India

All you need to know about Bills listed for Monsoon session of Parliament

The session will provide a total of 19 sittings spread over a period of 26 days; 21 Bills are pending in Lok Sabha while 42 Bills are pending in Rajya Sabha.

Jul 16, 2017

GSTN portal to be ready for invoice uploading from July 24

Invoices for transactions above Rs 200 need to be generated on the GST network with records of serial numbers to claim input tax credit.

Jul 16, 2017

Amarnath yatra tragedy: 16 killed in bus accident on Jammu-Srinagar Highway; helpline numbers released [VIDEO + GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

Less than a week after a terror attack on a bus full of pilgrims on Amarnath yatra, another tragedy has struct the route, killing at least 10 people. Read to know more.

Jul 16, 2017

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Monsoon session of Parliament: From J&K to cow politics, these 7 issues will dominate proceedings

The Monsoon session of Parliament for 2017 is all set to begin on Monday, and the Opposition already has its claws out on a number of issues. Read to find out what they are.

Jul 16, 2017

Shashi Tharoor, Derek O'Brien take a dig at trolls, post pictures using Snapchat's dog face filter

This comes after comedy collective All India Bakchod (AIB) co-founder Tanmay Bhat got into trouble for posting a meme showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi using the Snapchat dog face filter.

Jul 16, 2017

2-year jail for killing human, but 14-year sentence for killing cow, observes judge in BMW hit-and-run case

Jusdge who sentenced 2008 BMW hit and run killer noted the disparity in punishment prescribed for killing people and cows. Read to know what he said.

Jul 16, 2017

Chennai fire: One dead, 48 injured in cylinder blast at bakery in Kodungaiyur

One person lost his life while 48 others, including firefighters, were injured in a fire that broke out at a bakery in Chennai late on Saturday.

Jul 16, 2017

Filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak denied entry into Kolkata's Quest Mall for 'wearing dhoti'

Avikunthak claimed that he was allowed to enter only after he argued with the authorities at the mall in English.

Jul 16, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti takes on China on Amarnath yatra attack; death toll rises

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has hit out at China over its silence on the Amarnath yatra terror attack, even as the death toll in the incident rose to eight. Read to know more.

Jul 16, 2017

Sikkim standoff: 'No room for negotiations on Doklam, border line is the bottom line,' says Chinese state media

This is not the first time that the state media has used this phrase in its articles, commentaries or editorials.

Jul 16, 2017

Two JeM militants killed in Kashmir

Security forces, including the counter-insurgency Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SOG), had launched the operation earlier on Saturday.

Jul 15, 2017

Granting visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother 'ought to be considered on humanitarian grounds': Pak daily

An editorial published in Pakistani daily Dawn said that the visa application of Jadhav's mother "is the latest opportunity for India and Pakistan to back away from an increasingly confrontational stance against each other."

Jul 15, 2017

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Vegetarianism, wearing saree, chanting mantras before meals: A complete RSS guide on values and ethics

The family counselling programme of the RSS involves visiting families to "instil values and ethics" and advocate vegetarianism and wearing Indian attire. It also includes counselling them on how to celebrate birthdays.

Jul 15, 2017

Rahul Gandhi unlikely to be face of Congress in 2019; Sonia, senior leaders to take charge again

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to be the face of the party in the general elections in 2019 with his mother and party president Sonia Gandhi expected to take control of the party again.

Jul 15, 2017

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Exports up for 10th month in June, but at slower rate of 4.4%

Cumulative trade deficit almost doubled in June to $40 billion riding on the back of rising gold imports.

Jul 15, 2017

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India

All you need to know about Bills listed for Monsoon session of Parliament

GSTN portal to be ready for invoice uploading from July 24

Amarnath yatra tragedy: 16 killed in bus accident on Jammu-Srinagar Highway; helpline numbers released [VIDEO + GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

Monsoon session of Parliament: From J&K to cow politics, these 7 issues will dominate proceedings

Shashi Tharoor, Derek O'Brien take a dig at trolls, post pictures using Snapchat's dog face filter

2-year jail for killing human, but 14-year sentence for killing cow, observes judge in BMW hit-and-run case

Chennai fire: One dead, 48 injured in cylinder blast at bakery in Kodungaiyur

Filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak denied entry into Kolkata's Quest Mall for 'wearing dhoti'

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti takes on China on Amarnath yatra attack; death toll rises

Sikkim standoff: 'No room for negotiations on Doklam, border line is the bottom line,' says Chinese state media

Two JeM militants killed in Kashmir

Granting visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother 'ought to be considered on humanitarian grounds': Pak daily

Vegetarianism, wearing saree, chanting mantras before meals: A complete RSS guide on values and ethics

Rahul Gandhi unlikely to be face of Congress in 2019; Sonia, senior leaders to take charge again

Exports up for 10th month in June, but at slower rate of 4.4%

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