India

Modi 2.0 targets higher GST collection by simplifying taxpayer registration

First GST Council meeting of the second Modi government fast-tracks registration with Aadhar; postpones annual returns due date for FY18 until August 31; extends National Anti-profiteering Authority's tenure for two more years.

Jun 22, 2019

Noida's Jewar Airport is set to be the biggest in the world with 8 runways

While the original plan was to have four runways at the airport, Yogi Adityanath proposed adding 4 more during his recent trip to Noida on June 14.

Jun 22, 2019

Scrap S-400 arms deal with Russia or risk CAATSA sanctions: US tells India

Top US official said India need to forgo transactions with Russia and look at alternatives or else face "the risk triggering CAATSA sanctions".

Jun 22, 2019

Copa America 2019, Brazil vs Peru: Preview, TV listings and how to watch in India

Brazil will look forward to recording a win over Peru to gift their infuriated fans something to cheer for.

Jun 22, 2019

Two die in accidental fall from pub in Bengaluru's Church Street

Both of them were coming down from the third floor of #BEiR pub in Church Street when they slipped and fell through an opening on the second floor and landed on the ground on Friday nigh.

Jun 22, 2019

Kerala-Tamil Nadu ISIS module: Kin of accused deny charges, say arrests political

Denying allegations and any terror links with the ISIS, the families of five men from Coimbatore were upset about the arrests made and said the Modi-led BJP government is doing this to create hostility between the Hindus and the Muslims.

Jun 22, 2019

Binoy Kodiyeri refuses paternity test, mother holds compromise talks with complainant

Binoy's advocate told the court that the accused has refused to undergo DNA tests after the public prosecutor representing the woman sought action against Binoy by demanding the test.

Jun 22, 2019

Bengaluru: 3-year-old dies after being run over by school bus; driver absconding

The incident happened on Friday evening when Jeevitha R was playing outside her building and was knocked down by the vehicle.

Jun 22, 2019

FACT CHECK: PM Modi beats Trump, Xi, Putin, becomes 'world's most powerful leader 2019' in UK magazine poll

The leading UK-based British Herald magazine described PM Modi as a key figure in the Asian region who has played an active role in implementing his "act east policies".

Jun 22, 2019

5 directors of IMA Credit Co-operative Society arrested for manipulating documents

The directors of IMA's co-operative society have been arrested by the SIT for acquiring company's renewal license by manipulating several documents and misleading the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS) authorities.

Jun 22, 2019

Mike Pompeo to seek stronger strategic ties with India despite trade tensions

Pompeo arrives in New Delhi on Tuesday for talks that are aimed at laying the ground for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 22, 2019

With wrist slit and plastic bag wrapped around face, Kolkata girl found dead in school toilet

A girl student was reportedly found dead in the school washroom with her wrist slashed and a plastic bag wrapped around her face in South Kolkata.

Jun 22, 2019

Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy impresses villagers, sleeps on floor during his village stay

Kumaraswamy held a Janata darshan pubic interaction to know first-hand the problems of the people and address their grievances.

Jun 22, 2019

Kerala High Court initiates suo motu proceedings over Sajen Parayil's suicide

The suo motu case has been taken against the Anthoor municipality secretary, Kannur district town planner and the local body secretary in connection with the suicide of Nigeria-returned entrepreneur Sajen Parayil.

Jun 21, 2019

Who is Raju Narayana Swamy? IAS officer likely to be fired over anti-corruption stance

Raju Narayana Swamy had discovered many corrupt activities when he was the chairman of the Coconut Development Board in Bengaluru and Kolkata.

Jun 21, 2019