India

Death Sentence for Islamist Leader Sparks Violence in Bangladesh; 42 Killed [PHOTOS]

A death sentence handed to a Bangladeshi Islamist party leader, Delwar Hossain Sayedee, for crimes against humanity during the country's independence war in 1971, has triggered riots that killed dozens of people.

Mar 1, 2013

Budget 2013: Chidambaram Announces Special Plans for Women Empowerment

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram tabled the Union Budget 2013-14 covering two major provisions for women on Thursday.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Thursday amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here is Full text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Summary: Chidambaram Focuses on Economic Growth

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Thursday amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here is Union Budget 2013-14 summary given out by Finance Ministry.

Feb 28, 2013

‏Union Budget 2013-14 Draws Funny Reactions from Twitter

Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram on Thursday presented India's 82nd Union Budget for the financial year 2013-14.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Highlights: Focus on Higher Growth Rate for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013 in Parliament on Thursday morning amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here are the highlights of Union Budget 2013-14.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Latest Updates: No Base Tax Exemption Slab

Union Budget 2013-14 Latest Updates: All eyes are on the Union Budget 2013 to be presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram at 11:00 pm on Thursday. Chidambaram's Union Budget comes amid India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent, which is the lowest in a decade, ratings downgrade and the general elections coming up next year.

Feb 28, 2013

Amitabh Breaks Ice between Bachchans and Kapoors, Recalls Kareena's Childhood Moment in Blog

It seems that the long-standing tensions between the Bachchans and the Kapoors, Bollywood most famous families, have simmered down and the one to break the ice was megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Feb 27, 2013

Railway Budget 2013 Unplugged: Pawan Bansal's First and Last Choice?

Opinions on Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Railway Budget 2013 may differ from person to person, but on a closer look, he has presented a good budget considering the current financial situation of the Indian Railways and the forthcoming elections next year. In fact, Bansal has cleverly taken a few praiseworthy steps towards narrowing down the deficit gap in the struggling Indian Railways.

Feb 27, 2013

Jaguar Land Rover's XJ Ultimate Sedan Launched at ₹1.78 Crore [PHOTOS]

Jaguar Land Rover, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, has introduced its Ultimate Sedan XJ Ultimate to the Indian auto market with a price tag starting at ₹1.78 crore.

Feb 27, 2013

MWC 2013: Sony Unveils 'World's Thinnest' Android Waterproof Xperia Tablet Z

Sony has unveiled the Xperia Tablet Z, claimed to be the world's thinnest tablet, at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Feb 27, 2013

Rail Budget 2013: Railway Minister Pawan Bansal's Speech in Parliament

Railway Budget 2013: Continuation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Speech while presenting Railway Budget 2013 on Tuesday, Feb 26.

Feb 27, 2013

'Vishwaroopam' Box Office Collection: Kamal Haasan Starrer Going Strong in Fifth Weekend Overseas

Kamal Haasan's spy thriller "Vishwaroopam" has accomplished a significant feat in making over ₹100 cores at the Indian box office. Besides the domestic market, the film has also maintained a strong hold in the US and UK.

Feb 27, 2013

Union Budget 2013 Live Blog: FM Proposes Exclusive Bank for Women; ₹1000 Crore Allocated as Initial Capital

Budget 2013 Live Blog: The market's skepticism on the upcoming Union Budget 2013 must have increased, as the Railway Budget which was presented by Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Tuesday. Now, all eyes will be on Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's Union Budget 2013 to be presented on Thursday at 11:00 am.

Feb 26, 2013

Railway Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Pawan Bansal's Speech

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal presented his maiden Railway Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Tuesday. He stressed on modernization of Indian railways and providing better facilities to passengers. He chose not to hike passenger fares in spite of the recent increase in diesel price. Here is the full text of Pawan Bansal's Speech while presenting Railway Budget 2013-14.

Feb 26, 2013