India

Polishing up: Money laundering rules to apply to gems and jewellery sector

The move to put the gems and jewellery sector under the PMLA's purview, is part of steps to stop misuse and laundering of money by the sector.

Aug 28, 2017

Supreme Courts raps Gujarat government for delaying Asaram Bapu rape probe

The Supreme Court has raised questions over the tardy pace in the trial of Asaram Bapu, who was arrested in 2013.

Aug 28, 2017

Most Indians reside in homes smaller than prison cells: Report [VIDEO]

The report says, majority of India's population, both rural and urban, lives in homes with space smaller than the minimum floor area per person recommended for prison cells.

Aug 28, 2017

'Unprecedented' flooding in Houston from Hurricane Harvey kills at least 3 [VIDEO]

The storm killed at least three people in Texas and more than 1,000 people were rescued overnight.

Aug 28, 2017

Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as Chief Justice of India

Justice Misra was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at a function in the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Aug 28, 2017

TDP wins Nandyal with thumping majority; what does it mean to Jagan's CM dream?

Proving all the poll surveys wrong, Telugu Desam Party's Bhuma Brahmananda Reddy emerged victorious with a majority of 27,456 votes.

Aug 28, 2017

Fundraising frenzy: IPOs worth Rs 62,000-crore filed in 2017

Over 150 companies showed interest to raise capital worth around Rs 2.5 lakh crore through IPOs and QIPs.

Aug 28, 2017

e-incentive: Govt thinks over 2 per cent GST relief on digital payments

The IT ministry is leading the government's digital thrust by taking stock of initiatives to further popularise electronic payments.

Aug 28, 2017

Indian Navy to discharge sailor for undergoing sex change operation

Indian Navy will be discharging sailor, who underwent a sex change in late 2016. Read on to know more.

Aug 28, 2017

'Super rich' husband directed to pay estranged wife Rs 4 lakh per month

The Judge said the applicant could not be denied the benefits of the businessman's increased income.

Aug 28, 2017

Niti Aayog proposes to remove agriculture from Essential Commodities Act: Report

The move is aimed to organise trading and is likely to reduce handling costs, reduce prices and increase returns for farmers, the report stated.

Aug 28, 2017

IIT Kharagpur professor drowns while trying to save 4-year-old son

The IIT professor drowned while trying to save his 4-year-old son who fell into a ditch when the lecturer was taking a selfie. Read on to know what had happened.

Aug 28, 2017

Bengaluru: Mentally unstable mother throws 7-year-old girl off a building, twice!

The child that had been suffering from speech development issues and had only recently started speaking.

Aug 28, 2017

Glittering futures: World's first diamond trading exchange starts in India

It is expected to start trading in 1 carat/100 cent contracts and will eventually add 50 cent and 30 cent contracts

Aug 28, 2017

BSF chief's open challenge: Walk into any post, anytime and check quality of food

Border Security Force Director General KK Sharma blames ISI for using the jawan's video to demoralise troops.

Aug 28, 2017