India

Military modernisation programme to be delayed as marginal jump in defence budget expected

The government allocated Rs 4.31 trillion ($62.27 billion) for defence, a marginal 6.6 percent rise as against past year in the interim budget announced in February before national elections.

Jul 4, 2019

In numbers | How many fighters did Indian Air Force lose in last 5 years?

Two years -- 2015-16 and 2017-18 -- were undoubtedly the best years as four aircraft were lost in 2015-16, and there were only two accidents in 2017-18.

Jul 4, 2019

NBFC crisis: RBI may get more teeth to regulate HFCs, review assets

Interestingly, housing finance companies in India are regulated by the National Housing Board and the RBI does not have direct authority over them.

Jul 4, 2019

How is James Franco embroiled in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's legal drama?

Johnny Depp's legal team has reportedly planned to subpoena James Franco with respect to a defamation lawsuit filed against Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard.

Jul 3, 2019

Beyonce, Donald Glover and others come face to face with their Lion King characters!

With only two weeks until Disney's The Lion King releases in the theatres, Jon Favreau has once again upped the excitement surrounding the film by releasing character posters.

Jul 3, 2019

Kalpataru to sell assets worth Rs 3,275 crore to CLP India

Kalpataru estimates that the debt at the assets during commissioning will be about Rs 2,000 crore. The two companies share a vision to invest only in low carbon, clean energy portfolio in India.

Jul 3, 2019

Tamil Nadu woman finds missing husband in TikTok video after 3 years

A few weeks back, one of Jayapradha's relative had spotted a man similar to Suresh in a video on TikTok. He was seen with a transgender woman in the video.

Jul 3, 2019

Oman Air flight makes emergency landing shortly after take off in Mumbai

Around 205 passengers were on board when a full emergency was declared for Oman Air WY204 at 4.42 pm.

Jul 3, 2019

Copa America 2019 semi-final, Chile vs Peru: Preview, TV listings and how to watch in India

La Roja were the champions in the last two editions of the quadrennial tournament, they aim to complete a hat-trick of the tournament win.

Jul 3, 2019

India mulls e-cigarette ban as health ministry wants to treat it as 'drug'

Ban on the battery-operated nicotine delivery device is part of the 100-day agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Jul 3, 2019

J&K school teacher threatens to kill student with axe; video goes viral

The police registered a case after the heinous video showing disturbing visuals went viral over the social media. The investigating officers are questioning people who are allegedly involved or has details of the incident.

Jul 3, 2019

Interview: Taylor Ogle, the man behind the success of fitness brand NFQ

San Diego-based entrepreneur Taylor Ogle says that he founded NFQ while living in his military dorm room.

Jul 3, 2019

Please take the money: Vijay Mallya offers to pay back money to banks

Vijay Mallya, who is facing fraud and money laundering charges amounting to Rs 9,000 crores in India, took to Twitter after the court's order on Tuesday.

Jul 3, 2019

Dowry harassment: Woman with baby jumps off from 7th floor of Bengaluru flat

Arihant used to fight with Bhavana over dowry and asked her to get money from her parents. It is also alleged that he used to continuously torture her for dowry.

Jul 3, 2019

Who is Charulata Patel? 87-yr-old Indian fan steals show at India-Bangladesh clash

The Men in Blue are in scintillating form in the tournament, they have lost only one match till now and won all the other matches convincingly.

Jul 3, 2019