India

India retains crown as 'world's fastest growing economy'; China a close second

Indian economy's roller-coaster ride during the year gone by was best captured by the GDP growth. In the first quarter of 2018-19 ending June 30, it grew at an impressive 8.2 percent, after 7.7 percent in the first three months of the year.

Jan 1, 2019

Koregaon Bhima anniversary: Security stepped up as people pay tributes at war memorial

One person was killed and several others were injured in caste clashes that broke out on January 1 last year on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1818 battle, which has attained legendary stature in Dalit history.

Jan 1, 2019

Sabarimala row: Lakhs to form 'women's wall' in Kerala

While Health minister KK Shylaja would lead the chain at Kasargod, senior CPM leader Brinda Karat would be the last person at the end of the chain in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jan 1, 2019

Does Aamir Khan's new year resolution include making Mahabharata movie?

Although Aamir Khan did not mention much about the movie he has planned for this new year, there are good reasons to speculate that the actor may be hinting at making Mahabharata.

Jan 1, 2019

NASA spacecraft's first orbit around asteroid Bennu breaks record

Inching around the asteroid at a snail's pace, OSIRIS-REx's first orbit marks a leap for humankind.

Jan 1, 2019

Prakash Raj to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections; tweets 'Ab ki baar Janatha ki SARKAR'

Prakash Raj's entry is the most recent addition to the trend established one year ago by acclaimed Tamil actor Rajinikanth.

Jan 1, 2019

Nifty, Sensex mark cautious start to 2019

This year is expected to be a crucial one for India as it heads into a general election that must be held by May.

Jan 1, 2019

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India cuts tax on crude, refined palm oil imports from ASEAN countries

In March, India had raised import tax on crude palm oil to 44 percent from 30 percent and lifted the tax on refined palm oil to 54 percent from 40 percent.

Jan 1, 2019

NIA conducts more raids in Delhi over new ISIS module

A senior NIA official said that the agency had carried out searches at few places in east Delhi's Jafarabad area on Sunday.

Dec 31, 2018

Maoist attack BJP lawmaker's house in Aurangabad; kills 1

According to the poster left after the attack on Singh's house, the BJP lawmaker was supposed to exchange demonetized notes worth Rs 5 crore and he did not uphold his promise.

Dec 31, 2018

Pakistan's defence modernisation drive worries India

Islamabad set to acquire advanced T-90 main battle tanks that form the core of Indian armoured regiments.

Dec 31, 2018

Massive banking frauds eclipse record recovery of bad assets in FY18

New regulatory framework helps recover Rs 40,400 crore of bad loans while frauds increase 72% to Rs41,200 crore.

Dec 31, 2018

Sharp dip in two-wheeler sales forces West Bengal govt to review license rules

Notably, the West Bengal government had issued a "stringent" notification in June this year which resulted in the sales of scooter and motor-cycle falling sharply

Dec 31, 2018

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar surrenders before Delhi court

The 73-year-old former Congress leader was sentenced to life for the "remainder of his natural life" by the Delhi High Court on December 17.

Dec 31, 2018

Opposition in Rajya Sabha wants select committee to oversee triple talaq bill

Besides Congress, the AIADMK, Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have also opposed the bill in the lower house.

Dec 31, 2018

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India

India retains crown as 'world's fastest growing economy'; China a close second

Koregaon Bhima anniversary: Security stepped up as people pay tributes at war memorial

Sabarimala row: Lakhs to form 'women's wall' in Kerala

Does Aamir Khan's new year resolution include making Mahabharata movie?

NASA spacecraft's first orbit around asteroid Bennu breaks record

Prakash Raj to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections; tweets 'Ab ki baar Janatha ki SARKAR'

Nifty, Sensex mark cautious start to 2019

India cuts tax on crude, refined palm oil imports from ASEAN countries

NIA conducts more raids in Delhi over new ISIS module

Maoist attack BJP lawmaker's house in Aurangabad; kills 1

Pakistan's defence modernisation drive worries India

Massive banking frauds eclipse record recovery of bad assets in FY18

Sharp dip in two-wheeler sales forces West Bengal govt to review license rules

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar surrenders before Delhi court

Opposition in Rajya Sabha wants select committee to oversee triple talaq bill

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