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India set to topple China as world's fastest-growing economy, GDP to grow at 6.9% in Q3 2016: Reuters poll

Backed by higher government spending and an enthusiasm in the manufacturing and service sectors, India could regain the position of world's fastest-growing major economy, a Reuters poll has predicted.

Feb 28, 2018

Indian groom marries a stranger after bride refuses to tie the knot because he was going bald

The bride noticed that the groom was going bald only when he took off his pagdi (ceremonial headpiece) during the wedding rituals.

Feb 28, 2018

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Burglars flee with 25kg locker only to find a Rs 100 note

The details of the burglary came to light after police arrested a seven-member gang.

Feb 28, 2018

EPFO rule change: Now claims for Provident Fund withdrawals above Rs 10 lakh must be made online

Employees Provident Fund Organisation makes online claims compulsory for provident fund withdrawals above Rs 10 lakh and withdrawals of Rs 5 lakh under NPS.

Feb 28, 2018

Noida: Teen boy lures 4-year-old girl with toffees, rapes her at home

The 14-year-old boy persuaded the little girl who lived opposite his house, to come to his place by handing her toffees.

Feb 28, 2018

Who was Sri Jayendra Saraswathi? Shankaracharya guru and head of Kanchi Mutt dies at 82

Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamy died of cardiac arrest at the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Feb 28, 2018

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Imam in Lucknow promotes peace ahead of Holi, urges mosques to delay Friday namaz

As Holi is played at its peak between 12 pm to 1 pm, the Imam has urged mosques in the 'City of Nawabs' to postpone the timing for Friday Namaz.

Feb 28, 2018

23 inmates, including a woman, test positive for HIV in Indian jail

About 23 inmates, including a woman, were found HIV positive at the Gorakhpur District Jail and they are now being examined and treated at the hospital.

Feb 28, 2018

Un-holi sick prank leaves Delhi student disgusted, says men threw semen-filled balloon at her

The girl has claimed in her Instagram post that she has been a victim of harassment ever since she moved to Delhi seven months ago.

Feb 28, 2018

Sridevi cremated: Boney Kapoor lights pyre as India bids tearful adieu

The mortal remains of the legendary Indian actress Sridevi were consigned to the flames on Wednesday with state honors at the Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium ground in Mumbai.

Feb 28, 2018

Denying health insurance for genetic disorders violates rights of policyholder, says Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has said insurance companies cannot discriminate against people with genetic diseases, and wants a relook into insurers' exclusionary clauses.

Feb 27, 2018

Average pay hike in India in 2018 will remain between 9.4%-9.6%: Aon

Aon India Consulting's Salary Increase Survey shows that employees in India are likely to get an average pay increase of 9.4 percent in 2018.

Feb 27, 2018

Blind women in rural India get judo training for self defense, win laurels at national championships [Video]

Charity group Sightsavers has been working to teach visually challenged Indian women judo for self-defense and ensure the differently abled women get proper representation at the UN.

Feb 27, 2018

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PadMan effect: 200 railway stations across India to get sanitary napkin dispensers, incinerators

The sanitary pads are being made by the self-help venture Dastak, and will be available in packets of six for Rs 22 before International Women's Day.

Feb 27, 2018

Facts to know before you lock your life insurance cover!

You should understand important facts about the life insurance policy so that you will settle for one of the best life insurance plans without any issues.

Feb 27, 2018

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India

India set to topple China as world's fastest-growing economy, GDP to grow at 6.9% in Q3 2016: Reuters poll

Indian groom marries a stranger after bride refuses to tie the knot because he was going bald

Burglars flee with 25kg locker only to find a Rs 100 note

EPFO rule change: Now claims for Provident Fund withdrawals above Rs 10 lakh must be made online

Noida: Teen boy lures 4-year-old girl with toffees, rapes her at home

Who was Sri Jayendra Saraswathi? Shankaracharya guru and head of Kanchi Mutt dies at 82

Imam in Lucknow promotes peace ahead of Holi, urges mosques to delay Friday namaz

23 inmates, including a woman, test positive for HIV in Indian jail

Un-holi sick prank leaves Delhi student disgusted, says men threw semen-filled balloon at her

Sridevi cremated: Boney Kapoor lights pyre as India bids tearful adieu

Denying health insurance for genetic disorders violates rights of policyholder, says Delhi HC

Average pay hike in India in 2018 will remain between 9.4%-9.6%: Aon

Blind women in rural India get judo training for self defense, win laurels at national championships [Video]

PadMan effect: 200 railway stations across India to get sanitary napkin dispensers, incinerators

Facts to know before you lock your life insurance cover!

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh