India

HDFC Bank second most valued company in India, overtakes TCS

At a time when most private and public sector banks are not showing much interest in growing their corporate lending, primarily due to capital constraints, HDFC Bank is aiming to expand its wholesale loan book through refinancing.

Sep 12, 2017

Farm loan waiver likely to swell inflation by 20 bps: RBI paper

Farm loan waivers have been announced by both the central and state governments to provide relief to farmers facing distress due to natural calamities/crop failure.

Sep 12, 2017

Ready for talks to reopen Nathu La pass, says China

China on Tuesday said it was ready for talks to reopen the Nathu La pass for Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar.

Sep 12, 2017

Bank employees to stage protests on September 15

The banking sector wants the government to focus on concerns such as staff shortage and real recovery of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs).

Sep 12, 2017

Bengaluru techie rapes colleague, uploads her video on porn site

The victim told police that when she stopped complying to his demands, he uploaded the video on a porn website on September 4.

Sep 12, 2017

Thanks to these Manipal students, you can soon get panipuris at the push of a button!

Four final year engineering students of Manipal Institute of Technology have developed a prototype.

Sep 12, 2017

Bengaluru bans religious weapons to fight crimes by rowdy-sheeters

The ban has come in the wake of rowdy-sheeters using religiously and culturally significant weapons to commit crimes. Read on to know more.

Sep 12, 2017

Kerala priest rescued from ISIS captivity in Yemen after Oman's intervention

"I am happy to inform that Father Tom Uzhunnalil has been rescued," Sushma Swaraj tweeted.

Sep 12, 2017

Late Amma replaces Sasikala as AIADMK general secretary: But for EPS-OPS, it's a master stroke to floor Dinakaran camp

Making the late leader as the eternal general secretary will neutralise the Sasikala-Dinakaran camp as it cannot oppose the legacy of Jayalalithaa. Even if TN goes to polls now, the biggest beneficiary will be EPS-OPS duo.

Sep 12, 2017

'I am Gauri' rally gains momentum in Bengaluru; journalists, AAP to join protest [PHOTOS + VIDEOS]

Journalists, politicians, activists and even people from the film industry will be taking part in 'I am Gauri' rally. Read on to know more about the resistant march.

Sep 12, 2017

Govt to pump in Rs 10 lakh crore to boost infra projects

The amount will be raised in tranches of Rs 10,000 crore, with each tranche earmarked for a specific project.

Sep 12, 2017

Fake degree certificates for government jobs raise concern in Karnataka

Nearly 2,000 candidates had applied for the recruitment examination that was conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority.

Sep 12, 2017

Indian banks need $65 billion capital to meet Basel rules by March 2019

Stressed loans in Indian banks hit a record $150 billion at the end of December, with state-run lenders accounting for the bulk of it.

Sep 12, 2017

Did Nadirshah pay Rs 25,000 to Pulsar Suni on behalf of Dileep?

The Kerala High Court is expected to consider Nadhirshah's anticipatory bail plea on September 13.

Sep 12, 2017

Rahul Gandhi's Berkeley speech: Present scenario makes his words sensible

The growing intolerance in the Indian society and the disappointment with its economic story have added to PM Modi's baggage and this Rahul Gandhi's best opportunity to make a comeback.

Sep 12, 2017