India

HDFC Bank raises lending rates: Loans and EMI to get costlier

The Increase in marginal cost of funds based lending rates by the bank implies that the EMI (Equated Monthly Installments) and interest rates of loans will also go up.

Mar 8, 2018

Andhra Pradesh Special Status: Chandrababu Naidu chooses the right moment to bolt from PM Modi's stable

The Modi government is yet to respond to Andhra Pradesh's demand for Special Status, and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is not happy. What exactly is brewing?

Mar 8, 2018

Revenge porn lands college student behind bars, sentenced to 5 years in jail

The B.Tech student was arrested for leaking private pictures and videos of the girl after she refused to have a physical relationship with him.

Mar 8, 2018

Virat Kohli still has a lot to prove as India captain, says Bishan Singh Bedi

Kohli, 29, captained India to nine successive Test series wins before a 2-1 series defeat against South Africa in January.

Mar 8, 2018

Coca-Cola to enter booze business: All set to add extra fizz to its portfolio with new alcoholic drink

Coca-Cola is all set to launch a canned beverage called Chu-Hi made with a distilled beverage called shochu and some flavors.

Mar 8, 2018

How an Ola cabbie ended up joining the Indian Army after a casual conversation with his passenger

A chance encounter between an army man and the cabbie helped him realize that his life goal was to serve the nation and not drive around the city.

Mar 8, 2018

Lokayukta stabbed: Security breach leads to war of words between Congress and BJP in Karnataka

Lokayukta Justice P Vishwanatha Shetty had written to senior Karnataka government authorities several times in the past to seek security.

Mar 8, 2018

Kerala love jihad: Supreme Court restores Hadiya's marriage

The judgement was passed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkarand DY Chandrachud.

Mar 8, 2018

International Women's Day: Here's what Indian Air Force and its fighter pilot Avani Chaturvedi have to say

Indian Air Force has saluted the spirit, courage and strength of women on this International Women's Day.

Mar 8, 2018

Women's Day 2018: PM Modi pays tribute to the 106-year-old woman who inspired him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and spoke about Kunwar Bai, a 106-year-old woman who built the first toilet in her village by selling goats.

Mar 8, 2018

Air India waives cancellations charges for Colombo flights amid Sri Lanka emergency

Air India said no penalties would be charged on refunds, no-show, change of date, and cancellation on Colombo flights as Sri Lanka declares a 10-day emergency.

Mar 8, 2018

Pregnant woman riding with her husband dies after cop kicks their bike

The three-month-old pregnant woman died on the spot while her husband has been seriously injured.

Mar 8, 2018

Dearness allowance hiked by 2 percent for government employees, pensioners

The Dearness Allowance (DA) hike is done using an accepted formula, which is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission Recommendations (CPC).

Mar 8, 2018

Who is Aparna Rai? 23-year-old girl gives up high-paying MNC job to serve as Lieutenant in the Indian Army

Aparna decided to follow her passion and left her high-paying MNC job in Chennai to serve the nation by joining the Indian Army.

Mar 8, 2018

Paytm to launch Paytm Money: Things you need to know

Very soon, the Paytm Money will allow customers to invest in Direct Mutual Funds with zero commissions to provide maximum returns on the investments.

Mar 7, 2018