India

Diplomatic win for PM Modi; UK seizes world's second richest criminal Dawood Ibrahim's properties

According to Forbes business magazine, the 61-year-old Dawood Ibrahim -- who goes by 21 aliases -- is estimated to be worth $6.7 billion.

Sep 13, 2017

Odisha man sells 11-month-old son to buy mobile and alcohol for himself, anklet for daughter

The man also used some of the money that he got from selling his son to buy liquor. Read on to know more about the crime

Sep 13, 2017

Six-month cooling period prior to granting divorce can be waived, rules SC

In an attempt to explore the possibility of cohabitation or settlement, the 1955 Hindu Marriage Act grants a statutory cooling period of six months, between first and last motion of for seeking divorce by mutual consent, to the estranged couple.

Sep 13, 2017

Modi govt clears bill to double gratuity ceiling to Rs 20 lakh

With the amendment of the bill, the maximum limit of gratuity of employees of the private sector, public undertakings and autonomous organisations are now at par with the central government employees.

Sep 13, 2017

Infosys to set up innovation hub in North Carolina, hire 2,000 Americans

Infosys plans to hire the first 500 workers at Raleigh innovation hub within two years, with the remainder to be hired in North Carolina by 2021.

Sep 13, 2017

Faulty OFB shell damages Indian Army's US-made howitzer during Pokhran field test

This is the third time in four months that a prototype artillery gun was being tested by the military and prior to induction had its barrel damaged due the defective High Explosive shells from OFB.

Sep 13, 2017

Hell goes into 'shell': Over 100,000 directors of bogus firms to be booted out for 5 years

26 CAs associated in sustaining these shell companies have been identified

Sep 12, 2017

10-yr-old Chennai girl plays Candy Crush as doctors remove brain tumour [VIDEO]

By staying awake, talking and moving her limbs, the girl gave her doctors the confidence that they were on the right track.

Sep 12, 2017

Supreme Court puts cap of 500 firecracker shops for Delhi

The Supreme Court has lifted its November 2016 ban on the sale of firecrackers in the National Capital Region.

Sep 12, 2017

Delhi youth thrashed by 5 men for speaking in English

Varun Gulati was attacked when he had gone to drop off his friend at a five-star hotel in Delhi's Lutyens area.

Sep 12, 2017

7th Pay Commission: Govt increases Dearness Allowance, Dearness Relief by 1 percent

Around 49.26 lakh central government employees and 61.17 lakh pensioners will soon enjoy a one percent increase in their Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief. Read on to know more.

Sep 12, 2017

India tops list of countries where people 'can't live without the internet' [VIDEO]

According to a survey, India is the country most reliant on the internet, as 82 percent of respondents from that area claim that they can't imagine what life would be like without it.

Sep 12, 2017

HDFC Bank second most valued company in India, overtakes TCS

At a time when most private and public sector banks are not showing much interest in growing their corporate lending, primarily due to capital constraints, HDFC Bank is aiming to expand its wholesale loan book through refinancing.

Sep 12, 2017

Farm loan waiver likely to swell inflation by 20 bps: RBI paper

Farm loan waivers have been announced by both the central and state governments to provide relief to farmers facing distress due to natural calamities/crop failure.

Sep 12, 2017

Ready for talks to reopen Nathu La pass, says China

China on Tuesday said it was ready for talks to reopen the Nathu La pass for Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar.

Sep 12, 2017