India

India is world's biggest weapons importer: Report

In 2013-17 the top five arms importers are India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and China. Of these, India and China were among the top five in 2008-12 as well.

Mar 13, 2018

Aadhaar linking deadline extended indefinitely

Supreme Court indefinitely extended the March 31 deadline for linking Aadhar number to bank accounts and mobile numbers.

Mar 13, 2018

9 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack: News in 10 points

10 CRPF jawans were also injured in the Naxal attack that took place in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.

Mar 13, 2018

Mumbai braces for gridlock as Sion flyover to be closed for repair

The work on the Sion flyover is likely to start around April 10 and will go on for about six months, forcing commuters to take the Eastern Express Highway.

Mar 13, 2018

Ola cabs, India's homegrown Uber rival, expands into Sydney

Uber, the rival of Ola in India, has a strong presence in Australia and operates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra.

Mar 13, 2018

SBI cuts charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance: Know new rates

The revised rates for the non-maintenance of Average Monthly Balance (AMB) in SBI savings accounts will be effective from April 01, 2018.

Mar 13, 2018

Bharat Dynamics IPO opens: Points to note before investing

The Bharat Dynamics Initial Public Offer will close on March 15 and the equity shares are proposed to be listed on both Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Mar 13, 2018

Hillary Clinton, on sightseeing trip in India, calls Trump 'reality TV candidate'

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is on her three-day trip to Madhya Pradesh, called US President Donald Trump a "reality TV candidate".

Mar 13, 2018

11 Airbus A320s with faulty engines grounded by Indian civil aviation regulator

India's aviation watchdog grounded 11 A-320 neo aircraft fitted with Pratt & Whitney engines, leading to massive flight disruptions and passenger inconvenience.

Mar 13, 2018

Uber driver sexually harasses woman after locking her inside cab

The woman, who is in her twenties, was forced to jump out of the moving cab in New Delhi. She works with a multinational company in Haryana's Sonepat district.

Mar 13, 2018

Aadhaar linking, tax filings, NPS contribution: Things to do before March 31

From the filing of income tax returns to linking Aadhaar card with bank accounts, March 31 is the last date to complete many mandatory tasks.

Mar 12, 2018

RCB bowling coach Ashish Nehra talks up bowlers' importance in IPL

Nehra, 38, retired from competitive cricket last November and has been drafted to be part of the coaching staff at Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Mar 12, 2018

Kisan Long March is Left's desperate bid to stay politically relevant [Opinion]

The CPI-M, which is fuelling the Maharashtra farmers' protest march at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, may look to replicate its success against the BJP in other states.

Mar 12, 2018

Teenage girl kills mother for objecting to her relationship with female teacher

The 18-year-old murdered her mother when nobody was at home as both her parents objected to her relationship with a female teacher.

Mar 12, 2018

Hindustan Aeronautics IPO to open on March 16, raise Rs 4,200 crore

The face value of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) share is fixed at Rs 10 per share. The issue price band will be Rs 1,215 to Rs 1,240 per share.

Mar 12, 2018