India

Pahlaj Nihalani sacked; lyricist Prasoon Joshi to replace him as CBFC chief

The most recent film, which had to bear the brunt of the sacked CBFC director, was 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'.

Aug 11, 2017

Achieving 7.5% GDP growth in FY '18 difficult: Economic Survey 2017

The survey noted that farm loan waivers could reduce aggregate demand by as much as 0.7 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), imparting a significant deflationary shock to the economy.

Aug 11, 2017

65th Nehru Trophy: All you need to know about Kerala's snake boat race

The 65th Nehru Trophy will be held on August 12 in Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha.

Aug 11, 2017

Is Taj Mahal a mausoleum built by Shahjahan or a Shiva temple?

CIC to Union culture ministry: Clarify if Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Shahjahan or a Shiva temple [VIDEO]

The question, forwarded as an alternative narrative of history by some claiming to be historians and the subject of various court cases.

Aug 11, 2017

DeMo, RERA and GST will be economy boosters in the long term

Increased consolidation and transparency along with launch of REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) will catalyse investment inflows.

Aug 11, 2017

ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota

India to launch its eighth navigation satellite by August-end

The 1.4-tonne satellite will be launched from the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) spaceport at Sriharikota.

Aug 11, 2017

Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion Rates Decline, New Study Reports

'Obese' 13-year-old Mumbai girl found to be 27 weeks pregnant

A 13-year-old girl from the western suburbs of Mumbai was found to be six and a half months pregnant when her parents took her to a local doctor to ascertain why she was becoming "obese".

Aug 11, 2017

PM Modi's praise for Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has the message: "Move over opponents. We are in control"

As the BJP captures all four top constitutional positions, the prime minister announces proudly that in Indian democracy today, anybody can dare to dream big. There is a message for the Gandhis in it.

Aug 11, 2017

7-year-old nails top cop for indiscriminate lathicharge a day before Modi's Kerala visit

The 7-year-old was just a spectator at the hearing of the lathi-charge incident in Puthuvype when he turned into a witness and alleged a cop of hitting him. Read on to know what he said.

Aug 11, 2017

Why did a Delhi court ban Baba Ramdev biography Godman to Tycoon without hearing anyone?

A Delhi court on Friday, August 11, placed an injunction on the book Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev following a plea for such an order by the yoga guru and his legal team.

Aug 11, 2017

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Vijay Mallya ousted from directorship of United Breweries

Market regulator SEBI, had in January this year, directed United Spirits to detail steps taken to recover diverted money of Rs 1,880.8 crore from Mallya.

Aug 11, 2017

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Bad loan eat into SBI profits, Q1 net falls 20.4% to Rs 2,005.5 cr

The bank's asset quality worsened, with gross NPAs surged by 85.21 percent to Rs 1.8 lakh crores (Rs 1.88 trillion) at the end of the June quarter from Rs 1 lakh crore (Rs 1.01 trillion) in the same quarter last year.

Aug 11, 2017

Is India winning the Doklam standoff? A policy expert thinks so, and with reason!

According to a policy expert, India is already winning this one, even though not a single bullet has been fired from either side! Read to know more.

Aug 11, 2017

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Crash coming soon? Market falls 4% in 7 sessions

The sharp fall has been triggered by three broad reasons — geopolitical tensions, SEBI move on shell companies and disappointing Q1 earnings.

Aug 11, 2017

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Trump thanks Putin for booting out US diplomats from Russia! Americans still dream of greatness?

US President Donald Trump rose to power by utilising the plank of nationalism last year. Now, in a zest to assert his individualistic legacy, Trump is hurting the American self-esteem like never before.

Aug 11, 2017

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India

Pahlaj Nihalani sacked; lyricist Prasoon Joshi to replace him as CBFC chief

Achieving 7.5% GDP growth in FY '18 difficult: Economic Survey 2017

65th Nehru Trophy: All you need to know about Kerala's snake boat race

CIC to Union culture ministry: Clarify if Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Shahjahan or a Shiva temple [VIDEO]

DeMo, RERA and GST will be economy boosters in the long term

India to launch its eighth navigation satellite by August-end

'Obese' 13-year-old Mumbai girl found to be 27 weeks pregnant

PM Modi's praise for Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has the message: "Move over opponents. We are in control"

7-year-old nails top cop for indiscriminate lathicharge a day before Modi's Kerala visit

Why did a Delhi court ban Baba Ramdev biography Godman to Tycoon without hearing anyone?

Vijay Mallya ousted from directorship of United Breweries

Bad loan eat into SBI profits, Q1 net falls 20.4% to Rs 2,005.5 cr

Is India winning the Doklam standoff? A policy expert thinks so, and with reason!

Crash coming soon? Market falls 4% in 7 sessions

Trump thanks Putin for booting out US diplomats from Russia! Americans still dream of greatness?

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