India

Reliance Jio targets broadband, e-commerce push with Rs 20,000-crore war chest

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries plans to recapitalise telecom subsidiary Jio that is locked in a pitched battle with Vodafone Idea for market share

Jun 19, 2019

Copa America 2019: Brazil held to a goalless draw by Venezuela as VAR cancels their two goals

Brazil have not lost since their defeat against Belgium in FIFA World Cup 2018 and are looking forward to lift the coveted trophy this time.

Jun 19, 2019

Water only for VIP, affluent areas in Chennai? 100 hostels closed as crisis worsens

The new development comes after the Tamil Nadu government vehemently stating that there is no water scarcity in the city and added that the media is creating an "illusion of scarcity".

Jun 19, 2019

Should MS Dhoni retire after World Cup? Australian great makes bold prediction

In the World Cup so far, he has not been able to get an opportunity to play an innings of note, but has shown that he is in form with a century against Bangladesh in the warm-up game

Jun 19, 2019

SP leader Santosh Punem kidnapped, murdered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

After Santosh Punem was kidnapped late on Tuesday evening, his family pleaded the Maoists to return him.

Jun 19, 2019

YSRCP lawmaker threatens to demolish Chandrababu Naidu's Amaravati home

Naidu has been staying in the bungalow for the last four years, and had written to the state government recently, seeking permission to use the 'Praja Vedika' for official purpose.

Jun 19, 2019

Karvy group rebuts accusations, says 'didn't mislead or cheat investors'

The company has claimed that Karvy Private Wealth (KPW) only acted as facilitator.

Jun 19, 2019

RBI to raise cap for easy loans under Mudra to Rs 20 lakh; will it increase bad debt?

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PPMY) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an aim to provide easy loans to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-enterprises.

Jun 19, 2019

No more steel flyover in Bengaluru, Karnataka government revokes project

The state government informed the Karnataka High Court its decision to drop the controversial 6.7 km flyover project.

Jun 19, 2019

BJP's Om Birla elected Lok Sabha Speaker, Modi heaps praises on colleague

PM Modi congratulated Birla after his election, saying that he and Birla have worked together as BJP workers.

Jun 19, 2019

Watch: Crowd ransacks Delhi hospital over rape of minor, day after Kolkata doctors' strike ends

The altercation broke out when a minor who was allegedly raped was referred to another hospital by the doctors as emergency facilities weren't present at the Maharishi Valmiki hospital in Delhi.

Jun 19, 2019

Collisions, solar flares help unlock mysteries of sun and moon, says NASA team

Scientists suggest that looking deeper into the moon is quite essential to unlock the mysteries surrounding the sun

Jun 19, 2019

Kolkata horror: Former Miss India Universe Ushoshi Sengupta harassed by youths, narrates horrifying ordeal

The 30-year-old model Ushoshi Sengupta narrated her ordeal on Facebook and also shared a video of the incident, in which the group of boys can be seen harassing her and the cab driver.

Jun 19, 2019

Super cop who questioned Dawood Ibrahim says Don confessed to crime

When asked how Dawood managed to become one of the most dangerous underworld dons in Asia, former Revenue Intelligence officer, BV Kumar said the biggest reason is the lack of political will.

Jun 19, 2019

Congress suspends Karnataka leader Roshan Baig for 'anti-party' activities

Roshan Baig, a former Congress minister, is an eight-time legislator from the Shivajinagar Assembly segment in the city centre.

Jun 19, 2019