India

Sebi panel recommends separating chairman, MD roles at listed firms

The panel suggested a minimum remuneration of Rs 5 lakh per annum for independent directors and a sitting fee of Rs 20,000-50,000 for each board meeting.

Oct 5, 2017

China changes its tone: Effect of India's strong response to Doklam standoff?

How and why China and its news outlets are changing the tone in which they speak about India.

Oct 5, 2017

Wipro acquires US design consultancy firm Cooper for Rs 56 crore

This acquisition is in line with the company's strategy, as Cooper will be integrated with Wipro's digital arm -- Designit.

Oct 5, 2017

You grabbed Kangana's waist like a creep and smelled her neck: Rangoli snaps at Hrithik

Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel has rollled up her sleeves to put a strong fight against Hrithik Roshan.

Oct 5, 2017

We're ready in full synergy for a two-front war with China and Pak: IAF chief Dhanoa

IAF has the potential "to locate, fix and strike across the border, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said when questioned on Pak's recent claims over having short-range nuclear weapons.

Oct 5, 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Salt Lake stadium Kolkata gets fresh paint, 120 women stewards

An unique "foxy paint" has been used at the stadium to stave off the flies and give the crowd and fans a pleasant match experience.

Oct 5, 2017

Designer drug China White, stronger version of heroin, enters India via Myanmar

The new drug, which is also called heroin no 4, is more potent that morphine or heroin. If a person inhales a small quantity of the drug or touches it with bare skin, the person would die of overdose.

Oct 5, 2017

Judwaa 2 emerges as one of the most talked-about films on Twitter this year

Judwaa 2 emerges as one of the most talked-about films of 2017 generating close to five lakh tweets during opening weekend and two million tweets so far.

Oct 5, 2017

Baaghi 2: Tiger Shroff's chiselled back will make every girl go weak in the knees

Taking the hotness quotient to another level altogether, Tiger was seen showcasing his lean muscular back in the picture after a workout session.

Oct 5, 2017

Innovation and mindset change can generate 1 million jobs in Railways: Goyal

The minister said that over the years the system created has been slow to move, eventually causing delays and reducing focus on costs and efficiency.

Oct 5, 2017

Shelled and shelved: More than 4.5 lakh directors may face disqualification

As the government is now putting in more effort to crackdown on shell companies, the profile of all disqualified directors will be thoroughly examined.

Oct 5, 2017

Hiring in India rises at the fastest pace in over six years

The Nikkei/IHS Markit Services Purchasing Managers' Index surged to 50.7 in September from 47.5 in August.

Oct 5, 2017

Panchkula cops say Dera violence was pre-planned; Honeypreet keeps mum to probe questions

Ram Rahim's 'adopted daughter' Honeypreet proves to be a tough nut to crack for the investigating officers as they try to extract information regarding her involvement in Panchkula violence. Read on to know more.

Oct 5, 2017

Delhi: 6-year-old raped in school premises; staff member held

The victim is a student of Class 1 who reportedly had been to use the washroom inside her school, when she was assaulted.

Oct 5, 2017

Kerala: How Congress-led UDF hartal was foiled by FIFA U-17 World Cup

United Democratic Front (UDF) chief Ramesh Chennithala mentioned backlash from football fans forced them to postpone the bandh from October 13 to 16.

Oct 5, 2017