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India to grow at 7.4 percent in 2018, says IMF
World Bank projects India's growth rate at 7.3 per cent for the current fiscal
GoM to meet businesses, experts on GST return simplification
Global growth is expected be 3.9% in next two years
WPI inflation eases to 2.47 % in March as food articles turn cheaper
Trump: US, N.Korea in direct talks ahead of summit
US embassy advises Indian travellers to apply early for visa
More pressure needed on Myanmar to take back Rohingya: Bangladeshi PM
US says chemical arms inspectors still have not entered site of Syrian attack
Chemical weapons inspectors still waiting to enter Syria's Douma
US Supreme Court rules that immigrants held in long-term detention do not have right to periodic hearings to argue their release
US to restrict movement of Pakistani diplomats from May 1
K-Pop Group BTS wins TIME 100 Reader Poll
Nordic countries support India's candidature for a permanent seat in reformed UN Security Council
Former US First lady Barbara Bush Dies at 92
Tens of thousands rally in Armenia as ex-president elected PM
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‘Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC), 2018’ to be held in New Delhi from 8th To 11th November, 2018
Plan for Accelerating Growth of Districts by 3%
Health coverage schemes must provide widest coverage: Vice President
Cities Eligible for upto 7-star rating under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)---- 1st Regional Workshop on star rating of Garbage- Free Cities Inaugurated
Joint Press Statement from the Summit between India and the Nordic Countries
PM addresses Indian Community in Stockholm
Visit of Prime Minister of India to Sweden (16-17 April 2018)
First Meeting of National Council under POSHAN Abhiyaan to held tomorrow
Science and technology interventions should improve the nutritional status of women & children in underserved areas: Vice President
Envoys of Four Nations Present Credentials to President of India
English rendering of Press Statement by Prime Minister during his visit to Sweden (April 17, 2018)
Five Look-out Circulars to be issued by Ministry of Women and Child Development regarding NRI Matrimonial disputes.
Shri Nitin Gadkari sets Award and Construction targets for the Road Ministry
Shri J P Nadda chairs high level review meeting on Leprosy and TB
Press Conference on BIS Hallmarking
Closing Ceremony of Theatre Olympics 2018
15 people killed in rain related incidents in West Bengal
BJP President Amit Shah begins 2-day Bengaluru visit
Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Manmohan Singh on his statement on rape cases
Crime against girls is matter of shame: President
21 members of marriage party killed as truck falls off in Madhya Pradesh
Nepal remembers Indian freedom fighter Begum Hazrat Mahal
Facebook to roll out privacy choices under EU rules
Kids exposed to unhealthy food ads twice as frequently in peak hours
Diet of parents and obesity before conception affects child’s health
World Heritage Day being celebrated today
Runners (and two dogs) brave sub-zero temperatures at North Pole Marathon
Newly-made plastic-eating enzyme holds promise in fighting pollution: Scientists
Venezuelan opposition-led Assembly calls for Nicolas Maduro to face charges
IMF maintains world growth forecast, warns of potential trade conflict
Trump confirms "high-level" talks between US and North Korea
Starbucks to shut 8,000 US cafes to train staff on prevention of racial discrimination
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India files fresh pleadings in ICJ
Currency situation being reviewed, says FM; assures solution soon
In London, PM Modi meets Prime Minister Theresa May
Manoj Sinha launches DARPAN-PLI App
Nadda reviews status of Leprosy and TB in the country
PM holds bilateral meetings with PMs of Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Norway
FIR against Karnataka Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao
No shortage of currency: RBI
PM holds roundtable with top Swedish CEOs, asks them to invest in India
GoM finalises new model for GST return filing
New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for #MeToo watershed
Working on different areas to boost exports: Prabhu
Farm sector needs innovative practices for sustenance: Naidu
BJP demands apology from Sonia, Rahul
Decide school safety guidelines in 3 months, SC to Centre
Divest AI, but let it be with Indian player: RSS chief
FM Arun Jaitley reviews currency situation in the country
Gadkari announces a new highway alignment between Delhi and Mumbai
Nepal: Minor explosion hit Indian Embassy camp office in Biratnagar
World Bank forecasts 7.3 pc growth for India this year
Supreme Court quashes NGT order on 'silence zone' at Amarnath shrine
PM: Huge potential for cooperation in defence
Haryana to honour all 22 CWG medal winners from state
CBI files charge sheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case
Centre notifies Plastic Waste Management
Bundelkhand defence corridor put on fast track
Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years
Russia: Still hopes for dialogue with US despite Syria strikes
Court grants Karti Chidambaram interim bail till May 2
Possess strong character, uncompromising honesty and integrity: Naidu
Govt’s new policy paying dividends in containing Left Wing Extremism: MHA
Commonwealth summit opens in London
Goa to be Developed as Cargo Hub: Suresh Prabhu
Nepal FM: PM Oli's India visit strengthened bilateral ties
What is sustainable finance?
Why shipping has been slow to adopt an emissions cap
Why some countries still ban gay men from giving blood
Senegal’s innovative approach to prostitution
How Britain could pay for its public services
Why is the American sheriff such a polarising figure?
Why is Mark Zuckerberg testifying in Congress?
What is “Chinese Taipei”?
Why is Hungary turning to nationalism?
Four Countries to Graduate From ‘Least-Developed’ Status
Ten steps to successful breastfeeding
e-Transport
Study in India portal
Economic Survey 2017-18
Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
Detailed Advertisement of engagement of consultants under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Sweden-India Joint Action Plan
PM’s Press Statement during his visit to Sweden
PM inaugurates Health and Wellness Centre to mark the launch of Ayushman Bharat, in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
PM’s Address at DEFEXPO
PM’s address at the International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting
PM addresses National Convention of Swachhagrahis, launches development projects in Motihari
UK-India Joint Statement during PM’s visit to UK
Visit of Prime Minister of India to Sweden
List of MOUs and Agreements signed and exchanged on the visit of Prime Minister to Stockholm
PM’s Press Statement during his visit to Sweden
PM’s statement prior to his departure to Sweden and UK
PM congratulates India’s contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
PM’s address at the inauguration of Health and Wellness Centre to mark the launch of Ayushman Bharat, in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
Celebrating of the Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar from 14.04.2018 to 05.05.2018 as "Gram Swaraj Abhiyan".
Pre-Matric Scholarship to children of those engaged in occupation involving cleaning and prone to health hazards.
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PMGSY well on its way to achieve March 2019 target - 16 Apr, 2018
Power Point Presentation on Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan - 12 Apr, 2018
Centre Releases Rs. 23,147 Crore under MGNREGS - 12 Apr, 2018
Pradhan MantriAwaasYojana – Gramin all set to construct 1 crore pucca rural houses by December, 2018 - 11 Apr, 2018
The draft Labour Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions, 2018. inviting comments,suggestions,inputs Reg.
Recruitment for two posts of SREO in NCSC for SC/ST on deputation/absorption basis
Vacancy Notice by ISSA for the position of the Secretary General of the ISSA.
Santosh Kumar Gangwar today called for special drive for increasing the registration of building and other construction workers
Cabinet approves enhancing the coverage of Pradhan MantriRojgarProtsahanYojana
NITI Aayog to rank states on nutrition under govt's Poshan scheme - Times of India
China on mind, Modi goes all out on AI to bolster India's hunt for high tech - Economic Times
Niti Aayog recommends fixed term for Lok Sabha and state assemblies - Economic Times
Ethereum co-founder's startup to make blockchain prototypes for Niti Aayog - VCCircle
NITI Aayog backs cap on pharma trade margins - Livemint
Ethereum Co-founder's Blockchain Startup Consensys Signs ... - IndianWeb2 (press release) (blog)
Close coordination between RBI, finance ministry essential for faster progress: Niti Aayog - Livemint
Niti Aayog a drum-beater, says Jairam Ramesh - The Hindu
Niti Aayog pilots AI-based initiatives in agriculture, education and healthcare - FactorDaily
Need to invest in research, says Niti Aayog member - Times of India
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Six more states to roll out intra-State e-way bills from April 20
Moody's: Carbon transition risk varies by airline, with international carri...
The export target for Defence equipment has been fixed at Rs 35,000 crore b...
ASSOCHAM-Deloitte paper moots for integrated end-to-end logistics to enhanc...
The Major Ports at Paradip, Ennore and Tuticorinto Pioneer recycling & Desa...
Government clarifies the in-built security features of the Electoral Bonds
PMGSY well on its way to achieve March 2019 target
Board of Mindtree approves change in directorate
Board of GEE appoints directors
Outcome of board meeting of GEE
Board of Visco Trade Associates approves change in directorate
Board of Navkar Builders appoints directors
Pecos Hotels & Pubs intimates of temporary closure of restaurants
Board of Container Corporation Of India to consider sub-division of equity...
Infibeam Incorporation secures contract from National Skill Development Cor...
Praj Industries allots 95,870 equity shares
Dynemic Products intimates of closure of manufacturing unit in Ankleshwar
Kisan Mouldings announces resignation of company secretary
Sahyog Multibase gets NCLT approval for scheme of amalgamation
Timex Group India announces resignation of director cum chairman
Magma Fincorp gets reaffirmation of ratings for bonds and bank facilities
Websol Energy System allots 23.51 lakh equity shares
Hong Kong Market drops for fourth day in row
China Market falls to near 1-year low
Japan Nikkei ends flat ahead of US-Japan summit
Australia Market closes flat
Hong Kong: Market drops on growing concerns over Syria
China Stocks fall as Syria strike fears weigh
Japan Nikkei falls on uncertainty over Syria
Australia Market falls 0.23%
Hong Kong Market extends gain on positive offshore lead
Japan Nikkei falls on profit booking
Australia Market falls 0.5%
5Paisa Capital reports standalone net loss of Rs 6.93 crore in the March 20...
Tata Sponge Iron standalone net profit rises 120.28% in the March 2018 quarter
5Paisa Capital reports consolidated net loss of Rs 6.93 crore in the March...
Tata Sponge Iron consolidated net profit rises 120.24% in the March 2018 qu...
Mindtree standalone net profit rises 79.46% in the March 2018 quarter
Mastek reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.60 crore in the March 2018 quarter
Onelife Capital Advisors reports standalone net profit of Rs 1.72 crore in...
Mastek consolidated net profit rises 81.63% in the March 2018 quarter
Mindtree consolidated net profit rises 87.45% in the March 2018 quarter
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Media houses to pay Rs 10 lakh each for identifying rape victim (Lead)
India, Britain to boost anti-terror ties, work together in Indo-Pacific (Lead)
BCCI must be under RTI just like other sports bodies: Law Commission
President in J&K, condemns Kathua rape (Second Lead)
India's March domestic air passenger traffic up 28% (Lead, correcting numbers in first and second para)
Indian government 'using right policies' to reach debt reduction goals: IMF official
ATM operators seek higher 'interchange rates', customers may be hit (Lead)
Tell us of the steps taken on depletion of groundwater, asks SC
SC asks Jay Shah, news portal to settle defamation case
New UK-India Tech Partnership to create jobs, generate investment
Twin storm claimed 18 lives in Bengal: Mamata
India, Britain to jointly hone skills of IT workforce
Aadhaar data can't be aggregated by the requesting entities, UIDAI tells SC
Common admission portal for international students launched (Lead)
Gujarat tourism package aims to connect non-resident youths to state
TLMAL sets up India's first 'metal-to-metal' bonding facility
Shami allowed to rejoin Delhi Daredevils by Kolkata Police
Vohra briefs President on overall security situation in J&K
People's interactions key to increasing business links: Japanese diplomat
ATM operators want higher 'interchange rates
Six more states to roll out intra-state e-way bill
Dumka fodder scam: CBI court hands jail terms to 37 convicts (Lead)
IPL: Kolkata to bowl against Rajasthan Royals
Hero Team's Mena 19th, Santosh 21st after Stage 2 at Merzouga Rally
BJP, AAP hand-in-glove, advisers sacked to gain sympathy: Congress
Barca draw with Vigo to edge closer to La Liga title
Cricket Australia refutes reports of new coach appointment
Manipur can have fishery projects: Vice President
Guadalajara beat Toronto in first leg of Concacaf Champions League final
Will there be a Yechury-Vijayan showdown at 22nd CPI-M party Congress? (News Analysis)
Willing to talk to top Maoist leadership: Chhattisgarh CM (IANS Interview)
Increasing acreage of wet crops helps sarus cranes breed in spite of monsoon failure
Samurai Loans: Why Indian infrastructure needs them(Column: Behind Infra Lines)
Having learnt from Posco episode, Odisha creates land bank for industries
Conflict with tigers, leopards happens because humans venture into 'their area': Report
I need some 'me time' to recuperate, says Kapil Sharma as show goes off air (IANS Interview) (Lead, correcting para 5)
It's getting tougher to reinvent every year: R. Madhavan (IANS Interview)
China Garden -- a success story that could have been scripted by Bollywood (Book Extract)
Celebs want to be fit, not just skinny: Fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala
The ignored/unknown kitsch that also advanced Bollywood (Book Review)
Don't just want to push, but tear the envelope: Varun Dhawan
Vakrangee Appoints Grant Thornton for Outlet Quality Analysis
Graphic India Partners with ShareChat to Release 18 Days: The Mahabharata Motion Comic Series Breaking Over 1 Million Views in the First Week
Bajaj Finserv Rolls out Attractive Offers on Its Online EMI Store
AkzoNobel India Receives GreenPro Certification From the CII-Green Products and Services Council
Angel Broking Revolutionizing Investments Through the Launch of ANGEL BEE
Pawan Munjal Conferred with Honorary Doctorate by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Paramount Golf Foreste Delhi a" NCR Open Starts In Noida
Fixed Deposit Offers Higher Returns to Senior Citizen
Indian Post Lucknow Deploys Armstrong's Advanced Technology for E-Commerce Parcel Sorting Centre
Shakti Sthala: Set to Be the World's Largest Solar Park Launched in Pavagada, Karnataka
David D. Powell Joins Harbour Energy as New CFO
CMMI Cybermaturity Platform Builds Board and C-Suite Confidence In Cybersecurity Programs and Investments
Global Leaders Call on the Commonwealth to Halve Malaria in Next Five Years; Reigniting Progress Against Deadly Foe
Boehringer Ingelheim to invest a,65 million in avian vaccines
FedEx Freight President & CEO Michael L. Ducker to Retire August 15
HAB Bank is not affiliated with habib bank limited (HBL)
Canvilicious signs on cure.fit, cult.fit & Inito
US based Serial Tech-Entrepreneur invests $5mn in Punjab startup, Isos Inc
Morgan Stanley Q1 profit beats estimates on trading boost as it jumps 40%
Morgan Stanley's shares gained 2.35 percent to $53.24 in premarket trading
Reliance Jio tops 4G availability, Airtel scores best speed: Report
Vodafone had the fastest mobile data connection response times and it got both 3G and 4G latency awards with the lowest ping scores
Uber doubling down on India investments after exiting Southeast Asia: COO
India accounts for more than 10 per cent of Uber rides globally
Fresh Expressions of Interest invited for ABG Shipyard under IBC
ABG Shipyard is undergoing insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code(IBC, 2016) as per the orders of NCLT
DLF hopes to be debt-free by March 2019 with land monetisation plan
Equity analysts have been asking for more visibility into plans to develop holdings of about 235 million square feet
IBM Q1 numbers indicate uptick in demand environment
Tapping into the opportunities would require significant investment, thus hurting margins
Peak hours in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata costing $22 bn a year: Uber
This was revealed in an Uber-commissioned study titled Unlocking Cities: The impact of ride-sharing across India" by the Boston Consulting Group
Uber Eats eyes considerable share in $20 million food delivery market
The company is also evaluating possibilities of partnering with street food makers in Kolkata. Based on the response, it may later be extended to other cities as well
Amazon silently launches 'Internet', a private web browser in India
Amazon did not respond to queries regarding the Internet browser until the time of writing this story
2G case: CBI moves HC challenging acquittal of promoters of Essar and Loop
The appeal is likely to come up for hearing on April 20
Amtek Auto sells its SMI JV stake to Nippon Steel, Sumitomo Metal Corp
Amtek Auto is one of the 12 large insolvency cases which are undergoing insolvency resolution process with NCLT
MMTC eyes Rs five billion turnover from e-commerce operations
The online transactions are meant for sale of Indian gold coins and jewellery, domains where the trading giant has proven edge
As competition rises, M&M launches facelifted XUV500 at Rs 1.23 mn
Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra today rolled out a refreshed version of its premium sports utility vehicle (UV) XUV 500 as it seeks to meet the challenges from the new segment rivals such as Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta and Tata Hexa.
CBI arrests 3 promoters of Diamond Power in Rs 26.54-bn fraud case
CBI last week had registered a case against the aforementioned company and its directors for defrauding 11 banks
After Tencent, Chinese firm Alibaba confirms developing self-driven cars
Alibaba's research aims to reach Level 4, which means the self-driving vehicle can fully drive itself without human intervention under certain circumstances
NCLAT recalls order that allowed sale of RCom's tower and fiber assets
The apex court on April 16 stayed the order allowing the sale
OYO plans big focus on serviced apartments for corporate clients
The move follows the acquisition of Novascotia Boutique Homes, a Chennai-based service apartment company, by OYO last month
Now is time to sacrifice margins for growth: Infosys CEO Salil Parekh
Parekh contends Infosys has a rare combination of skills and experience that will benefit the company in the years ahead
Torrent Pharmaceuticals draws up plan to reduce dependence on US
Company to draw 47% of revenue and 67% of Ebitda from Indian business by FY20
Flipkart partners Asus for exclusive launches, eyes 40% phone market share
The e-commerce portal also announced the launch date for the Zenfone Max Pro M1, which would be the first Flipkart-exclusive smartphone to launch under the new partnership on April 23
Tata Motors set for second successive quarter of standalone profit
Performance driven by double digit growth in both commercial and passenger vehicle segments
Apple rides iPhone profits to become the most profitable global brand in Q4
Apple remained the most profitable brand capturing 86% of total handset market profits. iPhone X alone generated 35% of the total handset industry profit in fourth quarter of 2017
JBL Cinema SB450 review: Bring home the action with this Rs 39,999 marvel
The JBL Cinema SB450 is made for watching movies, TV shows and matches, and it performs as well as home theatres in that range. Anything more than that is a bonus
Normal monsoon predictions are raising hopes of consumption uptick
Companies expect higher sales with revival of rural economy in the offing
Walmart, eBay fresh round of talks likely for $12 bn deal with Flipkart
Flipkart is allowed to sell merchandise from certain merchants at eBay for four years
Essar Steel resolution may take time; deadline could extend beyond 270 days
Litigation and challenges leading to delay, deadline could extend beyond 270 days
Fortis Healthcare suitors' list gets longer with Fosun's $350-million offer
The board of directors of Fortis Healthcare will meet on Thursday to decide on investment offers received by the hospital chain so far
CBI probing Surya Pharmaceuticals in Rs 6.2 billion bank fraud case
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian police have launched an investigation into a Delhi-based pharmaceutical company for allegedly defrauding state-run Punjab & Sind Bank and four other banks of 6.21 billion rupees ($94.57 million), police said.
Rajiv Kochhar's Avista Advisory earned Rs 3 billion in the last four years
Avista helped these companies restructure their debt in such a way that overseas investors had to take a steep haircut
Jaguar Land Rover gets ready for rough road ahead, to cut 1,000 jobs
Sales of diesel cars have hit a road bump in many European countries as regulators and politicians crack down on the segment with plans for bans, levies and additional taxes in many cities
Electrosteel Steels goes to Vedanta, first of 12 IBC cases resolved
The value of the bid is Rs 53.20 bn, against admitted claims worth Rs 133 bn
Banks to recover 48% from NPA accounts in RBI list: Edelweiss Securities
In the case of ABG Shipyard, too, says Edelweiss, the recovery of dues has been more than expected
Foreign investors own over 45% in Fortis Healthcare
East Bridge Capital Master Fund, a foreign portfolio investor, is the second-largest shareholder with 5.74 per cent stake
AstraZeneca to invest $90 mn in India over next 5 years
The announcement follows signing of a bilateral innovation partnership for a sustainable future between Sweden and India, AstraZeneca said in a statement on Tuesday
Jai Prakash Associates submits Rs 1 bn to Supreme Court
The court had on March 21 asked it to deposit Rs 2 billion with its registry in two instalments
Railway scraps minimum qualification for jobs to wives, widows of employees
Jobs on compassionate grounds are given to wives or widows of employees who died during service or retired as medically unfit
UIDAI updates QR code for offline Aadhaar verification without 12-digit ID
This would be especially handy for establishing the identity with non-statutory entities, say, the likes of online shopping portals when delivering goods
Khalistani Liberation Force chief Harminder Mintoo dies of cardiac arrest
Mintoo, aged around 50 years, who was facing several criminal including terror charges, was arrested from the Delhi airport in 2014
Landmark judgment: Court strikes down stretched duty hours for pilots
Mandates DGCA to come out with a regulation in one year
Animation pioneer Bhimsain, best known for 'Gharaonda', dies at 81
Bhimsain was primarily known for his work in the world of animation during the golden period of Doordarshan
Lalu's elder son Tej Pratap gets engaged to RJD leader's daughter Aishwarya
Tej Pratap Yadav represents Mahua constituency in the Bihar Assembly and is the leader of RJD
Beijing moots India-Nepal-China economic corridor through Himalayas
China's entry into Nepal is said to worry India
Journo accepts TN Governor's apology, but with disclaimer: Top developments
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit ruled out his resignation in the wake of a raging controversy over a sex scandal in a college in the state involving an assistant professor
ATM cash crunch: SBI Research says Rs 200 notes' printing a reason; updates
Amid ATM cash shortages, the Confederation of ATM Industry said that daily cash flows into banks' ATMs had fallen drastically since the first week of April
India's 4G coverage increasing but data speed lags behind: Report
Even though 4G coverage is increasing in India and most of the telecom operators providing 4G services have crossed the 65 per cent coverage threshold, there is little improvement in 4G speeds. As per a report by OpenSignal, a wireless coverage mapping company, Reliance Jio is still far ahead of its key rivals in 4G availability, beating all three (Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular) by at least 27 percentage points, Airtel has emerged as the winner in terms of data speed."In the last six months, we have measured substantial improvements in 4G availability in India, as operators have made access to LTE signals a new priority. 4G speeds, however, remained stagnant, but that could soon change as the wave of consolidation clears the way for new high-capacity networks," OpenSignal said in its State of Mobile Networks: India (April 2018) report. The report said major operators have gone to great lengths to expand the reach of their 4G services. OpenSignal has compared all the ...
Media houses that revealed Kathua victim's name must pay Rs 1-mn each: HC
The court observed that there were long term repercussion to the victim's family, especially for the women members, due to such kind of reporting
You are no Modi', BJP slams Manmohan over his 'speak more often' comment
Even as nationwide protests raged in the wake of the Kathua rape case, former PM Manmohan Singh spoke up and advised PM Narendra Modi to follow his own advice and speak more often.
BCCI, 'a limb of the State', should come under RTI ambit: Law Commission
It states that BCCI ought to be classified as state' within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution
I chose to sit on ground as elders were present: CWG gold medallist Bhaker
Reports emerged that the young shooter was subjected to insult and made to sit on the floor once the VVIPs arrived
Fodder scam: CBI court sentences 37, imposes fine of up to Rs 10 mn on some
The fodder scam came to light in 1996 after an FIR was lodged against then Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad
Simultaneous polls: Law panel proposes tough legal framework, seeks views
Simultaneous elections would imply elections taking place for all three tiers of the government in a synchronised manner
Unnao rape case: BJP MLA Sengar's brother sent to police custody; updates
The Central Bureau of Investigation court also recorded the statement of 18-year-old Unnao victim under tight security
Kathua rape case: Media houses apologise for revealing victim's identity
The eight-year-old from a minority nomadic community had disappeared from near her home in a village near Kathua in Jammu region on January 10
Internet was used during the battle of Mahabharata: Tripura CM Biplab Deb
How could Dhritarashtra see through Sanjay's eyes? There was technology available at that time, says Biplab Kumar Deb
Ten killed in Bengal storm, rail, road, air traffic disrupted
A flyover railing got uprooted and fell on platform numbers 19 and 20 of Howrah station
News digest: ATMs running dry, solar power projects, Fortis deal, and more
From ATMs running dry in many states to new bidder for Fortis Healthcare, BS brings you up to date with the latest news
Govt worked hard for building developed, inclusive India: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address, asserted that India's stature has increased at the world stage
SC red flags threat of Aadhaar data misuse, fears poll manipulation
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, hear a clutch of petitions challenging Aadhaar
South, north-east India may see slightly 'below normal' rains, says Skymet
For south India, Skymet sees some poor rainfall this season at 97 per cent of the long-period average
EC seize freebies worth Rs 163 mn, 88,000 litres of liquor in Karnataka
According to the data, updated till Monday, flying squads and surveillance teams seized freebies and illegal inducements worth Rs 162.8 million that include laptops, vehicles, cookers and sarees
CBSE NEET exam admit card: From dress code to key dates, all details here
NEET 2018 is scheduled on May 6 from 12 pm to 1 pm. Here's how you can download the NEET admit cards from the official website http://cbse.nic.in
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India submits second round of pleadings at ICJ
India first approached the ICJ on May 8, 2017, for violations of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations by Pakistan in the matter
Bodies of Indian family missing in US found; Swaraj condoles deaths
The Thottapilly family, from Santa Clarita, disappeared on April 6 while driving in a Honda Pilot through the Redwood Coast Highway on vacation
With eye on China, India & UK seek open Indo-Pacific region: Top 10 updates
PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Theresa May are expected to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual importance
US Pacific Command chief seeks to break down Russia's influence in India
Davidson's statement comes just days after Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman snubbed Russian arms exhibitors at Defexpo 2018 in Chennai
EPFO members to get option to hike investments in ETFs by this fiscal
Earlier last year, the CBT had approved an accounting policy to credit ETFs into the members account apart from cash component
RBI deputy governor Vishwanathan defends Feb 12 circular on stressed assets
RBI will put in place necessary evaluation standards for assessing the performance of rating agencies with a view to ensure greater credibility of the rating opinion
Crisis at ATMs pushes Centre to address 'unusual spurt in demand' for cash
The bedrock of the issue is that authorities haven't been able to replenish cash lost as a result of Modi's 2016 ban
RBI may go for 25 bps rate cut in Aug on normal monsoon forecast: BofA-ML
In its first bi-monthly monetary policy for 2018-19, the RBI left the repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent
Wrong info in ITR will be reported to employers: I-T to salaried class
The tax filing season for salaried class taxpayers has just begun with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), that frames policy for the department, recently notifying the new ITRs
Golden days of ATM over: 5 bank-run ATMs shut every day in India in last yr
Bihar and Andhra Pradesh have the highest numbers of ATMs shut down across India
Amid data scandal, Facebook rolls out new privacy choices under EU rules
The statement said users will be told that facial recognition is optional, but that it could offer some benefit, such as being notified when someone is using an unauthorized picture
Modicare: How govt plans to use 'Ayushman Bharat' to transform health care
Under Ayushman Bharat, often called Modicare, the plan is to offer universal health coverage to 500 mn beneficiaries from 100 mn vulnerable families, with each family getting Rs 500,000 as cover
Govt may replace loss-making AC-II coaches with AC-III in Rajdhani, Duronto
This will be initially applicable to those trains where the number of AC-II passengers is low and at least 250 such coaches across the country may be replaced
US-China trade war: India may become surprise victim, predicts Rabobank
Besides a possible trade war, a faster-than-expected tightening of US monetary policy will lead to capital outflows
US energy majors want govt to give them larger access to Indian markets
US Energy Secretary, Rick Perry offered no signs of having nudged investment by American companies in India's oil and gas exploration blocks
IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings are back with a bang; but not at home
They may not be playing at home but what has not diminished is the unquestioning adulation the team receives in Chennai
Printing of cash to be ramped up; shortage is short-term: Sanjeev Sanyal
As with any large economy, the demand for cash does vary quite a bit in India, he said
Provisional credit issue a hurdle to simplifying GST; Council to take call
Council to take a call now; six more states to roll out intra-state e-way bill
With different ceiling rates, 7,670 MW solar projects on offer across India
Uttar Pradesh, which will host 1,650 MW of solar projects, will have ceiling rate of Rs 3.43/unit
ATMs running dry: Unusual withdrawal, hoarding of Rs 2,000 notes to blame?
PMO takes stock of situation; printing of Rs 500 notes to be increased five-fold; central bank to move currency to affected areas
Banks are unable to meet the demand for cash, says ATM industry
The government's push towards digital payments can also be one of the reasons behind the cash shortage, said an ATM executive
IRENA lays out renewable energy road map to curb global warming
Electrification, and renewable power are key drivers outlined in the report, with solar and wind capacity leading the energy transformation
India-US to strengthen its alliance in oil & gas, power, renewable energy
US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan co-chaired today the inaugural meeting of the US-India Strategic Energy Partnership
Need to see consistency in regulatory mechanisms: USIBC President
Speaking on the current threat of a trade war between the two nations, she adds that the protectionist measures like tariffs may cause a lot of collateral damage to both sides
Modi in Sweden: Firms commit to invest $1.1 bn in India; top developments
Swedish PM Stefan Lofven said it will collaborate with India on its flagship schemes such as Make in India, Smart Cities Mission, Startup India, Digital India
Demonetisation 2.0? Opposition gives political currency to cash crunch
In his Lok Sabha constituency Amethi, Gandhi said the "terror of note ban" has again gripped the country and accused the Prime Minister of destroying the banking system
Parliamentary panel calls Urjit Patel to answer queries on bank scams
Patel had recently said that the RBI doesn't have adequate powers to deal with pubic sector banks
Eye on 2019 elections: Nitin Gadkari sets stiff deadlines for road projects
The minister threatened to rescind remaining projects in states in which the older ones or those that are stuck are showing no signs of completing
Indian railways posts highest ever passenger earnings in 2017-18
Meanwhile, during the financial year, railways loaded 1,161.66 million tonne freight, up 4.7 per cent from 1,108.79 million tonne last year
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SBI India's most trusted bank, ICICI tops in private sector: Report
The report, however clarified, the survey was carried out during November-January and did not take into account the recent reports of irregularities involving the ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank chairman meets MF heads over succession plan, if Kochhar quits
Tells shareholders 'institution is bigger than any individual
Demonetisation redux? ATMs again running dry across states amid cash crunch
States like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur and Telangana have so far reported a shortage of cash at ATMs
Gitanjali Gems: ICICI Bank places application in NCLT
ICICI Bank approached the Bench and informed them of the lender's wish to see that their security interests are protected whenever the Bench pronounces an order in the matter
Fodder scam case: 14 years jail to animal husbandry dept's ex-director
A special CBI court, which on April 9 convicted 37 people in a fodder scam case pertaining to illegal withdrawal of money from Dumka treasury, today awarded years of imprisonment to former regional director of the Animal Husbandry Department Omprakash Diwakar.
Play your natural game: Tom Moody tells Sunrisers' top order
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has told his top order batsmen to play their natural game ahead of the match against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here tomorrow.
NIA arrests man wanted in several serial blast cases
A man wanted for his alleged involvement in serial blasts in various parts of the country has been arrested by the NIA, an agency statement said today.
HC stays M.Phil admission in JNU under disabled quota
The Delhi High Court today stayed the admission for M.Phil and PhD courses in the five per cent unfilled seats for students with disability in the Jawaharlal Nehru (JNU) University.
TK Rajalakshmi elected IWPC president
Senior journalist T K Rajalakshmi was today elected the new president of the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), while Jyoti Malhotra and Shobhna Jain were declared vice-presidents of the media body.
Certain section of people trying to fail Aadhaar by stoking imaginary fear: UIDAI
UIDAI today dismissed concerns that it might use Aadhaar data analysis in the future, saying a certain section of people are creating "imaginary fear" to "fail" the national ID programme.
India, Afghanistan to hold bi-lateral meet on drugs this week
India and Afghanistan will hold dialogue later this week in the national capital to discuss issues related to illicit drug trafficking and narcotics abuse.
Google proposes to help UP Police in increasing reach of apps
Google has proposed to support the Uttar Pradesh Police in increasing the reach of various applications launched by it, a senior police official said.
Maha villagers fall for hoax of snake "guarding" ancient idol
A viral video of a snake coiled around an ancient idol in a Maharashtra village led to long queues of believers to witness the spectacle, which turned out to be an elaborate hoax played by some locals.
Bains demands permanent panel to probe into 'false cases
Lok Insaaf Party chief and MLA Simrajit Singh Bains today demanded setting up of a permanent panel to probe into "false cases" registered against people, especially "activists of political adversaries" of the ruling Congress.
Amit Shah holds impressive road show near Bengaluru ? ?
Taking out a roadshow along narrow lanes of this town near Bengaluru, BJP chief Amit Shah today urged cheering crowds to call at least 50 people each and persuade them to vote for his party in the May 12 Karnataka assembly polls.
Heritage activists, students march for saving architectural legacy of Kolkata
A number of activists, including artists and filmmakers, and school children today took to the streets here to highlight the threat the city's cultural heritage was facing from the onslaught of modernity.
Three arrested for IPL betting in city
Three persons were arrested today for their alleged involvement in Indian Premier League betting racket from Kasba in southern part of the city, police said.
Air India orders probe against sr pilot threatening co-pilots with axe
Air India has ordered a probe into the complaints that one of its senior pilots threatened to hit his co-pilots with 'crash axe' at least on two flights, the sources said.
Maliwal continues to fast, says will wait for PM to return
Amid an outcry over Kathua and Unnao rape incidents, DCW chief Swati Maliwal, who is on hunger strike for six days, today said she will continue her fast till Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to India and holds a discussion with her on her demands, including death penalty for rapists of minor girls.
Govt launches 'Study in India' portal to woo foreign students
The government today launched a portal to project 160 premier universities and institutions of the country, including the IITs and IIMs, as ideal destination for higher education for foreign students.
Kathua rape shameful, society needs to provide safety to children: Prez
President Ram Nath Kovind today condemned the rape-and-murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir case as "heinous" and "shameful", and said it was the first responsibility of any society to ensure security of children.
Pipe bomb' recovered from RSS office
A "pipe bomb" has been found inside the?compound of an RSS committee office near Nadapuram,?about 63 km from here, police said. ? ? ?
Guj CM asks collectors to visit field, work for poor
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani today directed all the district collectors and development officers to put in efforts to complete the ongoing works in their areas by conducting site visits twice a week.
Bengal Cong urges high command to stand by it on attack by TMC
Miffed over the silence of the party high command regarding the violence over filing of nominations for panchayat polls, the West Bengal Congress has urged party high command to stand by the state unit when its workers are attacked by ruling TMC.
FinMin invites bids from advisors for creation of debt ETF
The Finance Ministry has invited bids from advisors to help create and launch a debt Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) for PSUs and public sector banks to help them meet their capital expenditure needs.
Sony Pictures forays into kids merchandising business
Broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks India has entered into the kids merchandising and consumer products business with a multi-year licensing deal with Black White Orange, creating an additional revenue stream for the company.
SC to pronounce verdict in special judge B H Loya's death case
The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict tomorrow on a batch of pleas seeking an independent probe into the alleged mysterious death of special CBI judge B H Loya, who was hearing the high-profile Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.
Higher prices fail to dent love for gold on Akshaya Tritiya
Undeterred by a steep rise in retail gold prices, consumers thronged jewellery showrooms across the country on the Akshaya Tritiya today leading to the industry to expect a 10 per cent spike in sales on the auspicious occasion.
Woman commits suicide by jumping before running train
A woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a running train on the Ambala-Rajpura rail section near Ambala city today, an official said.
2.4 kgs of gold worth Rs 76 lakh seized in Chennai airport
Customs officials have seized a total of around 2.4 kgs of undeclared gold worth Rs 76 lakh from different passengers in the past three days at the airport here.
CBI closes Satish Shetty murder case again, cites lack of evidence
The CBI has filed a closure report in the RTI activist Satish Shetty murder case in Pune, who was hacked to death 10 years ago, claiming it could not find enough evidence against the accused, officials said here today.
Rlys looks to adapt Japanese software to design train timetable
Hoping to emulate the efficiency and punctuality of the Shinkansen trains in Japan, the railways is considering adapting a Japanese software to help plan its train timetable, enabling it to account for every second on the railway network, officials said today.
Rahul Gandhi should apologise for 'saffron terror' remark;Shah
BJP president Amit Shah today accused the Congress of having defamed the country in the name of 'saffron terror' and 'Hindu terror' and demanded an apology from party chief Rahul Gandhi, following the acquittal of five right-wing activists in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case.
Biometric authentication would form wealth of info which can be muisused: SC
If biometric authentication is attached to every transaction entered into by a person, it would "form a wealth of information" necessitating the need for data protection, the Supreme Court observed today.
ACB arrests additional Jt Collector
The Additional Joint Collector of Vizianagaram district was today arrested after assets disproportionate to his known sources of income were discovered in raids on his properties, the Anti-Corruption Bureau said.
Kashmir on boil because of Centre's hawkish approach, Kathua: CPI(M) MLA
The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is on the boil because of the Central government's "hawkish and insensitive approach" and incidents such as the Kathua rape case, a CPI(M) leader from the state alleged today.
Mayawati neck deep in corruption, says UP minister after reports of him lauding BSP chief appear
Following news reports that he lavished praise on Mayawati, senior Uttar Pradesh government minister Swami Prasad Maurya clarified today he had only pointed to a similarity in the approach towards law and order of the present regime and the one led by the BSP chief, who he alleged was "neck deep in corruption".
Kejriwal aide Ashish Khetan resigns from DDC; AAP leader Atishi Marlena likely to succeed him
Senior AAP leader Ashish Khetan today resigned as the vice-chairman of the Delhi government's advisory body, saying he now wanted to practise law, and sources indicated that party leader Atishi Marlena may succeed him.
Firstsource to hire up to 1,000 people in UK this year
Business process management (BPM) services provider Firstsource Solutions today said it will hire 1,000 people this year in the UK to strengthen its operations in the European nation.
18 dead as squall hits WB, govt to provide compensation
The nor'wester that hit the city and several districts of West Bengal yesterday left 18 people dead, and the state government would provide compensation to all those affected by it, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today.
techUK, Nasscom ink MoU for collaboration on tech skills
Indian IT body Nasscom today said it has partnered techUK to launch the UK-India Tech Alliance and will work together to strengthen the technology sectors in both the countries.
DMK workers burn effigy of BJP leader H Raja, arrested
Veiled 'derogatory' references to DMK President M Karunanidhi by senior BJP leader H Raja today triggered protests by the Dravidian party workers, leading to their arrest here, police said.
Minor raped in Odisha's Kalahandi district, 1 held
An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her uncle in Odisha's Kalahandi district, police said today.
How can anybody do such heinous act against a living form of Mata', says Mehbooba on Kathua incident
Terming the Kathua rape-murder incident as "alarming", Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today expressed anguish that "a living form of the Mata" has been subjected to such "heinous" act in the land where girls are worshipped as a manifestation of Goddess Durga.
India to host global event for youths with disabilities
India will host the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) this year, which is expected to be attended by people from 24 Asia-Pacific countries.
Odisha continues to swelter under intense heat
Intense heat conditions prevailed over most parts of Odisha today with the mercury soaring to 43 degrees Celsius in Titlagarh, making it the hottest place in the state.
Sonia, Rahul wrap up Rae Bareli visits
Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi wrapped up their visits to Rae Bareli and Amethi today, meeting party workers and launching new projects.
Urgent need to set up MSMEs in farm, non-farm sectors in N-E
Union Minister Giriraj Singh today said there is an urgent need for setting up MSMEs in farming and non-farming sectors in the Northeast.
Govt mint halts printing on ink shortage, say unions
Non-availability of ink has resulted in a halt in printing of Rs 200 and Rs 500 denomination banknotes at the Currency Note Press here, an employees' union leader claimed today.
Rahul can't speak for 15 mins without consulting a slip: BJP
Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to face the Lok Sabha even for 15 minutes, the BJP today said such a challenge from the Congress president, who cannot speak "without consulting a slip," is "laughable.
PM, Shah pay floral tributes at bust of Lingayat
Reaching out to Lingayats ahead of Karnataka Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah today paid floral tributes at the bust and statue of the 12th century Lingayat philosopher Basaveshwara in London and Bengaluru respectively coinciding with his birth anniversary.
PM 'solely responsible' for cash crunch: Cong
The Congress today alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "solely responsible" for the cash crunch in the country, claiming that it was a result of his demonetisation decision.
NITI Aayog to rank states on nutrition under govt's POSHAN scheme
NITI Aayog will start ranking states on the nutrition parameter under the government run POSHAN Abhiyaan.
Sunil Mittal, Pawan Munjal conferred D.Sc by Mata Vaishno Devi University
Industrialists Sunil Bharti Mittal and Pawan Munjal were conferred honorary Doctorate of Science by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University today.
SC rejects pleas challenging bail granted to Amanmani Tripathi
The Supreme Court today dismissed the petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court's verdict granting bail to Uttar Pradesh politician Amanmani Tripathi, who is accused of murdering his wife.
Removal of advisors 'delayed'; AAP, BJP hand-in-glove to harm Congress: Maken
Congress leader Ajay Maken today alleged that removal of nine Delhi ministers' advisors, whose appointment was cancelled yesterday, was delayed as the AAP and BJP were hand-in-glove in trying to dent his party's prospects in the Lok Sabha polls next year.
Cocaine in condoms; 3 foreigners held in drugs bust
Condoms filled with liquid cocaine have been seized and three foreigners arrested as the NCB claimed to have busted an international drugs smuggling racket, officials said today.
HC grants stay in another FERA case against Dhinakaran
The Madras High Court today stayed proceedings in a lower court here against AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran in a 22-year-old FERA case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Village headman held for raping 17-yr-old girl
A 17-year-old girl was today allegedly raped by a village headman in the Purenderpur area here here, following which he was arrested, police said.
Police allows Shami to join DD after 3-hr interrogation
India pacer Mohammed Shami today got a temporary relief from Kolkata Police to join his Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils (DD) following a three-hour interrogation.
India takes US to WTO's safeguard committee on steel, aluminium duties
India has sought consultations with the US under the WTO's safeguard agreement against American authorities' decision to impose import duties on certain steel and aluminium products.
SC reserves order on plea challenging MCI rules on quota in PG courses
The Supreme Court today reserved its order on a batch of petitions challenging the Medical Council of India's regulations dealing with reservation to in-service candidates in admission to post-graduate medical courses in respect of 50 per cent seats allocated to states.
HC asks DGCA to prescribe specific flight duty time limitations
The Delhi High Court today directed aviation regulator DGCA to prescribe a specific flight and duty time limitation (FDTL) relating to scheduling of flight and cabin crew without any deviations.
Togadia's second day fast: Attacks Modi govt
On the second day of his indefinite fast, former VHP leader Pravin Togadia today asked the Narendra Modi government to implement the BJP's promises regarding the Ram Temple, Uniform Civil Code and Article 370, which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Member of family that lost 5 members in Pak shelling provided govt job
A month after five members of a family were killed in Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, the Jammu and Kashmir government has provided a job to one of its members under compassionate grounds, an official said.
Sebi imposes Rs 28 lakh fine on Amrut Securities
Markets regulator Sebi today imposed a penalty of Rs 28 lakh on Amrut Securities for manipulative trading in the shares of Gujarat Arth and violating sub-broker norms.
HDFC Life Q4 net jumps 40% to Rs 347 cr
HDFC Standard Life Insurance has reported 40.4 per cent jump in standalone net profit at Rs 346.84 crore for the March quarter of 2017-18.
Parrikar monitoring National Games preparations: Minister
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is away in the US for medical treatment, is personally monitoring preparations for the National Games to be held in the state in November, a minister said today.
Naxal link' searches were intended to protect Bhide: Ambedkar
Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar today alleged that yesterday's searches conducted by police at offices and residences of activists and organisations in Maharashtra for "naxal links" were actually intended to "protect" Pune caste clash accused and Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide, with an aim to "destroy" evidence against him.
Scientists, academicians decry Tripura CM's 'internet' comments
Scientists and academicians today expressed outrage over Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb's comments that Internet and satellite communication existed during the time of the Mahabharata, saying the remarks were aimed at undermining scientific temper in the country.
UP: Three cops booked after assaulting doctor
A government doctor on duty was allegedly assaulted by three policemen at the district hospital here following which an FIR was lodged against them, the police said today.
SMEV, Taiwanese trade body ink pact for electric vehicles
The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) today inked an initial pact with Taiwan External Trade Development Council(TAITRA) for the development of electric vehicles.
Kathua rape case: Media houses apologise in HC for revealing identity, asked to pay Rs 10L each
The Delhi High Court today directed 12 media houses to pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for revealing the identity of the eight-year-old Kathua rape victim in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bombay HC bars MCA from using water from Pavana dam
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday barred Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) from using water from Pavana dam for maintaining Pune ground for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 matches till further orders.On April 13, Bombay High Court issued a notice to MCA and sought reply on how they will arrange water for maintaining the ground for the IPL matches to be held in Pune.The development comes a day after the remaining IPL matches of Chennai Super Kings were shifted from the state to the MCA's International Stadium in Pune in the wake of the ongoing protest against the Centre's negligence for the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB).Issuing the notice, the Bombay High Court asked the MCA to explain how they would arrange water for preparing and maintaining ground in Pune to conduct matches of IPL shifted from Chennai to Pune.The notice was issued in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the NGO Loksatta Movement in 2016. In the same petition, Bombay HC had earlier ordered .
Cash in crores seized in poll-bound Karnataka
Ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections, a huge amount of cash, liquor, drugs, gold and silver was seized by different agencies.Rs 31.55 crore cash, 1.15 lakh litre liquor worth Rs 4.58 crore, 30.52 kg drugs/narcotics worth Rs 19.79 lakh, 14.492 kg gold worth Rs 3.59 crore and silver worth Rs 12.67 were seized.The flying squads and surveillance teams were formed to check Model Code of Conduct violations ahead of polls in the state.A release from the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka on Wednesday said the seized articles also included handbills of the Congress and the JD(S), vehicles, sarees, children garments, and crackers. It also revealed that there are 1156 Flying Squads and 1255 Static Surveillance teams have been activated in the state."Rs. 8,12,55,860/-, 2 vehicles and other items like 218 Pieces of Children Pants and Shirts worth Rs. 64,800/-, 168 Sarees worth Rs.4,00,000/-, 3000 Pamphlets, 70 Mufflers, 60 Caps and Crackers and 370 Congress Party Books in last 24 hours. ...
NCW conducts surprise inspections of 2 shelter homes for women
A three-member team from the National Commission for Women has conducted surprise inspection of two shelter homes for women here and took note of the "financial constraints" being faced by those facilities, an official release said.
Judicial Services Asso condemns attack on Judge;seeks security
The Bihar Judicial Services Association today strongly condemned attack on a judge in a running train and demanded adequate security for Judicial Officers of the state.
BJP leader moves SC seeking direction over conviction in corruption cases
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwini Upadhyay on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking direction that conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and Companies Act, 2013, shall be consecutive only.Under consecutive sentences, a person convicted in multiple offences has to serve sentence for each of the offence separately, one after the other.Upadhyay, in his petition, also sought a direction to the Central Government to constitute a committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge to examine anti-corruption law, Benami property law and anti-money laundering law of developed democratic countries and take appropriate steps to implement their best practices.
Cash crunch: Mobile wallet cos see spike in digital transactions
Mobile wallet companies including Paytm, Mobikwik and Flipkart-owned PhonePe today said they have seen a significant jump in digital transactions amid a recent currency shortage at ATMs and banks in some parts of the country.
Cash crunch: Opposition alleges Rs 2,000 notes for hoarders only; Banks say currency availability improving
Stepping up their attack on the government on the currency crunch issue, the Opposition today alleged the Rs 2,000 notes were introduced only to help hoarders, even as banks asserted that the cash availability at ATMs have improved.
V O C Port clocks 8.65% rise in container handling in 2017-18
The V O Chidambaranar Port Trust has witnessed a record 8.65 per cent rise in the number of containers it handled during the last fiscal.
ATMs in some states still out of cash; 80% working now
ATMs in some parts of the country continued to remain out of cash today as the government scrambled to rush currency to meet an "unusual spurt in demand" ahead of looming polls.
SC holds Indian naval officer guilty of making obscene calls to wives of other officer
The Supreme Court today held an Indian naval officer guilty of making sexually explicit calls to wives of fellow officers, but reinstated him in service after forfeiting his two years' seniority and depriving him of five years' salary.
HC stays NCSC's recommendation to lodge FIR against four faculties of IIT Kanpur
The Allahabad High Court today stayed the recommendations of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) asking IIT Kanpur's director to lodge an FIR against four faculty members for committing atrocities against an assistant professor belonging to a scheduled caste.
It's a recommendation, let's wait and watch: BCCI top-brass
The BCCI top brass is not overtly perturbed by Law Commission's recommendation of bringing the richest sporting body of the country under the Right To Information (RTI) ambit.
HC stays restored NOC to explosives unit
The Madras High Court today stayed the restoration of no-objection-certificate to an explosives processing unit in Tiruchirapalli district, where a fire and subsequent blasts had claimed 19 lives on December 1, 2016.
HC orders radiological examination of Goa priest's body to determine cause of death
The Bombay High Court today ordered the Crime Branch of the Goa Police to conduct a radiological examination of the body of a Christian priest-turned-activist to ascertain the cause of his death, more than two years after he was found dead under mysterious circumstances.
History-sheeter killed in Visakhapatnam
A 32-year-old history-sheeter was killed by some persons suspected to be belonging to a rival gang, police said today.
UP says no cash crisis, enough currency with all banks
The Uttar Pradesh government today said there is no cash crunch in the state as RBI has made enough cash available with all leading banks.
WB Election Commissioner acted at TMC's behest: CPM tells HC
The CPI(M) today claimed before the Calcutta High Court that the State Election Commissioner had acted as a "stooge of the Trinamool Congress" by withdrawing the notification on extending the date for filing of nominations for panchayat election in West Bengal.
Sanjay Kumar Moitra takes over as Director (Onshore), ONGC
Sanjay Kumar Moitra today took over as the new Director (Onshore) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
Vintage cycle rally to promote Marathi film 'Cycle
In an innovative way to promote their film, the makers of upcoming Marathi movie "Cycle" have planned a cycle rally tomorrow in the city.
Harsimrat asks Pb govt to expedite work on road for new AIIMS in Bathinda
Union minister and SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal today asked the Punjab government to expedite the construction of an approach road to the AIIMS work site in Bathinda.
Yechury not allowed to table political report at major CPM meet
In an unprecedented move, the CPI(M) Central Committee today did not allow General Secretary Sitaram Yechury to present the crucial draft political resolution at the ongoing party congress here.
Dakshina Bharat Area overall Southern Command Cross country
Headquarters Dakshin Bharat Area (DBA) bagged the overall Southern Command Cross Country Championship, with Havildar B Srinu winning the 10 KM championship held at the Madras Regiment Centre at Wellington in Nilgiris District today.
ICICI Bank loan case: CBI questions CFO of NuPower Renewables
The CBI today questioned Sunil Bhuta, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NuPower Renewables, a company founded by the husband of ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar, in connection with a Rs 3,250-crore loan from the bank to the Videocon Group in 2012, officials said here.
Action plan under works to push growth at district level: Prabhu
An action plan is being formulated to give a boost to economic activities at district level and promote overall economic growth, the commerce and industry ministry said today.
Couple gives up engineering careers to sell tea
The love for tea and aspiration to do something unique led two individuals to give up their careers as engineers and start a tea shop in Nagpur.Nitin Biyani and wife Pooja, who worked in Pune as Software Engineers and used to earn Rs 15 lakh every month, left their careers behind and opened 'Chai Villa, refresh yourself' on the CA Road five months ago."Chai Villa sells more than fifteen types of tea and coffee. The shop offers various kinds of snacks too and also takes orders through WhatsApp and Zomato. The stall also has special containers for delivering tea in offices, banks, and hospitals. We have also hired a lot of people and want to expand our chain," Nitin Biyani told ANI."I have been working for 10 years as an engineer in companies like IBM and Cognizant, but my wife and I wanted to something different in life so we started this shop and now we earn up to Rs 5 lakh every month," he added.Nitin added that the shop was on a lot of social media networking sites and used updated .
Four arrested for betting on IPL matches
Four persons have been arrested here for alleged involvement in betting on IPL matches, police said today.
Govt may soon ban flying lantern kites near airports
Flying lantern kites within ten kilometres of an airport might soon be banned, with the government proposing amendments to aircraft rules.
Work of Eastern Peripheral Expressway complete: Centre to SC
The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that construction work of the 135-km long Eastern Peripheral Expressway, which would help decongest Delhi traffic, was complete.
Vig unearths property documents worth Rs 2.15 cr from
Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) sleuths have recovered huge cash, jewellery and property documents worth Rs 2.15 crore during raid at suspended SSP Vivek Kumar's in-laws' residence in Uttar Pradesh.
Now non-Hindus can have 'prasada oottu' at Guruvayur temple
The 'oottupura' (temple dining hall) attached to the famed Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple here will henceforth be opened to all, including non-Hindus.
Violence of a monstrous patriarchal society in full force: Alankrita
Filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava says the violence of a "monstrous patriarchal society" in the country is going full guns blazing against the women.
BCCI a "limb of the state", should come under RTI Act: Law Commission
Observing that the BCCI was a "limb of the state", the Law Commission today recommended that the cricket body must be brought under the ambit of the RTI Act as it falls under the definition of a public authority and cannot escape public scrutiny.
Balram Bhargava takes charge as DG of ICMR
AIIMS professor Balram Bhargava has assumed the charges as the Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Secretary of the Department of Health Research (DHR), an official release said.
LJP demands reservation for upper caste poor
The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has forwarded a suggestion in the Parliament to give 15 percent reservation in jobs to poor people belonging to upper castes.Speaking to ANI, party chief Ram Vilas Paswan said, "Even among upper castes there are poor people, they shouldn't feel discriminated as they are not given facilities like that of Dalits, tribals and backward classes. So our party forwarded suggestion to give 15 percent reservation to poor people of upper castes."Paswan also called for reservation in promotions, even as he acknowledged the matter was sensitive.
Tripura CM's Internet-Mahabharata remark backed by Guv
Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy on Wednesday backed Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb's claim that the Internet and satellites existed in the Mahabharata era.Talking to ANI, the Governor said that what Biplab said was very topical."What he said was very topical, because, without some kind of prototype, it is difficult to conceive something. Fact that these things had been conceived in those days, proves there was something of this nature," Roy said.Earlier in the day, speaking at a Regional Workshop on Computerisation and Reforms at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala, Chief Minister Deb said that the Internet was invented by India lakhs of years ago."Internet and satellite communication had existed in the days of Mahabharata. How could Sanjaya (the charioteer of King Dhritarashtra) give a detailed account and description to the blind king about the battle of Kurukshetra? It means internet was there, the satellites and that technology was there in this country at that time," he said.The Bharatiya .
Don't compare your days with that of Modi Ji's: RS Prasad hits back at Manmohan
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's comment on his successor Narendra Modi's silence over the recent rape cases in the country received a caustic rebuttal from Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Wednesday.Defending the delayed response of Prime Minister Modi on the issue, Prasad told reporters, "Prime Minister spoke strongly on rape incidents, terming them shameful and inhuman."This comes after Singh, often called the 'silent PM' during his tenure, reportedly told a news daily, "Prime Minister (Modi) should follow his own advice to me and he should speak more often.""Dr. Manmohan Singh, unlike your observation, when Prime Minister Modi says something it's heard and action is taken. Please Dr.Manmohan Singh, don't compare your days with that of Modi Ji's," Prasad hit out.Recently, the rape of a teenage girl in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao and the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua shocked the whole country. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep ..
Rupee slips 2 paise to end at fresh 7-month low against US dollar
The rupee today slipped by 2 paise to settle at a fresh seven-month low of 65.66 against the US currency due to sustained dollar demand and forex outflows, extending its fall for a third day amid surging crude prices.
Muslim politician donates bell at Hanuman temple in Lucknow
After openly supporting construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya, a prominent Muslim politician has donated a 30-kg brass bell at a famous Hanuman temple here.
Yoga not connected to any religion, says Naidu
Yoga is the "most beautiful exercise" in the world, it has nothing to do with religion, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said today, urging people to refrain from raising "meaningless" controversies on the ancient exercise form.
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner joins politics in Odisha
A former Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik today formally joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal here.
Women police station in Rajouri settled 96 pc of complaints through counselling in 2017: SSP
The women police station in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir settled 96 per cent of complaints through counselling last year, a senior police officer said today.
Law alone cannot ensure women's safety, mindset has to change: Naidu
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu today said a new legislation alone will not stem instances of violence against women, but political will along with a change in the mindset of men is necessary to end such crimes.
Four commit suicide in two separate incidents in Rajasthan
Four people -- two boys and two girls -- allegedly committed suicide in two separate incidents in Rajasthan, the police said today.
J'khand: Man assaulted for serving 'banned meat', sec 144 imposed; 7 held
A person from a minority community was assaulted in Koderma district on suspicion that he had served banned meat to guests at his son's wedding reception, following which prohibitory orders were clamped, police said today.
BHEL appoints Subodh Gupta as Director Finance
State-owned power equipment maker BHEL today said it has appointed Subodh Gupta as its Director (Finance) for a period of five years.
CPI(M) congress to give new direction on fight against BJP: Sitaram Yechury
A mega CPI(M) meet will give a new direction to the party on mobilising democratic forces to defeat the BJP, general secretary Sitaram Yechury said today.
Govt approaches NCLAT, seeks power to attach properties of persons involved in PNB scam
The government has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) seeking modification of an NCLT order so that it can attach the properties of those involved in the USD 2 billion PNB fraud.
Certify old club house of Ferozshah Kotla at your risk: HC to SDMC
The Delhi High Court today told the South Delhi Municipal Corporation that its neck would be on the line if the civic body wanted to certify the old club house of Ferozshah Kotla stadium here as structurally stable to accommodate broadcasters and their equipment for the upcoming IPL matches.
Forgotten cell phone holds up Air India flight at Heathrow airport
A cell phone left behind by a ground staffer held up an Air India flight by about two hours at the Heathrow airport on March 18 after an inflatable slide-raft inadvertently opened when the cabin crew attempted to return the phone, sources said.
Man jailed for ten years for raping a minor
A sessions court here today sentenced a man to 10 years in jail for raping a minor three years ago.
Thalassemia is preventive, we need more awareness: Jackie Shroff
Bollywood star Jackie Shroff, who is the brand ambassador of
Essel Infra to expand footprint in green energy
Essel Infra is committed towards expanding its foot-print in the green energy sector, a senior company official said.
How can anybody do such heinous act against a living form of Mata", says Mehbooba on Kathua incident
Terming the Kathua rape incident as "alarming", Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today expressed anguish that "a living form of the Mata" has been treated so cruelly in the land where girls are worshipped as incarnation of Goddess Durga.
Salman-Ali's sweet homecoming message for 'desi girl forever' Priyanka
Superstar Salman Khan and director Ali Abbas Zafar today welcomed actor Priyanka Chopra who has joined the cast as the leading lady of their forthcoming film "Bharat", saying India was eagerly waiting for her to return.
Nifty snaps 9-day winning run, slips 22.50 pts
The NSE Nifty snapped its nine-day winning streak today to end 22.50 points lower at 10,526.20, dragged down by banking, finance service, pharma, auto and energy sectors
Indrani's secretary testifies she forged Sheena Bora's signature
Indrani Mukerjea's personal assistant Kajal Sharma on Wednesday deposed before a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court that she forged Sheena Bora's signature on the former's instructions.Sharma further stated that she committed the forgery on Sheena's resignation letter after Indrani had told her that her daughter was in the United States and had no Internet there to submit the resignation.It also transpired during her statement to the court that the dateline of the said mail between Indrani and Kajal for Sheena's resignation was actually after the murder date in records.A special court, which held the Sheena Bora murder trial on Tuesday, permitted the investigation officer in the case to be present in the court during its proceedings to assist the public prosecutor.Indrani, the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, is lodged in Mumbai's Byculla jail.24-year-old Sheena was abducted and killed on April 24, 2012, allegedly over a financial dispute, and her body ...
Coriander futures slide 1.05 pc on subdued demand
Coriander prices fell 1.05 per cent to close at Rs 5,090 a quintal in futures market today as participants cut down positions amid muted demand against ample stocks.
Lack of pollution targets in draft NCAP cause of concern: Greenpeace
The absence of pollution reduction targets of 35 per cent in three years and 50 per cent in five years in the draft National Clean Air Program (NCAP) of the Environment Ministry is a cause of "grave concern", Greenpeace India today said.
Das urges people to make Jharkhand ODF state by Oct 2
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das today appealed to the people to re-affirm the pledge to make the state 'open defecation free' (ODF) by October 2 this year.
Govt committed to preserve heritage buildings in state: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said her government is committed to protect monuments and historical sites in the state.
Turmeric futures rise 1.18 pc on export demand
Turmeric prices rose 1.18 per cent to close at Rs 6,880 per quintal in futures trade today after participants built up fresh positions on the back of pick-up in domestic and export demand.
4 killed in SUV-truck collision
Four persons were killed and seven others injured when an SUV collided with a truck in Ramgarh district today, the police said.
HP to raise issue of its share in BBMB power projects
Himachal Pradesh will take up the issue of its 7.19 per cent share in electricity generated from power projects run by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) with the governments of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan to get the matter expedited.
Mahindra launches Plush New XUV500 ? ? ?
Automobile major Mahindra &?Mahindra today launched the Plush New XUV500, which the firm claimed will be a trendsetter in the premium SUV segment.
Direct port delivery an existential threat to CFS operators
The shift to direct port delivery (DPD) at ports like JNPT puts the Rs 4,500-crore container freight stations (CFS) industry in an "existential crisis", ratings agency Crisil said today.
Tripura CM claims Internet, satellite communication existed in Mahabharata era, gets panned
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has claimed that the Internet and sophisticated satellite communication system existed in the days of Mahabharata, drawing sharp ridicule from his opponents, academicians and social media users alike who termed his contention as "unscientific", "illogical" and "retrogressive".
210 kg cannabis seized in Thane district; four held
Four persons from Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district were arrested today for illegal possession of over 200 kg cannabis worth Rs 31.44 lakh, police said.
Ex-Andhra Bank official's custody extended in loan fraud case
A Delhi court today extended by a month the judicial custody of a former Andhra Bank director, arrested in a money laundering case related to alleged Rs 5,000-crore bank fraud involving a Gujarat-based pharma firm.
Sealing: Task force to examine safety of buildings, Centre tells SC
The Centre today told the Supreme Court that the special task force (STF), which would be set up to oversee the enforcement of laws to deal with unauthorised constructions and encroachments in Delhi, would also look into the safety aspects of buildings which have been built legally.
Diversion of Gurgaon-Manesar expressway: NGT slaps cost of Rs 30000 on Haryana for not filing reply
The National Green Tribunal has slapped a cost of Rs 30,000 on the Haryana government for not filing its reply on a plea opposing the diversion of a 12-km stretch of Gurgaon-Manesar expressway.
Ghost" of demonetisation has returned to haunt govt: Chidambaram
Former finance minister P Chidambaram today said the "ghost" of demonetisation has come back to haunt the government and alleged that the Rs 2,000 notes were printed only to help hoarders.
Delhi ministers' aides ousted due to procedural lapses in appointments: MHA
The appointments of nine advisors to the Delhi government ministers were cancelled because the legal opinion suggested proper procedures had not been followed in the whole exercise, the Union Home Ministry officials said today.
Gold glitters on Akshaya Tritiya; silver at Rs 39,000/kg
Gold prices rose by another Rs 135 to Rs 31,290 per 10 grams, due to token buying by jewellers on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, but a subdued trend overseas capped the gains.
Sunrisers Hyd have strongest bowling attack in IPL: Faulkner
Australian all-rounder James Faulkner feels Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have the strongest bowling attack in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the likes of in-form pacer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and leg spinner Rashid Khan in their rank.
CREDAI Chennai unveils Mission 2020 plan
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India, Chennai, today chalked out a Mission 2020 plan with a special focus on the affordable housing segment.
DTU teachers, students can now pedal on campus
Students and teachers of the Delhi Technological University (DTU) can pedal to their destinations on the 164-acre campus, a facility that was launched today after the varsity partnered with an app-based bicycle-sharing platform.
Kingfisher Beer tops most trusted alcoholic beverage brands list
Beleaguered Vijay Mallya may be embroiled in controversies but Kingfisher Beer brand, owned by Mallya-promoted United Breweries, continues to top the most trusted alcoholic beverage brands list.
Bajaj launches new Pulsar 150 Twin Disc
Bajaj Auto today said it has launched its new Pulsar 150 with twin disc brakes priced at Rs 78,016 (ex-showroom Delhi).
Cash crunch: Akhilesh alleges international conspiracy against economy
A day after reports emerged that ATMs in many parts of the country had run dry of cash, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that there was an international conspiracy to hit the Indian economy."There is cash crunch even when paper, ink and machines were brought from abroad. I think there is an international conspiracy to hit Indian economy," Yadav told reporters.Yadav also made a veiled accusation against the BJP-led Centre of hoarding the currency notes."We have read in newspaper that most of the currency notes have been printed in BJP rule. If there are currency in the country, but banks and ATMs are empty, than where is the money? Is it being held back, this is government's responsibility or may be government only hinted for this hoarding?" he questioned.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday clarified that no currency shortage took place.However, earlier in the day, citizens continued to face the issue.
World's second largest banyan tree on saline drip
World's second largest Banyan tree in Pillalamarri of Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, which was damaged due to major termite infestation, is on saline drip.The 700-year-old tree is spread in three acres and is one of the major tourist attractions.On the intstruction of district collector of Mahbubnagar, Ronald Rose, who inspected and asked forest officials to take care of the tree, the latter started the treatment by putting saline drip of diluted chemical Chloropyrifos (Pesticide) in every few meters of it."Today inspected #Pillalamarri along with @FROMBNR & #FSOPillalamarri and given suitable instructions on further Treatment and improvement of the Historical Banyan Tree. We are giving treatment for Root development and Strengthening the Stem Cells of the Tree" tweeted Chukka Gangareddy, District Forest Officer.The saline drip is said to kill the termites that caused damage to the centuries old tree and will help to rejuvenate.
Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed to Oct-Nov
The launch of India's second mission to the moon 'Chandrayaan-2', which was scheduled for this month, has been postponed to later this year, ISRO chief K Sivan today informed the government.
International" social media group for child pornography
The cyber cell of Madhya Pradesh police has busted an "international" WhatsApp group suspected to be involved in circulation of child pornographic content and arrested three persons, including a class 12 student, from the state in this regard, an officer said today.
4 arrested for killing two sisters
Four persons were arrested for allegedly murdering two sisters in the Basrehar area here, the police said today.
A decision by Sachin's father that changed his life, Indian cricket: Book
It was the summer of 1984 when a decision by Professor Ramesh Tendulkar -- to let his youngest child Sachin switch school changed the boy's life.
DGFT asks industry to implement internal compliance programme
Indian firm need to implement internal compliance programme (ICP) on export control as they seek business opportunities that have opened up following the country's entry into new multilateral export control regimes, DGFT said today.
1988 Road rage case: SC reserves verdict on Navjot Singh Sidhu's appeal
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was awarded three-year jail term by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a 1988 road rage case, today told the Supreme Court that the evidence about the cause of death of the victim was "contradictory" and the medical opinion "vague".
SC asks Jay Shah, web portal to try to settle defamation case
The Supreme Court today asked Jay Shah, son of BJP president Amit Shah and 'The Wire' and its scribes, to try to amicably settle the criminal defamation case lodged by the former against the news portal and others.
HC questions Centre's policy exempting autos from having panic buttons
The Delhi High Court today questioned the Centre's 2016 policy exempting autorickshaws and e-rickshaws across India from having panic buttons or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), saying how can it have such a scheme "in an atmosphere where people are getting raped".
Rupee slips by 2 paise to 65.66 against US dollar
The rupee today dropped by 2 paise to close at Rs.65.66/67 against the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange market here.
Assam Cong asks state govt to deal with crimes against women
Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Debabrata Saikia today urged Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to immediately promulgate an ordinance with provisions for stringent punishment for crimes against women.
Police to conduct checks of noise levels at 3 Mumbai metro sites: HC
The Bombay High Court today directed the police to conduct checks at three spots where construction work for the Mumbai Metro III project is on to ascertain if noise pollution norms are being violated.
Six held for cheating man of Rs 30 k
Six persons were arrested near here today and six kg of suspected Iridium metal seized, a top police official said today.
New BJP president in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan chief also quits
The BJP today appointed a new party president in Madhya Pradesh and will also replace its Rajasthan chief in a sign of major organisational revamp in the two poll-bound states where it has suffered a string of by-poll defeats to the Congress.
HC seeks 63 Moons' stand over govt objection to de-freezing its a/cs
The Bombay High Court today sought NSEL scam accused Jignesh Shah-owned 63 Moons' stand over the Maharashtra government's objection to its plea for de-freezing of its bank accounts.
Sebi bans Mark Builders, directors from market
Regulator Sebi has banned MBLDL and its five directors from the securities market for at least four years and asked them to refund the money collected illegally from investors.
Abolish MAT on SEZs: Industry body to govt
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry today urged the government to remove the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on special economic zones to boost their expansion and diversification.
Tripura CM Internet remarks open floodgates of humour, ridicule on social media
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb's claim that Internet existed in the days of Mahabharata has set off a flurry of reaction from Twitter users, who were largely unforgiving for his bizarre statement.
Bride among 4 killed in SUV-truck collision
Four persons, including a bride, on the way to her wedding were killed and seven others injured in a collision between a truck and an SUV in Ramgarh district, the police said.
Four killed, 38 injured as truck overturns in MP
Four people, including two girls, were killed today and 38 others injured when the truck they were travelling in overturned near here, police said.
Veteran Tripura CPI(M) leader Biswajit Dutta resigns
Veteran Tripura communist leader Biswajit Dutta today announced his resignation from all party posts in protest against an "?vil caucus" constantly conspiring against him for past couple of years.
Sarpanch held for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe
A village sarpanch was nabbed by Lokayukta sleuths in Indore district for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a villager by threatening to demolish a portion of his house, an official said today.
Jeera futures rise 1.08 pc on pick-up in demand
Jeera prices went up by 1.08 per cent to close at Rs 15,500 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions, driven by pick-up in demand from stockists and overseas enquiries.
Govt approves CDAC centre in Patna for digital forensics
IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has approved a proposal for opening of a C-DAC centre specialising in digital forensics in Patna.
Man held for raping 7-yr-old granddaughter
A 60-year-old man was today arrested on the charge of raping his 7-year-old granddaughter in North Garo Hills district, police said.
Cash position improving, 80 pc ATMs operating, sources
Cash position across the country is improving fast with over 80 per cent of 2.2 lakh ATMs operating normally today, official sources said.
Vidya Balan backs campaign against film piracy
Vidya Balan has lent her support to a campaign to stop film piracy, saying the industry has to speak in a unified voice to tackle the menace.
60-year-old farmer commits suicide in Maharashtra
A 60-year-old debt-ridden farmer committed suicide by hanging from a tree in his field in Parbhani district of Marathwada region, police said today.
CM says he is under pressure to contest from north Karnataka ?
Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah today said he is still under pressure to contest from north Karnataka, fuelling speculation again whether he would opt for an alternative or a second constituency in the May 12 assembly elections.
Wind power capacity addition to improve to 3 GW this fiscal: ICRA
ICRA Ratings today said the wind power capacity addition will improve to 3 GW this fiscal, backed by project awards by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and state utilities.
2 men hurl petrol bomb at newspaper editor's residence; journalist unhurt
Two unidentified men hurled a petrol bomb at the residence of Patricia Mukhim, the editor of English daily The Shillong Times, in Meghalaya's Umpling area, the police said today.
Frm Top Cop Brij Lal to head UP SC/ST commission
Former DGP of Uttar Pradesh Brij Lal was today appointed the chairperson of the UP Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission while Lalji Prasad Nirmal, who heads an organisation named 'Ambedkar Mahasabha', was appointed the chairperson of UP Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation.
Bring BCCI under RTI: Law Commission to Law Ministry
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should be brought under the ambit of the RTI Act, the Law Commission said today noting that it falls under the definition of a public authority which has received substantial financing from governments.
7-year-old girl raped in Parbhani district; man arrested
In yet another case of rape of a minor, an 18-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulted a seven -year-old girl in Maharashtra's Parbhani district, police said today.
Win first priority, chief ministership issue later: Karnataka PCC chief
As the ruling Congress goes for the May 12 Karnataka Assembly elections without having named a chief ministerial nominee, its state unit president G Parameshwara today said the party's first priority is to ensure a majority in the House and the issue of chief ministership will be dealt with later.
Kohli disappointed despite amassing highest IPL runs
Virat Kohli became the highest run-getter in Indian Premier League during his 92-run innings against Mumbai Indians but the star batsman said it doesn't really matter as his effort couldn't ensure a victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Gang involved in stealing fuel from petrol pumps busted, 6 held
The Punjab police today arrested six people and with it, claimed to have busted an interstate gang involved in stealing fuel from petrol pumps.
Airbnb launches 'Healthy Tourism' initiative
Online accommodation platform major Airbnb today said it has launched the 'Office of Healthy Tourism', a global initiative to drive local, authentic and sustainable tourism in countries across the globe.
Open to talks but will not get into a minority deal: Uber on M&A in India
US-based cab aggregator Uber today said it is open to forming alliances in the Indian market but will not agree to a deal where it ends up with a minority stake.
Malayala Manorama Chief Editor Mammen Mathew pays tribute to Nihal Singh
Mammen Mathew, one of Kerala's most prominent editors, paid homage today to veteran journalist S. Nihal Singh who died this week, saying his smile and non-patronising attitude would be missed forever.
3 foreigners held in cocaine drug bust
Three foreigners have been arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) sleuths here for allegedly smuggling in liquid cocaine by concealing it in condoms, officials said today.
21 dead in Madhya Pradesh road mishap
21 people died and many others were injured after a mini-truck they were travelling in fell off a bridge over the Son river on Tuesday in Madhya Pradesh.The incident occurred around 9.30 pm in Sidhi district when the group was heading to a marriage party.The injured were immediately admitted to the district hospital.A survivor, Karim, told ANI," The truck driver was not able to control the speed and the truck fell into the river. Escape was difficult as our belongings were floating in the water.""22 people are injured and some of them have serious injuries," said Dr D.K. Dwedi, the doctor who attended the injured.According to primary information, the vehicle, which was coming from Singrauli district and was heading to Sidhi for a marriage, fell about several feet down onto the dry river bed.
Ruckus in Odisha assembly over disruptions in temple rituals
The Odisha assembly proceedings were disrupted today for the second consecutive day over non-observance of religious rituals including the failure to offer 'bhog' to the deity in Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri.
Muthuraj takes over as Development Commissioner, Sri City
R Muthuraj, an Indian Trade Service officer has been appointed as the Development Commissioner, Sri City, with immediate effect.
CBI arrests promoters of Diamond Power Infrastructure in Rs 2,654-cr bank fraud
The CBI arrested today the promoters and directors of Vadodara-based Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd. (DPIL) in connection with an alleged over Rs 2,654 crore bank loan fraud case, officials said here.
Meghalaya says docus can prove its claims over dispute areas
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today said documents on its claims over disputed areas along the boundary with Assam can pave the way for adjudication before the judiciary, if the situation warrants.
Kashmir erupts over Kathua rape and murder case
The campaign for justice for the eight-year-old victim of Kathua rape and murder case is gaining momentum across Kashmir with students and people holding protest marches across the length and breadth of the valley today, giving police a tough time.
This cannot be happening to us constantly: Alia on Kathua rape case
Joining the growing chorus against the alleged rape and killing of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua, actor Alia Bhatt today said she is heartbroken and angry over the incident.
Base metals' prices advance on firm demand
Prices of most of the base metals, including copper, zinc, lead, tin and nickel advanced further at the non-ferrous metal market here today following stockists' buying amid firm demand from industrial users.
US firm inaugurates upgraded gas seal repair facility at
John Crane, a US-based global leader in rotating equipment solutions and engineered technologies and services, inaugurated an upgraded state-of-the-art gas seal repair and test facility here today.
Tej Pratap Yadav-Aishwrya Rai gets engaged in Patna
Lalu Prasad's son Tej Pratap Yadav got engaged to eldest daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Prasad Rai, Aishwarya, at a posh hotel in Patna on Wednesday.Lalu Prasad , who is jailed after his conviction in the fodder scam cases, was not present in Patna for his son's engagement. However, all close family members and friends were present for the ceremony.Tej Pratap Yadav represents Mahua constituency in the Bihar Assembly and is the leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
India-UK free trade agreement to boost economic ties: UKIBC
A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will help boost two-way commerce and investments between the countries, a UKIBC's report said.
Motorola India announces 50 new Moto Hubs in Telangana
?Motorola India today announced 50 new 'Moto Hubs in Telangana,?in important cities like?Hyderabad, Warangal?and?Karimnagar, to further strengthen its retail presence in the southern market.
Opening innings is big plus for me: Wriddhiman
Test specialist Wriddhiman Saha reckons that opening the batting for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a big positive for him.
Jammu-Srinagar highway closed, Mughal Road opened for one-way traffic
Traffic on Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended today after being blocked by boulders which came rolling down from a hillock overlooking the arterial road, while Mughal road was opened for one-way traffic after remaining closed for two days due to snowfall in high altitude areas, officials said.
Chg govt to distribute free smartphones to over 50 lakh people
The BJP government in Chhattisgarh will start distributing smartphones to over 50 lakh people for free from May under the Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY), months ahead of assembly polls in the state.
Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures LTD inaugurates
Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited, a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems Limited and?Lockheed Martin, today inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind?metal-to-metal bonding facility here.
Will use Facebook data to influence voters: Cambridge Analytica told Cong; Party says never used services
Months before it landed in a major data breach controversy, UK-based analytics firm Cambridge Analytica purportedly offered to spearhead Congress' campaign for the 2019 general elections for a 'budget' of about Rs 2.5 crore, even as the party says it never hired such services.
Impose penalty on those spitting, defecating at public places in Delhi: Lekhi
BJP's Lok Sabha MP from New Delhi constituency Meenakashi Lekhi today pitched for imposing penalty on people spitting, defecating or littering public places in the national capital.
Mindtree Q4 net up over 87% at Rs 182.2 cr
Mid-sized software services firm Mindtree today reported over 87 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 182.2 crore for the quarter ended on March 31, 2018.
Ashok Leyland draws up Rs 1,000 crore plan for 2018-19
Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland has chalked out a Rs 1000 crore plan for 2018-19 which include setting up of a factory in Andhra Pradesh, a top company official said today.
CG Corp to open 500 Wai Wai City outlets in India by 2020
Nepal's CG Corp Global, makers of the popular Wai Wai noodles, today said it plans to have 500 outlets of its quick service restaurant (QSR) Wai Wai City Noodle Bar in India by 2020-end.
Uber driver arrested for masturbating in front of passenger
An Uber driver was arrested for allegedly masturbating while ferrying a woman passenger in his cab, police said today.
166 per cent more civilian fatalities in JK in 2017: MHA
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 166 per cent more civilian fatalities due to militancy while there was a 42 per cent rise in number of terrorists neutralised in 2017 compared to the previous year, the Home Ministry said.
Medical board set up to find cause of man's death in custody
The Kerala government has set up a five-member medical board to ascertain the real cause of a 26-year-old man's death after alleged police torture while in custody.
Pinky Reddy takes over as FLO National President?
FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) today said city-based entrepreneur Pinky Reddy has taken over as its President.
CBI arrests promoters, directors of Vadodara company in loan-default case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested the promoters and directors of Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd, a Vadodara-based firm accused of an alleged loan default.The probe agency arrested Suresh Narain Bhatnagar, Amit Bhatnagar, and Sumit Bhatnagar, as part of an ongoing investigation, for allegedly cheating numerous banks by falsification of accounts, the creation of false documents, and forgery of record.Last week, the CBI had registered a case against the aforementioned company and its directors for defrauding 11 banks to the tune of Rs 2654 crore.It is alleged that M/s DPIL, through its management, had fraudulently availed Credit Facilities from a Consortium of 11 Banks (Public Sector and Private Sector) since 2008, leaving behind an outstanding debt of Rs. 2654.40 crore as on June 29, 2016.The company and its directors managed to get the term loans and credit facilities, in spite of the fact that they were already appearing on the defaulters list of the ...
Abolish groups that advocate "ideology of hate": Goa church
In the backdrop of Kathua and Unnao rape cases, the Goa church said today there is a growing trend in the country to justify crimes committed against some sections of the society by using the garb of nationalism.
HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt reply on BJP MLA's plea against Assembly resolution
The Delhi High Court today sought response of the Centre, AAP government and the Assembly on a plea by BJP MLAs against a resolution passed in the House to place before it a status report on the files which have been "delayed or blocked" by the Lieutenant Governor's office.
Rahul can't speak anywhere for 15 mins without consulting a slip: BJP
Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for his statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to face the Lok Sabha even for 15 minutes, the BJP today said such a challenge from the Congress president, who cannot speak anywhere for as many minutes "without consulting a slip" is "laughable.
Lemon Electronics eyes 3-fold revenue growth to Rs 1,000 cr by 2020
Mobile firm Lemon Electronics expects to register nearly three-fold growth in revenue to Rs 1,000 crore by the end of fiscal 2020 as the company plans to ramp up handset production and foray in LED TV segment.
Boy accidentally shoots self while playing with pistol
A 12-year-od boy died after he accidentally shot himself with a pistol of his friend's father while he was playing at the latter's home, the police said today.
Himalayan Blue Sheep: States responsible for protection of wildlife: MoEF to NGT
The Ministry of Environment and Forests has told the National Green Tribunal that the Uttarakhand government was responsible for the management and protection of wildlife in the state, where the Himalayan Blue Sheep were suffering from an eye infection.
Protest in Delhi over increase in rape cases, atrocities on Dalits, minorities
A protest march was organised in the national capital today against a host of issues including an increase in the number of rape cases and alleged atrocities on Dalits and minorities.
Pilot project for ESI cover to construction workers in Haryana: Gangwar
The government plans to launch a pilot project in Haryana to examine the feasibility of providing health cover to building and other construction workers through Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said today.
Want to throw 90m to enhance chances of Olympic medal: Neeraj
India's only gold medallist in athletics at the 21st Commonwealth Games, young javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has set his eyes at achieving a distance of 90m consistently to enhance his chances of winning a medal at the Olympics.
Patgate: TN Guv voices regret, 'unconvinced' scribe accepts apology
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit today apologised to a woman reporter whose cheek he publicly patted yesterday, a gesture that provoked outrage by her and the journalist fraternity and protests by opposition parties.
Uber Eats mobile food delivery app launched in Kolkata
Uber Eats', a mobile app, was launched in the city today enabling the gourmet to order food from 250 favourite eating joints on the click of a button.
ATMs go dry in Bihar, Dy CM says situation will normalise soon
Majority of ATMs of public and private sector banks in Patna and elsewhere in Bihar have gone dry much to the distress of the citizens.
Magma Fincorp raises Rs 500cr in QIP,promoters pare 2.5% stake
Rural-focused asset finance firm Magma Fincorp has raised Rs 500 crore from new investors such as Goldman Sachs, Singapore-based Amansa Holdings and the life insurance arms of ICICI Bank and HDFC among others through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) issue.
Breaking stereotypes, transsexual couple to tie knot in Kerala
He was a 'woman' and she was a 'man' once and ostracised by their families and harassed by the society over their transgender status for long.
Patgate: Chennai scribes denounce Purohit, seek apology
A journalists' body today demanded an apology from Banwarilal Purohit for publicly patting a woman reporter on her cheek, insisting the Tamil Nadu Governor's conduct was "unbecoming" and "not condonable".
India clubbed with Maldives, Sri Lanka in SAFF Cup Football Meet
Seven-time champions India have been drawn in Group B with Maldives and Sri Lanka at during the official draw of the 2018 SAFF Cup Football tournament.
Nitish asks COMFED to maintain quality of 'Sudha' products
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today asked Bihar State Milk Cooperative Federation Ltd (COMFED) not to compromise with the quality of its products as Sudha has acquired a brand name that has earned credibility in Bihar as well outside.
Fake' certificates: MMC summons 53 doctors for questioning
The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has summoned 53 doctors for questioning, amid the allegations that they procured fake passing certificates for the additional degree courses of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS), a top office-bearer of the MMC said today.
Jackie Shroff proud of Tiger's achievements
Bollywood star Jackie Shroff feels proud about his actor son Tiger's achievements in the industry at a young age.
BJP MP Rakesh Singh appointed party's MP unit chief
Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections due by the year end, the ruling BJP today appointed parliamentarian Rakesh Singh as the party's state unit chief.
Over 17K students take part in sixth BSE International Financial Olympiad
Over 17,000 students from across India took part in the recently held sixth BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) International Finance Olympiad.The aim of the event, which was jointly organised by the Eduheal Foundation (EHF) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was to promote awareness about financial literacy and to discover the best young talent in finance.The Eduheal Foundation is an international NGO promoting education and health.Students participating in the Finance Olympiad were selected from over 600 schools for the national-level year-long competition. Over 125 students competed to win the competition.The first round of the BSE International Financial Olympiad covered 202 cities in 24 Indian states and 108 students were selected for the final in Mumbai.The award function was held at the iconic BSE Convention Hall and winners received cash scholarships worth Rs.15 lakhs to pursue higher studies.Dr. Sandeep Ahlawat, Managing Trustee, Eduheal Foundation, said, "Being leaders in ...
No respite as more showers in offing for West Bengal
After heavy winds lashed Kolkata on Tuesday night, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) today advised fishermen to be cautious while venturing into the sea.Moderate rainfall is also expected later today.Eight people were killed and several others got injured after strong winds of up to 98 km per hour hit Kolkata and its adjoining areas on early Wednesday morning.Reportedly eight people died in Kolkata and Howrah .Metro and train services have also been disrupted.Departure and arrival of some flights have also been delayed because of the storm.
MP: Rakesh Singh sworn in as new BJP state president
Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Lok Sabha member from Jabalpur, Rakesh Singh on Wednesday was sworn in as the party's new Madhya Pradesh state president.Singh will be replacing Nand Kumar Singh Chauhan, who stepped down from the post yesterday.Chauhan's wish to work for his constituency, Khandwa, led him to make the decision."I have served as a Madhya Pradesh BJP party chief for the past four years and now I want to work for my constituency. I could not visit my constituency for the past four years. I spoke to the Chief Minister and urged him to relieve me from the party post," Chauhan told reporters, after the party's core committee meeting.In the 2014 general elections, Chauhan was re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha for a fifth term.In another development, BJP Rajasthan president Ashok Parnami resigned from his position earlier today, citing personal reasons.
PM Modi meets Theresa May, discusses climate change
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning met with his British counterpart Theresa May at 10 Downing Street in London and touted 'new energy will be added in exsisting ties,' while discussing climate change."I'm confident that new energy will be added to our ties after today's meeting. I'm happy that UK will be part of International Solar Alliance (ISA), I believe this is not only a fight against climate change but our responsibility for future generations," PM Modi told Theresa May during meeting.The Prime Minister expressed his happiness to be able to interact with people here on the birth anniversary of Karnataka-based saint Basaveshwara."It is a matter of happiness for me that I will get to interact with people here on the birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara," the Prime Minister noted.British Prime Minister Theresa May, during the meeting, expressed hope to work together with her Indian counterpart for the people of both the countries.Prime Minister Modi, who is on a ..
Panel for protection of child rights in the offing in J-K
Necessary steps have been taken for setting up of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesperson said today.
Father-daughter duo electrocuted in Jammu
A father-daughter duo died of electrocution when they came in contact with a live wire in Pangore village here, the police said today.
Pharma formulators to invest in growing OTC market: Report
Indian pharmaceutical formulators are expected to continue to make investments in consumer healthcare, wellness products and traditional OTC product categories to grow domestic non-prescription business through organic and inorganic routes, a report said.
Maruti Suzuki tops UV segment with 27.53% market share in FY18
Maruti Suzuki India today said it has attained leadership position in sale of utility vehicles (UVs) in the domestic market in 2017-18, with over 27.5 per cent market share.
Uber driver arrested
Prez terms Kathua rape shameful, says society needs to provide safety to children
President Ram Nath Kovind today condemned the Kathua rape and murder case as "heinous" and "shameful" and said there was a need to introspect on "what kind of a society we are developing into".
Don't restrict definition of contempt of court: law panel to govt
A Law Ministry suggestion to restrict the definition of "contempt of court" has not found favour with the Law Commission which has said that despite amendment to the law, courts can still exercise their power to punish people for contempt as their authority flows from the Constitution and not statutes.
Strong demand for traditional Indian art at Saffronart sales
With a total sale value of Rs 4.39 crores, Saffronart's recently held spring auctions -- 'Classical Indian Art', and 'Folk and Tribal Art' auctions have achieved new records.
Big B in Sujoy's remake of 'The Invisible Guest'?
Director Sujoy Ghosh is most likely to team up with megastar Amitabh Bachchan for a remake of the Spanish film, "The Invisible Guest".
Shah seeks apology from Rahul over 'Cong-coined' term 'saffron terror
BJP president Amit Shah today accused the Congress of having defamed the country in the name of "saffron terror and Hindu terror" and demanded apology from party chief Rahul Gandhi following acquittal of five right-wing activists in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case.
Odisha leaders attend farmer's festival on 'Akshaya Tritiya
Leaders of ruling and opposition parties today took part in farmers' festival 'Akhi Muthi Anukula', the ceremonial act of sowing seeds in paddy fields after ploughing, on the day of 'Akshaya Tritiya'.
Minor girl molested by neighbour in Shahdara
An eight-year-old girl was allegedly molested by her neighbour in the Vivek Vihar area of Shahdara, following which the accused was arrested, the police said today.
Honoured to have competed with Deepika, Kangana for 'Beyond the Clouds': Malavika
Actor Malavika Mohanan, who plays the lead role in Iranian director Majid Majidi's Hindi film "Beyond the Clouds", feels honoured to have competed for the role alongside top stars like Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut.
BJP moves to rejig organisations in pollbound MP, Raj
Having suffered reverses in recent bypolls,
Digital health cos log record VC funding in Jan-Mar: Report
Global venture capital funding in healthcare IT or digital health companies in the January-March quarter surged to a record USD 2.5 billion, the highest quarterly funding total for the sector, says a report.
1993 Mumbai blast convict Tahir Merchant passes away
Tahir Merchant alias Tahir Taklya a convict in 1993 Mumbai blast passed away early on Wednesday morning following a cardiac arrest.Tahir, who had been locked at the Yerawada Central Prison in Pune complained of chest pain and breathing issues, he was then admitted to the Sasoon hospital where he died during the treatment, confirmed Superintendent of Yerawada prison.The Supreme Court last year stayed the execution of death sentence of Tahir Merchant in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.Tahir was sentenced to the gallows for his role in the case. He was convicted of conspiring, facilitating and knowingly commissioning acts of terror.Along with Merchant, Feroz Abdul Rashid Khan was also awarded death sentence by a special Terrorist and Disruptive Activity (TADA) Court in Mumbai.The court had convicted six people, including the mastermind of the 1993 serial blasts that had killed 257 and injured 713 people, Mustafa Dossa and Abu Salem, on June 16 2017.Dossa had died on June 28 following ...
Gujarat HC reserves order in 2002 Ode massacre appeals case
The Gujarat High Court has completed hearing on a set of appeals in the Ode riot case where 23 people belonging to a minority community were allegedly burnt alive during the 2002 post-Godhra communal violence.
Panchayat violence: SEC asks police to act against culprits
The West Bengal State Election Commissioner A K Singh has asked the police administration to take stern action against those involved in clashes over panchayat poll nominations in various districts.
Police constable booked for molesting colleague
A police constable from Navi Mumbai was today booked by the Thane police for allegedly molesting a lady constable, an official said.
Sugar prices settle lower on record output
Sugar prices declined by Rs 70 per quintal at the wholesale market in the national capital today following mounting stocks on persistent supply pressure from mills due to record production.
HC asks govt to finalise delimitation by Apr 23
Pulling up the state government for the delay in holding of civic body polls, the Uttarakhand High Court has directed it to finalise delimitation of municipal bodies by April 23.
Dropping shooting from 2022 CWG will affect young shooters: Rai
Impressed with the performance of the Indian shooting contingent in Gold Coast, ace marksmen Jitu Rai is worried about the adverse effect that non-inclusion of the sport in the 2022 Birmingham Games will have on young talents.
Soybean futures slide on downbeat global cues
The slide in soybean prices continued unabated for the second consecutive session, with prices falling by Rs 19 to Rs 3,722 per quintal in futures trade today as traders engaged in liquidating positions coupled with a weak trend overseas.
Internet, satellite communication existed in Mahabharata era: Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has claimed that the Internet and sophisticated satellite communication system existed in the days of Mahabharata, drawing criticism from various quarters.
Irada' director working on youth-centric film
Aparnaa Singh is elated that her directorial debut "Irada", which addressed the issue of water contamination in Punjab, recently bagged a National Award.
Erasing history: On World Heritage Day, experts raise voice
Author Amit Chaudhuri's heart sinks every time he sees a sign up on the boundary walls of old Kolkata bungalows, announcing their impending demolition.
Aluminium strengthens on global cues, uptick in demand
Aluminium prices firmed up by Rs 3 per kg at the non-ferrous metal market today on increased buying by stockists, driven by a firm trend overseas amid pick-up in demand from consuming industries.
NSE's IISL launches Nifty 200 Quality 30 index
Leading stock exchange NSE's arm IISL today launched Nifty 200 Quality 30 index, which will track the performance of select firms based on profitability and earnings growth variability.
Market undeterred by costlier gold on Akshaya Tritiya
A rise in gold prices is leading to better footfalls, and consequently a positive market sentiment for gold today on Akshaya Tritiya, even as jewellers expect better business than last year.
Tripura CM maintains his stand on Indians inventing internet
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday reiterated his statement, where he claimed that internet and satellites existed since the Mahabharata era.Speaking to ANI, the Tripura chief minister said that only the narrow-minded people will find it difficult to believe the facts stated by him."They want to belittle their own nation and think highly of other countries. Believe the truth. Do not get confused and do not confuse others," Deb said.Earlier while speaking at a Regional Workshop on Computerisation and Reforms at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala, Deb said that the internet was invented by India lakhs of years ago."Internet and satellite communication had existed in the days of Mahabharata. How could Sanjaya (the charioteer of King Dhritarashtra) give a detailed account and description to the blind king about the battle of Kurukshetra? It means internet was there, the satellites and that technology was there in this country at that time," he said.The BJP leader said that the ...
Haryana village bans girls from using mobiles, wearing jeans
Isaipur Khedi village's Panchayat in Haryana's Sonipat district have banned girls from wearing jeans and using mobile phones.The village panchayat issued this diktat a year ago after several incidents of elopement were reported.Speaking to ANI, Village Sarpanch Prem Singh said since the time they have implemented this rule, the situation in the village is better."Girls are not allowed to wear jeans in our village and as they misuse mobiles, we have banned that as well. I am not saying that they get spoilt, it's just it does not suit them," Singh said.Meanwhile, the girls of the village have termed the diktat as "bizarre"."This is completely wrong; the problem is in the mentality of men, not in the clothes we wear. How can they judge the character of a woman from the clothes she wears?" said one of the residents.
Illicit liquor has claimed 25 lives in past one year, say UP villagers
Residents of Thatiya village of Kannauj district on Wednesday claimed that over 25 people have died in last 12 months after drinking illicit liquor.They made this claim after many in the village fell ill after drinking illicit liquor.Wife of one such deceased person told ANI, "My husband would have been alive if he did not have this (illicit) liquor. This contaminated liquor should be banned in the state."However, the authorities refuted villagers' claim.Kannauj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar said, "There have been no deaths due to illicit liquor. I have directed police and a team from CMO (chief medical officer) office to visit the area.
Cong using terms like 'saffron terror' shameful: Shah
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah accused the Congress party of defaming the country across the globe by using terms like "saffron and Hindu terror".Addressing a gathering here, the BJP chief slammed the Congress and alleged that its party leaders often used the said terms in the past, but now deny doing so."For several years Congress defamed the country around the world by using terms saffron terror and Hindu terror. Rahul Gandhi terror has no religion, now Congress says we never used these words. Many Congress leaders are on the record using these terms including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah," Shah said.Recalling the statement of Lt. Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, where he allegedly taunted the BJP for having only two MPs in the Parliament, Shah proudly pointed at the party's current strength in the house and state assemblies across the nation."Once Rajiv Gandhi had taunted us when we had just two MPs, saying 'BJP believes in hum do hamare do'. Today BJP has a full
Siddaramaiah hails Basavanna as 'flag bearer of equality
On the occasion of Basava Jayanti, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hailed the 12th-century Lingayat philosopher as a 'flag bearer of equality'."Basava was a philosopher for whom social justice was very important. He was the flag bearer of equality, and brought about a revolution in society," he said.On Tuesday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Shobha Karandlaje had reportedly said that Siddaramaiah should not be allowed to garland the statue of Basaveshwara on the occasion of his annual Jayanti.Karandlaje had further claimed that Siddaramaiah has no moral right to celebrate the birth anniversary of Basaveshwara.Retaliating to this, Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy slammed Karandlaje saying she was not authorised to make such remarks as Basaveshwara is not her 'property'."Who is she? Who is she to tell us? Basaveshwara (12th-century Lingayat philosopher) is not the property of Shobha Karandlaje," Reddy said.Meanwhile, BJP Chief Amit Shah paid his tribute to Basaveshwara by .
Police seize fake Indian currency notes worth Rs 7 crore, accused arrested
Police seized fake currency notes with the face value of Rs 7 crore in Belgaum on Wednesday.On information, police raided the Public Works Department (PWD) quarters in Vishweshwar Nagar and seized fake notes of 2000 denomination.The notes were said to be printed to be distributed in rural areas during the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections which will be held on May 12.The accused identified as Ajit Kumar Nidoni has been taken into custody.A case has been registered against him and further investigation is underway.
Kerala govt's second progress report next month?
CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala is to come out with a progress report on its achievements on the completion of second year in office next month, official sources said.
Cash situation at ATMs improving, says SBI
India's largest lender SBI said today that cash availability at its ATMs has increased in the past 24 hours following reports of currency shortages and ATMs running dry from different parts of the country.
Have cracked the idea for 'OMG - Oh My God!' sequel: Umesh Shukla
Director Umesh Shukla says a sequel to the hit 2012 comedy "OMG - Oh My God!" is on the cards and the team has already started working on it.
Prabhu assures exporters of taking up GST refund issue with Fin Min
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu today assured exporters of taking up the issue of GST refund with the finance ministry.
Groundnut oil rises on stockists' buying
Groundnut oil prices rose by Rs 100 per quintal in an otherwise steady wholesale oils and oilseeds market today on stockists' buying following pick-up in demand from retailers.
Three sisters charred to death in Odisha
Three sisters were charred to death in a fire which broke out in their house in Malkangiri district today, police said.
Uber "doubling down" on investment in Indian market
Cab aggregator Uber today said it is "doubling down" on its investment in the Indian market, pumping in funds to expand its products, partnerships and technology headcount in the country.
Rural Maharashtra open defecation-free: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today declared rural areas of the state open defecation-free and claimed the state has constructed the highest number of toilets in the country.
Parnami appointed member of BJP national working commitee
Rajasthan BJP chief Ashok Parnami today resigned from his post after he was made member of the party's national working committee.
Fosun joins race for Fortis as 4th bidder
Fortis Healthcare said it has received an unsolicited non-binding offer from Chinese firm Fosun Health Holdings, making it the fourth bidder for the beleaguered firm.
MCD set to get three mayors elected unopposed
The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party today announced the names of candidates for the post of mayor, deputy mayor and other office-bearers for the three municipal corporations in the city.
Is govt planning to discontinue Rs 2000 notes, asks TMC MP
Trinamool Congress leader Dinesh Trivedi today asked the government to come out with the "real reasons" behind the cash crunch across the country, including whether there are plans to discontinue the Rs 2,000 denomination notes.
TN Guv apologises to journalist for patting her on cheek
Under fire for patting the cheek of a woman journalist, Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit today tendered an apology to her.
Realtor's house burgled
A total of 40 sovereigns of jewels and Rs 30,000 in cash were reportedly stolen from a house here last night, police said.
Prez condemns Kathua gangrape, murder
President Ram Nath Kovind today termed as "barbaric" the Kathua gangrape and murder case and said it was the collective responsibility of society to ensure such things do not happen with any girl in the country.
Group for religion tag to Lingayats detained ? ? ?
: A group, which tried to stage a demonstration near Basaveshwara statue here today demanding a separate religion tag to Lingayats ahead of BJP president Amit Shah's visit, was detained, police said.
SC reserves verdict on Navjot Singh Sidhu's plea in 1988 road rage case
The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment on the appeal filed by cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict convicting and sentencing him to three years in jail in a 1988 road rage case.
J K Assembly select committee unhappy with functioning of shrine board in Kathua
A select committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has expressed displeasure over the functioning of a board managing the affairs of two prominent Hindu shrines in Kathua district of the state.
SC dismisses bail cancellation plea against MLA in wife's murder case
Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking bail cancellation of Uttar Pradesh MLA Amanmani Tripathi, who is accused of his wife's murder.In 2015, Tripathi's wife Sara Singh died when the car they were travelling in met an accident on National Highway-2 in Firozabad district.However, Sara's mother Seema Singh alleged that her daughter was killed at the behest of Amanmani's father Amarmani, who, along with his wife, is serving life imprisonment for the murder of noted poet Madhumita Shukla.Soon after Sara's death, Seema demanded that the case be transferred to the CBI for investigation, which was subsequently done so on the recommendation of the then chief minister Akhilesh Yadav.Thereafter, the CBI took Aman into custody for investigation. However, the Allahabad High Court in March last year granted bail to the MLA.Following this, the CBI, last year, filed a petition seeking cancellation of his bail.
We've to think what kind of society we are becoming: Prez on Kathua case
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday came down heavily on the perpetrators of the Kathua rape and murder case, further calling it a 'shameful' incident.While addressing an event here, Kovind sought to question the kind of society we are developing in."After, 70 years of independence such an incident occurring in any part of the country is shameful. We have to think what kind of society are we developing. It is our responsibility to ensure such a thing does not happen to any girl or woman," he said.Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti too voiced similar concern.She said, " How can someone do such a cruel thing to a small girl who is a manifestation of Mata Vaishno Devi, there is something wrong with the society."The alleged gangrape and murder of the eight-year-old girl, who belonged to the nomadic Muslim community, took place in January. After being missing for a week, her body was found on January 17.
Keen contest on cards as Sunrisers meet KXIP in Mohali
The unbeaten streak of table-toppers Surisers Hyderabad would be up for a test when they take on third-placed Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League contest here tomorrow.
Collector says crimes against women will be dealt with sternly
Collector of East Godavari district, Kartikeya Misra has said stringent action will be taken against those committing atrocities on women and girls.
IFCI invites bids for sale of stake in NSE
IFCI, the infrastructure term lender, has sought bids from merchant bankers for partial disinvestment of its stake in National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Common man perturbed as cash crunch continues
The nation is witnessing a currency shortage for the second day in a row, causing a disruption of one's daily routine.Reports have been pouring in on Wednesday morning from different pockets of the country, where individuals have visited ATMs in the hope of withdrawing money, but come back with empty wallets."For the past two-three days, there has been a shortage of money in ATMs. This morning, I came to the ATM in the hope that money would have been loaded, however, the machine is still not working. We are finding it very difficult to operate without cash," a local from Bhubaneswar told ANI.In Bhopal, ATMs remained dry on Wednesday, leaving locals anxious."I have visited 12 ATMs since yesterday, but have not been able to withdraw money till now, as there was no cash in any of these machines. We are facing a lot of problems due to this," said a local from Bhopal.Woes of common man due to a shortage of cash have also been expressed in Ranchi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad, where ATMs ...
Cottonseed oil cake futures remain lower on weak spot cues
Cottonseed oil cake prices further dropped by Rs 16 to Rs 1,382 per quintal in futures trading today as participants trimmed portfolios in line with weak spot markets lead.
Hegde says lorry almost hit his vehicle, suspects foul play
Claiming a "deliberate attempt" seemed to have been made on his life, Union Minister Ananth Kumar Hegde said he had a narrow escape last night when a lorry coming on the wrong side of the highway almost hit his vehicle.
Kalank' to release on April 19, 2019
Abhishek Varman's "Kalank", featuring an ensemble cast of , Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Aditya Roy Kapur, will release on April 19, next year.
Kathua case: Delhi HC slaps Rs 10 Lakh fine on media houses for revealing victim's identity
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday slapped a fine of Rs. 10 lakhs on each media house who revealed the identity of the Kathua rape-case victim.The court has decided to transfer the collected amount to Jammu and Kashmir victim's compensation fund.The court further warned that anyone disclosing rape victim's identity can be imprisoned for six-month.The next date of hearing, in this case, is slated for April 25.Earlier on April 13, the High Court issued a notice to various media houses for disclosing the identity of an eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and killed in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.The court also prohibited the media from revealing any further identity of the victim.The alleged gangrape and murder of the eight-year-old girl, who belonged to the nomadic Muslim community, took place in January. After being missing for a week, her body was found on January 17.
Our alliance with PDP is strong as ever, says J-K BJP chief
Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Satpal Sharma on Wednesday said their alliance with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) was strong as ever, in the wake of Kathua gangrape and murder case.He further said all BJP ministers have tendered their resignations to him and the decision on names in the reshuffle will be taken after the discussions with the central leaders."As far as our alliance with PDP is concerned, it is as strong as ever," he said."All our (BJP) ministers have tendered their resignations to me. We will take decisions on names in the reshuffle after discussions with the central leaders," he added.Yesterday, the BJP asked its ministers in Mehbooba Mufti-led government to submit their resignation as the party has decided to reshuffle its ministers.The ministers were asked to resign to make way for the new inductees."BJP ministers asked to resign from Jammu and Kashmir government to make way for new inductees. It is a reshuffle and nothing else," sources ...
President arrives in Jammu on 2-day visit
President Ram Nath Kovind today arrived here on his two-day maiden visit to the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Media houses apologise for revealing Kathua victim's identity
Media houses, issued notices for revealing the identity of the eight-year-old Kathua rape victim, today apologised before the Delhi High Court and were directed to pay Rs 10 lakh each to the Jammu and Kashmir Victim Compensation Fund.
Basaveshwara not anybody's 'property': K'taka Home Min
Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Shobha Karandlaj for objecting the Congress party from honouring the 12th-century Lingayat philosopher Basaveshwara.Talking to media, the state home minister said that Karandlaje is nobody to make such remarks and Basaveshwara is not her 'property'."Who is she? Who is she to tell us? Basaveshwara (12th-century Lingayat philosopher) is not the property of Shobha Karandlaje," Reddy said.As per reports, the Karandlaje on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should not be allowed to garland the statue of Basaveshwara on the occasion of his annual Jayanti being observed across Karnataka on April 18.Karandlaje had said that Siddaramaiah has no moral right to celebrate the birth anniversary of Basaveshwara.Meanwhile, BJP Chief Amit Shah paid tribute to Basaveshwara and by garlanding on his status here.Further reacting on Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde's allegation that the truck which hit .
Barley futures plunge on weak spot markets
Barley prices came down by Rs 15.50 to Rs 1,429 per quintal in futures trade today after participants liquidated holdings amid a weak trend at the spot markets.
Educate nation to save your generation, say inter-faith leaders
With the Karnataka assembly election campaign picking up, an inter-religious faith conclave was organised here last evening.It was attended by spiritual leaders, politicians and intelligentsia. The aim of the conclave was to foster and promote the spirit of patriotism, communal harmony and national integration among citizens. Its focus was to make a call to all sections of society not to exploit religious sentiments for political capital or advantage in the run-up to the election.The conclave unanimously pledged that only through education and skill development can fraternity be promoted among religions and people could become immune to political rhetoric.The conclave was organised under the banner of Ilm-o-Hunar, an organisation that seeks to educate and skill develop underprivileged sections of society.Noted Islamic scholar and Chairman of the Ilm-o-Hunar Foundation Mufti Manzoor Ziayee said ueday, "A nation-wide movement is being launched from Bengaluru today which is called ...
40 houses gutted in Himachal village fire
Over 40 houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Kaishani village of Shimla district in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.The locals helped in dousing the fire by the time fire tenders reached the spot.No casualty has been reported so far, according to sources.The reason behind the fire has not been ascertained yet.This is the second incident of fire within two days in Himachal Pradesh.Yesterday, a two-storied building caught fire at Chaupal village in Shimla.
Election ticket to former Mehul Choksi's lawyer under scanner
Few days after the Congress Party released its first list of 218 candidates for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, the party yesterday withheld HS Chandramouli's candidature for Madikeri constituency.Congress put Madikeri seat on hold after reports that the candidate HS Chandramouli had been a lawyer of Mehul Choksi, a key accused in Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.Speaking on the same, Congress leader Madhu Goud Yaskhi said, "Reviewing information received after the announcement of seats, and we will be cleared in a day or two."Earlier, Congress leader Brijesh Kalappa had expressed his disappointment on social media after being denied the party ticket to fight in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections.On April 15, the Congress Party had released its first list of 218 candidates for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections for the 224-member Assembly, but Kalappa was not included in the list.Karnataka will go to polls on May 12 to elect its representatives for the ...
Cab driver arrested for masturbating in front of woman passenger
A cab driver was arrested on Wednesday and sent to judicial custody following a complaint by a woman passenger who alleged that the accused was masturbating while driving.Reportedly, the lady passenger said that as soon as she boarded the cab, the driver began masturbating in front of her. The lady then reportedly asked him to stop the car and filed a complaint after getting off.The incident took place on April 15.An investigation revealed that his license was also fake.On a related note, a man was arrested on Sunday on the charge of indulging in an obscene act in front of a woman in South Delhi.According to the complainant, the accused rang the doorbell of her house on Thursday night, and when she opened the door, he flashed at her. When the woman called her friend to the door, he ran away.The accused Sandeep Chouhan was booked under sections 294 (Obscene acts and songs) and 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Man hung upside down, beaten for stealing mobile phone in Bihar
A man on Tuesday was beaten and hung upside down by locals at Hingoli village of Darbhanga district after he allegedly stole a mobile phone.A video of the incident has surfaced and it can be seen that a group of men first thrashed him and then hung him upside down from a tree using ropes and a chain.The accused thief, identified as Amresh Kumar, has been arrested and three people who thrashed him have also been apprehended."After the police saw the video, we immediately reached the spot and arrested him (Amresh Kumar). We have also arrested the three men who were beating him," ASP Darbhanga Dilnavaz Ahmad told ANI.
Zinc futures down on muted spot demand, fall 0.46 pc
Zinc prices slipped by 0.46 per cent to Rs 207.10 per kg in futures market today after participants cut down bets amid a weak trend at the domestic spot markets on weak demand.
Lead futures down 0.55 pc on weak spot cues
Lead prices went down by 0.55 per cent to Rs 154 per kg in futures trade today as speculators cut positions amid tepid demand in the spot market.
Chana futures remain weak, shed 0.73 pc on fall in demand
Chana prices went down by 0.73 per cent to Rs 3,694 per quintal in futures market today as participants engaged in trimming positions amid easing demand from dal mills in the spot market.
Deal with taxpayers courteously: ITD to taxmen
Concerned about complaints of high-handedness on the part of its officers, the Income Tax Department (ITD) has issued fresh directives, asking them to be courteous when dealing with the taxpayers.
Crude oil futures rise 1.03% on positive global cues
Crude oil prices rose 1.03 per cent to Rs 4,405 per barrel in futures market today as speculators created fresh positions, tracking a firm trend in global markets.
Refined soya oil futures extend slide on subdued demand
Refined soya oil prices fell further by 0.14 per cent to Rs 766.90 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators engaged in reducing holdings amid sluggish demand in the spot market.
GRP officer suspended for misconduct
A GRP officer was suspended for alleged misconduct and travelling in a superfast Express train without ticket, officials said.
Copper futures fall 0.10 pc on profit-booking
Copper prices declined by 0.10 per cent to Rs 451.90 per kg in futures trade today as participants were indulged in trimming positions to book profits.
Mentha oil futures slide 1.03 pc on profit-booking
Mentha oil prices softened by 1.03 per cent to Rs 1,298.10 per kg in futures trading today as speculators booked profits at prevailing higher levels amid easing demand in the spot market.
BJP MP Rakesh Singh likely to be MP unit prez
BJP MP Rakesh Singh is set to be appointed president of the party's Madhya Pradesh unit, sources in the party said.
15 dead, several injured as squall hits West Bengal
The nor'wester that hit the city and other districts yesterday left 15 persons dead and 50 others injured, the police said today.
Neeraj the star as track and field athletes land back from CWG
Gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star as the Indian track and field team returned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to a warm reception here.
Aluminium futures gain 0.50 pc on positive global cues
Aluminium prices edged higher by 0.50 per cent to Rs 159.85 per kg in futures trading today as speculators built up fresh positions after the metal soared to six-and-a-half-year peak in global market amid uptick in demand from consuming industries at the spot markets.
Lewis helped me settle down: Rohit
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who steered the defending champions to their first win of the season with a 52-ball 94, credited West Indian Evin Lewis for allowing him to settle down on the crease in the IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Death toll in MP accident rises to 21
The death toll in last night's accident in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district where a mini-truck carrying a marriage party fell off a bridge over Sone River has gone up to 21, a police official said today.
Two tigers found dead at Ranthambore
Two tigers were found dead at the Ranthambore National Park, with forest officials suspecting that they were killed in a territorial fight with another tiger.
Amethi will be as developed as Singapore, California in 15 years: Rahul Gandhi
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday assured the people of Amethi that in 15 years the constituency will be as developed as Singapore and California.Addressing a gathering after inaugurating a school here in his parliamentary constituency, the Congress chief also accused the Centre and state government for halting the progress of the state by taking away the big projects."After 10-15 years, when people would mention Singapore and California, they will also mention Amethi in the same breath," Rahul said.He further said Amethi will become world famous education hub soon and nobody can stop this from happening.The Gandhi scion is on a three-day visit to the family's pocket borough constituency of Amethi and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh. His mother and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi is the Member of Parliament from Raebareli.
Man kills wife, chops body into 11 pieces
In a hair-raising incident, a man killed his wife and chopped her body into 11 pieces in Gujarat's Surat.The accused namely Shahnawaz Sheikh killed his wife Julekha and dumped the chopped parts of her body in different parts of the city, said Surat Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) B.S. Thakkar.Julekha was Shahnawaz's second wife and she often used to have a fight with his first wife, who used to live with them.Frustrated with the fighting, Shahnawaz's took the extreme step."The accused were dumping the pieces of the victim when a policeman saw him and intervened. After being questioned by the police, he pleaded guilty," ACP Thakkar said.On interrogation, the accused accepted his crime and was later arrested under a relevant section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
U'khand MP requests CM Rawat to withdraw his Y level security
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member and party's national media chief Anil Baluni on Wednesday requested Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat to withdraw his Y-category security cover.In a letter written to the Chief Minister, he requested that he does not need the Y level security.The Y level security cover has a security cover of 11 personnel. It encompasses two personal security officers (PSOs).Baluni was elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Uttarakhand last month.Originally from Pauri Garhwal, the politician replaced the Congress' Mahendra Singh Mahra.
AAP leader Ashish Khetan resigns from DDC
AAP leader and Vice Chairman of the Delhi Dialogue Commission (DDC) Ashish Khetan has resigned from the post, saying he now wanted to practise law.
Fire breaks out in Shimla village, 50 families rendered homeless
More than three dozen houses were completely destroyed in a fire which broke out past midnight in Khasani village in Rohroo sub division of Shimla district, about 130 km from here.
Bank fraud: 3 promoters of Diamond Power held in Rajasthan
In a joint operation, the CBI and the Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) have arrested three promoters of Vadodara-based Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd. (DPIL), accused of defrauding a consortium of banks to the tune of Rs 2,654 crore, officials said today.
7-yr-old girl killed by father after argument with mother over dowry
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father in Shamli district after her mother left their house following an argument over dowry, the police said.
Sensex rises over 100 points, Nifty nears 10,600
The BSE Sensex rose over 100 points in early trade today, continuing its winning spree for the 10th straight session, on positive global leads and sustained buying by domestic institutional investors.
Woman confined to basement of house, raped for 2 months in Muzaffarnagar
A 23-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two men after being confined to the basement of a house in the civil lines area here for around two months, the police said today.
Rupee drops 14 paise against US dollar
The rupee weakened by another 14 paise, nearing a fresh seven-month low of 65.78, against the US dollar in early trade at the interbank forex market today on fresh demand for the greenback from importers and banks.
Rajasthan aims 3,780 mw solar capacity by April next
With 20 projects of 1,500 MW capacity in pipeline, Rajasthan is targeting to increase its solar power generation to 3,780 MW by April next year in order to achieve the goal of 7,000 MW clean energy capacity in the next four years.
Differently-abled minor sexually assaulted by neighbour
A 14-year-old differently-abled girl has been allegedly sexually assaulted by her 32-year-old neighbour in Delhi's Rohini.The incident took place two weeks ago.Two of the friends of the accused even filmed the entire incident to blackmail her.They later circulated the video on social media.The Delhi Police on Monday arrested all the three accused in the said case.A case has been registered against the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) 2012 and IT Act.
Case against two journos over Ram and Sita cartoon
A case has been registered against two journos for creating and sharing a cartoon of Lord Ram and Sita.The case has been registered against Ahmed Shabbir and Swathi Vadlamudi on the complaint of an advocate Kashimshetty Karuna Sagar.According to Sattaiah, Circle Inspector, Saidabad police station, "An advocate Karuna Sagar filed a complaint on April 13, 2018 that Journalist Ahmed Shabbir has shared a cartoon of Lord Ram and Sita which is hurting Hindu religious sentiments. Subsequently, a case was registered under section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code."Sattaiah added that Sagar again approached the police on April 15 and filed one more complaint."On April 15, again the complainant Karuna Sagar approached us and filed one more complaint stating the cartoon was actually created by another journalist Swathi Vadlamudi, who first shared the cartoon on social media. The complainant requested to include Swathi's name in the FIR, which was registered on April 13. So, Swathi Vadlamudi's name .
HRD Ministry to launch Study In India portal
In an ingenious initiative of the central government, the Human Resource Development Ministry will launch Study In India portal on Wednesday at the India Habitat Centre.It will be launched by the Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj in the presence of Minister of HRD Prakash Javadekar and Minister of State for HRD Dr. Satya Pal Singh.The portal will be enabled to the students from Africa, CIS, South Asia and the Middle East. It will help them to apply for different courses from various Indian Institutions, which are high on National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking.The event will also include the launch of Study in India film along with a Cultural event by the foreign students. Ambassadors and representatives from across 80 countries have been invited to remain present at the launch of the event.
First phase of cheque distribution under Rythu Bandhu from May 10
Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao said that the first phase of Cheque distribution program under Rythu Bandhu Scheme for farmers would be launched from May 10.An amount of Rs 8,000 per acre would be provided under the scheme.The Chief Minister said that along with cheques the week long Pattaadar Pass Books distribution to farmers program will also commence from the same day."As part of this, the pass books and cheques will be provided to all the farmers in all the villages," the Chief Minister said.The Chief Minister recalled the Rythu Bandhu scheme of distributing Rs 4000 for the monsoon crop and Rs 4000 for the summer crop in this context.He said that the first batch of cheques of Rs 4000 per acre towards investment support scheme for agriculture for the monsoon crop will be distributed now."To ensure availability of enough cash reserves in the banks for the farmers to withdraw, adequate cash will be deposited in the banks concerned," he added.The Chief Minister will also convene
Bihar JDU, BJP leaders demand reservation for poor from upper castes
Now, the demand to give reservation to poor from upper castes has come up from Bihar.The upper caste leaders from Janata Dal-United (JDU) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have demanded reservation for the forward caste people who are economically worst than the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SCs /STs).Industry and IT Minister Jai Kumar Singh, who belongs to JDU, said, "I am not against reservation to other castes but we demand reservation for those upper castes people who are really below the poverty line and living in the worst condition."The Rajput MLA demanded the formation of a "Swarn Aayog" (Commission for the Upper Castes) by the Centre to provide reservation to the poor among the upper castes in the country.BJP MLA Neeraj Kumar Babloo also demanded reservation for upper castes."I am not opposing my Dalit brothers but now we also need the reservation. Our community is also poor," said Babloo, who is four-time MLA and belongs to the Rajput community.Earlier also, he had ..
SC/ST Act: Tamil Nadu govt. to file review petition
Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday decided to file a review petition against March 20 Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST Protection Act which allegedly diluted the said Act.Tamil Nadu government decided to take the step after a special meeting was held with the state Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami."We have always been sensitive towards the cause of Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe," said Tamil Nadu government in an official statement.Earlier on April 14, Kerala state government filed a review petition against the same.The apex court, on March 20, introduced the provision of anticipatory bail in the act while directing that there would be no automatic arrest on any complaint filed under the law.The ruling led to an uproar amongst the SC/ST people who alleged that the Act has been diluted.To protest against this, several Dalit organizations gave a call for Bharat Bandh on April 2.During the nationwide strike, violent protests broke out in various parts of the country, resulting in ..
ONGC promoted skill development institute achieves 100 percent placement
The Skill Development Institute (SDI) Ahmedabad, promoted by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in association with other oil PSUs, has secured 100 percent placement for its very first batch of ninety students.The ONGC said in a release that this is one of the first time that a full batch of students has been employed successfully after completing six months training in a Skill Development Institute.The students were trained in three different trades i.e. Fitter Fabrication, Industrial Welding and Technician (Production) and have been offered job opportunities through campus interviews.D.D. Misra, Director (HR), ONGC and President, Skill Development Society, Ahmedabad, handed over the appointment letters to the students.ONGC and Oil PSUs will continue to play a major role in the 'Skill India Mission'. They will play a critical role in training 40 crore people in India in different skills by 2022," he said.Misra added that the mutual cooperation and support that we have exhibited ..
U.S. embassy advises Indian travellers to apply early for visa
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi has recommended travelers across India to apply early for U.S. visas due to heavy demand.The embassy said that applicants should be aware that the summer is a peak travel season and there will be delays in getting visa appointments."Travelers should apply early to avoid potential delays," the embassy said in a release, adding that "the U.S. Embassy and its four Consulates are constantly working to improve service and meet demand".It said that presently the applicants across India may have to wait for 30 days or more for a visa interview appointment.It is expected that this wait time will continue for at least the next few months, the U.S. Embassy said.It added that Mission India's nonimmigrant visa workload is one of the largest in the world, processing over a million visas a year."In the last five years, the demand for visas to travel to the United States has increased by over 60 percent."The U.S. Embassy also warned the applicants to beware of scams and
Internet and satellite existed since Mahabharata era, claims Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb claimed that internet and satellite are not something new but existed since the Mahabharata era.Speaking at a Regional Workshop on Computerisation and Reforms at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala, Deb said that the internet was invented by India lakhs of years ago."Internet and satellite communication had existed in the days of Mahabharata. How could Sanjaya (the charioteer of King Dhritarashtra) give a detailed account and description to the blind king about the battle of Kurukshetra? It means internet was there, the satellites and that technology was there in this country at that time," he said.The BJP leader said that the European nations and the United States may claim that it is their invention, but it is actually India's technology."Internet and satellite system had existed in India during lakhs of years ago. The richest culture belongs to our nation and I feel proud of it. Even today in internet and software technology, we are ahead. See ...
21 killed after truck ferrying them falls off bridge in MP
At least 21 people were killed and many others suffered serious injuries after a mini-truck they were travelling in fell off a bridge over the Son River in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh.According to primary information, the casualties might go up as many more people were trapped inside the vehicle.The mini-truck was reportedly coming from Singrauli district and was heading to Sidhi for a marriage.The vehicle fell about 60-70-foot down onto the dry river bed. Efforts were on to pull out the truck.The injured were admitted to the district hospital.The police and district collector reached the spot and were supervising the rescue operation.More details are awaited.
Truck hits Hegde's escort vehicle, he claims attempt on his life
Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde's escort vehicle was hit by a truck in Karnataka's Haveri district late on Tuesday night.Hegde was traveling near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district around 11:30 p.m. when the incident took place.Police have arrested the truck driver.The Minister, however, alleged that the truck tried to hit his car but was unsuccessful in doing so.Taking on to his Twitter handle, the Minister said, "A deliberate attempt on my life seems to have been executed just now. A truck on the national highway, near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district, tried to hit my vehicle. Since my vehicle was in top speed, it escaped the hit."Suspecting a bigger conspiracy behind this incident, the minister expressed confidence that the police would expose the 'conspirators'."I urge the police to take the case seriously. There might be a bigger nexus behind this incident and I am sure police would expose all of them," he added.The minister stated that the truck ...
8 killed after massive storm hits WB
Eight people were killed and several others injured after strong winds of up to 98 km per hour hit Kolkata and its adjoining areas late on Tuesday night.Four died were reported in Kolkata, while 4 people in Howrah.People returning home after work faced major traffic jams as metro and more than 24 train are running late from Howrah station.Departure and arrival of some flights were also delayed because of storm.Further details are awaited.
15 members of marriage party killed as truck falls off Sone river bridge in Madhya Pradesh
At least 15 members of a marriage party were killed when a mini-truck carrying them fell off a bridge over the Sone river in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh tonight, officials said.
12 members of marriage party killed as truck falls off Sone river bridge in Madhya Pradesh
At least 12 members of a marriage party were killed when a mini-truck carrying them fell off a bridge over the Sone river in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh tonight, officials said.
Unnao rape case: Sengar's brother sent to four-day police custody
In the Unnao rape case, prime accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's brother Atul Singh on Tuesday was sent to four-day police custody by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court.Along with Atul, five other accused in the case were sent to police custody too.On April 13, the CBI arrested Sengar on the charges of raping a minor last year. He was later sent to seven-day CBI custody.The CBI had registered three cases against Sengar in regard to the crime he allegedly committed last year.Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Police had charged him under sections 363 (kidnapping), 366 (abduction of woman), 376 (rape), 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and handed over the case to the CBI.The teen had accused the MLA of raping her in June last year.The victim's family had also alleged that the accused MLA's brother, Atul Singh Sengar, along with his companions, had also raped the girl and ...
Forensic exam rules out presence of semen in balloon
The forensic examination of clothes of a college student, who had alleged that a semen-filled balloon was thrown at her in February, has ruled out the presence of semen, police said today.
Ishan Kishan injured, taken off the field
Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan today sustained an injury on his face and was taken off the field during his side's IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore here.
Gorakhpur University exams postponed after papers leaked online
Mathematics and Sociology examinations in Gorakhpur University were postponed on Tuesday after question papers were allegedly found to be circulating on WhatsApp.Gorakhpur University Public Relations Officer (PRO) Harsh Kumar Sinha said that a high power committee has been set up to investigate the matter."Mathematics and Sociology papers went viral and as a result, we postponed the examinations. This is technically not a paper leak as the exam for the paper which went viral wasn't held. High power committee has been set up in university for investigation," said Sinha.On Monday night, the Mathematics paper was allegedly leaked followed by the sociology paper today.A case has been filed against Dr. Amerendra Singh, Director of Examination, Gorakhpur University under sections 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of Indian Penal Code, section 66 (Computer-related offences) of Information Technology Act and section 10 (penalty for leakage) of the Uttar Pradesh ...
SAARC regional summit kicks off
Agricultural experts from SAARC nations will present a position paper on ways to address impact of climate change on agriculture at the SAARC regional summit, which kicked off today.
12-yr-old girl raped in Rohini
A 12-year-old mentally challenged girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in outer Delhi's Rohini, police said today.
28-yr-old man dies after mound of mud caves in
A 28-year-old man, who was digging a sewer pit, was killed today after a mound of mud caved in on him, police said.
Rohit stars in MI's 46-run win over RCB
Captain Rohit Sharma struck a brilliant 94 before his bowlers produced a clinical performance as Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 46 runs in their IPL match here today.
Fortis Healthcare receives non-binding offer from Fosun Health Holdings
Fortis Healthcare today said it has received an unsolicited non-binding offer from Fosun Health Holdings with a proposal of primary infusion at a price up to Rs 156 per share, up to a total investment of USD 350 million subject to due diligence to be completed within three weeks.
Who should be held accountable for Air India loss: PAC
Some members of a parliamentary panel today questioned the disinvestment of Air India and sought to know who should be held accountable for the huge losses incurred by the state-run carrier, sources said.
Removal of AAP advisers a tactic to divert attention from cash crunch, rapes: Raghav Chadha
AAP leader Raghav Chadha said today that his removal as an adviser to the Delhi government, along with eight others, was a tactic to divert the people's attention from the incidents of rape and the cash crunch in ATMs and banks in some parts of the country.
6 police, 10 suspects killed in shootouts in southern Mexico
A total of sixteen people - six police officers and ten suspects - were killed in two confrontations in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero, authorities said today.
Trump says porn star Daniels is conning the media
US President Donald Trump lashed out today at porn star Stormy Daniels in his first substantive comments over the scandal surrounding the woman who says she slept with him and was paid to keep quiet.
US tells WTO it will consult with China over tariff policies
The United States has told the World Trade Organisation it has agreed to discuss with China the Trump administration's efforts to slap tariffs on steel, aluminum and an array of goods from China.
Sri Lanka slaps new tax on gold to curb imports
Sri Lanka today slapped a 15 per cent tax on gold to curb surging imports that have impacted the trade deficit and put pressure on the exchange rate, officials said.
Saudi Arabia to show 'Black Panther' to mark cinema opening
Saudi Arabia is to hold a private screening today of the Hollywood blockbuster "Black Panther" to herald the launch of movie theatres in the kingdom that are expected to open to the public as early as next month.
OPCW chief rejects Russia claim of 2nd Salisbury nerve agent
The head of the global chemical watchdog agency has rejected Russian claims that traces of a second nerve agent were discovered in the English city where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned.
Erdogan calls Turkey snap polls for June 24
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today called snap elections in Turkey for June 24, bringing the polls forward by over a year-and-a-half after a call from his main nationalist ally.
Russia admits to blocking millions of IP addresses
The chief of the Russian communications watchdog acknowledged today that millions of unrelated IP addresses have been frozen in a so-far futile attempt to block a popular messaging app.
Exhibition celebrating Shakespeare in South Asia arrives at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
An exhibition celebrating Shakespeare's impact across South Asia is being held at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this month.
With eye on China, India and UK seek secure, open Indo-Pacific region
India and the UK today called for a secure, free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific, amidst China flexing its military muscles in the strategically vital region.
South Africa-Australia spat moves to travel advisory
South Africa today expressed anger over Australia's travel advisory that warns tourists to exercise a "high degree of caution" when visiting the country, citing the risk of serious crime.
Libyan navy rescues 217 migrants from stranded boats
Libya's navy says it has rescued 217 African migrants from two rubber boats that were stranded in the Mediterranean Sea.
Indian investments to create thousands of UK jobs
The British government today
India, UK agree to develop new trading arrangements: Joint statement
India and the UK today agreed to develop new trading arrangements and reaffirmed the crucial role of rules-based multilateral trading system, said a joint statement of the two countries.
India, UK vow decisive action against terror groups
Asserting that terrorism cannot be associated with any religion, India and the UK today vowed to strengthen cooperation in taking decisive action against globally-proscribed terror groups such as Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
UK regulator probes Russia's RT channel over impartiality
Britain's broadcasting watchdog today opened seven impartiality probes concerning Russia's RT news channel, noting "a significant increase" in programmes warranting investigation since the poisoning of a former Russian spy in March.
India remembers freedom fighter Begum Hazrat Mahal
Begum Hazrat Mahal, an icon of the 1857 rebellion who fought against the British East India Company, was remembered today, with Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri laying a wreath on the freedom fighter's tomb.
In talks with UK for extradition of Khaleda Zia's 'convicted fugitive' son Tarique Rehman: Hasina
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government was in talks with the UK authorities for the extradition of former premier Khalida Zia's "convicted fugitive" son, Tarique Rahman.
Nasscom, TechUK launch UK-India Tech Alliance to mark Modi visit
The NASSCOM and TechUK, the leading technology trade bodies of the two countries, today launched a new UK-India Tech Alliance during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK.
India must fully implement GST to avoid tax revenue underperformance
India, which has recovered from disruptions caused by demonetisation and the rollout of the GST, must fully implement the new nationwide indirect tax to avoid tax revenue underperformance resulting in cuts to capital expenditures, the IMF said today.
US to restrict movement of Pakistani diplomats from May 1
The US will place "reciprocal restrictions" on the movement of Pakistani diplomats in the country from May 1, forcing them to stay within 40 kms of the city they are posted in, according to media reports.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo met Kim Jong un last week: Trump
CIA director Mike Pompeo travelled to Pyongyang for a secret meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, President Donald Trump confirmed today,
Done with being respectful towards George Michael: Fadi Fawaz
George Michael's lover Fadi Fawaz says he is "done with being respectful" towards his former partner and the people related to him.
New species of ancient whale identified
Researchers have identified a previously unknown genus and species of baleen whale in New Zealand, which dates back to more than 27.5 million years.
Ideals of Basaveshwara motivate people across the world: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today ideals of Lingayat philosopher Basaveshwara motivate people across the world as he paid floral tributes at the bust of the 12th century social reformer at Albert Embankment Gardens on the banks of the river Thames.
Modi, May hold talks on infusing new energy into post-Brexit bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured his British counterpart Theresa May that the UK's withdrawal from the European Union offers opportunities to "further increase" bilateral trade ties as the two leaders had "fruitful discussions" on multiple aspects of India-UK relations and
PM Modi invites Norway pension fund to invest in new sectors in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Norway's pension fund to invest in new sectors in India citing the complementarity of the economies of the two countries.
French trains, Air France flights disrupted by strikes
French rail workers, airline employees and students staged another string of strikes and sit-ins today despite French President Emmanuel Macron's insistence that protests won't prevent him from trying to overhaul the economy.
Belgium probing if chemical was illegally exported to Syria
Belgian authorities are investigating whether three companies might have been involved in the illegal export of chemicals to Syria.
Five Palestinians injured by Israeli fire near Gaza border: Ministry
Five Palestinians were injured by Israeli fire along the Gaza border today, the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave said, with tensions high over recent protests and clashes there.
Britain accuses 'reckless Russia' of breaking chemical arms ban
Britain accused Russia today of breaking the two-decade international ban on chemical weapons at emergency talks into last month's poisoning with a nerve agent of a former Russian spy.
Pedrosa to join Marc Marquez in Texas for Rd 3 of MotoGP C'ship
After undergoing successful surgery to his right wrist a week ago, Dani Pedrosa has begun his rehab period and he will join Marc Marquez in the United States to try and take part in the third round of the MotoGP World Championship in Austin.
Spreading student protests, train strikes pressure Macron
Train drivers, public sector workers and students sought to pile pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron today as fresh stoppages on the railways and new protests disrupted travel and university studies.
Zimbabwe sacks thousands of striking nurses
Zimbabwe has fired all nurses who went on strike to demand higher salaries, in a hardline response by the country's new leadership to growing labour arrest.
China to give visa-free entry to Hainan to tourists from 59 countries from May 1
China will give visa free entry to tourists from 59 nations to its southern island province of Hainan from May 1, but countries from South, South East Asia and Africa do not figure in the list.
PM Modi welcomed by Prince Charles at exhibition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today welcomed by Britain's Prince Charles at an exhibition organised to celebrate India's role in the history of science and technology.
UK firm drops appeal in post-Brexit passports row
A British firm that lost its bid to continue making UK passports after Brexit announced today it would not appeal the government's controversial decision to choose a Franco-Dutch company instead.
Japan anti-nuclear governor quits over sex scandal
An anti-nuclear Japanese governor stepped down today after a magazine alleged he paid university students for sex, a resignation that could boost the government's plan to restart the country's mothballed reactors.
PM Modi pays floral tributes at Basaveshwara bust in London
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid floral tributes at the bust of 12th century Lingayat philosopher and social reformer Basaveshwara at Albert Embankment Gardens on the banks of the river Thames.
New technique to create adaptive materials
Scientists have developed a technique that causes a composite material to become stiffer and stronger on-demand when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Reckless Russia' broke chemical arms ban: British ambassador
Swaraj's visit will enhance political trust with India: China
China today said its relations with India have seen "great strides" and the upcoming visit of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will further enhance "political trust" between the two countries.
Cold water devastates coral reefs off Japan: Survey
Unusually cold water has devastated some of the world's most northerly coral reefs, which lie off the coast of western Japan, an environment ministry official said today.
WWII bomb to force mass evacuation in central Berlin on Friday
The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb will force a mass evacuation around Berlin's central railway station on Friday, covering several government ministries and a hospital, police said.
The Peripheral' adaptation in works at Amazon from 'Westworld' creators
After the massive success of "Westworld", creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan are set to venture in the sci-fi universe again with the adaptation of "The Peripheral" for Amazon Studios.
De Bruyne in as Man City dominate Premier League team of the year
Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and his Manchester City team-mates made up almost half of the Professional Footballers' Association's Premier League team of the year revealed on Wednesday.
Researchers: Silk Road projects give China strategic benefit
A massive Chinese infrastructure programme that Beijing says is aimed at promoting global trade and economic growth is actually intended to expand the country's political influence and military presence, according to a report.
Modi, May hold talks on redefining and infusing new energy into ties post-Brexit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Theresa May today held wide-ranging talks on redefining and infusing new energy into the bilateral engagement after Britain's exit from the European Union (EU).
200 child soldiers freed in S Sudan, but problem continues
More than 200 child soldiers were released by armed groups in war-torn South Sudan, part of a series of releases that will see almost 1,000 children freed in the coming months.
Syria regime forces shell Damascus jihadist bastion
Syrian regime forces shelled the last pockets in Damascus controlled by the Islamic State group, preparing the ground for a possible assault on the jihadist stronghold, a monitor said today.
Israel pays respects to its fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
Israel came to a standstill as a two-minute siren wailed across the country to commemorate the sacrifice of 23,646 fallen soldiers and 3,134 victims of terror.
We are witnessing an 'animalistic' mentality in our country, says Bhumi Pednekar
Coming out strongly against the alleged rape and killing of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua, actor Bhumi Pednekar said that as a woman she felt "sad and worried" the way an "animalistic" mentality has raised its head in the society.
Over 95 pc of world's population breaths unhealthy air: report
Over 95 per cent of the world's population breathe unsafe air, with India and China together contributing to over half of the global deaths due to pollution caused by small particulate matter, according to a report.
Wyoming district allows armed staff in area cited by DeVos
The Wyoming school district where US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos suggested that teachers might need to be armed to protect children from grizzly bears voted on doing just that, though concerns about school shootings worry parents more than the possibility of big bruins on the prowl.
US could sanction Chinese officials over Xinjiang abuses
A senior US official says the United States would pursue sanctions on Chinese officials involved in a sweeping security crackdown in the western region of Xinjiang if they were deemed appropriate for designation under a law targeting human rights offenders.
EU says US tariffs are 'distorting' global trade flows
Europe's top trade official said today that new US steel and aluminum tariffs are distorting global trade and could damage hopes for economic growth.
Nordic countries back India's bid for UNSC permanent membership
Nordic countries have backed India's bid for permanent membership in a reformed and expanded United Nations Security Council, terming New Delhi as a "strong candidate" for the world body's top organ.
Kim Jong Un turns to his wife and sister to soften his image
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be trying out a new tactic to boost the image of his authoritarian regime - he's putting the spotlight on the women in his life.
Matthew Perry sells former mansion at USD 12.5 mn
Friends" alum Matthew Perry has sold his former mansion in the Bird Streets neighbourhood above LA's Sunset Strip at USD 12.5 million.
Trump to hold rally during White House correspondents' dinner
US President Donald Trump will lead a political rally during this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, his campaign team has announced, opting to hold the event in the small town of Washington, Michigan.
WWII bomb to force mass evacuation in central Berlin
The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb will force a mass evacuation around Berlin's central railway station Friday, covering several government ministries and a hospital, police said.
How HIV evades our immune system decoded
Scientists have just discovered how the HIV virus evades the immune system, paving the way for new therapies to treat the infection that affects over 40 million people worldwide.
Global arms watchdog starts talks on spy poison case
Diplomats were holding emergency talks today on the poisoning of a former Russian spy, after the global chemical arms watchdog confirmed British findings that he was the victim of a nerve agent attack.
Nationwide German raids target Thai forced prostitution ring
German police carried out dawn raids today against an alleged organised crime ring suspected of human trafficking for forced prostitution on a massive scale from Thailand.
Pedro Almodovar's next to feature Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz
Veteran director Pedro Almodovar has announced his next project, starring Antonio Banderas and his frequent collaborator Penelope Cruz.
Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart to join Kate Blanchette at Cannes jury
Women are leading the Cannes Film Festival's Competition jury with filmmakers Ava DuVernay, actors Kristen Stewart and Lia Seydoux joining president Cate Blanchett.
Egypt army guns down top terrorist
A top terrorist has been killed in Egypt's restive central Sinai region during an exchange of fire with the army, officials said today.
New artificial muscles can lift 12,600 times their weight
Scientists have designed new carbon fibre-based artificial muscles capable of lifting up to 12,600 times their own weight.
UN accredits US groups on Iran, North Korea rights
- The United Nations has granted accreditation to American groups focusing on human rights in North Korea and Iran, overturning a committee's rejection and giving the groups the right to speak at the Human Rights Council and other UN bodies.
Modi lauds achievements of Mary Kom, Saina during his Sweden visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the achievements of Indian athletes at the Commonwealth Games and especially mentioned pugilist MC Mary Kom and shuttler Saina Nehwal in his address to the Indian diaspora in Sweden.
Jackie Chan, Constance Wu to voice star in 'Wish Dragons
International action legend Jackie Chan and "Fresh Off The Boat" actor Constance Wu have been roped in to voice star in animated film, "Wish Dragon".
LG Electronics to sponsor eye surgeries of 1,000 Indians
South Korean multinational electronics company LG Electronics Inc. plans to help 1,000 visually impaired Indians receive surgery by the end of this year, in line with its commitment to contribute toward the country, a media report said.
DiCaprio to present Martin Scorsese with Robert Osborne Award
Leonardo DiCaprio will be presenting the inaugural Robert Osborne Award to his frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese during the 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival.
New system to spot fake Facebook, Twitter accounts
Scientists have developed a new algorithm that can spot fake accounts on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Ian Somerhalder to star in Netflix vampire series 'V-Wars
TV's favourite vampire Ian Somerhalder is all set to star in a new vampire series for Netflix titled, "V-Wars".
Vietnam arrests ex-senior officials, police amid crackdown
Vietnamese police have ordered the arrest of several former officials and police officers with alleged ties to a real estate developer who was arrested after being deported from Singapore.
No Brexit deal without Ireland solution: EU's Tusk
Britain must come up with a solution for the Irish border after Brexit or there will be no divorce deal or transition period, EU President Donald Tusk warned today.
Trump tweets support for US pastor jailed in Turkey
US President Donald Trump has voiced support for an American Christian pastor on trial in Turkey on terror-related charges, in a case that has increased friction between Ankara and Washington.
Taliban bombing kills 5, including Afghan police commander
An Afghan official says a bomb blast has killed five people, including a police commander, in the southern Kandahar province, an attack claimed by the Taliban.
Modi meets Theresa May for bilateral talks on immigration, counter-terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived at 10 Downing Street for a breakfast meeting with his British counterpart Theresa May during which the two leaders are expected to discuss wide range of issues of mutual interest, including cross-border terrorism, visas and immigration.
Seoul to seek deal on formally ending war with N Korea
South Korea is seeking to open discussions about formally declaring an end to the war with the nuclear-armed North at a rare inter-Korean summit next week, officials said today.
China moots India-Nepal-China economic corridor through Himalayas
China today proposed a India-Nepal-China economic corridor with multi-dimensional connectivity through the Himalayas as it seeks to expand its influence over the new Nepalese government headed by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, widely regarded as pro-Beijing.
Rape, murder dehumanise societies in profoundly dangerous ways: UN Women chief
Acts of rape and murder "dehumanise societies" and letting the perpetrators of such crimes go unpunished is a "warning" sign for all, the head of UN's agency on women empowerment said, amid the outrage over Kathua and Unnao rape cases.
World's largest superconducting camera can spot nearby exoplanets
Scientists have developed the world's largest superconducting camera that can spot planets around stars near our solar system.
Your pooch may not predict earthquakes: study
For centuries people have claimed that strange behaviour by their dogs and cats can predict an imminent earthquake, but the first rigorous analysis of the phenomenon shows that there is no strong evidence behind it.
Never thought about directing films, says Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix says that even though he has worked with some great filmmakers and has a unique perspective, he will not direct a film just for the sake of it.
Carrie Coon revealed as voice behind Proxima Midnight in 'Infinity War
The Leftovers" actor Carrie Coon has been revealed as the voice behind Proxima Midnight, a member of villain Thanos' Black Order which will be making an appearance in upcoming "Avengers: Infinity War".
Workplace anxiety may boost performance
Anxiety in the workplace can help boost employee performance in certain situations, a study has found.
China could leverage BRI projects to "coerce" nations to deny US forces basing: US admiral
China could leverage BRI projects to "coerce" nations to deny US forces basing, transit, or operational and logistical support as part of a long-term strategy to reduce America's influence and become the "clear regional hegemon", a top American admiral has warned.
Japan abductee kin say mention at US-N Korea talks not enough
Families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea are urging President Donald Trump to do more than just bring up the issue at his expected talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Spaceflight may harm muscles of astronauts: study
The inactivity of astronauts during spaceflights presents a significant risk to their muscles, according to a study which simulated the impact of low gravity environments such as the Moon or Mars on body.
AI system can create road maps from aerial images
MIT scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that can automatically trace out roads from aerial images of a city.
India pools into USD 5mn small states fund at CHOGM
India is among four countries to pool into an innovative USD 5 million fund for small states to obtain easier access to international trade finance to diversify their economies and achieve the sustainable development goals.
US-India partnership should focus on closer collaboration on security interests: US Admiral
The US and India have a range of common security interests like maritime domain awareness, counterpiracy and counterterrorism, a top American Admiral said, insisting that the continued growth of bilateral ties should focus on expanding India's Major Defence Partner status.
Australian probe: Pilot saw warning just before fatal crash
A pilot saw an engine malfunction warning signal moments before his helicopter crashed on Australia's Great Barrier Reef last month, killing a honeymooning couple from Hawaii and injuring a Colorado couple, a crash investigation reported today.
Black father killed by police in front of supermarket
Police gunned down an African American father of three using two dozen bullets in the parking lot of a Walmart supermarket in California, authorities and his lawyer has said.
Jason Clarke in talks for 'Pet Sematary' remake
Actor Jason Clarke is in negotiations to star in the remake of "Pet Sematary".
Justice rally in New York protesting Kathua, Unnao & Surat rapes
Several women's rights and advocacy groups, civil society and inter-faith organisations have joined hands to hold a rally here protesting against the rapes of young girls in Kathua, Unnao and Surat towns, expressing outrage at the horrific incidents and demanding swift justice.
Junk food TV ads more frequent during kids's peak viewing times
Junk food advertisements are shown more frequently on TV at during children's peak viewing times, according to a study.
Noah Jupe to portray young Shia LaBeouf in 'Honey Boy
Actor Noah Jupe will be playing the younger version of Shia LaBeouf in the film "Honey Boy".
Turban Day in Times Square gives Sikh faith respect that it deserves: Congresswoman
US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney has commended the celebration of the Sikh culture through the annual Turban Day event at the iconic Times Square, saying such events give the Sikh faith and tradition the respect it "deserves".
Legislators seek more oversight after deadly prison violence
Twenty South Carolina prisoners have been killed at the hands of fellow inmates in the past 16 months.
Ed Skrein cast as villain in 'Maleficent' sequel
Deadpool" star Ed Skrein will be playing the antagonist in the "Maleficent" sequel.
Ahead of summit, CIA chief secretly meets with NKorea's Kim
CIA Director Mike Pompeo recently travelled to North Korea to meet with leader Kim Jong-un, a highly unusual, secret visit undertaken as the enemy nations prepared for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Kim within the next few months.
Cathy Yan to helm Harley Quinn spinoff
Cathy Yan will be directing the DC spinoff movie based on the character of Harley Quinn, which was played by Margot Robbie in "Suicide Squad".
US, China trade tensions is more of phony war right now: IMF
The recent announcements by the US and China to impose import tariffs against each other is more of a "phony" trade war at this point, the IMF said today but cautioned that the world would be impacted if it turns into a cycle of widespread actions and counteractions.
Vin Diesel, H Collective acquire 'xXx' franchise, planning fourth film
Vin Diesel's One Race Films, along with studio H Collective, have acquired the rights of the "xXx" franchise and announced the fourth instalment.
Steven Spielberg to helm 'Blackhawk' film adaptation
Steven Spielberg is making his superhero genre debut with "Blackhawk", the film adaptation of the DC Comics.
Kane strikes, but Spurs held by Brighton
Harry Kane stepped up his bid to win the Premier League's golden boot as Tottenham warmed up for the FA Cup semi-finals with a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Tuesday.
Barcelona hold on for draw at Celta Vigo after Roberto sent off
Lionel Messi was thrown on as a substitute but 10-man Barcelona were relieved to escape with a draw as Celta Vigo came within a whisker of inflicting the Catalans' first league defeat of the season on Tuesday.
Inter move third to put pressure on Roman rivals
Mauro Icardi scored his 25th goal of the Serie A campaign to help Inter Milan ease past Cagliari 4-0 to move third in Serie A on Tuesday, putting the pressure on Roman rivals Lazio and Roma in the battle for Champions League places.
Trump to hold rally on night of White House press dinner
For the second straight year, President Donald Trump is holding a rally instead of attending the White House Correspondents Dinner.
US officials say Pompeo has met with NKorea's Kim
CIA Director Mike Pompeo recently travelled to North Korea to meet with leader Kim Jong Un, two US officials said today.
S Korean pop group BTS wins TIME 100 reader poll
South Korean pop group BTS has won the online reader's poll for TIME 'Person of the Year 2018'.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush dies at 92
Former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush, wife of a US president and mother of another, died today. She was 92.
US wants level-playing field for its companies in India: Official
The Trump administration has said it wants to "realise the potential" of the India-US Trade relationship by supporting recent growth in aviation, energy and defence sales.
OPCW team has not yet begun work in Douma: Syrian envoy
Experts from the OPCW chemical watchdog are awaiting the green light from a UN security assessment team before beginning their investigation of an alleged chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma, the Syrian ambassador said today.
Former US first lady Barbara Bush dead at 92: family
Former US first lady Barbara Bush died today at the age of 92, triggering an outpouring of praise for the matriarch of a Republican family once at the apex of American politics.
Nikki Haley, Larry Kudlow in war of words on Russia sanctions
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and the the new top White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow publicly sparred over a potential sanction over Russia, with the latter accusing her of 'getting ahead of the curve'.
Stormy Daniels releases sketch of 'thug' she says threatened her
Porn star Stormy Daniels released an artist's sketch today of a man she claims threatened her in a Las Vegas parking lot seven years ago, warning her not to talk about her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump.
Trump formally nominates Gina Haspel to be next CIA director
President Donald Trump formally notified Congress today that deputy CIA director Gina Haspel is his pick to lead the agency.
PM Modi arrives in UK for bilateral meetings, CHOGM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the UK today for a four-day visit of bilateral engagements as well as multilateral discussions as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Skripal relative denies contact with security services
Viktoria Skripal, a relative of poisoned ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, denied having links to security services in an interview to Russian media today.
Trump energy adviser, fossil fuel champion, resigning
A top White House adviser for energy and environmental policy is resigning.
Trump gives 'blessing' to Korea peace treaty talks
US President Donald Trump gave his blessing to talks aimed at formally ending the war on the Korean peninsula today, setting the stage for a major diplomatic breakthrough at a series of upcoming summits.
One dead after Southwest jet engine failure: US official
A catastrophic engine failure on a Southwest Airlines flight from New York to Dallas left one person dead and prompted an emergency landing in Philadelphia today.
Rescue helicopter crashes in Iran, 2 dead
Iran's official news agency says a rescue helicopter has crashed in the Persian Gulf, killing at least two people on board.
India, Nordic countries vow to strengthen ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his counterparts from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark today vowed to deepen cooperation between India and the Nordic countries, as the leaders deliberated on key issues of security, economic growth and climate change.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Dinesh Karthik won the toss and elected to field against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Tuesday.
Hero MotoSports Team Rally bikers Oriol Mena and C S Santosh were overall 19th and 21st after the second stage of the Afriquia Merzouga Rally here.
FC Barcelona edged a little closer to the Spanish La Liga title and maintained their unbeaten record, despite dropping two points with a 2-2 draw away to Celta Vigo.
Cricket Australia (CA) has denied claims that former Test opener Justin Langer will be appointed as Australia's head coach.
Guadalajara Chivas got off to a solid start in the Concacaf Champions League final, defeating Toronto FC, the defending Major League Soccer (MLS) champion, 2-1 in the first leg of the series at BMO Field here.
Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma termed their last game which the hosts won by 46 runs as the perfect one.
Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain and Kei Nishikori of Japan triumphed over their rivals at the Monte-Carlo Masters, advancing to the round of 16 here on Wednesday.
Kings XI Punjab's batting will be up against the effective bowling of Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) game between two in-form teams here on Thursday.
Brighton & Hove Albion FC earned a precious point after holding Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw in the 34th round of the English Premier League (EPL) football championship.
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah aims to break the British record at the 38th London Marathon to be held on April 22. The 35-year-old will target Steve Jones's record of 2:07:13, set in 1985, when he takes on the 42.195-kilometre challenge for the second time.
BCCI faces an 'RTI bouncer
The Law Commission of India wants the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with all of its constituent member cricketing associations to be brought under the purview of the Right To Information (RTI) Act 2005.In its report to Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Law Commission put forth four recommendations regarding the BCCI."It is recommended that RTI Act be made applicable to BCCI along with all of its constituent member cricketing associations, provided they fulfill the criteria applicable to BCCI, as discussed in this report," it stated.Noting the opacity and non-accountability of the Board's functioning, the report stated that the BCCI exercised 'State-like' powers that adversely affected the sport. It, therefore, recommended that the "BCCI be viewed as an agency or instrumentality of State, under Article 12 of the Constitution, thereby making it amenable to the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32.""The BCCI should be held accountable, ...
Inter Milan ended a three-game winless run with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Cagliari to be in contention for the 2018-19 Champions League berths.
Mumbai riders proved to be the dominating force, but it was Hyderabad-based Mohammed Riyaz who stole the show in the sixth edition of The Valley Run 2018 here.
I sat on the ground by choice, CWG gold medalist dismisses controversy
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who clinched gold at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games, on Wednesday rebuffed reports that she was insulted during a felicitation ceremony held in her village.A picture showing 16-year-old Bhaker sitting on the floor during a felicitation in Charkhi Dadri went viral on Monday. Soon after, reports emerged that the young shooter was subjected to insult and made to sit on the floor once the VVIPs arrived.However, Bhaker has clarified that she chose to sit on the ground as there were elders present at the event."During the felicitation ceremony I sat on ground on my own. There was space but I preferred to sit on ground as few elders present at the event," Bhaker said.The ceremony was conducted to honour medal winners at the CWG 2018 from Haryana. After winning gold medals at the ISSF World Cup, the pistol shooter claimed yet another Gold in the women's 10m Air Pistol event at the prestigious Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gold Coast, Australia.Recently, ...
Manchester United and Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero is running out of time to prove his fitness ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday,
Prez Kovind lauds 'India's daughters' success at Gold Coast
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday congratulated India's women brigade for bringing laurels to the country at the prestigious Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gold Coast, Australia.From Mary Kom to Saina Nehwal, Kovind lauded tremendous efforts by the "daughters of India" in bringing glory to the country."Daughters of India have brought laurels to the country in Commonwealth Games 2018, Manika Batra from Delhi, Mary Kom, Mirabai Chanu and Sangeeta Chanu from Manipur, Manu Bhaker and Vinesh Phogat from Haryana, Saina Nehwal from Telangana and Heena Sidhu from Punjab," the President said.Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who bagged a gold medal in the women's singles event of the recently-concluded 21st Commonwealth Games, on Tuesday rated the gold medal in mixed-team event of the prestigious quadrennial games as much more special than the individual.On the last day of the Games, Nehwal defeated her compatriot PV Sindhu by straight games 21-18, 23-21 in a high-octane clash to grab gold ..
Having narrowly lost the Super Heavyweight (+91 kilogram) title at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (CWG), Indian boxer Satish Kumar Yadav is now looking forward to winning gold at bigger events like the Asian Games and Olympics.
Brazilian national football captain Neymar has said he expects to be in "better shape" for the 2018 World Cup in Russia than he was before his foot injury.
Villarreal defeated Leganes 2-1 here to end a three-game winless streak and consolidate their hold on the final European berth in La Liga.
Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 6-2 in an away tie, qualifying for the German Cup final thanks to three goals from captain Thomas Mueller, two from Robert Lewandowski and one from Thiago Alcantara.
Skipper Virat Kohli's unbeaten 92-run innings went in vain as Royal Challengers Bangalore lost by 46 runs to Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Tuesday.
Vin Diesel acquires rights of 'xXx 4
It's confirmed! The fourth 'xXx' movie is in the works with Vin Diesel as the proud co-owner of the franchise.Diesel's One Race Films have teamed up with production company The H Collective to acquire the rights to film from Revolution Studios, reports The Hollywood Reporter.'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' helmer D.J. Caruso will return as the director while 'The Fate of the Furious' star will also be seen returning as the leading character.Meanwhile, rumour has it that Deepika Padukone, who made her Hollywood debut with the third installment of the franchise, may land a role in the upcoming flick.
Fans share their best 'Game of Thrones' moments on its anniversary
Fans have been losing their calm as the American drama series, 'Game of Thrones', turned seven on April 18.The show was first aired in 2011 and since then has been one of the most-liked and widely-anticipated series in the world.The trend was started by Maisie Williams a.k.a. Arya Stark, who wrote, "A girl is well excited to celebrate the 7th birthday of @GameOfThrones. We wanna know what your favorite moments have been, so share them using #7Years7Kingdoms".Replying to it, a fan wrote, "When Daenerys arrives at Dragonstone. That scene makes me teary-eyed everytime. ?? #7years7kingdoms".Another fan shared a GIF featuring Cersei Lannister and Margaery Tyrell.One fan wrote, ""How do you plead.... Lord Baelish?" #7Years7Kingdoms"."Favorite moment has to be The Hound on his epic quest to eat all the damn chickens in season 4, ep1! 7 years ago the greatest series ever premiered and has made my life so much better, every episode gives me something to look forward to and I'm grateful for ...
Harshvardhan Kapoor returns to silver screen in vigilante avatar
Anil Kapoor's son, Harshvardhan Kapoor, is going to make his return on the big screen in a vigilante avatar.Titled 'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero', the film will feature Harshvardhan donning a mask and playing a superhero to people. Whether he will possess some superpowers or not is yet to be determined.Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst and an Indian film critic, shared the posters on social media on Wednesday.Adarsh wrote, "Presenting the first look poster of Vikramaditya Motwane's #BhaveshJoshiSuperhero... Stars Harshvardhan Kapoor... Produced by Eros International, Reliance Entertainment, Vikas Bahl, Madhu Mantena and Anurag Kashyap... 25 May 2018 release".He shared another poster, "And here's the second poster of Vikramaditya Motwane's #BhaveshJoshiSuperhero... Stars Harshvardhan Kapoor... 25 May 2018 release".Helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film will have some intense action sequences and hand-combat scenes.The film revolves around a young man's quest for revenge and the discovery that
Bharat: Salman extends warm welcome to PeeCee
Superstar Salman Khan, in his quirky style, has extended a warm welcome to global star Priyanka Chopra, who will feature in his upcoming film 'Bharat'.The 'Sultan' star on Wednesday took to Twitter to welcome Priyanka back home.He wrote, "#Bharat .. welcomes u back home @priyankachopra . See u soon .. By the way humari film Hindi hai ;) . @atulreellife @aliabbaszafar #Eid2019"Known for her witty responses, PeeCee said that she is forever a 'Desi girl'.'Bharat' is the 'Quantico' star's next big Bollywood outing after 2016's 'Jai Gangajal'.Salman and Priyanka will be teaming up after a decade as the two were last seen in 'God Tussi Great Ho' (2008).The flick is an official adaptation of 2014 Korean film, 'Ode to My Father', and is slated to release on Eid in 2019.
Steven Spielberg becomes 1st director to gross $10b at global BO
Three-time Oscar winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has created history by becoming the first director whose films have globally taken in over $10 billion.E! Online quoted Box Office Mojo that with a global total of $475.1 million, his latest film 'Ready Player One' has helped the 71-year-old achieve this milestone.'The Lord of the Rings' filmmaker, Peter Jackson, and 'Transformers' Michael Bay are the next two highest grossing directors.On the work front, Spielberg, whose next two movies are the fifth installment of the 'Indiana Jones' franchise and 'West Side Story', is jumping into the world of DC Comics as he is all set to produce the adaptation of 'Blackhawk.'"It was wonderful working with the team at Warner Bros. to bring 'Ready Player One' to the screen," Spielberg said in a statement, as reported by Entertainment Weekly."They bring a blend of passion and professionalism to everything they do and have a tremendous history in this genre. I am excited to reunite with them on ...
Kelly Clarkson to host 2018 Billboard Music Awards
Singer Kelly Clarkson is all set to host this year's Billboard Music Awards.The event will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20.'The Voice' coach took to social media to share her excitement as she wrote, "Did you hear who is hosting the @BBMAs Music awards?! This is going to be fun! Don't miss it, LIVE May 20th at 8e/5p on NBC. #BBMAs - Team KC"In a press release announcing the gig, the 35-year-old said, "To prepare for hosting the Billboard Music Awards, I already have 20 costume changes planned.""I will be flying in like my girl P!nk, and calling Amy Schumer and Sarah Silverman for jokes. Well, or I'm just gonna show up and celebrate my favorite artists and get to know a few more. Yeah, maybe I'll go with that plan," she said as reported by Billboard.The 2018 nominees were announced Tuesday, with Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar leading the way with 15 nominations each.
Shiddat' now titled 'Kalank
Karan Johar's production, 'Shiddat' has now been renamed as 'Kalank'.The forthcoming film will star an ensemble cast of Sanjay Dutt, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Madhuri Dixit-Nene.The Dhah-Dhak girl replaced Sridevi after her untimely demise in Dubai on February 24, this year.The title was announced by the filmmaker along with the poster of the film. With several ruins and offset colours, the poster gave off major old-world vibes.Helmed by Abhishek Varman, the epic period drama is going to be set in 1940s, around the hard times faced by India and Pakistan.The poster also announced the release date of the flick, i.e. April 19, 2019, which is going to go on floors soon.The film was actually conceptualised by Johar's father, Yash, nearly 15 years ago.
Oilfield service firms' first-quarter results likely to disappoint investors
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Winter storms and overcapacity in fracking equipment are expected to limit oilfield service companies' revenue and profit gains in the first quarter, postponing Wall Street expectations for a strong pickup in results to the second half of this year.
S&P posts slight gains on industrials, IBM drags
(Reuters) - The benchmark S&P 500 index posted slight gains on Wednesday, helped by gains from industrial and energy stocks, but IBM's disappointing results and a sell-off in semiconductor stocks weighed on the Nasdaq and the Dow.
Oil rises more than $1 as Saudi aims at $100 a barrel
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil extended gains on Wednesday, rising more than $1 on a reported decline in U.S. crude inventories and after sources signalled top exporter Saudi Arabia wants to see the crude price closer to $100 a barrel.
Out of bankruptcy, Seadrill eyes closer ties with oil service firms
OSLO (Reuters) - Offshore oil driller Seadrill plans to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late June or early July to catch the rising wave of rig market activity, its chief executive told said on Wednesday.
Iran switches from dollar to euro for official reporting currency
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran will start reporting foreign currency amounts in euros rather than U.S. dollars, state media said on Wednesday as part of the country's effort to reduce its reliance on the U.S. currency due to political tension with Washington.
Inflation-busting pay hikes highlight German shift towards consumption
BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German unions have reached an inflation-busting pay hike deal for more than 2 million public sector workers that could push up prices and boost a consumer-led upswing in Europe's biggest economy.
Bank of England expects big Libor switch to start in earnest
LONDON (Reuters) - Financial markets should start accelerating efforts to ditch Libor in favour of the Bank of England's revamped interest rate benchmark being launched next week, a senior BoE official said.
Wall Street opens higher on strong earnings, oil
(Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday after the latest batch of earnings including Morgan Stanley added to optimism about the U.S. corporate reporting season, while a jump in oil prices lifted energy stocks.
Exclusive: Italy's Ferragamo to set up executive committee, delay CEO choice - sources
MILAN (Reuters) - Salvatore Ferragamo will delay the appointment of a new CEO and set up an executive management committee to steer the Italian luxury group's ongoing revamp, sources close to the matter told Reuters.
Gold price rally, cash crunch dulls Akshaya Tritiya festival buying
MUMBAI/BENGALURU (Reuters) - Demand for physical gold was lower-than-usual during a key festival in the world's second biggest consumer India as local prices peaked and a cash crunch curbed retail spending.
UPS goes Groupon, launching discounts for retailers
ATLANTA (Reuters) - United Parcel Service Inc is taking a page out of a retailer's playbook, offering discounts on everything from Costco memberships to luxury clothes and Disneyland tickets to loyal customers, UPS said on Wednesday.
Capita CEO gets early win with BBC contract extension
EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Capita said it has won an extension on a contract to provide audience services to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in an early win for Jonathan Lewis, who became chief executive of the outsourcing firm last December.
Wall Street set to open at one-month high on strong earnings
(Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes were set to open on Wednesday at levels not seen in about a month after the latest batch of earnings including Morgan Stanley added to optimism about the U.S. corporate reporting season.
Analysis: More China bank reserve cuts on the cards as PBOC seeks to prevent slowdown
BEIJING (Reuters) - The unexpected decision by China's central bank to cut the amount of cash that lenders must keep in reserves is unlikely to be its last such move given the growing concerns about a possible trade war with the United States, economists said.
China's ZTE delays earnings release following U.S. export ban
(Reuters) - Chinese smartphone maker ZTE Corp on Wednesday postponed the release of quarterly earnings, saying it needs time to assess the impact of a U.S. government order that bans American companies from selling it parts.
World stocks near four-week highs, Morgan Stanley shines
LONDON (Reuters) - Global stocks climbed to a near four-week high and Wall Street geared up for a strong open on Wednesday as powerful U.S. first-quarter earnings, notably from Morgan Stanley, helped revive risk appetite.
Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates on trading boost
(Reuters) - Morgan Stanley posted a better-than-expected first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as its trading business drew strength from increased market volatility in line with other major banks.
Abbott's quarterly profit, sales beat Street estimates
(Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and sales, helped by growth across its businesses and device launches.
Morgan Stanley profit helped by 'flattering factors' that may not last: CFO
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The factors that helped Morgan Stanley's profit soar 40 percent in the first quarter may not last through the rest of the year, Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Pruzan told Reuters on Wednesday.
Abbott Labs' quarterly revenue rises 16.7 percent
(Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories on Wednesday posted a 16.7 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by strong demand for its newer devices.
Oil breaks above $72 as supply concerns build
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday, lifted by a reported decline in U.S. crude inventories and the risk of supply disruptions.
Oil major Total pays $1.7 billion for French electricity retailer
PARIS (Reuters) - Oil company Total said it will buy a majority stake in French electricity retailer Direct Energie in a 1.4 billion euro ($1.73 billion) deal that beefs up its challenge to state-owned market leader EDF.
Exclusive: OPEC's new price hawk Saudi Arabia seeks oil as high as $100 - sources
DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) - Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia would be happy to see crude rise to $80 or even $100 a barrel, three industry sources said, a sign Riyadh will seek no changes to an OPEC supply-cutting deal even though the agreement's original target is within sight.
Exclusive: EU to fine Altice for jumping gun on PT Portugal deal - source
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators are set to hit French telecoms and cable group Altice with a hefty fine for concluding its 2015 acquisition of PT Portugal without first waiting for official approval, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Morgan Stanley profit jumps 40 percent on trading boost
(Reuters) - Morgan Stanley reported a 40 percent jump in quarterly profit on Wednesday, as its trading business got a boost from increased market volatility.
China's Fosun becomes fourth suitor for troubled Fortis
(Reuters) - Cash-strapped Fortis Healthcare Ltd said Fosun International Ltd has offered to invest up to $350 million, making the Chinese firm the fourth suitor aiming to tap soaring demand for private healthcare in India.
Global Markets: FTSE shines as world stocks near four-week highs
LONDON (Reuters) - Global stocks climbed to a near four-week high and Wall Street was gearing up for a positive open on Wednesday as strong U.S. first-quarter earnings helped revive risk appetite, driving up equities and hauling the dollar out of its slump.
Explainer: Ant Financial's $150 billion valuation, and the big recent bump-up
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Ant Financial's rapid climb to become the world's biggest super unicorn valued by some investors at around $150 billion showcases investor enthusiasm for the biggest Chinese tech companies and also how quickly valuations can shift. Just two months ago, bankers and investors were tentatively talking of a figure closer to $100 billion.
Nifty ends longest winning run in three years
(Reuters) - Indian shares wiped out early gains to edge lower on Wednesday, snapping their longest winning streak in over three years, dragged by private lenders such as HDFC Bank Ltd and Axis Bank Ltd.
Gold loses its shine as dollar, stocks rise on risk appetite
LONDON (Reuters) - Gold prices eased on Wednesday as the dollar and stocks advanced, pointing to higher demand for riskier assets driven by upbeat U.S. economic data and a slew of strong corporate earnings reports.
Oil gains after drop in U.S. inventories adds to supply concerns
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by a reported decline in U.S. crude inventories and the risk of supply disruptions.
May rate rise less certain after UK inflation cools to one-year low
LONDON (Reuters) - British inflation unexpectedly cooled to a one-year low in March, according to figures that raise some doubts over bets the Bank of England will raise interest rates in May.
Iran switches from dollar to euro for its foreign transactions - state media
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran has switched from the U.S. dollar to the euro as its official reporting foreign currency, state media reported on Wednesday.
Qatari owner of Novo Cinemas plans to sell theatres in UAE, Bahrain: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar's Elan Group is working with an adviser to sell Novo Cinemas' theatres in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Senior bank regulatory official to be named China Huarong chairman - sources
BEIJING (Reuters) - China Huarong Asset Management Co Ltd is set to be helmed by a senior bank regulatory official, who will replace the current chairman under investigation for alleged corruption, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Airlines inspecting Boeing 737 engines after fatal Southwest incident
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Some major customers of Boeing Co's popular 737 jets including Korean Air Lines Co Ltd said on Wednesday they were inspecting engines of the type that blew apart mid-air on a fatal Southwest Airlines Co flight on Tuesday.
UK inflation cools to one-year low, raising questions over possible Bank of England hike in May
LONDON (Reuters) - British inflation unexpectedly cooled to a one-year low in March, according to figures that may raise doubt over bets that the Bank of England will raise interest rates in May.
Strong China Q1 GDP growth supported by construction, manufacturing, hi-tech
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's better-than-expected economic expansion in the first quarter was backed by a pickup in construction and industry, while a slowdown in the services and agriculture sectors dragged on growth, official data showed on Wednesday.
France's Total agrees to buy Direct Energie in $1.7 billion deal
PARIS (Reuters) - Oil major Total said it will buy a majority stake in French electricity retailer Direct Energie in a 1.4 billion euro ($1.73 billion) deal that will make it a major challenger to state-owned market leader EDF.
Gold snaps three sessions of gains as dollar, equities edge up
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Gold prices slipped on Wednesday after rising for three straight sessions as investors opted for riskier assets, with the dollar holding its gains on the back of upbeat U.S. economic data.
Oil major Total agrees to buy Direct Energie in $1.7 billion deal
PARIS (Reuters) - French oil major Total said it will buy a majority stake in electricity retailer Direct Energie in a 1.4 billion euro ($1.73 billion) deal that will make it the number two power supplier in France after utility EDF.
Nifty gains; Sensex set for longest winning run in 10 years
(Reuters) - Indian shares crept higher on Wednesday, set for a 10th consecutive session of wins, buoyed by hopes of strong quarterly results, with consumer staples stocks among top gainers as forecasts of normal monsoon brightened their outlook.
Global Markets: Asian shares edge higher in step with Wall Street, China lags
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares crept ahead on Wednesday after Wall Street took heart from upbeat corporate earnings, though nagging concerns about trade barriers and the global growth outlook kept currencies and bonds subdued.
Oil prices rise on lower U.S. crude inventories, global supply risks
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by a reported fall in U.S. crude inventories and by the ongoing risk of supply disruptions.
Whiskey sour? China importers fret over U.S. trade battle
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - When spirits dealer Daniel Taytslin brought his first pallet of American Ragtime Rye whiskey into Shanghai in early April, the 672 bottles faced a 5 percent import tariff at China's customs.
Gold dips after three sessions of gains as dollar, equities edge up
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Gold prices slipped on Wednesday after rising for three straight sessions as the dollar held its gains on the back of upbeat U.S. economic data and equities edged up, whetting investor risk appetite.
China's Fosun becomes fourth suitor for India's troubled Fortis
(Reuters) - India's cash-strapped Fortis Healthcare Ltd said Fosun International Ltd has offered to invest up to $350 million, making the Chinese conglomerate the fourth suitor aiming to benefit from a government push for better healthcare.
IBM first-quarter margins miss estimates, shares fall
(Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp posted profit margins that fell short of Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, a sign that its reinvention was taking time.

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