India

EPFO to accept PF claims of above Rs 10 lakh offline now

The EPFO has said that PF withdrawal claims of over Rs 10 lakh, submitted offline via physical forms, will also be accepted now.

Apr 16, 2018

Alibaba's Taobao bans listing of cryptocurrency and ICO services

Taobao has announced that it will be banning the sale of cryptocurrencies, ICO's (initial coin offerings) and other virtual currency-related services from its platform effective on April 17, 2018.

Apr 16, 2018

IIT-Kharagpur scientists reveal new details on drought that ended Indus civilization

The inhabitants of Indus Valley migrated in search of greener pasture in areas like Ganga-Yamuna valley in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and in parts of West Bengal.

Apr 16, 2018

Sakshi Maharaj sparks row by inaugurating night club; here're his other controversies

Sakshi Maharaj, who is infamous for his outrageous remarks, said he was under the impression that he inaugurated a restaurant in Uttar Pradesh's Aliganj.

Apr 16, 2018

UCO Bank fraud: Shares plunge 18% after CBI booked ex-chairman

UCO Bank shares plunged nearly 18 percent Monday after the CBI booked Arun Kaul, former chairman-cum-managing director of the bank in Rs 6.21 billion loan fraud case.

Apr 16, 2018

Virat Kohli: Sanju Samson has what it takes to play for India

Samson struck an unbeaten 92 off just 45 deliveries to help Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Apr 16, 2018

Narendra Modi's UK visit: Here's the Indian prime minister's itinerary

During the three-day trip to the United Kingdom, PM Modi will address the mega event 'Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath' in London.

Apr 16, 2018

CBSE likely to release NEET 2018 admit card this Wednesday

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Exam (NEET) 2018 admit cards were supposed to be released in the second week of April.

Apr 16, 2018

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Idea, Vodafone may fire thousands of employees: Report

The merger of Idea and Vodafone could result in the loss of jobs for about a fourth of the telcos' combined 21,000-strong workforce in the next few months.

Apr 16, 2018

Boy falls to death after bag gets stuck in elevator: Quick facts

People present at the Chennai mall asked the boy to let go off his bag but he held on to it tightly and was hurled down the second floor.

Apr 16, 2018

7-year-old Indian boy scales Mt Kilimanjaro, unfurls flag at the peak

Samanyu Pothuraju from Hyderabad unfurled the Indian flag at Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Apr 16, 2018

Man arrested for flashing and masturbating at women, calls it 'drunken habit'

The man who was recently released from prison was employed as a taekwondo instructor in several schools in South Delhi.

Apr 16, 2018

Ian Chappell backs India to notch first Test series win in Australia

India are currently the number one ranked Test team in the world but have never won a Test series in Australia.

Apr 15, 2018

Train engine derails after rolling down the track on its own

Last week, 7 railway employees were suspended after the Ahmedabad-Puri Express moved sans an engine from Titlagarh station to Kesinga railway station.

Apr 15, 2018

Teenager kidnapped, held captive and raped for 10 days: Quick facts

The family of the accused remained silent despite knowing that he was holding a 19-year-old girl captive at their house in New Delhi and sexually assaulting her.

Apr 15, 2018