India

Big blow to Airtel, Vodafone Idea as SC rejects plea for relief on government dues

The Supreme Court in October 2019 upheld a long-standing demand by the country's telecoms department that wireless carriers pay 920 billion rupees ($12.98 billion) in overdue levies.

Jan 17, 2020

Budget 2020: Centre may impose customs duty hike on more than 300 items

Besides giving relief to the domestic industry and boosting employment, the move is expected to keep imports down and help to raise revenue.

Jan 17, 2020

J&K Police busts Jaish-e-Mohammed module in Srinagar, arrests 5 terrorists ahead of Republic Day

The Srinagar Police has busted a module of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), averting a major terror attack planned on Republic Day.

Jan 16, 2020

PMC Bank scam: SC stays HC order directing shifting of HDIL promoters from jail

Earlier during the day, the apex court had agreed to consider the plea of enforcement agencies against the high court order to release them from jail and keeping them in their residence under the constant watch of prison guards.

Jan 16, 2020

Man kills pregnant wife; burns, chops body in Rae Bareli

The couple's elder daughter witnessed the crime, reached her maternal grandmother's house and narrated the incident.

Jan 16, 2020

Sensex tops 42,000 for the first time, Nifty at record high

Sensex, on Thursday, crossed the 42,000-mark for the first time rising 134.58 points in the opening trade.

Jan 16, 2020

Mumbai-Bhubaneshwar Lokmanya Tilak Express derails near Cuttack, 40 injured

Following the train derailment, the traffic on the route has been hampered. Work of restoration of rail traffic has started.

Jan 16, 2020

War on terror will continue: CDS Bipin Rawat says India will do what US did post 9/11

Gen Rawat argued that terrorism was going to stay in the world as long as states were going to use it against other states.

Jan 16, 2020

Finance ministry plans new law to protect foreign investment in India: Report

In a 40-page initial draft, the finance ministry has proposed appointing a mediator and setting up fast-track courts to settle disputes between investors and the government.

Jan 16, 2020

Citizenship Act row: Loopholes in Yogi govt's drive to identify CAA beneficiaries

The maximum number of about 35,000 illegal immigrants have been identified in Pilbhit, where the survey began last month, even before the bill was notified.

Jan 16, 2020

India plans cuts to imports from Malaysia, Turkey in Kashmir row: Report

India, the world's biggest buyer of edible oils, has already effectively stopped importing palm oil from Malaysia by asking Indian importers to look elsewhere.

Jan 16, 2020

China-backed Pakistan draws blank at UN Security Council meet on Kashmir

Beijing's Permanent Representative Zhang Jun acknowledged that Kashmir is a bilateral issue.

Jan 16, 2020

Here's how having less sex is linked to earlier menopause

But for women who aren't having sex frequently in midlife, an earlier menopause may make more biological sense, the study said.

Jan 16, 2020

Here's why government is seeking Rs 19,000 crore dividend from oil companies

The snail-paced Indian Economy has led to the government getting lower than expected GST collection from the companies.

Jan 15, 2020

Hanging delayed? Suspense looms over Nirbhaya case convicts' execution on Jan 22

Execution of convicts will surely not take place on January 22, Tihar Jail authorities told the Delhi High Court.

Jan 15, 2020

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India

Big blow to Airtel, Vodafone Idea as SC rejects plea for relief on government dues

Budget 2020: Centre may impose customs duty hike on more than 300 items

J&K Police busts Jaish-e-Mohammed module in Srinagar, arrests 5 terrorists ahead of Republic Day

PMC Bank scam: SC stays HC order directing shifting of HDIL promoters from jail

Man kills pregnant wife; burns, chops body in Rae Bareli

Sensex tops 42,000 for the first time, Nifty at record high

Mumbai-Bhubaneshwar Lokmanya Tilak Express derails near Cuttack, 40 injured

War on terror will continue: CDS Bipin Rawat says India will do what US did post 9/11

Finance ministry plans new law to protect foreign investment in India: Report

Citizenship Act row: Loopholes in Yogi govt's drive to identify CAA beneficiaries

India plans cuts to imports from Malaysia, Turkey in Kashmir row: Report

China-backed Pakistan draws blank at UN Security Council meet on Kashmir

Here's how having less sex is linked to earlier menopause

Here's why government is seeking Rs 19,000 crore dividend from oil companies

Hanging delayed? Suspense looms over Nirbhaya case convicts' execution on Jan 22

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh