India

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appeals for peace in the wake of anti-CAA protests

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's appeal comes at a time when protests against CAA have spread across the country, with several students and activists detained.

Dec 16, 2019

Anti-CAA stir in Delhi LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi's India Gate protest, Sonia Gandhi dares Amit Shah to visit Northeast

University students across India are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Around 100 students from Jamia Millia Islamia were detained on Sunday.

Dec 16, 2019

Arms (Amendment) Bill turns law, gets President Kovind' nod

Kovind gave his approval on Saturday to the Act which provides for enhancement of period of arms licence from three years to five years.

Dec 15, 2019

Tata Motors logos are seen at their flagship showroom

Why is Tata Motors not slashing workforce amid major auto slowdown?

After growing in double-digit for the most part of last and till the mid part of the running decade, the Indian Auto sector is struggling to keep up with the sales since last 2 years.

Dec 15, 2019

Members of Muslim community participate in a protest rally against CAB

Major upheavel in West Bengal as anti-CAA protesters obstruct key highways

At 24 Parganas North district, protesters blocked National Highway 34 and started a 'picnic' Protests also took place in Murshidabad and Birbhum districts.

Dec 15, 2019

More than Rs 1000 crore to go down the drain; Why is Defence Ministry shutting OTA Gaya?

Established in 2011, OTA Gaya is training 250 cadets presently against its sanctioned strength of 750.

Dec 15, 2019

Will US Fed take Digital India's help on Google cue and replicate UPI system?

Google has cited Google Pay experience with India's flagship mobile real-time payments system UPI launched in 2016; the system topped 120 crore transactions in November valued at Rs 1.89 lakh crores.

Dec 15, 2019

Muslim litigants may file curative petition on Ayodhya judgement

The curative petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court which is normally decided by judges in-chamber.

Dec 15, 2019

Resolution seeking Inner Line Permit to be passed by Meghalaya govt

The move comes after the state witnessed protests against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Dec 15, 2019

Bengaluru opts for smart parking facilities to tackle traffic gridlock

BBMP is setting up smart parking facilities across the city for 3,300 four-wheelers and 10,000 two-wheelers.

Dec 15, 2019

International shooter Vartika Singh wants to execute Nirbhaya rapists

Vartika Singh said that she wanted support for her initiative from women actors, lawmakers and other celebrities.

Dec 15, 2019

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Market outlook: Inflation data, stagflation concerns to steer equity indices

Concerns on stagflation and anxiety over the upcoming WPI Inflation level for November will keep investors on their toes.

Dec 15, 2019

Mamata Banerjee accuses political parties of inciting violence over CAB

"Some political parties with religious fundamentalism and communal intentions are deliberately trying to stoke chaos and violence," said CM Mamata Banerjee.

Dec 15, 2019