India

New Year cheer: Mass consumption items cheaper with GST cut

At its 31st meeting on December 22, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley agreed to cut tax rates on 23 goods and services.

Jan 1, 2019

Bulandshahr: Man who attacked inspector Subodh Kumar with axe arrested

The arrest of Kalua from a bus stand on Monday night takes the total number of accused held in this case to 30.

Jan 1, 2019

India among world's best performing markets in 2018 despite volatility

Sensex rose about 6% and Nifty50 about 3.2% amid global gloom arising from oil worries and US-China trade war fears

Jan 1, 2019

Urvashi Rautela trolled for seductive way of wishing new year

Urvashi Rautela's seductive way of new year wish goes wrong; trolls ask 'why flaunting booty?' [Video]

Urvashi Rautela posted a video on Instagram in which she is seen wishing fans on new year by flaunting her curves in a backless red shining gown.

Jan 1, 2019

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

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India

New Year cheer: Mass consumption items cheaper with GST cut

Bulandshahr: Man who attacked inspector Subodh Kumar with axe arrested

India among world's best performing markets in 2018 despite volatility

Urvashi Rautela's seductive way of new year wish goes wrong; trolls ask 'why flaunting booty?' [Video]

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

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