India

If Air India bid fails IndiGo may buy stake in Jet Airways

IndiGo has a greater chance to seal the Air India deal with new foreign direct investment (FDI) policy in place.

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: Jagrati Shukla receives rape threats over tweets on slain scribe

Journalist Jagrati Shukla continues to remain unsympathetic towards the murder of Gauri Lankesh despite receiving a rape and a death threat. Here's what she said.

Sep 6, 2017

Noble gesture: Gauri Lankesh's eyes donated; was her last wish, says brother

In a noble gesture, family members of Gauri Lankesh have donated her eyes as the murdered journalist wished it after her demise.

Sep 6, 2017

Lucknow Metro develops snag on Day 1

The Lucknow metro, inaugurated on Wednesday, developed a snag in its maiden run.

Sep 6, 2017

Journalist Gauri Lankesh murder investigation updates: Police net extends to Chikmagalur

The Bangalore Police have made swift move in the investigation of the murder case of firebrand journalist Gauri Lankesh. Here are 10 latest updates on the investigation of her case.

Sep 6, 2017

From book launch to bank mergers and demonetisation, here's what Raghuram Rajan said

"In that duty (as RBI governor), you sometimes have to say no to pressures that come down on you," Rajan said.

Sep 6, 2017

Modi in Myanmar: PM vows to fight terror, says India shares concerns on Rakhine situation

Suu Kyi is under mounting international pressure to stop the alleged human rights violations against the Rohingyas, who are denied citizenship in Myanmar.

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: Is India's press freedom at peril?

Murder of Gauri Lankesh, a relentless critic of communalism and right-wing extremism, has triggered an outrage all over the country.

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: The problem is not rooted in our politics & ideology only; it's something about our democracy as well

In the wake of the senior journalist's murder, people are either cursing parties or ideologies. The real issue is with our democracy. We have grown as a democracy in a far too irrational way today while our institutions to ensure sanity have weakened.

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: Toxic right-wing tweets malign dead journalist

Following Gauri Lankesh's murder, Twitter users have posted many venemous views on her death. Read on to know what they said.

Sep 6, 2017

PM Modi suggests 10 'noble commitments' for global transformation [VIDEO]

After pitching strongly for peace yesterday at the Xiamen BRICS meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today followed up with "10 Noble Commitments" to achieve "global transformation"

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: Protests to be held across India today as politicians, journalists condemn killing

Senior journalist Gauri Lankesh, a known critic of right-wing politics and the Hindutva brigade, was shot dead at the entrance of her residence in Rajarajeshwari Nagar on Tuesday evening.

Sep 6, 2017

12 dead as 12-day Ganeshotsav ends in Maharashtra

Like every year, the Ganapati Visarjan in Maharashtra claimed the lives of around 12 people. Read on to know more

Sep 6, 2017

Gujarat government bans the deadly Blue Whale Challenge

Gujarat is the first state in India to have banned the deadly Blue Whale challenge game. Read on to know what it said.

Sep 6, 2017

Conditions apply! Bank bosses tells government on PSBs mergers

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said an alternative mechanism will be in place which is going to facilitate fast-track approvals of consolidations.

Sep 5, 2017