India

Sleep less to avoid fights: Railways cuts sleeping time for passengers by an hour

The new circular states that the passengers in the reserved coaches can sleep only between 10 pm and 6 am.

Sep 17, 2017

ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota

ISRO to resume satellite launches by December post report on failed mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation had stopped launching operations due to the unsuccessful launch in August of its navigation satellite IRNSS-1H. Read to know more.

Sep 17, 2017

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No further extension in filing returns under GST: Government

July returns are to be filed by October 10 under GSTR1, October 31 under GSTR2 and November 10 under GSTR3.

Sep 17, 2017

Investors richer by Rs 62,156 crore as 9 of top 10 companies grow market cap

RIL, the most valued company on the bourses, saw its market capitalisation surge by Rs 17,074.13 crore to Rs 5,48,583.78 crore.

Sep 17, 2017

Bengaluru: Pedestrian knocked down by mini-truck while trying to avoid potholes; loses leg

The pedestrian was walking on the Tumakuru road which is full of potholes when the accident took place. Read on to know more about the trauma of the victim who lost his leg.

Sep 17, 2017

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sardar Sarovar Dam

Sardar Sarovar Dam - 10 facts: World's second biggest, covers more than double its cost by selling power

Nearly six decades ago, the foundation stone for this project was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on April 5, 1961 and its constriction began in 1987.

Sep 17, 2017

Goa Police's Malayalam blues delayed FIR against Congress MLA for 4 years

Translation of property deeds from Malayalam to English was among the key reasons that delayed a probe into Goa Congress MLA Chandrakant Kavlekar's disproportionate assets for four years. Read to know more.

Sep 17, 2017

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SBI to review Rs 5,000 minimum balance rule, rollback unlikely

The bank came under attack over the rule both from media and politicians as they felt that accounts opened by students and the underprivileged were subjected to penalties for holding a lower balance .

Sep 17, 2017

Bengaluru woman kills herself after husband rebukes her for serving tasteless sambar

The victim's husband alleged that she served him tasteless sambar as she did not like taking care of him. This prompted the woman to kill herself. Read on to know more.

Sep 17, 2017

A Rohingya refugee girl sits next to her mother who rests after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, in Teknaf, Bangladesh.

Rohingya crisis: India can't stand by both Myanmar and Bangladesh

New Delhi has tried to be close with both Myanmar and Bangladesh who are at odds over the Rohingya crisis. It shows New Delhi has a major challenge to meet on the issue as a miscalculation would help China's cause.

Sep 17, 2017

Prime Minister Modi turns 67: Nation to observe Sewa Divas today

The prime minister will dedicate the Sardar Sarovar Dam, constructed on the Narmada river, to the nation on his 68th birthday.

Sep 17, 2017

West Bengal: Class 11 student kills self after getting scolding for Facebook addiction

A class 11 student in West Bengal was found hanging lifeless at her house after she was scolded for spending excessive time on Facebook. Read to know more.

Sep 17, 2017

Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh passes away: Here are 10 facts about India's oldest-serving soldier

He is remembered for his contributions during World War II in his operational tenure in Burma.

Sep 17, 2017

Nations meet in Montreal to discuss progress on climate-change deal

Saturday's gathering was organized by Canada, China and the European Union to open dialogue between major industrialized nations and developing countries.

Sep 17, 2017

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GST recoil: Exporters say higher costs hit orders, exports drop 15% till October

Costs rise 1.25 percent as govt delays duty refunds; resulting liquidity crunch forces exporters to postpone shipments.

Sep 16, 2017

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India

Sleep less to avoid fights: Railways cuts sleeping time for passengers by an hour

ISRO to resume satellite launches by December post report on failed mission

No further extension in filing returns under GST: Government

Investors richer by Rs 62,156 crore as 9 of top 10 companies grow market cap

Bengaluru: Pedestrian knocked down by mini-truck while trying to avoid potholes; loses leg

Sardar Sarovar Dam - 10 facts: World's second biggest, covers more than double its cost by selling power

Goa Police's Malayalam blues delayed FIR against Congress MLA for 4 years

SBI to review Rs 5,000 minimum balance rule, rollback unlikely

Bengaluru woman kills herself after husband rebukes her for serving tasteless sambar

Rohingya crisis: India can't stand by both Myanmar and Bangladesh

Prime Minister Modi turns 67: Nation to observe Sewa Divas today

West Bengal: Class 11 student kills self after getting scolding for Facebook addiction

Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh passes away: Here are 10 facts about India's oldest-serving soldier

Nations meet in Montreal to discuss progress on climate-change deal

GST recoil: Exporters say higher costs hit orders, exports drop 15% till October

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