India

More healthcare services may come under GST net to boost tax collections

The Finance Ministry, which had deliberations with the state governments on measures to boost GST revenue, is likely to recommend bringing premium healthcare services under the GST.

Dec 15, 2019

Farooq Abdullah's detention in Jammu and Kashmir extended by 3 months

Abdullah, a five-time Parliamentarian, has been under detention since August 5 when the Centre abrogated special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state.

Dec 14, 2019

On a Boil: Now Milk prices set to rise by up to Rs 3/litre

Accordingly, the rise is seen to be in line with the retail food inflation trajectory which has shown an upward trend, as perishable items' supply has been adversely impacted due to weather-related phenomenon such as flooding and extended monsoon.

Dec 14, 2019

PM Modi calls review meeting, cabinet reshuffle expected

Sources have revealed that the under-performing ministers might be dropped from the cabinet which indicates the much-awaited first cabinet reshuffle of NDA-II.

Dec 14, 2019

Shocking! Schoolgirl beats classmate to death after fight over pen

Additional Police Commissioner Ashok Gupta said the victim, a student of Class VIII, went missing on Wednesday and the next day, her body was found near an under-construction school boundary.

Dec 14, 2019

Pakistan changes name of PoK from 'Azad Kashmir' to J&K Administrative Services

The order has come days after the PoK `Prime Minister' Farooq Haider Khan claimed that he could be the last `Prime Minister' of PoK which clearly meant that Imran Khan-led government is planning to alter the status of PoK which has been illegally captured by Pakistan.

Dec 14, 2019

Congress Bharat Bachao rally: Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM Modi over CAA, jobs, economy

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Priyanka Gandi said, "Laws are being passed which are unconstitutional."

Dec 14, 2019

Assam protests against Citizenship amendment bill

Amid CAB protests US, Canada issues travel advisory for citizens: 'Avoid 'non-essential' travel to Northeast'

Canada embassy issued a travel advisory for its citizens requesting them to avoid their trip to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland.

Dec 14, 2019

WATCH | Woman jumps from 3rd floor of Mantralaya building in Mumbai, saved by safety net

The 32-year-old woman tried to commit suicide from Maharashtra's seat of power, but survived as she landed in a safety net.

Dec 14, 2019

After Onion bouquet, now onion garlands: UP couple exchange garlands of onion, garlic at wedding

A couple in Varanasi exchanged garlands, which were fashioned out of onions and garlic, on their wedding day.

Dec 14, 2019

Citizenship Act protests: West Bengal burns over CAB, Jamia students clash with police, curfew in Assam

Protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act, protesters in West Bengal vandalised and set fire to railway stations, and squatted on the tracks and highways, disrupting train services and vehicular movement.

Dec 14, 2019

Infosys row: Company says not aware of any fresh lawsuit

Infosys allegedly made false and misleading statements to the market and used improper recognition of revenue to boost short-term profits.

Dec 14, 2019

Chaos at Andhra Assembly: TDP moves privilege motion against CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

On Thursday (December 13), TDP chief and Opposition leader N Chandrababu Naidu had a war of words with the marshals after he was denied entry to the state assembly.

Dec 13, 2019

DRDO recruitment 2019: Over 1800 vacancies in Multi Tasking Staff posts; details inside

The online application for the entrance test will be available from 23 December 2019 and the last date to submit applications for the above-mentioned posts will be 23 January 2020.

Dec 13, 2019

Ministry of Environment set to revive degraded forest lands, pushes for plantation schemes

Ministry of Environment is implementing three major schemes for development of forest areas, National Afforestation Programme (NAP) scheme, National Mission for a Green India (GIM), Forest Fire Prevention & Management Scheme (FFPM).

Dec 13, 2019

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India

More healthcare services may come under GST net to boost tax collections

Farooq Abdullah's detention in Jammu and Kashmir extended by 3 months

On a Boil: Now Milk prices set to rise by up to Rs 3/litre

PM Modi calls review meeting, cabinet reshuffle expected

Shocking! Schoolgirl beats classmate to death after fight over pen

Pakistan changes name of PoK from 'Azad Kashmir' to J&K Administrative Services

Congress Bharat Bachao rally: Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM Modi over CAA, jobs, economy

Amid CAB protests US, Canada issues travel advisory for citizens: 'Avoid 'non-essential' travel to Northeast'

WATCH | Woman jumps from 3rd floor of Mantralaya building in Mumbai, saved by safety net

After Onion bouquet, now onion garlands: UP couple exchange garlands of onion, garlic at wedding

Citizenship Act protests: West Bengal burns over CAB, Jamia students clash with police, curfew in Assam

Infosys row: Company says not aware of any fresh lawsuit

Chaos at Andhra Assembly: TDP moves privilege motion against CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

DRDO recruitment 2019: Over 1800 vacancies in Multi Tasking Staff posts; details inside

Ministry of Environment set to revive degraded forest lands, pushes for plantation schemes

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