India

North India to see normal monsoon, south to get some relief

India will experience "normal" monsoon in 2018, which is a good news for the agricultural sector of India.

Apr 4, 2018

When an ATM caught a thief, literally

The accused was attempting to cut open the ATM with the help of a gas cutter when his right hand got stuck in the machine.

Apr 4, 2018

NSG wants to join Kashmir fight so para commandos can hit Pakistan

The elite National Security Guard has sought the home ministry's permission to send teams for counter-terrorism operations in Kashmir.

Apr 4, 2018

Jio Payments Bank to compete with Airtel, Paytm and others: Quick facts

Jio Payments Bank is the latest entrant in the market, after payments banks from Airtel, India Post, Fino Paytech and Paytm.

Apr 4, 2018

Lingayat votes: Amit Shah fights rearguard action after Congress ambush

During his meeting with around 250 Veerashaiva Lingayat seers, Amit Shah promised that the Lingayat community won't be split till the BJP is in power.

Apr 4, 2018

Indian high commissioner meets Pakistan's NSA amid cross-border terrorism incidents

After the meeting, India and Pakistan agreed to strengthen the strained relationship with the exchange of prisoners, trade initiatives and visits of medical teams.

Apr 4, 2018

Japanese company offers $1 million for the right tech talents

At a time when Indian techies are staring at tough times in the United States, Japan is offering irresistible salary to IT professionals.

Apr 3, 2018

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IPL 2018 Delhi Daredevils: All you need to know

A new-look Delhi Daredevils side assembled by Australia great Ricky Ponting will hope to turn around years of underachievement.

Apr 3, 2018

Sam Manekshaw 104th birth anniversary: Facts about India's 1st field marshal

Field marshal Sam Manekshaw was awarded Military Cross in 1942, Padma Bhushan in 1968 and Padma Vibhushan in 1972.

Apr 3, 2018

H-1B visa applications drop on Trump's growing anti-immigration rhetoric

Critics of the H-1B visa have accused Indian consulting companies of abusing the system by flooding the lottery with applicants the daily added.

Apr 3, 2018

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Gold prices glitter upon rising trade war fears

Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $1,341.68 per ounce as of 0045 GMT. It climbed 1.3 percent on Monday in its biggest one-day percentage rise in a week.

Apr 3, 2018

Watch: IPS officer's daughter threatens cop for stopping car during routine check

The cop wanted to check if she and her companions were driving under the influence of alcohol. He also wanted to inspect the vehicle.

Apr 3, 2018

Flight tickets to Dubai likely to get expensive next summer

Authorities at Dubai Airports have reportedly asked Indian carriers to reduce their capacities by half due to runway closure for 45-days from April 16, 2019.

Apr 3, 2018

No re-test for Class 10 Math paper, decides CBSE

The CBSE Math paper for class 10 was allegedly leaked and circulated on social media. The board will now carry out strict checking to identify suspicious answer sheets.

Apr 3, 2018

Host murdered over delay in serving chicken curry during engagement ceremony

The accused man was not only angered by the delay in serving him the chicken dish but also felt insulted as another group was passing comments at him.

Apr 3, 2018