India

Qatar crisis: The tussle of the rich could leave entire Gulf in bad shape

Instead of bowing down under pressure, Qatar has taken a strong counter stand and with neither side ready to relent, the booming economies of West Asia could face an impact and that in turn, could hurt the global economy as well.

Jun 20, 2017

With more currency and no digital shift, demonetisation is a failure

Demonetisation via strategic devaluation of selected currency denominations rolled out last November has not resulted in a quantum shift to digital mode.

Jun 20, 2017

Open roads: India inks key UN transport pact to smooth out OBOR boycott

This 7,200-km network will involve different modes of transport that aim at cutting down cost and time. It also aims to boost trade between India, Russia, Iran, Central Asia and Europe.

Jun 20, 2017

International Yoga Day: Attempt to create Guinness World Record at Mysuru on June 21

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, a Guinness World Record will be attempted at Mysuru Race Course for the highest number of people performing yoga at a single venue.

Jun 20, 2017

Cricket's loss is hockey's gain: How the stick is matching the bat's power in India again

In the early 1980s, the slide of hockey was quickened by the growing popularity of cricket in the country. When India lost to Pakistan in a high-voltage cricket final in England but won a hockey game against the arch-rivals, it was a redemption of sort.

Jun 20, 2017

PM Modi in Lucknow for International Yoga Day 2017: Where to watch LIVE online [VIDEO]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate International Day of Yoga 2017 at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan in Lucknow from 6:30 am Wednesday. Watch the LIVE video here.

Jun 20, 2017

Atlas Ramachandran's wife pleads to give humanitarian consideration to the jewellery tycoon

Atlas Ramachandran was arrested in Dubai on August 23 in 2015.

Jun 20, 2017

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh announces crop loan waiver for farmers

Amarinder Singh announced crop loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers who own less than five acres of agricultural land and a flat relief of Rs 2 lakh for all marginal farmers, irrespective of their loan amount.

Jun 20, 2017

Hyderabad woman techie allegedly commits suicide; parents blame husband, cry dowry death

Girish Narasimha, who married P Padmaja in April 2016, used to harass her for additional dowry.

Jun 20, 2017

WATCH: Helmeted customer goes Bond style, randomly starts firing at showroom owner in Rajasthan

Watch how the customer pulled out the guns pinned to his jeans and randomly started firing around in the electronics showroom while the salesmen run for life.

Jun 20, 2017

The known unknown: Ram Nath Kovind did not come out of nowhere

On one hand, we proudly claim that India has grown stronger as a democracy. But when this very democracy produces new leaders, we feel awkward about it. Are we dissatisfied with what we wanted 70 years ago?

Jun 20, 2017

Now, face 3-month jail if Moradabad police take selfies dangerously!

The Moradabad police will crack down on those who endanger the lives of themselves or others while taking selfies. Read to know what punishment awaits those found guilty.

Jun 20, 2017

Bihar Board Class 10 exam results expected today; here's where you can check your results

The Bihar Board Class 10 examinations commenced on March 1 and ended on March 8.

Jun 20, 2017

Errors in CBSE results: Delhi High Court questions evaluation process

The Delhi High Court directed the CBSE to place before it the decision of its governing body and examination committee over the scrapping of its re-evaluation policy.

Jun 20, 2017

Trouble for Lalu and clan: I-T Dept attaches properties of wife Rabri, daughter Misa and son Tejaswi

The I-T Department has attached properties of Lalu Prasad's wife Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti and son Tejaswi Yadav, in connection with a Rs 1,000-crore benami land deal case. Read to know more.

Jun 20, 2017