Division I-League: Real Kashmir, Hindustan gear up for virtual final
xXx4' to end with Deepika's 'lungi' dance?
Ranbir gets emotional over dad's reaction on 'Sanju' trailer
Kim Kardashian to meet Trump to free a prisoner
Jamie Foxx to star in 'Spawn
Twitter reacts to Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas dating rumours
Sanju' trailer: A rollercoaster ride of emotions
Hollywood reacts to 'Roseanne' cancellation
Jamie, Matthew to star in BBC's 'Death and Nightingales
Kareena parties with her 'orignal veeres
Fans go berserk over reports of Andrew Lincoln quitting 'The Walking Dead
Paramount, Blake Griffin, Ryan Kalil team up for sci-fi action comedy
Jacqueline, Salman draw flak for hugging a kid
Gear up for 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season 10
Here is what's motivating Priyanka Chopra to hit the gym
Vedhika Kumar to enter B'wood opposite Emraan Hashmi
My mom never wanted me to be an actress: Janhvi Kapoor
Discovery's 'Deadliest Catch' star Blake Painter dies at 38
Adidas takes 12-10 lead over Nike in World Cup shirt deals
China vows to protect its interests from 'reckless' U.S. trade threats
Coca-Cola Co's Africa distributor to invest $100 million in Kenya over next five years
Oil rises to $76 as tight current supply in focus
ONGC fourth-quarter profit up 36 percent, misses estimates
Graphic: The woes of India's state banking sector in four charts
ISO raises forecast for 2017/18 global sugar surplus
Wall Street opens higher after selloff driven by Italy turmoil
Wall Street set to recover after selloff driven by Italy turmoil
AirAsia shares tumble as India probe threatens IPO plans
U.S. first-quarter growth revised a touch lower
The woes of India's state banking sector in four charts
Fox sets Disney deal vote for July 10
U.S. first-quarter growth revised down to 2.2 percent
Global Markets: Italy leads European mini-bounce as election risk fades slightly
Rolls-Royce says tripling capacity to fix Trent 1000 engine problems
India's drug regulator expects to finalise new clinical trial rules in two months
U.S., EU can still talk trade after tariffs, U.S. envoy says
Analysis: Copper prices to rise for Indian manufacturers after Vedanta smelter closure
Insight: How Kinder Morgan won a billion-dollar bailout on Canada pipeline
RCom, Ericsson reach settlement on outstanding dues
Samsung firms sell $1.3 billion Samsung Electronics stock to maintain compliance
Inflation in parts of Germany exceeds ECB target in May
Iran says Total has two months to seek U.S. sanctions exemption
Banks temper expectations for first 'Volcker Rule' rewrite
Malaysia tries crowdfunding to plug ballooning debts
India Nayara Energy's oil imports from Iran up 32 percent in April
China's state council says to cut import tariffs on consumer goods: state media
Belgium's Bpost eyes cross-border deliveries boost with DHL partnership
Vietnam court upholds key decision in landmark 'Super Swindler' fraud case
ICICI Bank to probe allegations against CEO Chanda Kochhar
Kerala to cut taxes on petrol, diesel to reduce retail prices: TV
Indian economy likely motored ahead in Q1 but now might coast: Reuters poll
Sensex, Nifty end lower for second day; Italy worries weigh
German jobless rate hits record low in May
Sorrell plots comeback with new listed company after WPP exit
Bayer wins U.S. nod for Monsanto deal to create agriculture giant
Oil edges towards $76, supported by tight supplies
Global Markets: Stocks fall for sixth day but Italy, euro in mini-bounce
China says will protect interests from "reckless" U.S. trade threats
No bids for Air India so far, will not extend deadline: aviation secretary
AirAsia shares plummet as probe threatens plans for India unit's IPO
Ad man Sorrell makes comeback from WPP blow with tested tactic
Trump's auto tariff plan threatens GM's $7 billion South Korea rescue
Ousted WPP boss Sorrell takes control of shell vehicle to buy marketing companies
Sensex, Nifty extend fall; Italy worries weigh
Trade war risk stalks global economic upturn - OECD
Global Markets: Stocks battered as Italian crisis deepens
AirAsia shares tumble as probe threatens plans for India unit's IPO
Japan to open door to unskilled workers to meet labour crunch: Nikkei
Analysis: India's e-commerce wars to be reshaped by private label brands
China slams surprise U.S. trade announcement, says ready to fight
Singapore Airlines to launch world's longest commercial flight in October
Exclusive: India resists lobbying by U.S. payment firms to ease local data storage rules
Salesforce earnings beat on cloud strength, raises forecast
Oil prices edge down amid worries Saudi Arabia, Russia could up supply
AITAF questions sending of scrutiny notices to assessees by GST authorities
UPS unveils new look for its 747 Jet ahead of expo 2020 Dubai
Paramount Bed contributes to improve medical treatment in Thailand
Max Bupa GoActive Health insurance plan recognized as most innovative product
Networkbay Retail develops 'Gadgets of Desire' store format for Croma
India, Indonesia to explore bilateral economic potential
CII, Indonesia's KADIN ink agreement to promote economic cooperation
Global business and spending outlook by American Express
Nifty June futures at premium
A ray of hope for smokers!
Experts call for screening of heart defects among newborns
Indian men at risk of cardiovascular disease due to tobacco
Young women at high genetic risk of breast cancer
Dilip Buildcon Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Weizmann Forex Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
D-Link India hits the roof after Q4 results
Volumes spurt at Merck Ltd counter
Power Grid Corp gains after decent Q4 outcome
Inox Leisure Ltd rose for a fifth straight session today
Steel Authority of India Ltd rose for a fifth straight session today
NMDC Ltd gained for a fifth straight session today
JSW Steel Ltd rose for a fifth straight session today
Welspun Corp Ltd rose for a fifth straight session today
Merck Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Reliance Communications Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Manpasand Beverages slumps over 42% in three sessions
Volumes soar at Vakrangee Ltd counter
Board of Duke Offshore approves foray into dredging sector; approves bonus issue
Board of Infibeam Incorporation approves raising funds up to Rs 2000 crore
Rainfall over the country for the 2018 southwest monsoon season (June to September) is most likely to be normal
Premium temporarily suspends operations at Chinchwad plant
Board of Parsharti Investment approves preferential allotment of upto 3.34 lakh shares
Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium to Launch Online Platform for Farmers to Connect with Potential Buyers
Housing & Urban Development Corporation gets revision in credit ratings
JMD Ventures makes investment in Neolab Biotech Industries
Infosys acquires award-winning creative agency Wongdoody
Blue Star expands its range of water purifiers with innovative Immuno Boost Technology
Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India signs an MoU with Government of Uttar Pradesh
Esab India standalone net profit rises 743.12% in the March 2018 quarter
Shivalik Bimetal Controls standalone net profit rises 78.80% in the March 2018 quarter
Hind Rectifiers reports standalone net profit of Rs 3.19 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Mid East Portfolio Management standalone net profit declines 25.00% in the March 2018 quarter
Nava Bharat Ventures standalone net profit rises 281.07% in the March 2018 quarter
Mirza International standalone net profit declines 0.17% in the March 2018 quarter
Libord Finance reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.28 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Chokhani Securities standalone net profit rises 73.85% in the March 2018 quarter
Mrugesh Trading reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.01 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Indoco Remedies standalone net profit rises 14.27% in the March 2018 quarter
Grindwell Norton consolidated net profit rises 29.73% in the March 2018 quarter
Nava Bharat Ventures consolidated net profit rises 420.48% in the March 2018 quarter
Pokarna consolidated net profit declines 31.15% in the March 2018 quarter
Dharamsi Morarji Chemicals Co standalone net profit rises 16.02% in the March 2018 quarter
Grindwell Norton standalone net profit rises 33.40% in the March 2018 quarter
Pokarna standalone net profit declines 8.67% in the March 2018 quarter
Ashoka Buildcon standalone net profit rises 51.10% in the March 2018 quarter
Prism Johnson standalone net profit declines 10.56% in the March 2018 quarter
GFL Financials India reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Venmax Drugs & Pharmaceuticals reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.17 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Talbros Engineering standalone net profit declines 25.98% in the March 2018 quarter
Steel Exchange India reports standalone net loss of Rs 30.48 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Narayana Hrudayalaya standalone net profit declines 82.25% in the March 2018 quarter
Fiberweb (India) consolidated net profit rises 21.69% in the March 2018 quarter
Aban Offshore reports consolidated net loss of Rs 1780.36 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Narayana Hrudayalaya consolidated net profit declines 55.91% in the March 2018 quarter
California Software Company consolidated net profit rises 125.00% in the March 2018 quarter
Godfrey Phillips India standalone net profit declines 22.78% in the March 2018 quarter
Fiberweb (India) standalone net profit rises 49.80% in the March 2018 quarter
Aban Offshore reports standalone net loss of Rs 26.58 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Jolly Plastic Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.03 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Tide Water Oil Co (I) standalone net profit declines 17.60% in the March 2018 quarter
Vimal Oil and Foods reports standalone net loss of Rs 115.85 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Cityman reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.06 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Cybele Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.10 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Abhinav Leasing & Finance reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.03 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Integra Garments & Textiles reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.50 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Spaceage Products reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.02 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Sunrise Industrial Traders standalone net profit rises 71.26% in the March 2018 quarter
Intrasoft Technologies standalone net profit rises 236.36% in the March 2018 quarter
Avantel reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.29 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Uttam Sugar Mills reports standalone net loss of Rs 29.32 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Consolidated Construction Consortium reports standalone net loss of Rs 29.37 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Mangalam Industrial Finance reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.02 crore in the March 2018 quarter
D B Realty reports standalone net loss of Rs 82.34 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Shree Ganesh Biotech India standalone net profit declines 71.43% in the March 2018 quarter
Asian Hotels (North) reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.79 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Walchandnagar Industries reports standalone net profit of Rs 2.08 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Sarda Plywood Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.37 crore in the March 2018 quarter
BCC Fuba India reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.18 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Chennai Meenakshi Multispeciality Hospital standalone net profit declines 25.81% in the March 2018 quarter
Pacheli Industrial Finance standalone net profit rises 100.00% in the March 2018 quarter
Gagan Gases reports standalone nil net profit/loss in the March 2018 quarter
Tai Industries standalone net profit rises 1100.00% in the March 2018 quarter
Sri KPR Industries standalone net profit rises 210.00% in the March 2018 quarter
Amaze Entertech reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.02 crore in the March 2018 quarter
IITL Projects reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.52 crore in the March 2018 quarter
ABC Bearings standalone net profit rises 299.41% in the March 2018 quarter
Sunflag Iron & Steel Company standalone net profit rises 190.30% in the March 2018 quarter
Saka reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.05 crore in the March 2018 quarter
MMTC reports standalone net profit of Rs 12.82 crore in the March 2018 quarter
ADF Foods standalone net profit rises 224.58% in the March 2018 quarter
M M Forgings standalone net profit rises 114.67% in the March 2018 quarter
Noble Polymers reports standalone nil net profit/loss in the March 2018 quarter
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals standalone net profit declines 37.96% in the March 2018 quarter
Sadbhav Engineering standalone net profit rises 2.42% in the March 2018 quarter
C & C Constructions standalone net profit declines 83.19% in the March 2018 quarter
IL&FS Transportation Networks standalone net profit rises 0.70% in the March 2018 quarter
Pacheli Industrial Finance consolidated net profit declines 33.33% in the March 2018 quarter
Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection reports standalone net profit of Rs 7.00 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Eveready Industries India reports standalone net loss of Rs 16.12 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Balmer Lawrie & Company standalone net profit rises 10.35% in the March 2018 quarter
Pan India Corporation reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.16 crore in the March 2018 quarter
ISL Consulting reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.43 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Greenply Industries standalone net profit declines 22.07% in the March 2018 quarter
Noesis Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.11 crore in the March 2018 quarter
KLG Capital Services standalone net profit rises 22.22% in the March 2018 quarter
Coral Newsprints reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.17 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Sanguine Media reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Intrasoft Technologies reports consolidated net profit of Rs 1.10 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Bronze Infra-Tech reports standalone net profit of Rs 13.64 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Wim Plast consolidated net profit declines 6.75% in the March 2018 quarter
Confidence Petroleum India reports consolidated net profit of Rs 6.75 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Gati reports consolidated net loss of Rs 4.77 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Mukand reports standalone net profit of Rs 115.94 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Universal Office Automation reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.21 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Gujarat Containers standalone net profit declines 33.33% in the March 2018 quarter
Torrent Power standalone net profit rises 59.95% in the March 2018 quarter
Valley Magnesite Company reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.58 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Impex Ferro Tech reports standalone net loss of Rs 32.25 crore in the March 2018 quarter
V B Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.48 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Ramasigns Industries standalone net profit rises 61.11% in the March 2018 quarter
Basant Agro Tech (India) standalone net profit rises 13.79% in the March 2018 quarter
Venus Remedies reports standalone net loss of Rs 9.37 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Sawaca Business Machines standalone net profit declines 66.67% in the March 2018 quarter
B A G Films & Media standalone net profit declines 40.82% in the March 2018 quarter
Hubtown reports standalone net loss of Rs 23.62 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Indian Overseas Bank reports standalone net loss of Rs 3606.73 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Nitco reports standalone net profit of Rs 219.14 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Sundaram Brake Linings standalone net profit declines 1.94% in the March 2018 quarter
Pasupati Acrylon standalone net profit declines 20.95% in the March 2018 quarter
Titagarh Wagons reports consolidated net loss of Rs 100.32 crore in the March 2018 quarter
B A G Films & Media reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.66 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Pressman Advertising standalone net profit rises 294.64% in the March 2018 quarter
TTK Healthcare standalone net profit rises 58.85% in the March 2018 quarter
Rajkamal Synthetics standalone net profit declines 54.55% in the March 2018 quarter
Scooters India reports standalone net loss of Rs 3.22 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Quadrant Televentures reports standalone net loss of Rs 46.68 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Rathi Graphic Technologies reports standalone net loss of Rs 5.43 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Ladam Affordable Housing reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.01 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Prime Capital Market reports standalone net loss of Rs 2.35 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Shree Surgovind Tradelink standalone net profit declines 73.25% in the March 2018 quarter
Titagarh Wagons reports standalone net loss of Rs 5.33 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Tara Jewels reports standalone net loss of Rs 348.17 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Torrent Power consolidated net profit rises 62.58% in the March 2018 quarter
Winro Commercial (India) reports standalone net profit of Rs 11.46 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Ausom Enterprise standalone net profit rises 113.69% in the March 2018 quarter
Cochin Minerals & Rutile reports standalone net profit of Rs 2.29 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Gayatri BioOrganics reports standalone net loss of Rs 9.04 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Coastal Roadways reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.11 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Prima Plastics standalone net profit rises 9.90% in the March 2018 quarter
Midas Infra Trade reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.97 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Tumus Electric Corporation reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Coromandel Agro Products and Oils reports standalone net loss of Rs 2.00 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Anjani Finance standalone net profit declines 86.67% in the March 2018 quarter
Aagam Capital reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.01 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Aplaya Creations reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.09 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Sakuma Exports standalone net profit rises 2.07% in the March 2018 quarter
Genus Prime Infra standalone net profit declines 57.14% in the March 2018 quarter
J Kumar Infraprojects standalone net profit rises 95.05% in the March 2018 quarter
Singer India standalone net profit rises 69.44% in the March 2018 quarter
Birla Precision Technologies reports standalone net profit of Rs 1.82 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Polygenta Technologies reports standalone net loss of Rs 26.38 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Raj Rayon Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 14.72 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Colinz Laboratories standalone net profit rises 550.00% in the March 2018 quarter
Esaar (India) reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.62 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Thirani Projects standalone net profit rises 2100.00% in the March 2018 quarter
Emkay Global Financial Services standalone net profit rises 95.89% in the March 2018 quarter
Paul Merchants reports standalone net profit of Rs 4.45 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Shiva Mills reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.68 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Lakshmi Machine Works standalone net profit declines 10.34% in the March 2018 quarter
Modella Woollens reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.27 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Medi Caps standalone net profit rises 10.53% in the March 2018 quarter
Dish TV India reports consolidated net profit of Rs 118.21 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Rajapalayam Mills standalone net profit declines 93.53% in the March 2018 quarter
Kingfa Science & Technology (India) standalone net profit rises 74.06% in the March 2018 quarter
Beardsell standalone net profit rises 25.93% in the March 2018 quarter
Southern Gas reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.28 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Dish TV India reports standalone net loss of Rs 214.72 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Mauria Udyog reports standalone net profit of Rs 1.06 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Darjeeling Ropeway Company reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.18 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Emmbi Industries standalone net profit rises 7.12% in the March 2018 quarter
Gandhi Special Tubes standalone net profit declines 1.75% in the March 2018 quarter
Kemp & Co reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.22 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Devinsu Trading standalone net profit rises 150.00% in the March 2018 quarter
AVT Natural Products standalone net profit rises 16.27% in the March 2018 quarter
Mahashree Trading reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.16 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Bhartiya International standalone net profit declines 22.99% in the March 2018 quarter
California Software Company standalone net profit rises 125.00% in the March 2018 quarter
Lycos Internet reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.18 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Emkay Global Financial Services consolidated net profit rises 15.84% in the March 2018 quarter
Kyocera develops electric vehicles based on co-operation with startup company
Snapchat, Tyroo enter into a strategic partnership in India
ITI Ltd. ramps up data centre footprint in India
India provides 33 crore to Nepali government
Singapore Airlines to launch world's longest commercial flights in October
US reports several violent attacks against Rohingyas across Myanmar
Explosions rock Kabul, 1 policeman injured
Explosions rock Kabul, casualties feared
India, Indonesia to boost disaster risk management
India, Indonesia to foster tourism, cultural exchanges
India, Indonesia to promote academic, science cooperation
Govt circular prescribes procedure for sanction of pending IGST refund claims
Hasina to brief media about Kolkata visit today
US announces 25% tariffs on Chinese tech goods
PM Modi, Widodo together fly kites in Jakarta
CII, Tata inks agreement with Indonesia to deepen business ties
PM Modi's 3-nation visit: 15 MoUs signed between India and Indonesia
India, Indonesia agree to enhance defence cooperation, strategic partnership
India, Indonesia reiterate bilateral Indo-Pacific maritime ties
US' role vital in NKorea's denuclearisation: Lee Nak-yeon
Delegation level talks between India, Indonesia underway
Anil Ambani, RCom
2018 edition of Nokia 2, 3 and 5 announced: Here's what has changed
Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 2.1
economy, exchange rate, indian economy
Chanda Kochhar, ICICI Bank CEO & MD
Infosys concludes acquisition of US based Wongdoody at $75 million
MARKET WRAP: Indices end flat ahead of May F&O expiry; Nifty holds 10,600
MARKETS LIVE: Indices edge lower, Nifty tests 10,600 mark; Pharma cos slip
Despite no trade war vow, US imposes 25% tariffs on Chinese tech goods
China and US
Satyendar Jain
four years of modi government, 48months.mygov.in
Singapore Exchange, sgx
GST likely on banks 'free' services as they are actually 'charging' clients
rains, monsoon, rainfall, IMD
PM Modi's Mudra scheme fails to attract women seeking loans for small biz
Manpasand Beverages remains under pressure; stock plunges 42% in 3-days
Manpasand Beverages downfall continues after auditor resigns; stock plunges 42% in 3-days
Maruti suzuki swift
Weizmann Forex falls 20%; board to meet Monday to consider share buyback
dollar, forex, euro, stocks
P Chidambaram
Graphite India nears new high in weak market;stock up 22% post Q4 results
Sushma Swaraj
Bayer's bid for Monsanto is complementary
Dilip Buildcon slips 14% post Q4 results
ministries of road transport and highways
Glenmark Pharma hits 52-week low on subdued Q4 results
India-Indonesia ties: First interfaith dialogue to be held in October
Copy our data privacy policies too, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel to Facebook
Adman Martin Sorell back amongst the mad men, six weeks after WPP ouster
Microsoft becomes third most valuable firm, surpasses Alphabet
BEL Q4 net declines 29.5% as export revenue slides, wage cost rises
Sebi sets up review panel to hear disputes between rating agencies & firms
Vedanta's Sterlite Copper shutdown hits chemicals units in Tamil Nadu
Ashoka Buildcon Q4 net jumps 51% to Rs 1.05 bn, revenue up 11% to Rs 7.5 bn
Kult Impulse review: Under-powered processor fails to power up this device
Brazil ready to avenge 2014 World Cup humiliation by Germans: Thiago Silva
Detel D1 Dezire: Affordable feature phone with FM Alarm, Bluetooth dialler
Croatia World Cup Squad: Luka Modric leads team chances in 'group of death
Sea food exporters hit following lower realisation, higher cost
Belkin Boost-Up wireless charging pad: Tangle-free charging for smartphones
Why Pranab Mukherjee going to an RSS function is raising eyebrows
SGX delays launch of new India products as NSE gets injunction order

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