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- 15th Finance Commission led by Chairman N.K.Singh in Gujarat on 4-day visit
- India Inc hails GST Council's decision to allow quarterly return filing
- RBI to issue new 100 Rupee notes with motif of 'Rani Ki Vav'
- India fastest growing economy in Asia; on track to meet FY18 target: ADB
- ONGC board approves exiting Pawan Hans, to sell 49% stake
- Govt hikes sugarcane price by Rs. 20 per quintal to Rs. 275 rupees
- Sensex surges over 100 points up; Nifty rises 39 points to 11,047
- Wholesale inflation rises to 5.77% in June on increasing prices of vegetables, fuel
- Sensex adds 87 points in all time high close in afternoon trade to 36,635
- Reserve Bank makes it compulsory to incorporate purchaser’s name on the face of payment instrumentalities to prevent money laundering
- Pakistan goes to polls; 35 killed in suicide blast, poll-related violence
- US ready to make ‘real deal' on Iran nukes: US President Donald Trump
- At least 38 people killed and 30 injured in suicide attacks in southern Syria
- Trump urges EU to lower auto tariffs
- Pakistan: Polling underway to elect a new Parliament and Provincial Assemblies
- Trump claims Russia planning to meddle midterm polls to help Democrats
- 2 Indians held in Washington State for staying illegally
- Mars making closest approach to Earth in 15 years
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- Extreme heat damages runway forces German airport to close
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- Closely monitoring situation in Pakistan which goes to polls tomorrow: US
- Committed to deploying VVPAT machines in future elections: EC
- Parliament passes Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill
- PM Modi reaches South Africa to attend 10th BRICS Summit
- All police stations, chowkis to have CCTV cameras: Delhi police to HC
- 111 people killed in 822 communal violence incidents in 2017
- Congress moves Privilege Motions in Lok Sabha against PM Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
- SC unhappy over non-compliance of its order on making buildings disabled-friendly, says courts are not running governments
- India's exports are expected to touch 350 billion dollars in the current fiscal: Suresh Prabhu
- Delhi HC grants interim protection from arrest to Chidambaram in ED's INX Media case
- Govt rejects outright opposition claim of forceful detention and delisting of voters in Assam
- Govt reiterates its commitment to provide all possible assistance to Andhra Pradesh for its development
- President Kovind interacts with farmers and members of Self Help Groups at Maoist-affected tribal Dantewada district
- Pawan Shah smashes second highest individual score in Under-19 internationals
- Indian boys enter pre-quarterfinals of World Junior Squash Championships in Chennai
- Russian Open Badminton tournament: Five Indian shuttlers progress to the second round of men's singles
- Dhanvir, Priya set meet records in National Youth Athletics Championships
- Govt selects 734 athletes for Khelo-India scholarships
- India bags 8 medals including two gold at Jr Asian Wrestling Ch'ship
- Hockey: India beat New Zealand 4-0 in final Test
- Tennis: Johnson beats first-time ATP finalist Ramkumar to win Newport title
- Manu-Sumeeth retain Lagos International title
- BAI announces cash reward of Rs. 10 lakh for shuttler Lakshya Sen
- BRICS U-17 women's football: India lose to China 1-2
- 734 youngsters shortlisted for complete scholarship under KHELO INDIA Scheme
- MHA asks Assam govt, neighbouring states to ensure law and order ahead of Draft NRC publication
- Hardik Patel, aides gets two-year jail term in Visnagar rioting case
- HC sets aside order discharging Maran brothers in telephone exchange case
- J&K: Two LeT terrorists killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district
- Haryana moves SC seeking early hearing of SYL row
- Maharashtra: Bandh over Maratha quota begins this morning
- Thane: Building collapses in Bhiwandi
- Pawar asks Maharashtra CM to hold talks with representatives of Maratha outfits to end ongoing stand-off over quota demand
- Assam government to set up separate directorate for Divyangs
- Militants attack security forces in South Kashmir; 1 CRPF jawan killed
- Uproar in Bihar assembly over alleged sexual exploitation girls at shelter home
- Uttarakhand: Rishikesh-Yamunotri NH blocked after landslides at Ojari-Dabarkot
- IAF evacuates all Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Uttarakhand's Gunji
- Blatant reliance on social media needs to be checked by citizens themselves: CJI Dipak Misra
- The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat meeting the Minister of State (I/C) Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, in New Delhi on November 24, 2017
- The Minister of State (I/C) , Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore addressing on Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture, organised by the All India Radio, in New Delhi on November 30, 2017
- The Minister of State (I/C) Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore addressing the delegates of 15th Asia Media Summit, in New Delhi on May 11, 2018.
- Deputation of IIS officers for attending the phase-IV training programme of cadre training policy for IIS offciers in University of California, Berkeley, USA(4th batch) from 6th-14th August,2018(excludingjourney time).
- Operational Private FM Radio channels as on 23-07-2018
- Rescheduling of Open House Meeting for the month of July, 2018
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- transfers/postings in Senior /Junior Grade of IIS Group B officers
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- grant of financial up-gradation under MACPS to Senior Grade of IIS Group 'B'officers
- Nomination of 22 IIS officers for the Foreign Component of the Phase-IV Trainig(4th batch) in University of California (UC), Berkeley, USA during 6th - 14th August, 2018 under MCTP of the cadre trainig policy for IIS Officers- reg.
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- promotion of SAG officers of IIS Group A to Selection Grade in the HAG pay scale
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- Charge of PIB, Gangtok to Shri Ajit Kumar Singh, Senior Grade Officer of IIS Group B
- PM addresses Indian Community in Uganda
- List of MoUs signed between India and Uganda during visit of Prime Minister to Uganda
- Press statement by Prime Minister during his visit to Uganda
- Text of PM’s address at India-Rwanda Business Forum in Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda on 24th July 2018
- President of India Addresses 3rd Anniversary Event of Speaker’s Research Initiative
- Special AYUSH Clinics for the Elderly
- Split of position of Chairperson and Managing Directors in listed companies
- UPSO-II (IOCL) dedicates Rs. 1 crore for the benefit of Divyangjans by under CSR scheme
- NFAI to host screening of Mark Osborne’s 'The Little Prince', a French 3D animated fantasy adventure family drama
- 36th Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) Meeting of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana â€" Urban Sanctions a Total of 2,67,546 Houses from 10 States
- Pakistan: Voting begins to elect a new Parliament and Provincial Assemblies
- IAF evacuates all Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Uttarakhand's Gunji
- Blatant reliance on social media needs to be checked by citizens themselves: CJI Dipak Misra
- CSR violations: Government issues preliminary notices to 272 companies
- PM Modi says India is emerging as a global manufacturing and start-up hub
- Rajasthan govt orders judicial probe into Rakbar Khan's death
- Parliament passes Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill
- India, Uganda sign four MoUs in various fields
- Centre asks states to appoint nodal officer to curb violence, mob lynching
- 19th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations begin at Drass War Memorial in J&K today
- Pakistan goes to polls amid tight security
- 19th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations begin
- Mob lynching incidents should not be politicized: HM Rajnath Singh
- Loans and deposits of Indians in the Swiss Bank decreased by 34.5%
- Nepal: Camp office of Indian Embassy in Biratnagar to be shut down from August 1
- North Korea begins dismantling nuclear and ballistic missile facilities: Analysis
- HM Rajnath Singh inaugurates 3-day National Traders' Conclave
- Productive Monday in both the Houses of Parliament
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Ugandan Parliament shortly
- PM Modi gifts cows to villagers at Rweru Model Village
- HMIB inaugurating Instagram Workshop for Better Government Communication in New Delhi
- PM congratulates the President of India on completing one year in office
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- Manufacturing of Trainsets in Railways
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- E-Ticketing System in Railways
- Destination alert for railway passengers
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- New Nuclear Power Plants
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- Central Industrial Security Force Assistant Commandants (Executive) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2018
- Coal production in private sector
- VVPATs to be delivered within time required for pre-poll preparations: ECI
- Mbappe and Salah shortlisted for FIFA player of the year award
- Raging wildfires kill at least 74 in Greece
- Jammu & Kashmir: Two terrorists gunned down in Anantnag
- President Kovind in Chhattisgarh; interacts with farmers and SHGs
- Ground Report: Women-run sanitary unit a boon due to Livelihood Mission
- On Day 2 of Kargil Vijay Diwas, 1999 war strategy discussed
- As Pakistan votes, at least 34 killed, several injured in blast in Quetta
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Uganda's Parliament
- No Sale of BS-VI non-compliant vehicles from April 1, 2020
- Mob Lynching: Panel formed to suggest measures
- India beat New Zealand 4-0 to complete series whitewash
- Rijiju: Lynching issue taken up very seriously by Centre
- Court grants anticipatory bail to Chidambaram in CBI's Aircel-Maxis case
- Rafale deal: BJP hits back at Congress' allegations
- HM: India has become foreign Investment destination hub
- Govt selects 734 athletes for Khelo-India scholarships
- Heavy Rain, Thundershowers witnessed across the country
- Border Roads Organisation completes strategic road in Bhutan
- Sri Lankan govt appreciates India's efforts in setting up countrywide ambulance service
- Doctor couple in Varanasi provides free delivery of girl children
- 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao': More Muslim girls going to school now
- China’s eastern regions coping with Typhoon Ampil aftermath
- Gunman dead after shooting 14, killing one, in Toronto: Canadian police
- Now, only 35 goods in highest tax bracket of GST
- Cuba economic growth weak, president says, as lawmakers approve new constitution
- Rathi, Deepak win gold on concluding day at Junior Asian Wrestling
- Bihar government to grant reservation in promotions to SCs/STs
- Work for 18 hours, BJP President tells workers
- Rain lashes several parts of the country
- GST relief for common man
- Home Minister:NRC being updated in impartial manner
- Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists gunned down in Kulgam district
- Pakistani intruder shot dead
- Vietnam: At least 10 people died due to floods
- Rival protesters march in Nicaragua amidst unrest
- Three terrorists gunned down in Kulgam district
- Mission Indradhanush safeguards children and pregnant women from life-threatening diseases
- Archery World Cup: India bag silver in women's compound team
- PM Modi e-flags India-assisted emergency ambulance service in Sri Lanka
- Union Minister Arun Jaitley slams Rahul Gandhi
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- States have the capacity and must cut duty on petrol: NITI Aayog
- Now an ‘action plan’ in place of policy for electric vehicles
- Getting around India’s energy efficiency conundrum
- NITI Aayog’s new methanol push could be bad news for Modi’s electric vehicles mission
- NITI Aayog working on policy to cut oil bill by $100 bn
- NITI AAYOG to make presentation of enhancing use of methanol
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- India should not miss digital revolution: Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Investors beware! Stockbrokers can’t take cash, bank deposits from clients as SEBI pushes ‘Digital India’
- Railways to accept digital Aadhaar, driving licence as ID proof from govt's DigiLocker
- Monthly UPI transactions cross 200 million in June
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- Isro to launch more satellites to boost rural internet connectivity under Digital India project
- Uttarakhand rolls out Wi-Fi services from hot air balloons to connect remote villages
- Google's free WiFi now available at 400 Indian Railways stations
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- PM Modi Launches Indian Digital Payment Apps In Singapore
- NCERT textbooks revised: Demonetisation, Swachh Bharat to Digital India, Modi’s flagship schemes find their way into school syllabus
- WHO adopts resolution on digital health initiated by India
- NIC to hire 800 people over next one year
- Ravi Shankar Prasad: ‘Digital India has become a mass movement in 4 years’
- New electronics policy soon: IT Minister
- CSC, SIDBI ink pact for financial support to village level entrepreneurs
- How to Get a Digital Signature Certificate in India: Process, Price, Getting One for Free, and Other Questions Answered
- Digital India goes rural: Modi’s ‘DigiGaon’ to bring villages on Wi-Fi Internet to boost literacy, incomes
- CSC to reach 2.50 lakh gram panchayats and 700 Digital villages to be established by the year end : Union Minister of Electronics & IT
- Government aims to more than double mobile phone production in 2 years
- Digital India: India to have 700 digital villages by the year-end
- 850 mn internet users key to India's $1 trillion digital economy: Report
- PM Modi's Digital India! Not books, free railway WiFi helps coolie pass Kerala Public Service Commission exam
- National Telecom Policy to focus on transition from physical to digital infra
- How the humble postman will bring banking to your doorstep
- Now, digital universities to soon offer higher education
- Number of adult Indians with bank accounts rises to 80%
- BHIM App Payments Touch Rs. 11,000 Crore In FY18 Amid Cashback Offers
- Big push for digital courts in India; here is what Modi government is doing
- Good news! BHIM App gives cashback plans to customers, merchants; here's how
- Digital revolution transforming India, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Post office account holders can avail digital banking service from May
- Government launches digital platforms for ease of farm export
- Nations turning to India for digital infra knowhow: Ravi Shankar Prasad
- IT Minister wants ‘Made in India’ MRI machine to be ready by end-2019
- Digital India' changing face of Himachal
- India’s mobile subscription base to exceed 1.4 billion by 2022: report
- Digital Payments Grievance Helpline 14442 to Come Up Soon
- IT Industry To Help India Build A $1 Trillion Economy, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Hyderabad Turns 'Hy-Fi' With 1,000 Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
- TCS to help Andhra University transform into digital university
- Digital empowerment of employees: Are companies helping?
- Digital India,GST will drive enterprise PC consumption: Lenovo
- Govt to create special parameters to judge impact of Digital India
- No card, only hard cash for President nomination in digital India
- Radha Chauhan appointed CEO of govt's online procurement wing
- Combination of push & pull factors can help India become global hub: PP Chaudhary
- ICSE, ISC students to have digital marksheets
- Digital India campaign: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurates free Wi-Fi facility at 28 railway stations on Konkan Railway
- Indian Railways to launch redesigned e-tendering under Digital India push
- Many of the new government's efforts ride on technological support
- Mobiles added in India over 2.5 years equal Italy’s populace
- India's digital payments infra to grow three-fold in 2017: MeitY
- Delhi Metro Partners With Ola Money to Provide Digital Payment Solution to Commuters
- Law Ministry launches digital initiatives for legal access in rural areas
- BHIM-Aadhaar Pay app will boost honesty in income tax payment: Ravi Shankar Prasad
- DigiDhan will become global reference point, says PM
- WATCH: On Digital India Day, Narendra Modi lauds BR Ambedkar, launches BHIM-Aadhaar platform
- Aadhaar must for web-access to Survey of India maps
- Coming soon: Settle PF claims on your phone through mobile app UMANG
- Digital connectivity of gram panchayats will be game changer
- Digital payments: Central Bank of India customer wins Rs 1 crore in lucky draw
- A digital platform that aims to make 10 million rural youth employable
- ATMs, Credit, debit cards set to disappear: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
- Smart India Hackathon 2017: Narendra Modi calls for youth participation in development; terms democracy, a ‘collective responsibility’
- Digital push must be disability-inclusive
- Website for e-filing of applications to NBA launched
- Aadhaar now needed for mobile connection
- Digital platform to help railways save ₹60,000 crore: Suresh Prabhu
- Wi Fi kiosks at 500 remote railway stations to provide online services
- Digital India: Meal vouchers in paper form will not be allowed, says RBI
- Digital India: All PAN cards not linked to Aadhaar card will be cancelled
- Digital India is the theme of MIT conference this year
- Suresh Prabhu plans digital displays for real-time train arrivals and departures
- Digital India initiatives playing major role in smart cities mission
- Regulatory changes planned to enhance protection for online shoppers
- India is ready to co-operate with other countries to improve cybersecurity, says IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Aadhaar Pay launch by month-end
- Responsibility to power digital payments in India now becomes IT ministry’s responsibility as NITI Aayog eases itself out
- Digital Government Research Centre launched in Patna
- Temple too takes digi-route for donations
- Digital infrastructure: India leads world in payment system evolution, here’s a payments thumb rule
- Internet of Things: Smartphone to smart homes, IoT has become increasingly visible
- PM Pitches for Digital India, Asks Citizens to Teach BHIM App to 125 Others
- Kotak a/c to give access to e-docs in DigiLocker
- ABB India to deliver digital substation to Technopark
- Narendra Modi government gives LPG connection under BPCL scheme a Digital India boost to make it available at doorstep
- Digital India: eMudhra partners with 15 state governments to enable esignature
- Department of Electronics and Information Technology to spend Rs 300 crore on skilling, e-literacy
- Digital payments rule the roost, log ‘significant’ growth
- Cabinet approves PMGDISHA under Digital India Programme
- IT Ministry urges tax sops for PC manufacturers too
- On 250th birthday, Survey of India wants to shed its cloak of secrecy
- Aadhaar covers 99% of adults in India: Prasad
- AIIMS to help states replicate its digital project across India
- Digital transactions have grown exponentially: Union Minister P P Chaudhary
- Committee on digital payments suggests incentives for micro ATMs, tax refunds
- Centre awards ₹60.9 crore as prize money for digital payments
- Digital Village: India's ambitious free WiFi project covering 1,000 gram panchayats
- IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Qualcomm for innovation on Aadhaar-based payments
- Fully committed to build a digital India, says Arun Jaitley
- BHIM, IRCTC Connect, myGov and other apps that you should install on your smartphone
- India, US renew agreement for cyber security coordination
- TRAI's digital push: Recommendation on public wifi in 25 days
- Curtain Raiser: 20th National Conference on e-Governance
- Government to launch two new apps to help improve road safety and citizen interaction
- Vizag to host two-day national conclave on e-Governance
- Digital push: Demonetisation propels ramping up cyber safety
- Tech savvy India will adapt; digital payment enabled Aadhaar Card will help, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Haj Application Process Goes Digital, Mobile App Launched
- Digital payment logic to drive banks to adopt new technology: Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Centre issues guidelines for e-health records
- India continues to foray more into digital travel booking
- After year of flip-flops, Provident fund body buckles up for digital ride
- BHIM App Launched, PM Narendra Modi Says World Will Google For It: 10 Facts
- Mother Dairy launches Aadhar-enabled payment system at booths
- Digital India: Government’s DigiDhan Abhiyan registers 1 crore rural citizens for digital payments
- Apple seeks relaxed labelling rules, doesn't want to print product info on devices
- Delhi govt to make digital payments for transactions above Rs 5,000
- Spices Board goes digital in Andhra Pradesh
- External Affairs Ministry crosses another social media milestone
- Government launches lottery schemes to motivate people to go digital
- Digital India: MPs can use funds to set up Wi-Fi facilities in villages
- Aadhaar payment app set to simplify digital transactions
- BSNL now offering free email ID in 8 Indian languages
- Cisco signs deal with CERT-In to man the doors at Digital India
- Over 38 lakh rural citizens have enrolled for digital payments: Arun Sundararajan
- Government ensuring digital infrastructure security, says PP Choudhary
- Govt to promote cyber security courses as it pushes for a safe digital economy
- Govt says less tax for small traders on digital transactions
- Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad Presents Digital India Awards 2016
- Trai recommends limited free data for rural subscribers
- Centre to finance digital discounts
- Cyber attacks: IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security, forms special team
- Centre mulls review of IT Act to strengthen cyber security
- Banks Told To Incentivise Digital Payments, Transactions: Union Minister
- A dedicated TV channel to promote digital payments
- Tackling e-waste
- Centre unveils discounts to fuel switch to digital mode
- Central ministries, depts draw plans to go cashless after Modi's directive
- Go digital in mission mode, Jaitley tells banks
- IITF 2016: The Digital Trade Fair
- India set to consume $80 billion worth of mobile components in five years
- IT Ministry holds meet to boost digital payments
- Give tax breaks for digital payments, says Niti Aayog
- Centre discusses fast-track plan for digital payments ecosystem
- Exclusive e-platform soon for payments to Government
- Big step toward cashless economy
- JIPMER doctors can now attend court proceedings online
- Government turns to students for tech help
- Online incubation centre launched for startups
- Cyber security: NSA-administered Rs 1,000-cr fund kept open to private players
- Centre moots registry to vet geospatial data
- Govt starts digitising Delhi’s land record
- Trai favours neutral Wi-Fi infrastructure to bridge digital divide
- Govt mandates Indian language support in phones from July 2017
- Degree screening goes digital
- Digital India to be theme for India International Trade Fair
- DMRC plans free Wi-Fi at all stations by mid-2017
- 30 NDMC schools to impart education through ‘Smart Classes’
- CSC e-governance Services India: Farmers get e-health helping hand for animals
- Aiming to create a trillion dollar economy through Digital India campaign: Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Jan-Dhan to offer banking on internet-less phones
- In line with Digital India, Coal Ministry to go 'totally digital' November 1 onwards
- Digital India gets local language booster
- Centre bans sharing of Aadhaar details
- Outreach Programme by Digital India
- Regional languages to be mandatory in mobiles
- Get ready to view degrees in digital format from end of 2017
- CSCs may assemble LED lamps to boost rural economy: Prasad
- UPI spreads the net to rope in 10-15 e-tailers; eBay, MakeMyTrip, Pepperfry likely to join
- Prasad calls for ensuring digital literacy for women
- Now drive with soft copy, keep your licence in DigiLocker
- Mobile access scheme for remote areas soon
- Centre launches ‘Sugamya Pustakalaya’ an online library for Persons with disabilities
- Digital India: Take bandwidth for free Wi-Fi in villages: BSNL to Parliamentarians
- Work Is On To Make 100 Government Websites Differently-Abled Friendly: Ravi Shankar Prasad
- C-DOT should work hard to end Digital Divide in India-Manoj Sinha
- Digital literacy: Goa signs MoU with Google India
- Govt to make Digital India program more focussed: Prasad
- IITs get Council approval for more seats
- Digital Locker Authority soon to push paperless governance
- Govt high schools to have digital classrooms soon
- Electronics manufacturing policy may soon get nod
- U.P. police will now use Twitter to redress grievance
- India world's third biggest tech startup hub: Study
- Non-techies get IIM-Calcutta entry boost
- More banks to follow e-verification
- Staying connected with the masses
- Email based IT assessment:Hyderabad, Kolkata added to scheme
- NSDC, ICDL ink pact to improve digital literacy in India
- How OTT Can Speed Up Digital India's Success
- Device with Aadhaar authentication feature launched
- Aadhaar enrolment crosses 1 billion mark: Ravi Shankar Prasad
- CBDT processes 6.53 lakh online rectification requests in income tax returns
- Post offices pip SBI to have largest core banking footprint, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Geoinformatics- A promising career for youth
- How will Bharat Bill Payments System benefit you
- Government invests Rs 500 crore a year for research on electronics
- First e-pension Adalat of the country inaugurated
- Digital India will be a $1-trillion business opportunity
- Railway Budget 2016: Indian Railways to turn smarter with apps, drone technology
- SBI, ICICI Bank and PNB see surge in digital transactions: Report
- Traditional sectors hiring tech talent to stay in game
- IIT-Delhi installs India’s first 5G lab; here’s how it will boost Digital India
- WhatsApp takes massive step to push PM Modi’s ‘Digital India’, ties-up with top banks for its payment feature
- Bad password big cyber security threat in India: Experts
- Twitter Lite announced; company to partner with Vodafone in India
- Facebook's WhatsApp to Enter Indian Digital Payments Market
- Ericsson and IIT Delhi set up centre to research and explore 5G in India
- SAMSUNG LAUNCHES DIGITAL PAYMENT PLATFORM IN INDIA
- Vodafone-Idea merger: Birth of a telecom giant
- HP launches 'Centre of Excellence' to support Digital India
- What to Expect From Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2017
- Sundar Pichai in India: How Google is helping in Digital India campaign
- SBI, Coca-Cola ink pact for digital solutions and literacy initiative
- E-com as habit is Amazon's 2017 focus
- Delhi airport launches e-shopping platform
- Digital payments soar by up to 300% after demonetisation
- Online sales of health insurance to grow 15-20 times by 2020: Study
- E-wallet firms’ customer base surges
- Airtel launches India’s first payment bank with massive 7.25% interest on savings accounts
- India doubles balance limit for digital wallets to help merchants
- m-Wallet companies laugh all their way to the bank
- Experts say city needs automated response system
- India leads world in the digital transformation business impact
- Instagram photos may help identify landscape hotspots
- World Bank to rank cities on ease of living
- Soon, hop off a train to a cab, via IRCTC app
- Indian pharma sector going digital at a fast pace
- Now You Can Write Emails in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu & Tamil
- India eyes indigenous expertise in cyber security, to fund security start-ups
- Ensure safety of policies with e-account
- Project Management An imperative for India's Growth Story
- Google brings Wi-fi station, YouTube Go and offline feature for Chrome to India
- Govt. officials can hire Uber, Ola cabs without surge pricing
- More Indians searching for govt jobs: Google
- Digital classifieds to be $1.2-bn. market
- An app to break the ice with children on safety issues
- Indian enterprises seek to preempt cyber attacks
- Reliance Jio Test SIM Does an Apple; Long queues prove appetite for #DigitalIndia
- India heralds new chapter in digital banking, UPI app goes live
- Microsoft plans cybersecurity centre in Connaught Place
- A new approach to digital payments
- India to have 180 million smartphones by 2019: ASSOCHAM-KPMG
- Naidu picks Microsoft’s Kaizala for governance
- Real estate portals looking at rating brokers for more customer satisfaction
- Dabur might sell others' products on new e-portal
- How Indian companies are cashing on Pokemon Go craze
- Rural 'next big focus' for ShopClues
- Indians online to hit 730mn by 2020
- Using data for better governance
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- Election apps find flavour in poll season
- Kanpur Based Shabda Nagari Aims To Bridge The Digital Divide In India Through Its Unique Offering
- Ericsson to deploy 15,000 smart meters in Assam
- 'Itihaasa' to Chronicle India’s Digital Revolution
- E-commerce Firms Ride Make in India to Reach Rural Markets
- Trends 2016: Digitization, a top priority
- Institutes gear up to train smartphone technicians
- Cisco to Support Digital India
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- Dudhli village to turn digital this month
- Online banking users to reach 150 billion by 2020
- UP: Farmers taking help of social media to seek redressal of their problems, says minister
- A digital pot that can automatically provide water to plants
- India ready for 4 times jump in digital payments
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- Tech genius from Alwar roped in by Union Ministry of Electronics
- 'Challenge now is to offer quality voice and data'
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- BRHS Student Travels to India, Helps Bring Digital Education
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- Prying open history
- GST boost: Srei looks to give new lease of life to its leasing business
- Suzlon Energy aims to reduce 40 per cent of Rs 60 billion debt by FY18
- Avendus Finance eyes Rs 20 bn lending from NBFC business this year
- Maruti Suzuki to manufacture 3 mn units annually by 2025: R C Bhargava
- Norwest venture and Intensive Softshare invests Rs 1 bn in FMCG firm Kishla
- Slower replacement of turbines force IndiGo, GoAir to ground planes
- TPG acquires a minority stake in pharma firm Sai Life Sciences
- Petroleum definition changed for uniformity in operations: Government
- NCLT rejects Jyoti Structures' resolution plan, orders liquidation
- End of era! eBay India's 14-year long first innings comes to an end
- L&T Q1 net profit jumps 43% to Rs 14.72 bn, income increases by 17%
- Engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) today reported a 43.14 cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,472 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2018.
- NCLT approves Liberty House resolution plan to acquire Amtek Auto
- IndiGo grounds five A320 neo planes in Delhi over engine issues: Sources
- Budget carrier IndiGo today grounded five A320 neo aircraft due to issues with Pratt & Whitney engines, according to sources.
- JSW Steel first-quarter profit surges nearly four-fold, tops estimates
- From 'Sanju' to 'Neerja', Fox Star Studios' focus on alliances pays off
- ICICI Pru Life profit falls 69% to Rs 2.82 billion in June quarter of FY19
- PVR revenue up 7% to Rs 7 bn in Q1 on growth of footfall in theatres
- Apotex acquisition likely to reduce Aurobindo's dependence on US market
- Prem Watsa's Fairfax Holdings invests $45 mn in parent of Digit Insurance
- Here is how Samsung regained market leadership title from Xiaomi in Q2 2018
- Your new Maruti Swift, Dzire may be recalled over faulty airbag controllers
- In the fast lane: Despite speed bumps, M&M bullish on big trucks market
- Three decades of Ravi Parthasarathy led to IL&FS's lateral growth
- Walmart to boost Flipkart's e-play; plans 50 B2B stores across the country
- JSW Steel aims to turn around insolvent Monnet Ispat in a year
- Infosys takes Finacle on cloud to Australia; will bring it to India soon
- Fortis-owned SRL Diagnostics puts in new strategy to increase revenue
- Govt mulls selling $2.6 billion NHPC stake to state-run peer NTPC Ltd
- Wistron to invest Rs 30 billion for second iPhone unit in Bengaluru
- US companies face off with Paytm in lobbying against data storage rules
- Want to work in a tech company? You don't need to know how to code
- New WhatsApp update to support 'notification extension' for iOS 10 users
- People in News
- C Sivasankaran: A maverick prone to courting controversy and the CBI
- Orios Venture looks to invest in startups solving small towns' problems
- IIT Madras Incubation Cell sees surge in number of start-ups at 18% in FY18
- Soon, Google AI tools to help customise learning for the students
- Seed-stage investor SRI Capital announces $100 mn US-India VC fund
- Kerala, Delhi startups win Global Impact challenge; awarded cash prizes
- A milk startup takes on 300 million cows
- Supply chain solutions firm Leap India eyes Rs 5-6 bn in Series-C funding
- IIT Madras Incubation Cell sees increase in faculty joining startups
- What Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin looks for in an entrepreneur
- This Gurugram-based start-up brings cashless remote diagnosis to villages
- EV cab service provider Lithium to raise $8 mn from IFC for expansion
- Chai Point raises $20 mn in fresh funding from Paragon Partners, others
- Ratan Tata-backed online broking firm Upstox cuts trading fee to 'nil
- SolutionsInfini is making the right connect with SMS messaging platform
- Start-up investors may be exempt from 'angel tax
- Kerala to host Asia's largest startup conclave 'Huddle Kerala' on April 6
- Lightspeed Venture rides on global exits, other companies scaling rapidly
- 60% of startups may fail as they can't scale up amid lack of market: Pai
- Online lending platform Avail Fin raises $17.2 mn to fund expansion plans
- NestAway raises Rs 3.3 bn in series D funding from Goldman Sachs and others
- India to have 100,000 startups by 2025: Mohandas Pai at NSE Tech Conclave
- AI to the rescue: 6 startups that are redefining healthcare market in India
- Nasscom worried over fall in angel, series A funding into start-ups
- Sistema Asia-led group invests $12 mn in fitness startup HealthifyMe
- Current Affairs
- Parliamentary panel raps govt for inadequate allocation of funds to defence
- Mallya assets case: UK Court of Appeal refuses permission to appeal
- 40 Under 40: Most influential people in business & the Indian connection
- Goyal's nod to prosecute ex IRCTC group GM in graft case involving Lalu
- Prioritise fake news issue over payments service plans: Govt to WhatsApp
- Govt moves Delhi HC to recover $3.8 bn from Reliance, Shell, ONGC
- Outfit spearheading quota stir for Maratha community calls off Mumbai bandh
- Confused about Railways ticket refund rules? Here's your one-stop guide
- Why retire when you're too old to enjoy it? Take a break, quit your job now
- CBSE moves HC against order mandating NCERT books for schools
- 2015 Patidar agitation: Gujarat court sends Hardik Patel to 2 years in jail
- Who will be the members of Lokpal search committee? PM-led panel may decide
- At $228 bn, China's defence spend 3 times more than India's: Union Minister
- CBI writes to Antigua for whereabouts of PNB fraud-accused Mehul Choksi
- Explain delay in making public institutions disabled-friendly: SC to govt
- INX Media case: Chidambaram gets interim protection from arrest till Aug 1
- 2 terrorists killed in J&K's Anantnag, gun battle underway in Kupwara
- Madras HC sets aside court order discharging Maran brothers in BSNL case
- Cashing in on cash is a costly investment mistake. Just ask the millennials
- Maratha quota stir makes Mumbai tense; buses attacked, slogans against CM
- Four Indian-origin names in list of Fortune's 40 young influential people
- Maratha quota stir: Mumbai bandh today; Navi Mumbai, Panvel to also be shut
- CSR spending: Firms fail to meet govt mandate, despite improved compliance
- News digest: Jio's fibre-to-home foray, new tax rules, PSB mergers and more
- WhatsApp COO Matthew Idema apprises govt of steps taken to curb fake news
- Why politicised trolling on social media is more destructive than fake news
- Government says no special category status to Andhra as Manmohan raps Modi
- Truckers strike: Fruit, vegetable prices soar in south, West India
- Parliament passes anti-graft Bill that penalises bribe givers too
- 1,662 defamatory websites, contents blocked by social media platforms: Govt
- Truckers strike: Vegetables prices up 25% in UP, estimated loss at Rs 20 bn
- UP govt to hold mega industrial projects worth Rs 600 billion on July 29
- PM Modi arrives in Uganda on second leg of his three-nation Africa tour
- Maratha outfits call for Mumbai bandh tomorrow as quota stir turns violent
- IOA, Sports ministry treated us like servants at Rio Olympics: Chawrasia
- American women sweep in triathlon's Paralympic debut
- US swimmer Ryan Lochte banned for 10 months: Reports
- PM Narendra Modi wishes Indian contingent for Rio Paralympics
- Sports Minister Vijay Goel's slip of tongue receives heavy trolling on Twitter
- PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar, Pullela Gopichand presented BMW cars
- Not upset with India's performance in Rio Olympics: Vijay Goel
- Dipa Karmakar welcomes PM Modi's Olympics task force
- Rio Paralympics: Ban continues on Russian competitors
- OP Jaisha vs AFI: Claims, counter claims muddle the field
- Sponsors drop Ryan Lochte after Rio scandal
- NCP demands Vijay Goel's resignation over O P Jaisha marathon row
- Indian officials' absence force O P Jaisha to run Rio marathon without water
- In a first, government to confer Khel Ratna to 4 athletes
- Dipa Karmakar returns to rousing welcome in Tripura
- Olympic flag handed over to Tokyo for 2020 Games
- Rio Olympics: Boxing on brink after Rio judging controversies
- Olympic silver medalist P V Sindhu, Gopichand receive grand welcome in Hyderabad
- Sindhu and Gopichand receive grand welcome at Hyderabad
- Rio Olympics: Groundbreaking Games for women in Rio
- CAS rules Narsingh Yadav intentionally took substance in tablet form
- Rio bids farewell to athletes in colourful closing
- US NBA stars rip Serbia for third gold in a row
- Where the Saina, Sindhu legends were born
- Rio Olympics: Sakshi Malik to be Indian flagbearer at Games closing
- Shock defeat for Yogeshwar Dutt in qualification round
- Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand sculpture congratulates Sindhu
- Neymar steers Brazil to first Olympic football gold
- South Africa's Caster Semenya wins 800m gold
- Two rich yet too poor
- Bolt, now atop the league of extraordinary gentlemen
- NBC's $12-billion Olympics bet stumbles, thanks to millennials
- Workers get 'no lunch' at venues infamous for bad quality food
- Rio Olympics: Shuttler Chen Long beats Lee Chong Wei to clinch gold
- Bharat Petroleum announces Rs 75 lakh award for P V Sindhu
- Economy & Policy
- NCLAT junks cement-makers' plea against CCI's Rs 67-bn cartelisation fine
- ED gets power to impound fleeing economic offenders' property
- GST slab of 28% may become virtual 'hollow shell' in year or so, says CEA
- Ghaziabad and Lucknow civic bodies to list municipal bonds on NSE
- Chhattisgarh area from where Naxals operate across India gets electricity
- FSSAI asks nutraceuticals industry players to adopt self-regulation
- New anti-graft Bill 'shields' govt staff, punishes bribe-givers: Explainer
- India to remain fastest-growing major economy, but oil poses risk: Poll
- Renewable energy sector needs $76 bn to meet 104-Gw balance target by 2022
- LS passes anti-graft bill that punishes bribe-givers, shields govt staff
- India emerging as global manufacturing, start-up hub: PM Modi in Uganda
- Vijay Mallya reaches out to Indian officials, may want to return: Report
- US eyes easier market access for soybean meal, easier norms on cherries
- Modi govt seeks RBI's views on specific public sector bank mergers
- Income Tax department seeks GST and GAAR details in new audit form
- India's manufacturing weakness hits free trade agreement ambitions
- Railways' massive archival journey to chug along 2.5 bn pages of history
- Exporters fear India may lose $5.5 bn in gold medallion, coin exports
- India eyes larger export share as Sri Lankan tea faces challenges
- IMF wants India to focus on FDI, cautions against relying on global markets
- RBI has wide-ranging and comprehensive powers to deal with PSBs: Govt
- China clears 14 Indian rice companies for export amid trade war with US
- Centre proposes amendment in labour law to recognise central trade unions
- Indian money in Swiss banks down 80% since 2014, says FM Piyush Goyal
- CRISIL SME Tracker: Ayushman Bharat a shot in the arm for MSE hospitals
- Anti-dumping duty hike on Indian shrimps by US to have neutral impact
- I-T dept crackdown on TDS defaults; e-retail portals, panchayats in focus
- India money in Swiss banks fell 80% since 2014, says Piyush Goyal
- Truckers' strike causes loss of Rs 70 bn worth of goods trade in Tamil Nadu
- Thermal coal imports increase 14% in Q2, India on track for import rise
- US Congress seeks strategy for measurable progress on India-US defence ties
- Will Chandrababu Naidu's food card gamble in poll-bound Andhra pay off?
- Power loan provisions by PSBs likely to touch $400 bn in September quarter
- 15% spike likely in dry fruit imports from Afghanistan on easier trade flow
- Currency war and competitive devaluation: Same pie, many contenders
- Why consolidation of sovereign holding for PSEs makes perfect sense today
- Non PCA State-run banks to retain loan market share at 51% medium term
- Canara Bank Q1 net profit up 12% at Rs 2.81 bn; bad loan decline marginally
- Canara Bank reports 12% rise in Q1 net profit on higher interest income
- Karur Vysya Bank Q1 profit declines by 69% to Rs 459.1 million; NPAs rise
- Ahead of LIC deal, Moody's places IDBI Bank's long-term ratings for upgrade
- HDFC Mutual Fund allots Rs 7.3 billion shares to anchor investors
- IDBI Bank employees to go on strike on Aug 30 against 51% stake sale to LIC
- Banking to jewellery sector drops by 10%, exports to take a hit: GLEPC
- RBI to go for status quo in August policy review: SBI's eco research wing
- RBI has wide-ranging powers to deal with banking frauds, says govt
- Reliance Nippon Life Insurance's June quarter premium up 8% to Rs 7.5 bn
- Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company today said its total premium grew by 8 per cent to Rs 755 crore in April-June quarter compared to the year-ago period.
- Citibank India reports a 6% drop in net profit to Rs 34 billion
- Vijaya Bank targets Rs 10 bn profit in FY19; income rises to Rs 39 bn in Q1
- PNB gets Rs 28.16 bn as part of capital infusion plan via equity shares
- Citibank India reports decline of over 6% in net profit at Rs 34.03 bn
- Nirav Modi scam: PNB, Allahabad Bank may decide on action against EDs, MD
- Forex reserves continue to fall; down $734.5 million to $405.07 billion
- ECGC to hike export insurance premium as claim payments shoot up
- Liquidity crisis for gems, jewellery sector as Nirav Modi case scares banks
- RBI to soon introduce lavender-coloured Rs 100 note: Salient features
- Kotak Mahindra Bank consolidated Q1 net up 17% to Rs 15.74 bn
- Housing prices rise slower at 6.7% from 10.4% in top 10 cities in FY18: RBI
- The most important number in finance on its way out: All you need to know
- RBL Bank's Q1 result meets estimates; profit up by 35% to Rs 1.9 bn
- Edelweiss' NBFC arm ECLF to raise up to Rs 20 bn via public issue of bonds
- RBL Bank Q1 profit surges 35% to Rs 1.9 billion, revenue up by 30%
- Q1 earnings preview: Banking sector will take some more time to revive
- HDFC Mutual Fund's market debut to bring a windfall for key employees
- Jana Small Finance Bank to launch 2-wheeler loan products next year
- Govt proposes bill to curb ponzi schemes, 10-yr jail for duping depositors
- Bandhan Bank Q1 net profit jumps 47% to Rs 4.82 billion, NPA up by 0.64%
- Scam-hit PNB nets Rs 1.5 billion in FY18 as below minimum balance penalty
- Finmin to infuse Rs 113 bn in 5 PSUs to meet regulatory capital requirement
- NPA crisis: ICICI audit committee hires law firm to probe into 31 accounts
- The independent audit committee investigating the alleged irregularities in 31 NPA accounts of ICICI Bank has hired a law firm to assist the panel, an official said today.
- Six PSBs, including PNB, may get capital infusion of Rs 80 billion: Report
- Vikram Limaye's cricket role not good for IDFC
- Meet the BS Banker of the year 2015-16: HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri
- Meet the members of the new interest rate-setting committee
- Newsmaker: R Gandhi
- RBI notifies Urjit Patel's appointment as RBI governor
- No regrets on speaking my mind, says Rajan
- I had fantastic tenure; results to be visible in 5-6 years: Raghuram Rajan
- General News
- Will fight BJP without hating it, don't know if I can expect the same from it: Rahul
- Rahul Gandhi today asserted that the Congress along with other opposition parties will fight the BJP without hating it, but wondered whether he can expect the same from the rival party.
- Special purpose vehicle to speed up suburban railway soon
- A special purpose vehicle (SPV) to speed up the suburban railway will come into effect here within a month, the Karnataka government announced today.
- Rajasthan roadways buses stay off road
- The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation buses stayed off road today as the roadways employees went on a two-day strike from today to press for the implementation of the seventh pay commission and other demands.
- Invest India, Business France sign MoU to promote investment
- Invest India and Business France have signed an MoU to promote investment facilitation and cooperation between startups of the two countries, the commerce ministry today said.
- Decision on farm loan waiver after govt guidelines:Canara Bank
- Amid reports of banks' reluctance to waive farm loans in Karnataka, Canara Bank today said a decision on the issue can only be taken after the state government prepares its guidelines.
- WTO members applied 75 new trade restrictive measures from mid-Oct 2017 to mid-May 2018: Report
- Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have applied as many as 75 new trade restrictive measures such as increases in import duties and stricter customs regulations from mid-October 2017 to mid-May 2018.
- Complaint lodged against Swami Agnivesh, his supporters for allegedly assaulting BJYM activists
- A BJP Mahila Morcha leader in Jharkhand has lodged a police complaint alleging that social activist Swami Agnivesh's supporters had assaulted BJYM activists at Pakur on July 17, a police officer said today.
- NCLT approves Liberty House bid for Amtek Auto
- The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) today approved bid of UK-based Liberty House to acquire the debt ridden Amtekm Auto.
- 2 UP residential school students sent home for not agreeing to clean toilets
- Two students of a residential school in Deoria district have alleged that they were "thrown out" by their hostel warden for not following her order to clean toilets, prompting authorities to order an inquiry into the incident.
- President Kovind meets women from self-help groups in Dantewada
- President Ram Nath Kovind today
- Bandh on Aug 2 in 13 dists of N.Karnataka demanding statehood
- A day-long bandh has been called by some outfits in 13 districts of north Karnataka on August 2 demanding statehood for the region, alleging discrimination by successive governments towards it.
- HC directs CBI to investigate slow pace of Ranchi-Jamshedpur NH
- The Jharkhand High Court today directed the CBI to investigate the slow pace of work of the Ranchi-Jamshedpur national highway.
- Man held for raping minor girlfriend
- A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating his 17-year-old girlfriend, police said today.
- Arecanut import allowed if price is over Rs 251/kg: Govt
- Import of arecanut in any form is allowed if the price is over Rs 251 per kilogram, the government said today.
- Police bear the brunt of Maratha stir; IPS officer injured
- Policemen bore the brunt of the ongoing Maratha quota stir in Maharashtra, as 12 police personnel, including an IPS officer, were injured in violence
- Odisha CM inaugurates Rs 300 crore irrigation dam project
- Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated the Rs 300 crore Rukura Medium Irrigation Dam project in Sundargarh district.
- Unlike other franchises, Saheb Biwi aur Gangster series has well developed characters: Tigmanshu
- Director Tigmanshu Dhulia today said well-developed characters and a good story are the backbone of "Sahib Biwi aur Gangster" franchise.
- Madras HC dismisses plea against operation of buses sans conductors
- The Madras High Court today dismissed a petition challenging the Tamil Nadu government's move to operate point-to-point buses without conductors, saying there was no serious infirmity in the policy decision warranting its interference.
- AAP to hold non-BJP opposition rally at Ayodhya in Nov
- The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to launch its campaign for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Ayodhya with a rally of non-BJP, opposition parties there on November 20, followed by a march to Lucknow.
- Ballarpur Industries seeks sops for revival of AP Rayon
- : Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT)today sought sops to reopen its plant - AP Rayon - in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district.
- Sub-Jr Badminton Meet for Asian junior berth
- The double leg Yonex Sunrise All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournaments (u-15 and u-17) in Nagpur and Hyderabad will form the basis for selection of Indian squads for the Asian Junior Championship (U-15 and U-17) to be held in Myanmar in October.
- All families to have gas connection in Haryana by October 2: official statement
- Non-BPL families who do not have gas connections in but are entitled to gas subsidy, may get Haryana government's assistance in getting loans from banks to get the connections, an official release said today.
- JKCA scam: Court grants exemption to Farooq Abdullah from personal appearance
- A court here today granted NC president Farooq Abdullah exemption from personal appearance in connection with a case regarding the multi-crore scam in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.
- Student suicide in DU college: DUSU proposes setting up 'wellness cell' in colleges
- The Delhi University Students' Union today requested the Delhi University authorities to set up a "Wellness Cell" in all colleges of the varsity, following an 18-year-old student's alleged suicide in Bharati College today.
- Resign if you can't take care of Taj Mahal: Kejriwal to Adityanath
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today asked his UP counterpart Yogi Adityanath to resign if his government was not able to take care of the Taj Mahal.
- Two arrested for cheating people
- Two men were arrested for allegedly cheating people by changing their ATM cards during cash withdrawal on the pretext of helping them in Azadpur area, police said today.
- Data protection panel likely to submit report by early Aug; may spur amendments in laws like Aadhaar
- The high-level panel crafting the data protection framework for India is expected to submit its report to the government by the first week of August, and could prompt amendments to a slew of existing legislations in areas like Aadhaar, RTI and health.
- World Junior Squash: India to meet Pakistan in pre quarter-final
- Pakistan set up a pre-quarterfinal clash with host India in the WSF-World junior men's squash team championship with a 3-0 win over Zimbabwe today.
- Kumaraswamy lashes at pro-farm loan waive protesters
- Twin stamps of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela to be released
- Sabarimala temple row: Hindu outfits call for state-wide strike
- Delhi BJP demands probe into deaths of 3 sisters, slams govt over 'ration delivery' politics
- The BJP's Delhi unit president Manoj Tiwari today expressed shock over the deaths of three minor girls in east Delhi's Mandwali area allegedly due to "starvation" and demanded an inquiry into the tragic incident.
- Differences among judges be left to judiciary, not be politicised: Prasad
- Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said that differences among judges should be left to the "foresight and statesmanship" of the judiciary and should not be "politicised".
- Rajkot civic body seeks Rs 2950 crore from Finance Commission
- The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has sought aid of Rs 2950 crore from the 15th Finance Commission for carrying out various developmental works in the city.
- 40 pc of India's population likely to reside in cities by 2030: Puri
- Come 2030, around 40 per cent of India's population is likely to reside in cities, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said today.
- Luka to appear in confirmatory trial in Thiruvananthapuram on Aug 15
- Middle-distance runner Tintu Luka will undergo a confirmatory trial in Thiruvananthapuram on August 15 as she makes a bid to make the cut for next month's Asian Games.
- Parties should rise above politics, connect with society to represent its ethos: Shah
- BJP chief Amit Shah today asked political parties to rise above politics and connect with society, saying it would help them represent social ethos well.
- Shelter home issue rocks Bihar Assembly for 2nd day, Tejashwi wants CM's resignation
- The Bihar Assembly witnessed pandemonium for a second day today over the Muzaffarpur shelter home scandal, with the RJD accusing the ruling NDA of trying to influence the probe and demanding Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's resignation.
- Srivastava nominated expert member of Himachal advisory board on disability
- Himachal Pradesh government has nominated disability rights activist and chairman of Umang Foundation, Ajai Srivastava, as an expert member of the State Advisory Board on Disability, an official spokesperson said.
- Mourning Bukhari's killing 'not enough': Ex-VP Ansari
- Former vice president Hamid Ansari today said that mourning the killing of senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari was "not enough" and the society must realise the "challenge" it faces when it comes to the freedom of expression.
- Sebi slaps Rs 8 lakh fine on four individuals in Oregon Commercial case
- Sebi today imposed Rs 8 lakh penalty on four individuals for not making relevant disclosures with regard to transactions in Oregon Commercial shares.
- Two members of inter-state gang arrested by police
- Police today arrested two more members of an inter-state gang of robbers after an exchange of fire in Odisha's Ganjam district, a police officer said.
- NCLAT dismisses cement makers' plea against Rs 6,300 cr CCI penalty for cartelisation; cos plan to move apex court
- In a setback to 10 major cement producers, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal today dismissed their plea against the around Rs 6,300 crore penalty imposed by fair trade regulator CCI over alleged cartelisation in the sector.
- TPG acquires minority stake in Sai LIfe Sciences
- : TPG, a global alternative asset firm, today announced it acquired a minority stake in Sai Life Sciences, a city-based drug discovery, development and manufacturing service providers, for an undisclosed sum.
- Leopard strays into house, rescued after nine hours
- A female leopard was rescued from a house in Gondia district after a nine-hour operation today, Forest officials said.
- 12-year-old boy commits suicide by hanging at home
- A 12-year-old student studying at a private school here allegedly committed suicide by hanging at his house here today, police said.
- Golden' offering to Goddess on July 29
- Telangana Animal Husbandry Minister T Srinivas Yadav today said a golden 'bonam' (offering) would be made to the goddess at the Ujjain Mahankali temple at Secunderabad on July 29.
- Not received any letter from SFIO: L&T
- Larsen and Toubro today said that it has not so far not received any letter or notice from the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) or any authority.
- Woman held captive by husband and in-laws, attacked with acid and hot oil
- A 35-year-old woman here was allegedly held captive by her husband and in-laws for almost a week, beaten up and attacked with acid and hot oil, police said today.
- Maratha reservation: Fadnavis says 'ready for talks
- TV producer gets seven years in jail for raping woman
- A TV serial producer was today sentenced to seven years of imprisonment by a court here for raping a 31-year-old woman.
- BJP govt's behaviour on Rafale issue suspicious: TPCC chief
- The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president N Uttam Kumar Reddy today expressed surprise over the BJP government at the Centre saying the price of Rafale fighter aircraft was a 'secret'.
- Netflix's new Indian original film 'Brij Mohan Amar Rahe' to release on Aug 3
- Streaming giant Netflix today announced a new Indian original film "Brij Mohan Amar Rahe", which would be available on the platform from August 3.
- Fearing a hug, BJP MPs take 'two steps back' whenever they see me: Rahul
- Congress President Rahul Gandhi today took a swipe at the BJP over his hugging Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, saying now the party's MPs take "two steps back" on seeing him fearing he may embrace them too.
- Mutual funds need a good governance system: Sebi
- The mutual fund industry, which is witnessing record growth, needs a good governance system, markets regulator Sebi said today.
- Visnagar rioting case: Hardik, aides get 2-year jail term
- A Gujarat court today sentenced Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel and two of his aides to two years imprisonment in a case of rioting and arson in Visnagar town here in July 2015.
- Punjab roadways to get over 300 new buses
- Punjab Roadways would add 333 ordinary and 31 super AC Volvo buses to its fleet by September, Punjab Transport Minister Aruna Chaudhary today said.
- Lynchings will stop if people respect each other's sentiments: RSS leader
- RSS leader Indresh Kumar said today incidents of lynching in the name of the cow could get addressed soon if the people of the country respect each other's sentiments and politicians refrain from exploiting the situation for vote bank.
- Talks in BJP to replace Fadnavis: Sena MP; party rejects claim
- Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut today said there are "talks within the BJP" to replace Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the backdrop of the ongoing Maratha quota stir which has turned violent.
- Sheena Bora murder case: Indrani wanted to kill me too, Mikhail tells court
- Sheena Bora murder case accused Indrani Mukerjea's son Mikhail Bora today told the trial court here that he believed that his mother had planned to kill him too.
- Ex-cop held for abusing policemen
- A former policeman was arrested today for allegedly abusing police personnel in Calangute village when they stopped him for not wearing a helmet, an official said.
- Visually impaired lawyer moves SC for making judiciary disable friendly
- A blind lawyer today moved the Supreme Court seeking to make judiciary disabled-friendly, especially for visually impaired people, saying creation of accessible infrastructure and support system for lawyers with disabilities was imperative to create a level playing field.
- 100pc electrification in Arunachal by Dec 31: IPR Minister
- Arunachal Pradesh strives to achieve 100 per cent electrification by the end of this year under the Centre's 'Saubhagya' scheme, a state minister said here today while presenting the progress report of the BJP government's two-year regime.
- Assam agri ministers convoy hit by dumper, 6 hurt
- A security vehicle which was part of the convoy of Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora was hit by a dumper on NH-37 in Sivasagar district today and at least six police men in it were injured.
- Rafale deal favoured Ambani firm: Cong leader
- Congress in-charge for Uttarakhand Anugrah Narayan Singh today repeated his party's charge that the Narendra Modi government has done a favour to Anil Ambani's Reliance Group through the Rafale jet fighter deal.
- Panasonic India targets Rs 12,300 cr revenue this fiscal
- Japanese consumer electronics major Panasonic is aiming for revenues of Rs 12,300 crore in India this fiscal, driven by its refrigerator and TV businesses.
- Violence during maratha quota bandh in Maha while bandh in Mumbai called off midway; CM calls for talks
- Buses were attacked, stones pelted at local trains and key highways blocked today in violent protests that erupted during the bandh called by pro-quota maratha groups in Maharashtra.
- Five held with 58 gold bars in Mumbai suburb
- Five persons carrying 58 gold bars allegedly smuggled from the Gulf were nabbed today by Crime Branch from suburban Borivli, an official said.
- EESL starts distribution of energy efficient items via post offices
- Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) today said it has started distribution of energy efficient appliances through post offices of Punjab and Chandigarh.
- 6th accused held in Jhansi molestation case
- The sixth accused, who was part of a group of youth which allegedly molested a 16-year-old girl and also filmed the act, was arrested here today, police said.
- People's hatred towards Cong has diminished: AP CM
- TDP president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu today said the people's "hatred" towards the Congress has diminished following speeches by the party's leaders in Rajya Sabha on the state reorganisation act.
- Top officials review security situation in south Kashmir
- Top officials of the Army and the police reviewed the overall security situation in south Kashmir today and discussed ways to minimise the collateral damage during counter-militancy operations.
- 80 CSA Univ students expelled from hostel for 'beating' freshers: VC
- Around 80 senior students of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology were expelled today from their hostels allegedly for beating freshers and damaging the university guest house, said Vice-Chancellor S Solomon.
- Foetus found in lavatory of AirAsia plane, taekwondo player says she lost it
- A foetus, believed to be around six months old, was recovered from a lavatory of an AirAsia plane after it landed here from Guwahati this afternoon, police said.
- Junior doctors' strike enters 3rd day in MP; HC terms it illegal
- Health services in Madhya Pradesh remained affected today as the strike of junior doctors attached to government hospitals continued on the third day, even as the High Court termed it "illegal".
- After Mumbai, Kerala CA protests against BCCI domestic schedule for juniors
- A day after Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) raised its objection regarding the scheduling of the domestic calender, Kerala Cricket Association today turned the heat on GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim, asking him to change the scheduling of National U-16 Championship for the Vijay Merchant Trophy.
- Truckers' nationwide strike enters sixth day, gets mixed response
- The nationwide transporters' strike received mixed response from various parts of the country on the sixth consecutive day today, amid continued deadlock between truckers' union AIMTC and the government.
- Two Maha MLAs 'quit' in support of Maratha quota demand
- Two MLAs belonging to the Shiv Sena and the NCP from Maharashtra's Aurangabad district offered to resign today in support of the Maratha quota demand.
- Take steps to end lorry strike, says trade body
- The Federation of Telangana andAndhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce today urged the Centre and the State to take immediate steps to end the ongoing truckers strike.
- Film artist commits suicide
- Hitesh Parmar, a Gujarati film artist, allegedly committed suicide, the Vadodara district police today said.
- President takes ride in tribal woman's e-rickshaw in C'garh
- President Ram Nath Kovind today took a ride in an e-rickshaw driven by a tribal woman during his visit to Chhattisgarh's naxal-hit Dantewada district.
- Rly spends more, earns little from e-catering services: Data presented in Parliament
- The IRCTC has spent more money than it earned in its e-catering services in the past four years, with the highest expenditure of Rs 3.9 crore being made in 2017-18 against a revenue of Rs 1.82 crore, the government told the Lok Sabha today.
- CM stresses on need to establish trade links with SE Asian
- Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today stressed on the need to establish collaborative trade links with South East Asian countries in order to tap the huge potential that Meghalaya and the North Eastern (NE) region has.
- No proposal to include Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under GST: Govt
- Notwithstanding the demand from the airlines, the government today said there was no proposal to bring Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under GST.
- 16 women trafficked from Nepal rescued in Delhi
- Sixteen women allegedly trafficked from Nepal to be sent to the Gulf countries were rescued today by Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) members and police personnel from southwest Delhi's Munirka area, officials said.
- India's carbon-dioxide emissions will rise to 3.8-3.9 gigatonnes by 2030: Study
- India's carbon-dioxide emission will rise to 3.8-3.9 gigatonnes by 2030 not 3.8-4.9 gigatonnes as was projected earlier, which is consistent with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) pledge made at the 2015 Paris summit, according to a study by an Indian think-tank.
- Morni gangrape incident: Police arrest woman's husband
- In a twist to the alleged gangrape of a 22-year-old woman at a guest house in Morni in Panchkula district, the Haryana Police today arrested her husband and booked him under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, officials said.
- Illegal mining in Gonda has caused royalty loss of of Rs 93.04 cr: Panel tells NGT
- Illegal mining in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh has caused a loss of royalty of Rs 93.04 crore to the state government, the National Green Tribunal has been told by a committee constituted by it.
- Govt has failed to stop attack on Muslims who rear rearing cows: Azam Khan
- Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan today charged the government of failing to curb attacks on Muslims who rear cows and earn their livelihood from the dairy trade.
- International Children's Film Festival inaugurated
- West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi today inaugurated the 18th International Children's Film Festival in which 36 films from 17 countries would be screened.
- Stalin demands resignation of Sitharaman over chopper row
- DMK working president M K Stalin today demanded the resignation of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam following a controversy over use of a military helicopter to airlift the latter's ailing brother.
- 4 Nepalese held in Hyd for bid to visit Dubai on forged NoCs
- Four Nepali nationals were arrested at the international airport here while attempting to board a flight to Dubai allegedly on forged no-objection certificates, police said today.
- Goa's public debt stood at Rs 13,608 crore for FY18
- Public debt of Goa stood at Rs 13,608 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2018, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the Legislative Assembly today.
- 3 sisters 'die of starvation' in Delhi; magisterial probe ordered
- Three sisters were found dead in east Delhi's Mandawali area and the initial post-mortem report indicated that they died of starvation, prompting the city government to order a magisterial probe into the matter.
- BCCI to deposit Rs 9.72 cr ED penalty on behalf of former treasurer MP Pandove
- The BCCI has decided to pay a penalty of Rs 9.72 crore imposed on its former treasurer MP Pandove by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged violation of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) during 2009 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in South Africa.
- Canara Bank net profit increases
- Public sector Canara Bankhas reported a 11.87 per cent rise in net profit of Rs 281.49 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, owing to organisational restructuring and realignment of business portfolio.
- 7 held for running fake job racket
- The Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police today claimed to have busted a fake job racket with the arrest of seven men.
- SC posers to AAP govt on procurement of 2,000 standard-floor buses
- The Supreme Court today asked probing questions to the AAP government and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) over their intention to purchase 2,000 standard-floor cluster buses, which are not friendly to differently-abled persons.
- KPIT Q1 net profit rises 39% to Rs 77 cr
- IT firm KPIT today said its net profit grew 39.6 per cent to Rs 77.43 crore in the first quarter ended June 30.
- Raj HC asks govt to identify its source of power to suspend internet services
- The Rajasthan High Court has asked the state government to spell out the source of its power to suspend the internet services during the recent recruitment tests for constables.
- JSW Steel net jumps 3-fold on strong demand, higher prices
- Domestic steel major JSW Steel's consolidated net profit jumped by 275 per cent to Rs 2,339 crore in the June quarter on strong demand and higher steel prices in the domestic market.
- Parliamentary panels flays OFB for under-representation of SC/ST staff
- A parliamentary panel has flayed the Ordinance Factory Board (OFB) for under representation of staff from Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Schedule Caste (SC) communities, terming the present recruitment and promotion policy as "faulty".
- Cabinet approves implementation of MHIS in convergence with
- The Meghalaya Cabinet today approved the implementation of the Meghalaya Health Insurance Scheme in convergence with the Centres Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
- Foetus found in Air Asia flight lavatory
- NTPC board to consider plan to raise Rs 12,000 crore via NCDs this week
- State-owned NTPC today said its board will this week consider proposal to raise up to Rs 12,000 crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures.
- Woman to drive for 'Clean India' and 'Make in India
- A 51-year-old woman has embarked upon on a record-making solo drive in a four-wheeler across the country to create awareness and promote 'Clean India' and 'Make in India' initiatives.
- Maha Cong leader Vikhe Patil diagnosed with Dengue
- Senior Maharashtra Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil today said he was diagnosed with Dengue.
- Foundation for cruise terminal to be laid on July 28
- Union Tourism Minister Alphons Kannanthanam will lay the foundation stone for the new Cruise Terminal at the Ernakulam wharf of Cochin port on July 28, port officials said today.
- Hyderabad to be made global city, says Minister
- Implementation of the Real Estate Regulation & Development Act, creation of a water grid, construction of a regional ring road and satellite townships are planned during 2018-19, Telangana Minister of Municipal Administration K T Rama Rao said today.
- Airlines asked to reduce dependence on foreign pilots: Govt
- All the scheduled and non-scheduled airlines in the country have been asked to reduce dependence on foreign pilots whose number at present stands at 266, the government informed Parliament today.
- Women Taekwondo players move HC for direction to include them in Asian Games
- Two women Taekwondo players have approached the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Union Ministry of Sports and other authorities to include their names in the list of players who would represent India in the upcoming 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- SAD hails Phoolka's stand on quitting AAP if it joins hands with Cong
- The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today hailed the stand taken by AAP MLA H S Phoolka who had said that he would quit the party if it joined hands with the Congress in a direct or indirect manner.
- WB proposes to build crematoria for animals to prevent disposal of dead bodies in Ganga
- The West Bengal government proposed today to build crematoria for animals to prevent disposal of dead bodies in Ganga and other water bodies, said a statement by the Water Resources and Ganga Rejuvenation Ministry.
- St Xavier's College, Mumbai gets first non-Christian principal
- Mumbai's St Xavier's College will get its first non-Christian principal in the institution's 150-year history after Rajendra Shinde assumes charge on September 1.
- 3,400 prisoners lodged in Thane jail, thrice the number permitted by authorities
- About 3,400 prisoners are lodged in the Central jail in Thane, thrice the number permitted, the National Commission of Women said today as it flagged the issue of overcrowding and hygiene at the premises.
- Delhi HC asks IIT Kharagpur to accept 2015 resignation of whistle-blower professor
- The Delhi High Court has directed IIT Kharagpur to accept the resignation of its former professor and whistle-blower Rajeev Kumar from the date of leaving the technical institution in June 2015 instead of 2017.
- Two washed away by giant wave in Udupi
- Two fishermen were washed away by a huge wave while they were trying to anchor their boat by the Padukere seashore at Malpe near Udupi today, police said.
- India-Bhutan to enhance cooperation to curb transborder crime: CBI
- India and Bhutan are increasing cooperation in fighting economic and conventional crime to ensure checking cross border crime and apprehending fugitives, the CBI said here.
- HCL Infosystems narrows Q1 net loss to Rs 29 cr
- HCL Infosystems today said it narrowed its consolidated net loss to Rs 28.59 crore for the June quarter on higher revenues.
- Vigilance raids half-a-dozen places as part of probe
- The anti-graft Vigilance wing of Odisha Police today conducted search in half-a-dozen places as part of their probe to unearth any possible nexus between government officials and a gangster, who is now behind bars, officials said.
- Rahul again targets PM over Rafale deal
- Congress president Rahul Gandhi today latched on to a media report to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rafale aircraft deal.
- Celibate nature of Lord Ayyappa of Sabarimala temple protected by Constitution, SC told
- The celibate nature of Sabarimala temple's presiding deity Lord Ayyappa is protected by the Constitution, the Supreme Court was today told by a society which opposed a plea seeking entry of women of all age groups into the shrine.
- Uber Eats to launch operations in Thiruvanathapuram, Thrissur
- Uber Eats, the on-demand food delivery app, today announced that it will launch operations in two more cities in Kerala, thus connecting 23 cities across the country.
- My son has got justice at last': Woman on 13-yr legal battle
- My son has got justice at last," said 67-year old Prabhavathy reacting to the verdict of the CBI special court today awarding death sentence to two police officers in connection with his custodial death in 2005.
- Hindustan Copper board to review QIP status to raise Rs 1,400 cr tomorrow
- State-owned Hindustan Copper today said its board will meet tomorrow to review the status of qualified institutional placement (QIP) for raising Rs 1,400 crore.
- Centre to send official team to Kerala to assess flood damage
- Assuring support to states hit by floods, the government today said it will soon send a team of officials to assesss the damage in Kerala and decide on the quantum of relief to be provided to the state.
- Hry govt promoting animal slaughter: Abhay Singh Chautala
- Leader of Opposition in the Haryana Assembly Abhay Singh Chautala today accused the state's BJP-led government of hypocrisy, alleging that on one hand it made laws for animal protection and promoted animal slaughter on the other.
- Violence marks maratha quota bandh in Maharashtra
- The bandh in Maharashtra called by pro-quota maratha groups was today marked by violence and arson even as one more protester died, a day after consuming poison.
- IOSCO to conduct week-long campaign for investors' awareness in Oct
- Global body of capital market regulators IOSCO today said it will hold a week-long campaign starting October 1 to promote investor education in the rapidly changing environment of online and technological innovations.
- Over 3 lakh in Odisha affected by rain-related incidents
- More than three lakh people in 20 districts of Odisha have been affected in rain-related incidents, official sources said here today.
- India now knows how to handle Doklams: Ram Madhav
- BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav today said India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become a "confident and pro-active" nation that knows "how to handle Doklams", but has stopped dictating terms like a 'big brother' to sovereign neighbours as was being done by the previous governments.
- President Kovind completes 1 year in office
- LIP MLA Simarjeet Bains gets threat letter
- Lok Insaf Party (LIP) MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains today claimed to have received a letter from Canada threatening him to stop the campaign against illegal drugs or face consequences.
- Red Fort to remain closed to public from Aug 8-15 for I-Day preparations
- Red Fort in the national capital will be closed to the public for over a week from August 8 as a security measure for the preparation of the Independence Day celebrations.
- Syngene International Q1 net profit up 6 pc at Rs 66 cr
- Biocon's contract research and manufacturing arm Syngene International today reported a 6.45 per cent rise in its standalone net profit to Rs 66 crore for the quarter ended June 30.
- Police arrest 4 criminals wanted in several cases of loot
- Four people, including son of an assistant sub inspector (ASI), were arrested today for allegedly being involved in several cases of loot, police said.
- Cong demands 'White Paper' on UP Investors Summit
- The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress today demanded a 'white paper' on the recent Investors Summit organised by the BJP government in the state.
- Stop groundwater extraction from borewells running without permission: NGT to DMRC
- The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to stop extraction of groundwater from borewells that are running illegally in the national capital.
- Digvijay Singh to 'present himself' before police in Bhopal
- Peeved at being called anti-national, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijay Singh will be appearing before the police here tomorrow.
- Rural housing, infra to boost cement demand by 6% in FY19
- Cement demand is likely to grow by around six per cent in 2018-19, on the back of a pick-up in the affordable and rural housing segments and infrastructure, primarily in road and irrigation projects, according to a report.
- Anil Ambani writes to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal, refutes allegations of lack of experience
- Billionaire Anil Ambani has written to Congress President Rahul Gandhi refuting allegations of his Reliance Group lacking experience to get the Rafale fighter jet deal and said the government had no role in French Group Dassault picking up his company as a local partner.
- KTDC launches country's first state-run all-woman hotel
- Work on India's public sector hotel run entirely by women for women, claimed to be the first such in the country, was launched here today by state Tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran.
- Par panel slams govt for regional disparity in sanctioning cold chain projects
- A Parliamentary panel today pulled up the government for regional imbalance in sanctioning of cold chain projects as most of them are located in states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab.
- New deadline for thermal plants: SC asks if health of people 'irrelevant'; slams Centre, Power Ministry
- The Supreme Court today slammed the Centre and the Ministry of Power for extending till 2022 the deadline for thermal power plants across the country to adhere to emission norms and asked whether the health of people was "irrelevant" to the government.
- CBI asks Antigua to provide details of Choksi's whereabouts
- The CBI has approached authorities in Antigua for details on the whereabouts of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, allegedly involved in the USD 2 billion scam in Punjab National Bank and who has taken citizenship of the Caribbean country, sources said.
- Shelter home scandal: RJD demands Nitish Kumar's resignation
- The RJD said today that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should resign taking moral responsibility for the alleged sexual exploitation of girls at a state-run shelter home here as he also holds the home portfolio.
- Odisha will provide all info for GI tag of 'Odishara Rasagola
- The Odisha government today said it will provide detail information to the Geographical Indication officials by the first week of August for the GI tag of 'Odishara Rasagola'.
- MPs seek urgent central aid to Kerala for flood devastation
- Terming the flood situation in Kerala as "severe", the opposition today asked the government to declare the situation a natural calamity and provide funds for relief and rehabilitation beyond the NDRF stipulation.
- West Bengal Municipal Service Commission Bill introduced in
- The state government today introduced the West Bengal Municipal Service Commission Bill in the Assembly for direct recruitment of personnel for prescribed categories of posts and services in the establishment of urban local bodies.
- 16.15 lakh VVPATs to be delivered within the time for 2019 polls: EC
- AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan to admit his children in Delhi govt school
- AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan has said he will admit his children in a Delhi government school, with an aim to remove biases in people's minds against these institutions.
- Low intensity quake hits Himachal's Kangra
- A low intensity earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter Scale hit Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district this evening, the Meteorological Department said.
- REC board approves plan to raise Rs 70k cr via debt
- Rural Electrification Ltd (REC) today said its board has approved proposal to raise up to Rs 70,000 crore through debt instruments on private placement basis.
- PC Jeweller clarifies on withdrawal of buyback offer
- PC Jeweller today said it did not immediately disclose to stock exchanges the non-receipt of NOC from bankers for its proposed Rs 424 crore buyback as it needed to discuss the issue first with its board.
- Equally committed to protecting human life, cows: Adityanath
- Days after a man was allegedly lynched in Rajasthan by cow vigilantes, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government was "equally committed" to protecting human life and to the cow.
- Word 'Islamia' being dropped from names of primary schools in Ballia: Officials
- The Basic Education Department has started removing the word 'Islamia' prefixed to the names of some government primary schools in the Ballia district here, the officials said today.
- Manoj K Dhar takes over as VC Jammu varsity
- Prof Manoj K Dhar, a distinguished plant scientist and academician, today took over as the new vice chancellor of the University of Jammu, replacing prof R D Sharma.
- L&T Q1 net jumps 43% to Rs 1,472 cr
- Engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) today reported a 43.14 cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,472 crore in the June quarter.
- SVO books forest guard on graft charges in J&K's Rajouri
- A forest guard was today booked for acquiring property disproportionate to his known sources of income in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, a State Vigilance Organisation (SVO) spokesman said.
- Light rains occur in parts of Delhi
- Light rains today occurred in parts of the national capital, which experienced a humid day, even as the maximum temperature settled below the normal levels.
- Interpol fails to issue Red Corner Notice against Zakir Naik
- The Interpol has failed to issue a Red Corner Notice against Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, accused of encouraging and aiding his followers to promote enmity and hatred between different religious communities and groups.
- Shriram City Union Fin Q1 net profit rises 15% to Rs 230 cr
- Shriram City Union Finance today reported 15 per cent rise in its standalone net profit to Rs 230 crore for the first quarter this fiscal.
- Maha govt kept Maratha cops away during quota stir deployment:
- The BJP-led Maharashtra government had purposefully kept away revenue and police personnel belonging to the Maratha community from the bandobast duty during the ongoing quota stir, a senior Congress leader alleged today.
- Amend Companies Act 2013 to make CSR funds available to CMRF: TMC
- The Trinamool Congress today demanded an amendment to the Companies Act 2013 to make corporate social responsibility funds available to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
- Oppn protests short time givn to panel on ancient sites bill
- Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha today opposed the time allotted for a proposed select committee to submit its report on a bill to amend the Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act and said it should be taken up in the next session.
- Over 400 detained in Mumbai as violence mars Maratha stir
- As many as 447 persons were detained across the city today as protesters demanding reservation for the Maratha community took to the streets.
- U'khand CM pays tributes to Kargil martyrs
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat today paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil conflict.
- Godrej Interio aims at 25pc topline growth in FY19
- Godrej Interio, the furniture arm of the Godrej Group, is aiming at a 25-per cent topline growth to Rs 2,500 crore in the 2018-19 fiscal, a senior company official said today.
- Assam gold tea sold at record Rs 39,001 per kg
- A line of gold special grade tea produced by a tea garden in Assam has been sold for a record Rs 39,001 per kg in the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC).
- Marathas should come forward for talks with govt: Fadnavis
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today accused "certain leaders" of trying to create caste division in Maharashtra, even as he said that the Maratha community, that has been protesting for reservation, should come forward for talks with the government instead of resorting to agitation and violence.
- Sebi proposes alternative payment mechanism for retail investors in IPO
- Markets regulator Sebi today proposed introducing Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as an alternative payment option for retail investors buying shares in an initial public offer.
- Happy Bhag Jayegi' travels to China in sequel
- Aanand L Rai's upcoming home production series "Happy Bhag Jayegi" moves from Pakistan to China in the sequel.
- IRB Infra Q1 net profit up 5 pc to Rs 250 cr
- Highways builder IRB Infrastructure Developers (IRB) today reported a 5 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 250 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
- SIS Q1 net profit surges 84% to Rs 40 cr
- Security and Intelligence Services (SIS) today reported a 84 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 39.5 crore for the first quarter ended June 30.
- Prominent Congress activist joins NC in JK's Kishtwar
- A prominent Congress activist today joined the National Conference (NC) in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesman said.
- Childish of Rahul to hug PM: Yogi
- Security forces killed 581 terrorists along LoC, India-Pak border in J&K since 2015: Govt
- Security forces have killed 581 terrorists since 2015 while 69 personnel died in ceasefire violations along the LoC and the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre told the Lok Sabha today.
- Report on sacrilege cases to be tabled in Vidhan Sabha: Amarinder
- Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today said the Justice (Retd) Ranjit Singh Commission report on sacrilege cases in the state will be tabled in the next session of the Vidhan Sabha and legal action will be taken against those found guilty.
- Sanofi India June-qtr net profit up 35 pc to Rs 99.6 cr
- Drug firm Sanofi India today reported a 35.14 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs 99.6 crore for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.
- Retd Captain moves HC against 7 yrs rigorous jail in 2006 Navy War Room leak case
- Captain (retd) Salam Singh Rathore, sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment in an offshoot of the 2006 Navy War Room leak case, today approached the Delhi High Court challenging his conviction.
- Foetus found in lavatory of Air Asia plane
- A foetus was recovered from a lavatory of an Air Asia plane after it landed here from Guwahati this afternoon, Delhi Police said.
- IRCTC case: Centre allows prosecution of railway official
- SC slams Centre for failing to make public places disabled friendly
- NRC publication: MHA asks Assam govt to not take action on basis of draft
- Story of India's freedom struggle intimately linked to Africa: PM
- One cop killed, another injured in attack by accused, his kin
- A 40-year-old policeman was killed and another one injured in an attack by an absconding accused and his relatives in Jamunia Jeth village in the district early today, police said.
- Shiksha Mitras, including women, tonsure their heads in protest in UP
- Hundreds of Shiksha Mitras (ad-hoc teachers), including women, today tonsured their heads demanding regularisation of their services.
- 4 die of cholera in Hoshiarpur
- Four people have died of cholera in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district in the past few days, the district epidemiologist said today.
- AAP demands use of ballot papers in 2019 elections, says BJP can tamper with EVMs
- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today demanded the use of ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections alleging that machines without Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) can be rigged to benefit the BJP.
- Sebi fines Anaylsis Securities Rs 2 lakh for disclosure lapses
- Markets watchdog Sebi today imposed Rs 2 lakh fine on Analysis Securities for disclosure lapses in the matter of Auto Pins (India).
- There is talk of replacing Fadnavis within BJP, claims Sena leader
- Amid the renewed agitation for Maratha quota, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut today said there was talk in the BJP of replacing Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a claim rubbished by the senior ruling ally as "rumour-mongering".
- Govt trying to weave web of deception to save its crony capitalist friends: Congress
- The Congress today accused the government of trying to weave a web of deception on the issue of black money to save its "crony capitalist friends".
- CCI proposes amendments to norms governing combinations
- Competition Commission has proposed changes to norms with respect to seeking approval for combinations, including those related to withdrawal and refiling of notices seeking approvals.
- Gauhati varsity plays key role in nurturing young minds: Guv
- Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi today urged the fraternity at Gauhati University to intensify its efforts in creating "capable human resources" who would contribute to the growth of the state, a release issued by Raj Bhavan said here.
- JSW Steel Q1 net profit jumps over three-fold to Rs 2,339 cr
- Domestic steel major JSW Steel's consolidated net profit jumped over three-fold to Rs 2,339 crore in the quarter ended June 30.
- Bharti Infratel Q1, profit dips 4% to Rs 638 cr
- Mobile tower company Bharti Infratel today reported 4 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 638 crore for the first quarter of current fiscal on account of consolidation in the telecom sector.
- Raj: Mortal remains of CRPF jawan killed in Batamaloo attack consigned to flames
- The mortal remains of CRPF jawan Shankar Lal Barala, killed in a terrorist attack in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar in Kashmir, were consigned to flames at his native Tejpura village in Rajasthan today.
- SC pulls up Centre over non-compliance of order on making public places disabled-friendly
- The Supreme Court today pulled up the Centre over non-compliance of its last year's verdict on providing safe access to transportation, buildings and public places to differently-abled persons and said that the government has to follow the law and its order.
- Arunachal Pradesh ranked 4th in cleanliness ranking: CM
- Chief Minister Pema Khandu today said Arunachal Pradesh was ranked fourth in the cleanliness ranking among the states.
- Rupee bounces to 1-week high as dollar rally cools, up 15 paise to 68.79
- Reversing its two-session slide, the rupee rebounded by 15 paise today to end at a fresh one-week high of 68.79 against the US dollar on bouts of greenback selling by exporters and corporates.
- 75 riders to take part in 5th rd of MRF 2-wheelers rally on
- Seventy-five riders have confirmed participation in the 5th Round of MRF MOGRIP FMSCI National Rally for two-wheelers to be held here on July 29.
- INX Media case: HC grants Chidambaram interim protection from arrest
- Granting an interim protection to former union minister P Chidambaram from arrest, the Delhi High Court today directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not to take any coercive step till August 1 against him in the INX Media money laundering case.
- Graft charges against OPS: HC directs DVAC to complete probe 'expeditiously
- Spelling trouble for O Panneerselvam, the Madras High Court directed today an anti-graft body to complete a preliminary probe "as expeditiously as possible" into a complaint lodged against Graft charges against the Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister for amassing wealth above his known sources of income.
- Congress to support candidates who can beat BJP
- Meghalaya parties urged EC for simultaneous by-poll in 2 seats
- Key political parties in Meghalaya today urged the Election Commission to consider holding simultaneous by-elections in two assembly seats in the state following the EC's announcement of by-poll to only one seat.
- Woman shot at by husband in Rohini
- A 25-year-old woman was allegedly shot at by her husband in south Rohini, police said today.
- Govt should focus on preventive healthcare: SRL Diagnostics
- Fortis-owned company SRL Diagnostics today stressed on the need for preventive healthcare in the country, advocating regular health check-ups over only illness-based detection.
- BJP MLA demands release of cow vigilantes arrested in Alwar lynching case
- BJP MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja today demanded the release of three persons arrested for allegedly lynching 28-year old Rakbar Khan on suspicion of the victim's involvement in smuggling cows.
- Hero MotoCorp Q1 PAT down marginally at Rs 909.17 cr
- Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp today reported a marginal decline in standalone profit after tax to Rs 909.17 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, impacted by higher commodity prices and tax expenses.
- Kochi Metro:Govt approves renewed report on phase II extension
- The Kerala Government today approved the renewed project report regarding the second phase extension of the Kochi Metro rail project.
- Massive recruitment drive to be carried out soon: Hry CM
- Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that a massive recruitment drive would soon be carried out in the state in which 7,000 police constables, 450 sub inspectors and 38,000 Group D employees would be recruited.
- BR Shetty's firm to take over 2 hospitals in Afghanistan
- UAE-based BRS Ventures, founded by Dr B R Shetty of Karnataka, has signed an MoU with the Afghan government for taking over two hospitals and establishing a pharmaceutical unit in Kabul.
- Intellect Design Arena records rise in PAT for Q1
- Intellect Design Arena, a financial platform for global consumer banking and insurance sectors, has seen a rise of 60 per cent in its consolidated profit after tax for the quarter ending on June 30, 2018.
- India is poised to be leader in IoT, says Qualcomm
- An increasing base of tech-savvy consumers and rising data consumption will help India take up a leading position in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, chip maker Qualcomm today said.
- Appoint persons with legal background to pollution control boards and local bodies: NGT
- The National Green Tribunal has expressed concern over the "unsatisfactory" operation of state pollution control boards and suggested that people having a legal background should be appointed to the boards to deal with the issues that require judicial knowledge.
- NRC: Centre rushes 22,000 CAPF personnel to Assam
- The Centre has sent over 22,000 central paramilitary troops in order to beef up security in Assam and adjoining states in view of the publication of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC).
- Have asked ED to look into FDI policy violation issue: Prabhu
- Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu today said the ministry has asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to look into the complaints related to alleged violation of foreign direct investment norms by some e-commerce players.
- Haryana govt constitutes inter-district council
- The Haryana government has constituted an inter-district council, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, to identify the developmental priorities of the state, an official spokesperson said here today.
- TRS, Cong lock horns over promises in AP reorganisation act
- The ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi and Congress in Telangana today engaged in a war of words over the issue of promises in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
- BJP MP takes on JD(S)-Cong combine in K'taka
- A BJP MP today pilloried the JD (S)-Congress combine in Karnataka, saying Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy was "consuming poison" to remain in power while the Congress was feeding him venom to extract more control and authority in the state.
- Stone pelting down during Ramzan ceasefire: Centre
- Stone pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir had come down during the suspension of operations in the month of Ramzan, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
- Chennaiyin FC head coash Gregory is ISL Coach of the Year
- Indian Super League team Chennaiyin FC head coach John Gregory has bagged the ISL Coach of the Year award instituted by theAssociation of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC).
- Sino-India ties a factor of stability: India
- India today said its engagement with China has expanded in recent years and both countries are engaged in trying to find mutually acceptable solution to issues having differences.
- GE T&D India Q1 net up 33 pc at Rs 82 cr
- GE T&D India today posted a 33 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 82 crore for the quarter ended June 2018 on the back of lower expenses.
- Kovind completes one year as President of India
- As Ram Nath Kovind completed his first year as President of India, the Rashtrapati Bhavan today described him as 'Everybody's President' who has met 34 persons on an average per day and visited a record 27 of the country's 29 states since taking charge.
- Maha govt to share 50 per cent cost of railway projects in Naxal areas in the state: Min
- The Maharashtra government has agreed to share 50 per cent cost of railway projects in Naxal areas in the state, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain told the Lok Sabha today.
- Is the system 'so helpless' not to act agnst offenders: Naidu
- Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkiah Naidu today asked whether the system had become "so helpless" in dealing with economic offenders, even as the opposition attacked the government for lack of will to act against the culprits despite having several laws.
- Dalit woman gangraped in Sonbhadra
- A dalit woman was allegedly raped here by four men, the police said today.
- MHA asks Assam govt to ensure peace ahead of NRC publication; no action on basis of draft
- Ahead of the publication of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Home Ministry asked today the Assam government and neighbouring states to ensure peace and maintenance of law and order.
- Reliance Nippon AMC Q1 net profit rises 3% to Rs 112 cr
- Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management (RNAM) today reported nearly 3 per cent rise in net profit after tax to Rs 112 crore in April-June quarter this fiscal.
- Will get required EVMs, paper trail machines for next LS polls by year-end: EC
- The nearly 23.25 lakh EVMs and 16.15 lakh paper trail machines needed for conducting the 2019 Lok Sabha elections will be delivered by the end of this year, the Election Commission said today.
- Every year September to be celebrated as National Nutrition Month: WCD
- Every year September would be celebrated as the National Nutrition Month to mark the country's fight against malnutrition, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has said.
- India U-20 coach Pinto to take charge of Indian Arrows in I-League
- India's under-20 football coach Floyd Pinto will take charge of the Indian Arrows side in the upcoming I-League season, filling a post left vacant by Portuguese Luis Norton de Matos who stepped down earlier this month.
- Amateur Seher Atwal shares lead with Tvesa, Neha in WPG Tour
- Amateur Seher Atwal grabbed a share of the lead after a two-under 70 in the first round of the 10th leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at Clover Greens here today.
- Awfis raises USD 20 mn to fund expansion
- Co-working operator Awfis today said it has raised USD 20 million (about Rs 137.57 crore) from a few investors, including Sequoia India, for expanding its operations.
- Man sentenced to death for rape, murder of 6-yr-old girl in Punjab
- A court in Punjab's Mansa district today awarded death sentence to a man in connection with the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in 2016, describing the case as "rarest of rare".
- Karna diverting Mahadayi water to Malaprabha basin: Goa govt
- The Goa government today said that Karnataka has been "diverting" water of the Mahadayi river from the Kalsa basin to the Malaprabha basin by constructing conduits.
- Maratha agitation: Police vehicles attacked in Thane, shops
- Protesters pelted police vehicles with stones at Nitin Junction in the city today as Maratha organisations gave a call for Bandh to press the demand of reservations.
- BRO DG tells officers to speed up works in north-east
- Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Director General Lt Gen Harpal Singh today advised his Project Chief Engineers (CEs) to speed up works in the north eastern states to help connectivity in the region.
- Democratic Pakistan in best interest of India: Mehbooba
- Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti today said a democratic Pakistan is in the best interest of India and expressed hope that election there would lead to a stable government.
- Lankesh murder probe: Cops come across diary with 'hit-list
- The SIT probing journalist- activist Gauri Lankesh's killing has stumbled upon a diary with a 'hit-list' which has the name of film and theatre personality Girish Karnad's name on top, police said today.
- Social media firms need to ensure their platforms are not used to commit crimes: IT Min
- The government today said social network platforms are bound to follow the law and ensure that their platforms are not used to commit and provoke terrorism, extremism, violence and crime.
- 20 gates of Hirakud Dam opened to release excess water
- Five more sluice gates of Hirakud Dam was opened today, in addition to the 15 spillways yesterday, to release excess water into river Mahanadi, an official said.
- Govt amends definition of hydrocarbon to include shale
- The government has amended the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 1959 to include shale in the definition of petroleum, a change that would allow private companies to explore and produce the resource in the blocks they already operate.
- Hyderabad man goes missing in US, kin seek ministers' help
- A 26-year-old man, hailing from Telangana, went missing from New Jersey in the US, his family claimed and sought the help of central and state governments in the matter.
- Evaluation errors: Marks changed in over 4,000 cases, says CBSE
- Marks have changed after re-evaluation of answer sheets of Class 12 exam in over 4,000 cases which accounts for 0.075 per cent of total evaluated copies, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said today.
- Truckers' stir: Movement of commodities takes a hit in TN
- The movement of vegetables and commodities continued to be hit in Tamil Nadu as the indefinite strike by truckers pressing their charter of demands entered the sixth day today.
- IndiGo grounds five A320 neo planes on P&W engine issues
- Budget airline IndiGo today said it has grounded five A320 neo aircraft due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues and these planes are expected to be back in operations in the second half of August.
- Over 3,700 Naxals surrendered in 4 years: Govt
- Over 3,700 Naxals have surrendered before the authorities in last four years, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
- InterGlobe Aviation shares slip over 2% as IndiGo grounds five planes
- Shares of InterGlobe Aviation fell by over 2 per cent today amid reports that budget carrier IndiGo has grounded five A320 neo aircraft due to issues with Pratt & Whitney engines.
- Twitter removes over 1.43 lakh apps in Apr-Jun; tightens process for developers
- As part of its efforts to crack down on spam and misuse of its platform, Twitter today said it has removed over 1.43 lakh applications between April and June this year as these violated its policies.
- Cement stocks fall after NCLAT dismisses plea against CCI penalty
- Cement stocks today fell by up to 3 per cent after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal dismissed 11 cement-makers' plea, challenging the CCI order to impose a penalty of Rs 6,700 crore for alleged cartelisation.
- Goa HC issues notices on PIL for closure of coal operations at Mormugao port
- The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the state government, the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) and three private firms on a PIL seeking an order for closure of coal operations at the port in Vasco city.
- Hry to extend existing airstrips in five aerodromes
- The Haryana government has decided to extend the existing airstrips in five aerodromes of the state, a spokesman of the Civil Aviation Department said here today.
- From silent to violent: The journey of Maratha quota protests
- From a series of huge, silent and disciplined marches to violent demonstrations, the protest by the Maratha community now is an antithesis of their efforts to seek reservations in jobs and education.
- 3 sisters found dead under mysterious circumstances in Delhi
- Three sisters were found dead under mysterious circumstances in east Delhi's Mandawali area, police said today.
- Maratha Kranti Morcha calls off Mumbai bandh
- 2 killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan
- Two people, including a woman, died in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan's Sikar district, police said today.
- Black pepper firms up in thin trade
- Black pepper rd firmed up in an otherwise listless spices market here today following sustained demand from stockists and retailers.
- Hexaware shares tank 8.5% after June qtr earnings
- Shares of Hexaware Technologies slumped 8.5 per cent today after the company's June quarter results failed to enthuse investors.
- Over 2.4 lakh job seekers registered on NCS in Apr-Jun
- More than 2.4 lakh job seekers registered themselves on the career portal run by the labour and employment ministry in the first three months of the current fiscal, the government said today.
- Mutual funds add 33 lakh folios in Q1 on growing investor interest
- Growing investor interest in mutual funds has led to an addition of nearly 33 lakh new folios in the first quarter of current fiscal, taking the total to all time high of 7.46 crore at the end of June.
- J-K govt orders probe into construction of commercial complex on banks of Jhelum
- The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a probe into the construction of a massive commercial complex on the banks of river Jhelum in the summer capital of the state following a vigourous campaign launched by environmental activists.
- Ethanol-blended petrol saved forex, lowered emission: Govt
- Almost 67 crore litres of ethanol was blended with petrol in 2016-17 which had resulted in foreign exchange saving of about Rs 1,750 crore and lowered while carbon emission, the government said today.
- LoginRadius raises $17 mln from ForgePoint, Microsoft's M12
- Customer identity and access management (cIAM) firm LoginRadius today said it has raised USD 17 million in Series-A funding round led by ForgePoint Capital and Microsoft's venture fund M12.
- Copper prices strengthen on rising demand
- Copper prices strengthened at the non-ferrous metals market here today following stockists' good buying amid rising demand from industrial users.
- Maratha agitation: traffic disrupted on Mumbai-Bengaluru
- The agitation for quota for the Maratha community turned violent in Satara city in western Maharashtra today, with protesters disrupting the traffic on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway.
- Recoveries made in only 2 out of 55 theft cases registered at Barakhamba Road police station
- Recoveries were made in only two of the 55 cases of theft registered at the Barakhamba Road police station in New Delhi district in the first six months this year, Union minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said.
- Gangjee, Rashid among former Asian tour winners to compete at Louis Philippe Cup
- Former Asian tour winners, including Rahil Gangjee and Rashid Khan, will be among the 132 golfers who have confirmed their participation for the Inaugural Louis Philippe Cup to be held at the picturesque Prestige Golfshire Club from July 31 to August 4.
- Jawan arrested on charge of attempt to rape in S'bad: Police
- A 32-year old army personnel has been arrested for allegedly trying to rape a teenaged girl after 'assaulting' her boy friend here, police said today.
- HC asks tech institute to assess if Metro work could affect Parsi temples
- The Bombay High Court today appointed a city-based technological institute to ascertain if tunnelling work for the Metro III line could cause
- MHA asks Assam govt not to take action against anyone on basis of draft NRC
- Ahead of the publication of the draft NRC, the Home Ministry today asked the Assam government not to take any action against those whose names do not figure in the list of the state's citizens.
- Tata Elxsi net profit jumps 41% to Rs 70 cr in June qtr
- Design services provider Tata Elxsi Ltd today posted over 41.7 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 70.49 crore for the quarter ended June 30.
- 8,363 Indians have sought asylum in foreign countries: Govt
- As many as 8,363 Indian nationals have sought asylum in foreign countries, the government told the Lok Sabha today.
- FIR tracking via SMS facility launched in Punjab
- Punjab Director General of Police Suresh Arora today launched the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) based SMS service for complainants.
- Maratha quota bandh called off midway in Mumbai after violence
- The day-long bandh in Mumbai, called by pro-quota maratha groups, was called off midway today after violence marred the protests even as one more protester died, a day after consuming poison.
- CBI probe can be ordered in Bajrangi murder if UP asks: Centre
- The Centre can order a CBI probe into the killing of gangster Munna Bajrangi in Baghpat jail if the Uttar Pradesh government asks for it, though the state government has ordered a judicial probe and taking required action, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir said today.
- Labour force survey likely to release by November
- A clear picture about the labour market will emerge from the National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO) periodic labour force survey which is likely to be released in October-November, the government today said.
- Talks between fasting Dr KC and Nepal govt begin
- Talks have started today between Nepal government's representatives and veteran medical professional Dr Govinda KC, who has been fasting for 25 days demanding reforms in the country's medical sector, officials said.
- Set big goals, work hard to achieve them: Prez tells students
- President Ram Nath Kovind today asked students to set big goals in life and strive hard to achieve them.
- NCP supports Maratha quota demand in LS
- The NCP today supported the demand of the Maratha community for quota in jobs and education and sought its acceptance, saying justice should be done to them.
- IED detected in Nowgam area of Srinagar
- The security forces today averted a major tragedy after they detected and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by militants in Nowgam area of the city, police said.
- Children being used by terror, extremist groups: Rijiju
- There are reports that some terrorist or extremist groups in the country, such as the Maoists, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen, are misusing children to further their agenda, the government said today.
- NSSO consumer expenditure survey results likely by June next yr: Minister
- The government is likely to release the findings of NSSO consumer expenditure survey 2017-18 by June next year, which will form the basis for calculation of absolute poverty, Parliament was informed today.
- Illegally stored drug seized, one arrested
- The Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) has seized around 5000 ampules of illegally stored buprenorphine drug from Kaliachak area in Malda district and arrested one person, NCB officials said today.
- Karnataka govt to hold tech summit in November
- Karnataka government is to organise 'Bengaluru Tech Summit' from November 29 to December 1.
- Militants lob grenade at post office in Pulwama, no causalities
- Militants today hurled a grenade towards a post office in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir but no causalities or damage were reported, police said.
- Quota remarks: After flak, minister Patil apologises to
- Maharashtra PWD Minister Chandrakant Patil today apologised to Maratha bodies over his remarks on the ongoing quota stir, which he said were "twisted".
- HC asks BMC panel to inspect Esplanade building, submit report
- The Bombay High Court directed the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today to inspect the heritage Esplanade building in South Mumbai and submit a report on whether it can be repaired.
- All police stations, chowkis to have CCTV cameras: HC told
- The city police today told the Delhi High Court that all of its stations and 'chowkis' will have CCTV cameras by mid October as a step towards ensuring more transparency in the agency's functioning.
- CBI seeks Choksi's whereabouts from Antigua
- Arunachal govt to provide support for expansion of NCC units
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has assured officials of National Cadet Corps that the state will provide infrastructure, manpower and financial support for expansion of their units in the state.
- HC suggests steps for rainwater harvesting in Delhi
- The Delhi High Court today suggested steps like use of storm water drains to promote rainwater harvesting system in the national capital, saying many parts of the city have low water tables despite waterlogging during monsoon.
- Boxing Federation eyes one Asian Olympic Qualifier next year
- The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) might bid for the hosting rights of an Olympic Qualifying tournament next year, continuing its efforts to bring big-ticket events to the country after managing to bag the men's and women's world championships.
- Raw silk output may touch 38,500 tonnes by 2019-20: Govt
- India's raw silk production is expected to reach 38,500 tonnes by 2019-20, Parliament was informed today.
- Khadi, village industries product sales rise to Rs 59,098 cr in 2017-18: MSME Min
- Sales of khadi and village industries products have increased to Rs 59,098 crore in 2017-18, Parliament was informed today.
- 4 alleged cattle smugglers assaulted by mob
- At least four alleged cattle smugglers transporting a dead buffalo were assaulted by a mob here in the early hours today, the police said.
- 40 cases of snatching with foreign tourists reported in last three years: Govt
- Forty cases of snatching in which the victims were foreign tourists were registered by the Delhi Police in the last three years, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
- PIL in HC for protection of rights of transgenders
- The Delhi High Court today sought the Centre and the AAP government's stand on a PIL claiming that transgenders were facing atrocities, despite a Supreme Court direction four years ago to protect their rights.
- India says has taken note of US sanctions on Iran
- India has taken note of US reimposing economic sanctions on Iran, the nation's second-biggest supplier of crude oil, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today.
- Security forces killed 581 terrorists since 2015: Govt
- Security forces have killed 581 terrorists since 2015 while 69 personnel died in ceasefire violations, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre told the Lok Sabha today.
- One cop killed, another injured in attack by accused & others
- A 40-year-old policeman was killed and another one was injured in an attack by an absconding accused and his relatives in Jamunia Jeth village in the district early today, police said.
- OYO inks pacts with SBI, Bank of Baroda
- Hospitality firm OYO today said it has inked memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with the State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda for extending financial support to the company's hotel partners.
- National anthem inspired S D Burman's 'Jaane Wo Kaise' in 'Pyaasa': Book
- Jaane wo kaise log the' from Guru Dutt's 1957 classic "Pyaasa" was inspired by the second line of national anthem, according to a book on celebrated music composer S. D. Burman.
- Athawale supports Maratha reservation demand
- UGC asks varsities to announce guidelines for re-evaluation of answer sheets
- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities to bring out clear guidelines detailing the procedure prescribed by the varsities for re-evaluation of answer sheets.
- Naidu, Modi greet Kovind on completing one year as President
- Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted President Ram Nath Kovind on completing one year in office today.
- Textile, clothing exports up marginally to USD 39.2 bn in 2017-18: Textile Min
- Textile and clothing sector exports have increased marginally to USD 39.2 billion in 2017-18 from USD 39 billion in the previous fiscal, Parliament was informed today.
- PM-led panel to consider appointment of eminent persons as Lokpal search committee members: Govt
- The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led panel may consider appointment of eminent persons as members of the Lokpal search committee, the government said today.
- JSW Steel Apr-Jun net profit jumps to Rs 2339 cr
- Sharpshooter killed in gang war in UP's Chitrakoot
- A criminal, carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, was gunned down in a gang war in adjoining Chitrakoot district, police said today.
- 222 road rage cases registered in Delhi in 2015-17: Ahir
- A total of 222 road rage cases were reported in the national capital in the last three years, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir told the Rajya Sabha today.
- Business optimism in India remains tepid in Q2: Thornton
- Business optimism in India remained tepid in the second quarter of this year and the country continues to rank 6th in the global optimism index, says a survey.
- Nothing to worry about DMK chief's health, says Stalin
- DMK Working President MK Stalin today said his father and party chief M Karunanidhi was suffering from fever and doctors were providing medication, assuring there was nothing to worry about the 94-year-old leader's health.
- E-commerce cos to face tax audit over GST refund issue
- The anti-profiteering authority has ordered audit of major e-commerce companies like Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal, to find out whether they have refunded the excess GST collected from the consumers.
- Sensex ends at record high for 3rd day on fund inflows
- The BSE Sensex rose 33.13 points to close at a fresh lifetime high of 36,858.23 today, riding on gains in metal, energy and banking stocks amid sustained buying by domestic and foreign institutional investors.
- Govt has no right over taxpayers' money; simultaneous elections good idea: Uddhav
- Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray claimed today that the Centre splurged over Rs 4,000 crore only on advertisements of its schemes, and said the government does not have a right over taxpayers' money.
- Hry STF arrests two drug peddlers, seizes 5 kg of opium
- Two persons were arrested today on charges of drug peddling and five kilogram of opium was seized from them in Haryana's Hisar district, police said today.
- 2 killed as truck hits bus
- Two persons were killed and nine others injured when a truck rammed into a reserve bus at Beliatore area of Bankura district today, police said.
- India, Israel important partners: Israeli envoy
- India and Israel have quickly become each other's important partners and the similarities between the two nations make them compatible rather than competitors, Israeli envoy to India Daniel Carmon said today.
- Rlys not comparable with airlines, not losing passengers over high-fares: Minister Gohain
- Railways are not comparable with airlines, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain told Lok Sabha today and also denied that the national transporter was losing passengers because of high fares.
- Two CoBRA personnel hurt after stepping over spike trap in
- Two personnel of the CRPF's CoBRA unit were injured today when they inadvertently stepped over a spike trap laid by naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, the police said.
- Ramkumar, Paes make early exit from Atlanta Open
- After the high of Hall of Fame Open, India's Ramkumar Ramanathan made a first round exit from the ATP Atlanata Open singles while veteran Leander Paes too was ousted from the USD 748450 hard court tournament.
- Border guards of India, Bangladesh discuss Rohingya crisis
- The "security concerns" over the Rohingya influx were among the many issues discussed on the last day of the four-day conference between top officials of border guarding forces of Bangladesh and India.
- Sena MLC demands ordinance for quota to Marathas as Aurangabad emerges as stir epicentre
- With the Aurangabad district emerging as the epicentre of Marathas' agitation for reservation after the death of two protesters, a Shiv Sena MLC joined the stir, demanding an ordinance for the quota and threatening to resign by 4 pm today if no decision was taken on the issue forthwith.
- Ask the guy who is lynched whether India is liberal or illiberal: author-journalist Chidanand Rajghatta
- Step out of your comfort zone and ask the guy who is lynched whether India is liberal or illiberal and you will get the answer, says slain journalist Gauri Lankesh's ex-husband and veteran journalist Chidanand Rajghatta.
- About half of land notified for SEZs are lying vacant: Commerce Min
- About half of the land out of 45,711 hectares notified for 373 special economic zones (SEZs) are lying vacant as on August 2017, Parliament was informed today.
- Trafficked 33-yr-old woman rescued in Goa: NCW
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Goa Police rescued a 33-year-old woman, who was trafficked from Siliguri to the coastal state last month, the women's body said today.
- Gandhi Heritage Centre to be built in Uganda: PM Modi
- Ananth Kumar hits out at Congress for moving Privilege Motion
- Bihar to be declared drought-hit if rains less than avg: Min
- The Bihar government today said it would declare the state "drought hit" if it receives less than average rainfall in the next two to three days.
- No adverse effect on bureaucracy from 'lateral entry', persons were appointed earlier too: Govt
- Citing the names of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was also a bureaucrat, and the then Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia as being appointed through the lateral recruitment route, the government today said there has been no adverse effect on the morale of the civil servants due to such appointments.
- Have accepted expert panel's recommendation of compulsory registration of NRI marriages: Govt
- The government today said it has accepted an expert committee's recommendation of compulsory registration of NRI marriages.
- Rlys suffered loss of around Rs 90 lakh in Mumbai bridge collapse: MoS Rajen Gohain
- The railways suffered a loss of around Rs 90 lakh in the Mumbai road overbridge (ROB) collapse earlier this month, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain informed the Lok Sabha today.
- 2,000 additional seats allotted to J-K for Haj 2018 as 'special quota': Naqvi
- Jammu and Kashmir has been allotted 2,000 additional seats for Haj this year as a "special quota" in line with the new formula of allocation of surplus seats generated by under-utilised quota of states, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told the Lok Sabha today.
- BJP's 'Hitlershahi' can't stop my fight: Hardik
- Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel today said the BJP's "Hitlershahi" cannot prevent him from fighting for "truth, farmers, youth and poor", soon after he was awarded a two-year jail term in connection with a rioting case.
- Reverse airline restriction on check-in bag numbers: BJD MP
- A BJD member today sought the government's intervention to reverse the restrictions imposed by private airlines on the number of check-in bags for the economy class, which the Centre said it would look into.
- Mangoes for sons' remark: Nashik civic body moves court
- The city civic body has filed a case in local court against Hindutva activist Sambhaji Bhide on charge of allegedly violating the anti-sex determination law by his "mangoes for sons" remark, a civic official said today.
- 3 persons killed in road accident in UP
- Three persons were killed when their motorcycle was hit by a truck in the Kakrala area here, police said today.
- PM has asked states to deal sternly against cow vigilantes indulging in violence: Govt
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked state governments to take strong action against cow vigilantes who indulge in violence, Rajya Sabha was informed today.
- Commerce Min plans to shift LPAI from Home Ministry
- The government is considering to shift LPAI, engaged in development of land ports at borders, from the home ministry to Department of Commerce to coordinate logistics related works and promote trade, an official said.
- NSG deployed in J&K for strengthening the existing security grid: Govt tells RS
- The anti-terror commando force, NSG, has been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for strengthening the existing security grid, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
- Five-fold increase in public grievances received online: Govt
- There has been nearly a five-fold increase in the number of public grievances received online during 2014 to 2017, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said today.
- 16 women, trafficked from Nepal, rescued in Delhi
- With the help of police, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) rescued 16 women, who were allegedly trafficked from Nepal and were about to be taken to Gulf countries, from southwest Delhi's Munirka area, the police said today.
- Mamata one of most senior leaders, name emerging as front runner for PM post 'nothing new': O'brien
- TMC leader Derek O'Brien said today 2018-19 is the year of "think federal", suggesting regional parties will play a crucial role at the Centre and projected Mamata Banerjee as one of the "most senior leaders in this matrix".
- Bengal spends Rs 1372 crore towards green city project
- The urban development department of West Bengal government has spent Rs 1372 crore towards the green city project undertaken by various urban local bodies of the state, the assembly was informed today.
- TN govt urges Centre to release Rs 3558 cr for local bodies
- The Tamil Nadu government today urged the Centre to release funds to the tune of Rs 3558 crore for urban and rural local bodies in the state.
- Need long term mobility policy, focus on alternate fuel tech, says Maruti
- Pitching for alternate fuel technologies such as CNG and hybrids, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava has said that the country needs to devise a long term mobility policy to mitigate risks of pollution and dependence on few countries for crude oil.
- Welspun Enterprises Apr-Jun net nearly doubles to Rs 23 cr
- Infrastructure firm Welspun Enterprises (WEL) today posted 99.64 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 22.78 crore for the period ended June 30, 2018.
- About 11,000 candidates recommended by SSC for govt jobs: Jitendra Singh
- About 11,000 candidates have been recommended for different government jobs by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) during 2018-19, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said today.
- 2005 custodial death: Capital punishment for 2 cops
- Kharge corners PM Modi for Africa tour
- Have told Janhvi to remain honest and focused: Boney Kapoor
- Filmmaker Boney Kapoor is elated with the success of his daughter Jahnvi's debut film "Dhadak".
- Bihar cop held for accepting bribe
- A police officer was today caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in Bihar's Nalanda district, a release issued by the Vigilance Department said here.
- T-Hub ties up with tech giants for startups
- T-Hub today announced that it was working with leading technology companies to enable its startups to scale faster and accelerate their growth.
- PFC forays into financing of sewage treatment plants, funds Nagpur waste water project
- State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has forayed into sewage treatment finance segment by extending Rs 192.79 crore assistance to Nagpur Waste Water Management, a Vishvaraj Group firm.
- Two school boys drown in Kuakhai river in Bhubaneswar
- Two high school students of the state capital drowned while taking bath in river Kuakhai today, police said.
- NRL highest Corporate Tax Payer in NE region
- Public sector undertaking Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has emerged as the highest Corporate Tax Payer in the North Eastern Region for the Assessment Year (AY) 2017-18, a company release said today.
- Maratha bandh: Three policemen injured in violence
- Violence marred the Maratha community's bandh today as protesters threw stones at policemen in the neighbouring Navi Mumbai township and Satara district, injuring three personnel.
- HC sets aside CBI court's order discharging Maran brothers
- The Madras High Court today set aside a CBI court order discharging former communications minister Dayanidhi Maran and others in the case of alleged setting up of "illegal" telephone exchanges to benefit the Sun TV Network of his brother Kalanithi Maran.
- Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Q1 net rises 30% to Rs 104.27 cr
- Electrical appliances maker Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals today reported a 29.89 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 104.27 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
- Cong MP demands inquiry into NEET data breach
- Congress leader K C Venugopal today asked the government order an inquiry into the "serious issue" of leak of data of almost two lakh students who had appeared for the NEET exam this year.
- 59 mega infra projects report cost overrun of Rs 1.36 lakh er
- As many as 59 mega central sector infrastructure projects, worth at least Rs 1,000 crore each, have reported cost overrun of Rs 1.36 lakh crore, Parliament was informed today.
- Union minister insulted delegation of Goa MLAs: Rane
- Senior Congress leader Pratapsinh Rane today accused a Union minister of insulting a delegation of Goa MLAs which had gone to meet him for resumption of mining.
- Open top double-decker buses to ply in city roads
- West Bengal Transport Minister Subhendu Adhikari today said the state government is toying with the idea of re-introducing double-decker buses in the city with a new feature - these buses would be open top like those in London.
- Cong dividing country on religious lines: BJP MP
- BJP MP Om Birla today accused the Congress of dividing the country on the basis of religion and caste.
- Rohingyas will not be allowed to reside in India: Rijiju
- Alerted by Facebook, Assam police averts girl's suicide
- A girl who had posted on Facebook that she was going to commit suicide was saved by the police in the nick of time after the social media giant's US-based headquarters alerted them.
- 8KMiles close to buying US firm;sees FY19 margin rising to 45%
- Cloud computing firm 8K Miles is planning to acquire a US-based healthcare player in the cloud space and is likely to close the deal over the next few months, a top company official has said.
- Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 net rises over three-fold to Rs 74.67 cr
- Jubilant FoodWorks today reported a over three-fold jump in June quarter net profit at Rs 74.67 crore, helped by increase in same store sales growth of Domino's Pizza.
- BFIL staff swindled Rs 2.55 Cr in FY18, say Auditors
- Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (formerly SKS Microfinance Limited) witnessed instances of fraud including embezzlement of cash, by its employees to the tune of Rs 2.55 crore during the last financial year in over 300 cases.
- Asian Games: pain subsides, hope floats for Mirabai Chanu
- Her Asian Games participation is in doubt due to a lower back problem, but world champion and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu says the injury is not as bad as first thought and she would need just two weeks of training to be competition ready.
- 111 people killed in 822 communal violence incidents in 2017: MHA
- As many as 111 people were killed in 822 incidents of communal violence in the country in 2017, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
- Visnagar rioting case: Hardik, aides get two-year jail term
- A Gujarat court sentenced today Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel and two others to two years imprisonment in a case of rioting and arson in Visnagar town here in July 2015.
- Pistachio prices rise on fresh buying support
- Pistachio prices edged up by Rs 5 per kg at the wholesale dry fruit market in the national capital today largely on the back of increased buying by retailers and stockists amid fall in supplies from overseas markets.
- Oppn expresses concern over growing abuse of women
- Opposition members today expressed anguish in the Rajya Sabha over the increasing cases of cases of sexual abuse against women in the country, blaming the law enforcement agencies of not doing their job properly.
- Cong to set up training centre for aspirants of armed forces
- In a bid to impart skills to aspirants of armed forces and police, the district unit of the Congress is mulling to establish a training centre here.
- Drug smuggler nabbed, 2 kg charas seized
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel nabbed an alleged smuggler carrying 2 kg charas valued at Rs 30 lakh close to the Indo-Nepal border here, said an official of the paramilitary force today.
- NGT raps DJB over cleaning of Yamuna, says no progress at ground level
- The NGT today rapped the Delhi Jal Board over cleaning of the Yamuna river and said there has been no "meaningful progress" on the ground in the last three years.
- Sugar prices drop on bumper stocks, thin demand
- Sugar prices dropped by Rs 50 per quintal at the wholesale market in the national capital today, dragged by ample stock positions against scattered demand.
- Sexual assault case: Bail granted to accused Kerala priest
- Terrorists killed in Anantnag belong to LeT
- Student commits suicide in college washroom
- An 18-year-old woman, a student of Bharati College in west Delhi's Janakpuri, allegedly committed suicide today in the institute's washroom, police said.
- Exports likely to touch $350 bn in FY19, says Prabhu
- India's exports would register healthy growth rates in the coming months and are expected to touch USD 350 billion in 2018-19, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said today.
- Bharti Infratel, Indus Tower merger deal gets SEBI nod
- Mobile tower arm of telecom major Bharti Airtel, Infratel today said it has received clearance from stock exchanges for its merger with Indus Towers.
- Major changes being witnessed in Mobile Internet penetration
- India has a total of 472.72 million wireless Internet subscribers out of which a little over 30 per cent are in rural areas, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
- Two LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K
- Two Lashker-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag town this morning following an intelligence tip off about their presence inside a house, police said.
- Voda Q1 revenue down 22%; to complete Idea merger by Aug
- Country's second largest telecom firm Vodafone today reported a 22.3 per cent decline in June quarter revenue to 959 million euro on intense competition and cuts in termination rates.
- Promises made to Andhra Pradesh drowned in Ganga: TDP MP
- A Telugu Desam Party member today took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, saying he seems to have "drowned" in the River Ganga the promises he made to Andhra Pradesh.
- Uproar in Bihar Assembly over Muzaffarpur shelter home issue
- The Bihar Assembly was today adjourned till lunch break amid pandemonium for the second consecutive day over the alleged sexual exploitation of girls at a state-funded shelter home in Muzaffarpur.
- CPI(M) seeks urgent passage of women's reservation bill
- The CPI(M) today made a strong plea for the passage of the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha, saying it should be brought now so that it can be implemented before the International Women's Day next year.
- Delhi govt issues fresh guidelines to schools on student safety
- The Delhi government has issued fresh guidelines to schools for ensuring students' safety, with a special focus on the security of the pupils travelling to schools by private vans.
- Number of mining dependents in Goa came down since 2012: CM
- Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today told the Legislative Assembly that the number of people dependent on the mining industry in the state has come down since 2012, when it first faced a ban.
- CBI seeks whereabouts of Choksi from Antigua
- The CBI has written to Antiguan authorities seeking whereabouts of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, allegedly involved in over USD 2 billion scam in state-run Punjab National Bank, government sources said.
- India in talks with B'desh on Rohingyas refugees' deportation
- India is in talks with Bangladesh for deportation of Rohingyas refugees illegally staying in India, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today in the Rajya Sabha.
- Next goal, 3 million units by 2025: Maruti Suzuki
- Maruti Suzuki India is targeting annual production of 3 million units by 2025, and sees its cost coming down due to a new royalty formula signed with parent Suzuki Motor Corp, MSI Chairman R C Bhargava has said.
- INX Media Case: Chidambaram given protection till Aug 1
- Custodial death: 2 cops get death, other accused 3 yrs jail term
- A Special CBI court here today awarded death sentence to two police officers in connection with the custodial death of a 26-year-old man in 2005.
- Food safety officer arrested on graft charges
- A food safety officer was among four government employees arrested by vigilance personnel in Odisha for allegedly accepting bribe, a vigilance statement said.
- Book traces journey of CIL, its turnaround
- The story of Coal India Ltd's (CIL) transformation from a hugely loss-making enterprise since its formation in the 70s into a profitable Maharatna PSU is told by its former chairman Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya, who was among those who engineered the success.
- Sun Pharma launches generic Glumetza tablets in US
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries today said one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has launched generic metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets, used for glycemic control, in the US market.
- PTI Special: Lynchings in the time of voyeurism and social media misuse
- Social media platforms are the medium and vigilantism the message.
- TN govt submits video of Jayalalithaa in HC to refute woman's claim
- The Tamil Nadu government produced in the Madras High Court a video clip of Jayalalithaa from an event in July 1980 which it said disproved a woman's claim of being late chief minister's biological daughter.
- Dilution of SC/ST Act may cost NDA many allies: Congress
- The dilution of the SC/ST Act may force many BJP allies to quit the NDA and join the opposition camp ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year, AICC in-charge of Bihar Shaktisinh Gohil said today.
- Man sentenced to life for raping girl in Hisar
- A Hisar court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl in this district.
- Central team inspect border pillar in Manipur
- A central team today inspected a border pillar bordering Myanmar near Kwatha Khunou village in Manipur in the wake of a controversy that it was allegedly shifted inside the state by the neighbouring country, official sources said.
- Housing sales up 3% in H1 in top 8 cities; launches up 46%: Knight Frank
- Housing sales rose marginally, just 3 per cent, in the first half this year to over 1.24 lakh units in eight major cities despite fall in prices, Knight Frank India said.
- Hussey's advice to Indian bowlers: Take pace off ball to tackle Fakhar Zaman in Asia Cup
- Former Australian batsman Mike Hussey has advised Indian bowlers to take pace off the ball to tackle formidable opener Fakhar Zaman when India clashes with arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Dubai on September 19.
- Goa govt to install 60,000 bio-toilets under ODF scheme: CM
- The Goa government will install 60,000 bio-toilets at a cost of Rs 280 crore to make the state open defecation free (ODF), Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the Legislative Assembly today.
- Sehwag, Gambhir in DDCA Cricket Committee but questions galore
- Having won many a battles for India on the cricket field, the hit opening pair of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir will now be padding up together off the field after being named in the newly formed Cricket Committee of Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA).
- Govt's capital infusion in 5 PSBs credit positive: Moody's
- The government's plan to infuse Rs 11,336 crore in five state-owned banks, including scam-hit PNB, is credit positive and will help these lenders meet the regulatory requirement, according to Moody's.
- PVR Q1 profit up 17% t0 Rs 52 cr
- Multiplex chain operator PVR Ltd reported 17.29 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 52.15 crore for the first quarter of the current fiscal.
- 412.60 million broadband connections in India
- There are 412.60 million broadband connections in the country of which 106.52 million are in rural areas, Communication Minister Manoj Sinha said today.
- Turmeric futures fall 0.89% on profit-booking
- Turmeric prices declined by 0.89 per cent to Rs 7,308 per quintal in futures market today as traders locked in gains at prevailing higher levels amid increased supply from growing regions.
- J&K: 2 terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter
- President Kovind reaches Chhattisgarh for 2-day visit
- Noisy scenes in Lok Sabha over Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train
- The Lok Sabha today witnessed heated exchanges between the opposition and the government over the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, with the former terming its cost exorbitant and the latter alleging that the previous regime had sanctioned projects for "narrow political gains".
- Two Romanians held for installing skimming device at ATM
- Two Romanian nationals were arrested by the Goa Police today for allegedly trying to steal money from a bank ATM by installing a skimming device in it, an official said.
- NCC should be present in all schools in Arunachal: Pema Khandu
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has stressed on having NCC units in all schools of the state, so that a sense of nationalism spirit, discipline and the ideals of selfless service, could be instilled among youths.
- Moody's places IDBI Bank's long-term ratings for upgrade
- Global rating agency Moody's today placed IDBI Bank's long-term ratings on review for upgrade, driven primarily by the proposed acquisition of 51 per cent in the lender by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
- YSR MP apologises for his behaviour in RS
- Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu today cited former prime minister Manmohan Singh's speech in the House yesterday to stress that members can put forth their views without shouting, after a YSR Congress MP apologised for his behaviour.
- Hardik sentenced 2 years imprisonment
- IIPH-H working on drone delivery system for medical products
- Researchers at the Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad (IIPH-H) are working on a drone delivery system for medical products which is expected to be time and cost effective compared to transportation by road.
- Coriander futures fall 1.14% on subdued demand
- Coriander prices fell by 1.14 per cent to Rs 5,020 per quintal in futures market today as participants trimmed holdings, in line with subdued demand at the spot market.
- Some forces trying to break country: Rajyavardhan Rathore
- 3 sisters found dead in Delhi
- Three sisters were found dead in east Delhi's Mandawali area, police said today.
- LS adjourns briefly as TMC,BJP lock horns over lynchings in WB
- Members of Trinamool Congress and BJP today indulged in heated exchanges in the Lok Sabha over alleged lynching of four women in West Bengal, forcing Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to adjourn the proceedings briefly.
- HC sets aside order discharging Maran brothers in telephone exchange case
- The Madras High Court today set aside a lower court order discharging all the accused, including the Maran brothers, in the alleged illegal telephone exchange case.
- Hardik, aides gets two-year jail term in Visnagar rioting case
- A Gujarat court sentenced Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel to two years imprisonment in a case of rioting and arson in Visnagar town here in 2015.
- Unfazed by final losses, Sindhu eyes medal at Worlds and Asiad
- A title has eluded P V Sindhu this season despite three summit appearances but the Indian ace says she is undeterred by the heartbreak and will aim for a fresh start in the upcoming World Championship in China and the Asian Games in Indonesia.
- Asiad performance could be considered for Sports Awards to be held on Sep 25
- The Sports Ministry is open to the idea of considering outstanding performers of next month's Asian Games for this year's National Sports Awards, which will be held on September 25 instead of the conventional August 29 to ensure that athletes don't miss out due to their participation in the continental showpiece.
- TTK Prestige Q1 net falls 73.26% to Rs 35.9 crore
- Kitchen appliances firm TTK Prestige today reported 73.26 per cent decline in net profit at Rs 35.9 crore for the quarter ended June 30.
- TN govt unveils draft forest policy
- The Tamil Nadu government has rolled out the draft state Forest Policy aimed at preserving forests and wildlife, conservation of ecosystems, and climate change mitigation among others in the state.
- TDP members raise slogans in LS
- TDP members in the Lok Sabha today once again raised the issue of special category status for Andhra Pradesh.
- Maratha stir: Shops forcibly shut down, clashes erupt
- Prez arrives in Chhattisgarh on two-day visit
- President Ram Nath Kovind arrived today in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district on a two-day visit to the region during which he will take part in several programmes.
- Guar gum futures rebound on firm spot cues
- Reversing two days of losses, guar gum futures rebounded by Rs 85 to Rs 9,046 per quintal today after speculators raised bets at lower levels amid a firming trend at the physical markets and pick up in export demand.
- Castor seed futures fall on sluggish spot demand
- Castor seed prices drifted lower by Rs 21 to Rs 4,532 per quintal in futures trade today as participants trimmed positions amid a weak spot cues.
- Maratha quota stir escalates; buses attacked, trains stopped in Mumbai, Thane
- Protesters attacked buses and stopped local trains in Mumbai and the adjoining Thane city today during the bandh called by Maratha outfits over their demand for reservation.
- Mustard seed futures add more losses on subdued spot cues
- Falling for the second straight session, mustard seed prices fell by Rs 28 to Rs 4,185 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators offloaded holdings in line with a weak trend at the physical market.
- Crude palm oil futures gain 0.24% on spot demand
- Crude palm oil prices went up by 0.24 per cent to Rs 603 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators widened their positions amid firm demand at the spot market.
- Delhi: 16 girls trafficked from Nepal rescued in Munrika
- Maratha protest: Protestor who attempted suicide dies
- Chana futures extend fall, shed 2.97% on tepid demand
- Chana prices fell by 2.97 per cent to Rs 4,051 per quintal in futures trade today, extending the fall for the second day, as participants cut bets amid subdued demand at the spot market against adequate stocks.
- 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K
- Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were today killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said.
- Rupee recovers 8 paise to 68.86 against US dollar
- The rupee recovered from its initial sluggishness to trade higher by 8 paise to 68.86 against the American currency in late morning deals, following bouts of dollar selling from banks and exporters.
- SC asks Swamy to mention his Ayodhya plea after verdict on whether mosques are integral to Islam
- The Supreme Court today asked BJP leader Subramanian Swamy to mention his plea, seeking enforcement of his fundamental right to pray at the disputed site in Ayodhya, after it pronounces its verdict on the question of whether mosques are integral to Islam.
- Jyothy Laboratories Q1 net rises 57.1% to Rs 32.38 cr
- FMCG firm Jyothy Laboratories today reported a 57.1 per cent rise in standalone net profit at Rs 32.38 crore for the first quarter ended on June 30.
- Zinc futures slip 0.11% on profit-booking
- Zinc prices softened by 0.11 per cent to Rs 180.90 per kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits amid easing demand in the spot market.
- Karur Vysya Bank Q1 net falls 69% to Rs 68.97 crore
- Private sector Karur Vysya Bank's net profit plunged 68.97 per cent to Rs 68.97 crore for the quarter ended June 30 on the account for higher provisions for bad loans.
- Haryana moves SC seeking early hearing of SYL row
- The Haryana government today moved the Supreme Court seeking early hearing in the matter related to its row with Punjab over the Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal.
- Aluminium futures rise 0.18% on positive spot cues
- Aluminium prices edged 0.18 per cent higher to Rs 142.50 per kg in futures market today as speculators raised bets, taking positive cues from spot market on uptick in demand.
- Copper futures ease 0.06% as demand falters
- Copper prices moved down by 0.06 per cent to Rs 428.70 per kg in futures trade today as speculators cut down their bets amid subdued demand at the spot market.
- Oldest silk factory in Kashmir reopens after 3 decades
- 399 posts of teachers vacant in Goa govt schools
- As many as 399 posts of teachers are lying vacant in government-run schools in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.
- Gold futures slip 0.16% on weak global cues, profit-booking
- Gold prices drifted lower by 0.16 per cent to Rs 29,814 per 10 grams in futures trade today as participants lowered their bets, tracking a weak trend overseas.
- Silver futures ease 0.20% on global cues
- Taking weak cues from the global market, silver prices declined by 0.20 per cent in futures trade today as participants reduced their exposure.
- Farmers suffer as Bihar faces drought-like situation
- Barmer: 2 arrested in Dalit man lynching case
- Fish prices soar in Goa over formalin scare, supply crunch
- The ban on fish import imposed because of the toxic formalin scare and the deficit local supply has led to soaring of prices of the staple food item in Goa.
- One killed, eight injured in building collapse in Thane
- A 25-year-old woman was killed and eight others, including two children, were injured when a portion of a building collapsed on an adjoining chawl in Bhiwandi town near here, an official said today.
- Sensex turns choppy after hitting all-time high in opening trade
- The benchmark Sensex turned volatile after hitting a new high of 36,928.06 in early session as investors turned cautious ahead of July futures and options (F&O) expiry amid mixed quarterly earnings.
- Congress workers offer 'free hug' in Delhi
- Encounter underway in J-K's Anantnag
- Hyderabad youth goes missing in US
- Delhi: 13 children hospitalised after consuming mid-day meal
- Bhiwandi building collapse: Maharashtra minister blames builder
- Azam Khan requests Muslims to refrain from cow trading
- Alwar lynching a case of custodial death, suggests Kataria
- Anyone can change their mind: Chandan Mitra on anti-TMC tweets
- Will support whoever defeats BJP, RSS: Rahul Gandhi
- 1 more arrested in Gauri Lankesh murder case
- Bhiwandi building collapse: 1 dead, 6 rescued
- Blatant reliance on social media needs to be checked by citizens themselves: CJI
- Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra today said the blatant reliance on social media needs to be checked by citizens themselves in order to ensure peace and order in the society.
- GDA junior engineers protest against suspension of colleagues
- A group of junior engineers of the Ghaziabad Development Authority today staged a protest against the GDA vice chairperson over suspension of their colleagues in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building here recently.
- Woman, grandson killed as car gets crushed between buses
- An elderly woman and her grandson died after their car was sandwiched between two buses in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri this afternoon, police said.
- Maharashtra on boil over quota stir; Mumbai bandh tomorrow
- Large-scale violence marred a state-wide protest today by Maratha outfits demanding reservation for the community in Maharashtra, where a constable died and nine other policemen were injured amid suicide attempt by three agitators.
- Customs Dept invokes COFEPOSA Act against Afghan national
- The Customs Department has invoked the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities (COFEPOSA) Act against an Afghan national, who was arrested with foreign currency from the international airport here last month, officials said here today.
- Building collapses in Bhiwandi
- A three-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi in Thane district tonight, police said.
- Imran lookalike creates buzz in Pak polls
- A lookalike of Pakistan's falmboyant cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan today created a buzz among the voters as he came out to cast his ballot in Multan city of the Punjab province.
- Trump warns China on trade again, says he has been 'nice' to it so far
- President Donald Trump today accused China of being "vicious" in its trade with the US, and said his administration has so far been "nice" but indicated harsher measures against Beijing amidst an intense trade war between the two economic giants.
- Middlesex mourn wicket-keeping great Murray
- Former England wicket-keeper John 'JT' Murray has died aged 83, his club Middlesex announced today.
- France's Pavard wins World Cup goal of the tournament
- France right-back Benjamin Pavard has won the 2018 World Cup goal of the tournament award for his stunning strike against Argentina, FIFA announced today.
- Police question Sri Lanka cricketer over hotel rape
- Sri Lankan police have questioned a player for the national cricket team after a Norwegian woman was allegedly raped in a hotel room while he was present, an official said today.
- Pak transgenders identified as "male" missed voting opportunity
- Hundreds of transgenders in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa missed the opportunity of casting their vote in the general election today as they were wrongly identified as "male" in the national identity cards.
- Slowdown in growth of foreign graduates obtaining temporary work permits in US; no. of Indians goes up: Pew
- There has been a slowdown in the growth of foreign graduates obtaining temporary work permits in the US over the last two years, but the period saw a rise in the actual number of Indian students seeking short-term employment, a Pew research said today.
- GM cuts 2018 profit forecast, warns of trade war hit to car sales
- General Motors cut its full-year profit forecast today, in part due to higher commodity costs as it amplified its warning that mushrooming trade conflicts could dent US and global car sales.
- 5 killed, 2 injured in rain-triggered landslide incidents in Bangladesh
- Five persons, including four children, were killed and two others injured in two rain-triggered landslide incidents in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district, about 292 km southeast of Dhaka, a fire brigade official said today.
- EU top court rules new breeding techniques count as GMOs
- The European Union's top court ruled today that food produced by a series of new biotechnology breeding techniques should be considered genetically modified organisms, thus falling under the EU's strict regulations of the products.
- Three Pak Army soldiers, a polling officer killed, says military
- Three Pakistan Army soldiers and a polling officer were killed in a gunfire by unidentified assailants in Baleda area of the restive Baluchistan province, the military said today.
- Pakistani-origin man gets over 4 yrs in jail for incest in UK
- A 81-year-old Pakistani-origin man who fathered three children by his own daughter has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail for committing incest at Bradford Crown Court in the UK.
- China's Xi warns protectionism 'dealing severe blow' to trade
- China's President Xi Jinping today warned that growing protectionism was damaging trade and that the world had to choose "between cooperation and confrontation" as the threat of a US-led trade war looms.
- BRICS emerging economies meet as US trade war looms
- Leaders of the BRICS emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - gathered in Johannesburg today for a three-day meeting focused on the threat of a US-led global trade war.
- Craving for popular takeaway meals at peak at 7 pm and 2 am : UK study
- The craving to order a pizza or any other kind of popular takeaway meal is at its peak at 7pm and 2am around the world, according to new research based on a global study of internet traffic in countries like India, UK and the US.
- PM Modi arrives in S Africa for BRICS Summit
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here today on a three-day visit to attend the BRICS Summit hosted by South Africa.
- ECP summons Imran for violating code of conduct
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has been summoned by the election commission to appear before it on Monday for allegedly breaching the secrecy of ballot while casting his vote at a polling station of a Islamabad parliamentary seat, from where he is contesting the general elections, according to media reports today.
- Boeing earnings up, but reports higher costs on tanker
- Boeing reported a jump in second-quarter profits today on higher commercial airplane deliveries but said costs on a closely-watched Air Force tanker contract had risen again.
- UK Supreme Court rejects woman's appeal in divorce case
- Britain's Supreme Court has rejected a petition from a woman who wanted to divorce her husband of 40 years in a ruling that may pressure Parliament to overhaul divorce laws.
- Indian city council member gets surprise marriage proposal at meeting, says OK!
- City Council meetings are usually humdrum affairs but this one turned out to be a quite memorable, at least for an Indian-origin Charlotte council member who was proposed by a special speaker who went down on his knee and asked her to marry him, according to media reports.
- HIV infects one teenaged girl every 3 minutes: UN
- Every three minutes, a girl between the ages of 15 and 19 is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, said a UN report today that warned of a "crisis" fuelled by gender inequality.
- More than 150 dead in IS attacks on southern Syria
- A string of suicide blasts and raids claimed by the Islamic State group killed more than 150 people in southern Syria today, in one of the jihadists' deadliest ever assaults in the country.
- EU to tighten checks on mental health of pilots
- The European Union is introducing rules to tighten assessments of pilots' mental health following the Germanwings crash in 2015.
- Turkey puts jailed US pastor under house arrest: State media
- A Turkish court today ruled to place an American pastor under house arrest after he spent almost two years imprisoned on terror-related charges, state media said, in a case that has raised tensions with the United States.
- Transgender observers barred from entering polling booths in Pakistan: report
- A group of transgender observers was not allowed by the police to enter polling stations across Peshawar today despite being authorised by the Election Commission of Pakistan, a media report said.
- Minority voters not allowed to cast votes in Islamabad: Report
- Some members belonging to the minority communities were not allowed to cast their votes in a constituency in Pakistan's capital during the general election in the Muslim-majority nation, a media report said today.
- Voting ends in Pakistan; 35 killed in suicide blast, poll-related violence
- Voting in a tense election to choose a new government in Pakistan ended today with at least 35 people being killed in an Islamic State suicide attack and poll-related violence during the day.
- Indian student killed in Australia
- A 25-year-old Indian student in Australia has been killed after meeting a teenage girl he had met through a dating site.
- EU threatens US with USD 20 billion tit-for-tat tariffs
- The EU is mulling tit-for-tat tariffs of around USD 20 billion on US products if Washington goes ahead with its threat of new tolls on European cars, the bloc's trade commissioner said today.
- Pak Army chief votes, urges voters to defeat "inimical forces
- Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa today urged the people to vote to defeat the "inimical forces" working against the country, amid charges of manipulation by the powerful military in the general elections.
- KitKat loses EU court case to trademark four-finger shape
- European Union judges have ruled that the four-fingered shape of the KitKat chocolate bar is not distinctive enough to be trademarked.
- Antidepressants may up risk of deadly blood clots
- Depression and the use of antidepressants can increase the risk of life-threatening blood clots forming in vital veins, a first-of-its-kind study has found.
- World needs cooperation not competition in eastern shores of Africa: Modi
- The world needs cooperation and not competition in the eastern shores of Africa to ensure that the continent does not turn into a "theatre of rival ambitions" again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, apparently referring to China's growing military presence in the region.
- S Korea opens probe into 'Treasure ship' startup
- South Korean financial regulators today said they have launched an investigation into a Seoul company which claims to have found a long-lost Russian "treasure ship" off the east coast.
- New Zealand to grant paid leave for domestic violence victims
- New Zealand's parliament today passed legislation granting paid leave to domestic violence victims, with supporters calling it a groundbreaking measure to help those trying to escape abusive relationships.
- A film on 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to open Adelaide Film Festival
- Hotel Mumbai", a thriller set against the backdrop of 2008 terror attack on Taj Hotel in Mumbai, will open the Adelaide Film Festival on October 10.
- Pakistani-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by ISIS
- A Pakistani-origin man has been identified by the Canadian police as the gunman who killed two persons and injured 13 others in a deadly mass shooting incident in Toronto claimed by the ISIS terror group.
- Nemo's bright colours protect it from predators: Study
- The colourful stripes of coral reef-dwelling clownfish, made famous by the 2003 animated film Finding Nemo, may serve to warn predators about their poisonous anemone hosts, according to a study.
- Trump recorded discussing paying for Playboy model's story
- Two months before the 2016 election, Donald Trump and his lawyer discussed plans for hush money payments to a former Playboy model alleging an affair.
- UN Palestinian agency says to axe 250 jobs after US funding cuts
- The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees announced today it was cutting more than 250 jobs in the Palestinian territories after the United States held back hundreds of millions in aid.
- UAE, Palestine added to Asian Games football after mix-up
- The United Arab Emirates and Palestine were Wednesday officially added to the football tournament at the Asian Games after they were accidentally omitted from the original draw.
- India, Uganda pledge to fight terrorism; renew calls for UN Security Council's reform
- India and Uganda today voiced their strong commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and reaffirmed the need for the UN Security Council's comprehensive reform to make it more effective to the geo-political realities of the 21st century.
- Imran may face ECP action for violating code of conduct
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan's vote from a parliamentary seat in Islamabad, from where he is also contesting the general elections, may be cancelled by the election commission for allegedly violating the code of conduct, according to media reports today.
- Serena Williams to play 2 events in run-up to US Open
- Serena Williams will play in the Rogers Cup next month at Montreal after she competes in next week's new Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose, California.
- Indonesia seeks ban on Islamic State linked group
- Indonesia's government has asked a court to ban Jemaah Anshorut Daulah, a militant network linked to the Islamic State group, hoping to strangle its funding and support.
- Hafiz Saeed casts his vote in Lahore
- Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed today asked the people to give vote for "Pakistan's ideology" as he cast his vote in the general election in which his son and son-in-law are participating as candidates.
- Boys rescued from Thai cave ordained at Buddhist temple
- The young soccer teammates and their coach who were rescued after being trapped in a cave in northern Thailand have been ordained at a Buddhist temple, a merit-making activity to show thanks for their rescue.
- Pakistan goes to polls; 35 killed in suicide blast, election-related violence
- Pakistanis voted today in a tense election to choose a new government as at least 35 people were killed in an ISIS suicide attack and poll-related violence, amidst charges of manipulation by the powerful Army and concerns over the participation of Islamic hardliners.
- Five Indians arrested for smuggling gold in Nepal
- Five Indian nationals were today arrested for being in possession of over 3 kg of smuggled gold, worth whopping Rs 14.7 million, at the international airport here, police said.
- EU carmakers 'inflating' emissions to skew carbon targets
- European Union carmakers may be submitting "inflated" figures for their vehicles' carbon dioxide emissions to soften future targets for reducing the greenhouse gas, European Commission documents showed today.
- North Koreans eat dog meat to beat the heat
- With the summer heat beating down on North Korea, its biggest brewery is pumping out twice as much beer as usual, residents are queuing up for syrupy treats and restaurants are serving up bowl after bowl of spicy dog meat soup.
- 35 killed, 67 injured in violence across Pakistan on Election Day
- An Islamic State suicide bomber blew himself up outside a polling station killing 31 people in Pakistan's southwestern Quetta city today and four others were murdered in poll-related violence as the country went to polls to elect a new government.
- Zimbabwe opposition leader says poll threatened by fraud
- Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa today said Zimbabwe's presidential election was set to be fraudulent and accused electoral authorities of bias, but said his MDC party would not boycott the vote.
- Drug dealer jailed for murder of Indian-origin man in UK
- A drug dealer has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the "brutal and sustained assault" of an Indian-origin man in Southampton, on England's south coast, in September last year.
- Bhullar and Kapur seek success in Fiji
- Gaganjeet Bhullar will look to continue his good form as he eyes his 10th title at the Fiji International golf tournament, co-sanctioned by the Asian and European Tours, starting at the Natadola Bay course here tomorrow.
- PM Modi outlines 10 guiding principles for deepening India's engagement with Africa
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today outlined 10 guiding principles for deepening India's engagement with Africa to help in its economic growth and tackle challenges like terrorism and climate change.
- We will never make excuses about pitch and conditions: Ravi Shastri
- India coach Ravi Shastri today asserted that the current team does not believe in complaining and will not make tough conditions an excuse for its performances in what is expected to be a gruelling five-Test series against England.
- India to build Gandhi Heritage Centre in Uganda: PM Modi
- India will build a Gandhi Heritage Centre at a sacred site in Uganda where a portion of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes was immersed to pay homage to the towering leader's universal and timeless values of life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today.
- New model can predict landslides caused by earthquakes
- Scientists have developed a model that can estimate the likelihood of landslides caused by earthquakes anywhere in the world.
- Best content comes from regional cinema, not Hindi films: John Abraham
- John Abraham believes regional cinema is far ahead of Bollywood in terms of content as the industry concentrates on story instead of worrying about "huge unnecessary budgets".
- Breaking tradition, women in Pak tribal district cast their ballots for the first time
- In a historic first, women of a conservative tribal district of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan today cast their ballots as the country went to polls, according to a media report.
- Star Wars' veteran Peter Mayhew undergoes spinal surgery
- Actor Peter Mayhew, best known for portraying Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" franchise, has undergone spinal surgery to improve his mobility.
- Wonder Woman 1984' casts Natasha Rothwell
- Actor Natasha Rothwell is the latest actor to join the cast of "Wonder Woman" sequel.
- Letitia Wright recalls her battle with depression and anxiety
- Actor Letitia Wright, who achieved runaway success with Marvel's blockbuster "Black Panther", has opened up about her battle with depression and anxiety.
- David Headley neither in Chicago jail nor in hospital: lawyer
- Pakistani-American David Headley is neither in a Chicago jail nor in hospital, his lawyer said today, dismissing reports that the LeT terrorist, convicted to 35 years in prison in the 2008 Mumbai attack case, was battling for life after being beaten by fellow inmates.
- Karlie Kloss engaged to Joshua Kushner
- Supermodel Karlie Kloss and her boyfriend, businessman Joshua Kushner are engaged.
- Omega-3 supplements may help keep kids out of trouble
- Consuming omega-3 fatty acid supplements could reduce disruptive, abusive behaviour in children, a study has found.
- Arrests skyrocketed in China's Muslim far west in 2017
- Arrests skyrocketed by more than 730 per cent last year in China's far-western Xinjiang as the government ramped up a security crackdown in the traditionally Muslim region, activists said today.
- Singapore gay activist barred from giving TEDx talk
- A Singapore gay activist said today she was barred from giving a TEDx talk at a prestigious school, sparking fresh criticism of conservative attitudes towards homosexuality in the city-state.
- PM Modi leaves for S Africa after his Uganda visit
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wrapped up his two-day visit to Uganda where he held wide-ranging talks with President Yoweri Museveni and discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral ties.
- Deposed Catalan leader Puigdemont says to return to Belgium
- Catalonia's deposed president Carles Puigdemont, who has been in Germany for four months, said today he will return to Belgium after a Spanish judge dropped a European arrest warrant for him.
- India willing to address trade deficit with Uganda: PM Modi
- India is willing to address the trade deficit with Uganda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said as he urged the business community of the two countries to fully exploit the favourable conditions for enhancing the bilateral trade.
- Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell to guest star on 'Madam Secretary' S5 premiere
- Former US secretaries of state Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright will appear as themselves on the season five premiere of "Madame Secretary".
- Genes may decide your level of education: Study
- Scientists have identified nearly 1,300 genetic variants associated with how much education someone may complete - far more than the 74 variants initially discovered in a smaller study two years ago.
- Young, single people more likely to deactivate Facebook account
- Young, single people are more likely to consider deactivating their Facebook account, according to a new research which found that middle aged women are among the most common users of the social networking giant.
- Mark Wahlberg says feud with Leonardo DiCaprio almost cost him first big film
- Actor Mark Wahlberg has revealed that he feuded with Leonardo DiCaprio when they worked together on 1995 film "Basketball Diaries".
- EU ready to respond to US tariffs with duties worth USD 20 bn
- The European Union says it's ready to retaliate against the United States with tariffs on products worth USD 20 billion if President Donald Trump puts duties on cars and auto parts from Europe.
- Novichok survivor says partner thought it was perfume
- A man who survived exposure to the deadly nerve agent Novichok has described how his partner sprayed it on her wrists thinking it was perfume, and collapsed minutes later.
- Sourabh, Rituparna enter Russia Open pre-quarters
- India had a mixed day in office at the Russia Open as six singles shuttlers, including Sourabh Verma and Rituparna Das, progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the USD 75,000 BWF Tour Super 100 event here today.
- State media says Laos dam disaster kills 19
- Rescuers were searching today for villagers left missing when part of a newly built dam broke in southeastern Laos, flooding the surrounding countryside and killing at least 19 people.
- India to strengthen cooperation with Africa in combating terrorism: PM Modi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that India will strengthen its cooperation and mutual capabilities with Africa in combating terrorism and extremism.
- The Latest: Greek wildfires death toll rises to 79
- Greece's fire department says the death toll from wildfires that decimated seaside communities near Athens has increased to 79.
- Ryanair says over 300 jobs under threat in Dublin overhaul
- Irish no-frills airline Ryanair warned Wednesday of more than 300 potential job cuts under plans to slash its Dublin-based aircraft fleet, and partly blamed recent pilots' strikes.
- She's perfect for it: Tom Cruise on Jennifer Connelly's casting for 'Top Gun' sequel
- Tom Cruise has welcomed Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Connelly in the cast of "Top Gun" sequel.
- Hong Kong, US airlines bend to China pressure over Taiwan listing
- Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific and major American airlines moved to comply today with Beijing's demand that they list Taiwan as part of China, sparking anger on the self-governed island.
- Dan Stevens joins Harrison Ford in 'Call of the Wild
- Dan Stevens is teaming up with Harrison Ford on "Call of the Wild".
- Vanessa Kirby wouldn't mind returning for next 'Mission: Impossible' film
- Vanessa Kirby loved playing an elusive character in "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" as it was quite a departure from her role of Princess Margaret on period drama "The Crown" and given a chance, she says she would love to make a comeback to the action franchise.
- Ozil has 'respect of every player', says Arsenal boss
- Arsenal boss Unai Emery said Mesut Ozil has nothing but respect from his team-mates after his decision to quit Germany's national team claiming racism sparked uproar in his home country.
- Russia's Youzhny to end ATP tennis career
- Veteran Russian tennis star Mikhail Youzhny said that he would retire from the ATP Tour following the St. Petersburg Open tournament in mid-September.
- Ryanair says 300 jobs under threat in Dublin overhaul
- Irish no-frills airline Ryanair warned today of around 300 potential job cuts for pilots and cabin crew under plans to reduce its Dublin-based aircraft fleet.
- 34 killed, 36 injured in violence across Pakistan on Election Day
- At least 34 people were killed, including 31 in a deadly suicide blast outside a polling station in Pakistan's Quetta city and 36 others injured as several incidents of violence were reported as the country went to polls.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane to star in thriller 'Daniel Isn't Real
- Actors Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sasha Lane are all set to star in the supernatural thriller "Daniel Isn't Real".
- Airport in Germany reopens after heat damaged runway
- The airport at Hannover in northern Germany has reopened after damage caused to the runway by persistent heat forced operators to shut it for repairs.
- Mother-of-pearl' clouds inspired iconic Munch painting: Study
- The iconic red-and-yellow sky in 'The Scream' - a painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch that sold for a record USD 119.9 million - may have been inspired by the "mother-of-pearl" clouds seen in Norway, scientists say.
- Japan hosts multinational drills to intercept weapons at sea
- Japan is hosting a multinational security exercise off Tokyo's southern coast aimed at intercepting shipments of missiles and other weapons of mass destruction at sea.
- Restaurants in Pak offer free food deals to motivate people to vote
- Show your "inky thumb" and grab a free meal!
- Five charged over 'acid attack' on three-year-old UK boy
- Five men aged from 22 to 41 were charged today over a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Britain.
- John Krasinski recalls losing Captain America role to Chris Evans
- John Krasinski says he never actively sought to explore the action-hero territory and so he was not entirely caught off guard when he lost out on the Captain America role to Chris Evans.
- New computer model predicts when online conversations turn sour
- Scientists have developed a computer model that can predict when civil conversations on the internet might take a turn and degenerate into personal attacks.
- Pakistan goes to polls; 34 killed in suicide blast, election-related violence
- Pakistanis voted today in a tense election to choose a new government as at least 34 people were killed in a suicide blast and poll-related violence, amidst charges of manipulation by the powerful Army and concerns over the participation of Islamic hardliners.
- Cambodian police ordered to prevent 'chaos' on election day
- Cambodian police were ordered today to crack down on anyone causing "political chaos" during this weekend's general election that is set to extend Premier Hun Sen's 33-year rule.
- Eight sentenced to death in PNG for sorcery killings - report
- Eight people have been sentenced to death and 88 jailed for life over the sorcery-related killings of seven men and children in Papua New Guinea, a report said today.
- Dozens dead in IS attacks on southern Syria: monitor
- A string of suicide attacks in Syria by the Islamic State group has killed at least 40 people, mostly pro-regime fighters, in one of the jihadists' deadliest operations in months, a war monitor said today.
- For Masterful Bubba, golf's a family affair
- Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson hasn't let golf stand in the way of life's simple joys, his roles as husband and father outweighing that of being a major winner.
- Ajaz Patel in New Zealand Test squad to face Pakistan
- Indian-born spinner Ajaz Patel was named today in the New Zealand Test squad to play Pakistan in a three-match series in the United Arab Emirates in October.
- Tiny robot can detect drug-resistant TB within an hour
- Scientists have created a microscopic robot that can quickly identify whether a tuberculosis patient is resistant to the basic, first-line drugs prescribed to fight the potentially deadly disease.
- Trump admin offers USD 12 bn aid to farmers hit by retaliatory tariffs
- The Trump administration today announced a whopping USD 12 billion in financial assistance to American farmers hit by retaliatory tariffs imposed by trading partners like China, India and the EU.
- New blood test could help diagnose brain injury
- A novel blood test may help doctors determine if people who have experienced a blow to the head could have a traumatic brain injury such as bleeding or bruising, according to a study.
- At least 27 feared dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide
- At least 27 people are feared dead following a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar, police said today, as heavy rains hampered the search for survivors.
- Eye drops with turmeric extracts may help treat glaucoma
- A derivative of turmeric could be used in eye drops to treat the early stages of glaucoma - one of the leading causes of blindness, a study has found.
- Thousands of apps let abusive people easily spy on partners
- Thousands of apps that enable abusive people to secretly spy on their partner are simple to install and marketed through a murky web of online advertising, blogs and videos explaining how to use them for illegal purposes, scientists including one of Indian origin have found.
- Pak poll violence: One killed in exchange of fire between rivals
- Supporters of two rival parties exchanged fire outside a polling station in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa today, killing a worker of former cricketer Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and injuring two others, police said.
- India play Ireland in pursuit of first win in women's hockey WC
- A golden opportunity to claim an upset win lost, the Indian women's hockey team would be aiming to make amends when it takes on a lower-ranked Ireland in its second game of the World Cup, here tomorrow.
- Gary Oldman on-board 'The Woman in the Window' cast
- Gary Oldman has joined the cast of "The Woman in the Window" with Amy Adams in the lead.
- Emma Thompson joins 'Men in Black' spin-off
- Emma Thompson is returning as the chief of the "Men in Black" organisation in the series reboot.
- Malaysia to be firmer in row over South China Sea
- Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said today that Malaysia's new government will adopt a firmer stand in tackling a decades-old territorial row in the South China Sea amid China's aggressive expansion in the disputed area.
- Top US diplomats probe latest health 'attacks' in Cuba visit
- Recent mystery illnesses that have injured 26 US diplomatic personnel and their families in Cuba have prompted a surprise visit by three senior State Department officials to the communist island nation.
- Bodies of 17 recovered after Laos dam disaster: Thai consul official
- The bodies of 17 people have been recovered after flash floods caused by a dam breach in southern Laos, a Thai consular official at the scene said today.
- Pakistani-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting: Canadian police
- The gunman who killed two persons and injured 13 others in a deadly mass shooting in Canada's largest city Toronto has been identified as Pakistani-origin Faisal Hussain, according to the police.
- Trump: US ready to make real deal' on Iran nukes
- President Donald Trump has said the US is ready to make a "real deal" with Iran over its nuclear programme, days after he warned Tehran of historic consequences for threatening America.
- Demi Lovato hospitalised after possible overdose, now 'awake
- Demi Lovato was rushed to the hospital for a suspected drug overdose and the singer is now "awake", her representative has confirmed.
- Pakistanis are voting today to choose a new prime minister in the second democratic transition of power in the nation's 70-year history amid accusations of manipulation by the powerful army and concerns over the participation of Islamic hardliners in large numbers.
- Spain's Catalonia in raw milk controversy
- Catalonia is in the eye of the storm again, but not for its independence drive. This time, the controversy is all about... raw milk.
- Spain rescues nearly 500 migrants at sea in a single day
- Spanish rescue services said they had plucked nearly 500 migrants from the Mediterranean in a single day who were trying to reach the country's coast.
- Freestyle star Ledecky still pushing boundaries
- Katie Ledecky, the freestyle phenomenon who bagged her 14th world record in May, says she'll keep trying to push her boundaries as she looks toward the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
- Mbappe reveals he played World Cup finals with a back injury
- France striker Kylian Mbappe has revealed he played the World Cup semifinals and final with a back injury he hid from his rivals.
- Pakistan goes to polls amid heavy security
- Voting opened today in Pakistan's general elections to choose a new prime minister in the second democratic transition of power in the nation's 70-year chequered history.
- Brazilian student, 3 others killed in Nicaragua amid unrest
- A Brazilian medical student and three other people have been killed amid unrest that has rocked this Central American nation for over three months, her university and a human rights group reported.
- 15 detained in China vaccine scandal
- Chinese authorities have arrested 15 people including the chairwoman of a rabies vaccine producer under fire for fraudulent quality control in the country's latest drug-safety scandal.
- It's time Iran shaped up, behaved as responsible nation: Mattis
- Accusing Iran of constantly demonstrating a destabilising influence, US Defence Secretary James Mattis said today it was time Tehran shaped up and behaved responsibly, as tensions between the nations remained high after an all-caps Twitter warning from Donald Trump.
- 2 Indians held in Washington State for staying illegally: Officials
- US border patrol agents have arrested two Indian nationals on charges of illegally staying in the country, the law enforcement agency said today.
- US liquor heiress charged in New York 'sex slave' case
- An American heiress to a liquor fortune was arrested and charged today in connection with a secretive society of women sex slaves, before being released on a USD 100 million bond, US prosecutors said.
- Employee posts video of unsanitary restaurant, loses job
- A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen employee in Detroit says she lost her job after posting cellphone video showing unsanitary conditions in the food storage and preparation areas.
- Macron met Russia's Lavrov to discuss Syria, Ukraine
- French President Emmanuel Macron today held an unannounced meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, his office said.
- Palestinian envoy says US peace plan is 'dead upon arrival
- The Palestinian UN ambassador says the Trump administration's long-awaited plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace is "dead upon arrival.
- US: Mideast states not doing enough for Palestinians
- US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley today criticised Middle Eastern countries for not doing enough to help Palestinians and move the peace process forward, saying that they need to "step up.
- Harley-Davidson: no US sales hit from job offshoring dustup
- Harley-Davidson executives said today they had seen no US sales hit so far over the decision to relocate some American manufacturing overseas as the company navigates trade conflicts.
- PM unveils bust of Sardar Patel at diaspora event in Kampala
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni unveiled a bust of India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Indian community event they addressed in Kampala.
- Trump praises rapport with Kim, hails dismantling of N Korea site
- Praising his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump today welcomed reports that Pyongyang has started dismantling a facility seen as a testing ground for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
- Mars making closest approach to Earth in 15 years
- Now's the time to catch Mars in the night sky.
- Extreme heat damages runway, forces German airport to close
- Days of extreme heat have damaged a runway at Germany's Hannover airport, forcing operators to shut it down pending repairs.
- US wants to 'build momentum' for Gulf crisis summit
- The United States is looking to "build some momentum" towards resolving the Gulf crisis ahead of a possible summit in the autumn, a US diplomat said today.
- Harley-Davidson: no US sales hit from offshoring dustup
- Harley-Davidson executives said Tuesday they had seen no US sales hit so far over its decision to relocate some American manufacturing overseas as it navigates amid trade conflicts.
- US, Australia welcome Quad consultations in Singapore
- The US and Australia today welcomed the recent Quad consultations in Singapore on the Indo-Pacific region and emphasised on supporting an international rules-based order.
- IMF warns excess trade surpluses aggravate tensions
- As trade frictions mount among the world's major economies, the International Monetary Fund warned today that large trade surpluses in Germany and China together with the large US deficit could exacerbate that conflict.
- Trump plans USD 121 billion emergency aid to farmers hit by retaliatory tariffs
- President Donald Trump is planning to provide a whopping USD 12 billion emergency financial aid to farmers who have been hit by retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products imposed by trading partners like China, India and the European Union, according to media reports.
- Ex-Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne passes away
- ISL 2018-19: Midfielder Ahmed Jahouh extends stay with FC Goa
- Wolves sign Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho
- Smith to play for Barbados Tridents in CPL
- Asia Cup: India to take on Pak on Sept 19
- Natasha Rothwell to star in Wonder Woman 1984
- Alia Bhatt finds 'comfort in the chaos
- Sofia Vergara's Instagram account hacked
- Janhvi, Ishaan shine on new magazine cover
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- Roseanne Barr 'disgusted' over support for James Gunn
- Varun Dhawan shares new still from 'Sui Dhaaga
- PML-N posts Nawaz Sharif's election-day message
- Gary Oldman to star in Fox's next
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- Big B takes Mumbai rains to Bulgaria!
- Emraan Hashmi's 'Cheat Day' goes on floors
- Kylie Jenner tops 2018 Instagram rich list, Virat Kohli 17th
- Ekta Kapoor's 'Laila Majnu' gets new release date
- Demi Lovato hospitalised following drug overdose
- More trouble awaits Bill Cosby
- Trump says China is 'vicious,' using U.S. farmers as trade pawns
- Strike-hit Ryanair warns of job losses as cuts Dublin fleet
- Wall Street treads water as Boeing, GM results keep tariffs in focus
- Italy's deputy PM says ArcelorMittal's Ilva offer not sufficient on jobs
- Global Markets: Trade concerns, earnings haunt equity market rally
- WTO chief says trade tensions threaten global economy: CNBC
- Vivendi weighing options over Telecom Italia
- ArcelorMittal 'hopeful' will complete soon Ilva deal: statement
- El Al withdraws high court appeal against flights via Saudi airspace
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- Sinclair, Tribune shares jump after Trump knocks FCC in tweet
- Xi urges fellow BRICS countries to reject go-it-alone trade
- Study warns of rising hacker threats to SAP, Oracle business software
- Factbox: Tributes paid to former Fiat Chrysler CEO Marchionne
- Fiat Chrysler cuts 2018 outlook, shares tumble
- Corrected: Study warns of rising hacker threats to SAP, Oracle business software
- Xi says BRICS should resolutely reject unilateralism
- EU warns carmakers manipulating new emissions tests
- Italy's deputy PM says ArcelorMittal's new offer on Ilva not sufficient on labour
- S&P flat as gains in technology offset weak earnings
- Reuters watchlist: predicting the next U.S. downturn
- Boeing forecast for defense margins clouds profit beat, shares drop
- Toyota raises overall Thai auto sales estimate to 12 percent from 3 percent
- Wall Street opens lower as Boeing drags on industrials
- UK retail and mortgage data points to pick-up ahead of BoE decision
- Bharti Infratel first-quarter profit falls
- Too much talk of unlikely no deal Brexit: Irish foreign minister
- Global Markets: U.S. dollar drops, yields rise after Trump comments on Fed policy and tariffs
- U.S. warns of rising hacker threats to SAP, Oracle business software
- Ambuja Cements posts 27 percent rise in second-quarter profit, beats expectations
- Obituary: Sergio Marchionne, the Fiat Chrysler boss who liked to fix things
- Fiat Chrysler CEO's health crisis forced succession scramble
- Fiat Chrysler's Marchionne dies, shares dive on profit slide
- GSK bets $300 million on genetics as CEO plays down break-up talk
- Coca-Cola results beat on higher Diet Coke, Zero Sugar demand
- Hero MotoCorp first-quarter profit misses estimates
- Boeing expects higher costs to hurt defense margins
- Qatar to build sugar refinery to avoid boycott disruptions: sources
- Eyeing Trump, China, S.Africa call for trade cooperation at BRICS summit
- Tupperware quarterly sales miss estimates, cuts full-year forecast
- British drugmaker Indivior's shares hit by copycat, new drug worries
- Study warns of rising hacker threats to SAP, Oracle business management software
- GSK's new R&D head bets on genetics with $300 million 23andMe deal
- BSE Sensex climbs to record close
- China keeps Qualcomm guessing on NXP fate as bid enters final hours
- Oil prices rise after U.S. crude inventories fall
- Deutsche Bank cites progress on overhaul despite profit slide
- Larsen & Toubro June-quarter profit beats estimates
- Health insurer Anthem beats estimates, raises full-year profit forecast
- JSW Steel first-quarter profit surges nearly four-fold on domestic sales
- Gold steadies near one-year low as dollar slips
- U.S. health insurer Anthem quarterly profit rises 23 percent
- Nokia's profit expected to drop ahead of 5G fillip
- EU prepares retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods
- Corrected: China keeps Qualcomm guessing on NXP fate as bid enters final hours
- Former Fiat Chrysler CEO Marchionne dies
- Global Markets: Dollar drops on Trump criticism; U.S., Europe stocks tepid
- With economy faltering, Iran appoints two new heads of key agencies
- Trump's trade policy darkens German corporate mood in July
- IndiGo grounds five A320neo aircraft in Delhi
- Israeli rate outlook clouded by uncertainty over next central bank chief
- Japan's tiny sharing economy still in its infancy
- Air traffic controller strikes force Wizz Air to trim capacity growth outlook
- China's trade frictions with U.S. spell uncertainty for jobs, state planner warns
- Singapore buys trains from Canada's Bombardier in up to $880 million contract
- Trump's trade policy darkens mood among German companies in July
- Santander profits take hit from Banco Popular costs
- Strike-hit Ryanair warns of job losses as cuts Dublin-based fleet
- Oil rises for second day as U.S. crude inventories fall
- Vodafone's Colao signs off with subdued quarter
- German business morale falls slightly in July
- S&P Dow Jones to upgrade Saudi stocks to emerging market next year
- China says departments have had good communication with Qualcomm on NXP deal
- UK watchdog proposes basic interest rate on older cash accounts
- Hong Kong exchange delays plans to allow companies to hold weighted voting rights
- Barclays boss says UK finance sector will dodge Brexit bullet
- Chinese chipmaker Tsinghua Unigroup to buy France's Linxens for $2.6 billion - sources
- Gold prices edge up ahead of U.S.-EU trade talks
- Analysis: In China's debt-laden Xiamen, real estate boom chokes consumption
- Daimler and China's Baidu deepen automated driving alliance
- In China's far west, CNPC vows $22 billion spend to replace ageing oil wells
- EU preparing counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods - commissioner to paper
- Indivior warns of bigger hit from copycat drug
- LVMH shares rally after strong first-half results
- EU commissioner suggests broad cuts to tariffs with U.S.
- BHEL first-quarter profit nearly doubles, but lags forecast
- Vodafone reports slowdown in quarterly growth
- ITV's first-half results boosted by World Cup and Love Island
- UK watchdog proposes basic savings rate on older cash accounts
- Reuters watchlist: predicting the next downturn
- Fear factor: China steel exporters delay shipments, giving space to rivals
- Factbox: Taxing issue - China's controversial steel rebate policy
- Asia stocks track Wall Street rise, U.S.-EU meet keeps trade in focus
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