India

India targets safe havens in Pakistan, urges UNSC to put sanctions on Afghan terror funds

India's permanent representative at the United Nations (UN), Syed Akbaruddin, in his address to the UNSC mentioned all the terror groups based in Pakistan, without mentioning the name of the country.

Sep 27, 2017

Former finance minister Yashwant Sinha criticises Arun Jaitley, says economy is 'on a downward spiral'

"The prime minister claims that he has seen poverty from close quarters. His finance minister is working over-time to make sure that all Indians also see it from equally close quarters," said Yashwant Sinha.

Sep 27, 2017

GJM calls off shutdown in Darjeeling hills after Rajnath's appeal

The GJM on Tuesday announced the withdrawal of its indefinite shutdown in the northern West Bengal hills. Read to know more.

Sep 27, 2017

Indian Army forces Pakistan's border action team to retreat

Pakistan's BAT outfits are known to involved in the beheading of Indian soldiers by infiltrating the border. Two Indian soldiers were killed and decapitated earlier this year.

Sep 27, 2017

India vindicated: Pakistan Intelligence Bureau official accuses own country of 'protecting' terrorists

A member of the Intelligence Bureau of Pakistan has accused his own organisation of protecting terrorists. Read to know more.

Sep 26, 2017

Anil Ambani flags 'creative destruction' of telecom sector

Sector under stress, and banks are not lending he says, pointing out that many operators have seen value erosion and large losses over the past year.

Sep 26, 2017

The 'connect' factor: Tata Nano may not have its date with the sunset in a hurry

Till the Nano's fate is decided, Tata Motors will continue to cater to customer demand in key markets.

Sep 26, 2017

GST relief : Exporters may be exempted from IGST on imported inputs

The final decision on the matter will be taken by the GST Council on October 6.

Sep 26, 2017

Buying an iPhone 8? Here are some offers you should look at

Citibank and Jio, and online retailers Flipkart and Amazon have lined up impressive exchange and buyback deals.

Sep 26, 2017

SBI reduces penalty for non-maintenance of minimum balance

SBI has lowered the penalty on savings accounts for non-maintenance of minimum balance while exempting the accounts of minors and pensioners. Read to know more.

Sep 26, 2017

PM Modi revives Economic Advisory Council with Bibek Debroy as its head

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has constituted the Economic Advisory Council, to be chaired by NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy. Read to know more.

Sep 26, 2017

Tejas Express 2.0? Taps, carpets go missing from Mahamana Express on first day

When the Mahamana Express returned to Vadodara, the officials at the yard were surprised to find that the lavatory taps in the general coach, some hand showers and two carpets between coach, were all missing.

Sep 26, 2017

GDP share of exports in Q1 slumps to 14-year low at 19.4%

Share was 20% in fiscal 2017; exports rose just 1.2% in Q1 despite strong rebound in global trade in goods and services.

Sep 26, 2017

Indian Army chief says will conduct more surgical strikes on Pakistan if necessary

General Rawat said that the Indian Army is ready to continue "welcoming" infiltrating terrorists and "burying them."

Sep 26, 2017

GST, demonetisation take a toll; ADB downgrades India's 2017 growth forecast to 7%

The downgrade reflects short-term disruptions like last year's demonetisation and implementation of the goods and services tax (GST).

Sep 26, 2017