India

Doklam standoff: Special envoys have nothing to do with border dispute, China tells India

Special envoys have no role to play in resolving the military standoff in Doklam, China has said refusing to acknowledge that the meeting between the national security advisers of both countries took place for border talks.

Aug 7, 2017

26-year-old marketing executive diagnosed with 'binge watching' addiction

It is a lifestyle related addiction, which, like in this case, can result in critical symptoms of depression and anxiety, the doctor said.

Aug 6, 2017

Doklam standoff: China discusses Sikkim border dispute with Nepal; Should India worry?

In yet another attempt to counter India's stand on the border conflict in Sikkim's Doklam region, China reportedly briefed the authorities in Nepal about the standoff.

Aug 6, 2017

Black Money: Switzerland says India laws 'adequate' for info exchange

Although the implementation is being planned for 2018, the first set of data exchange is likely to take place in 2019.

Aug 6, 2017

12 state-owned banks eyeing funds from markets

The remaining would raise funds through follow-on-public offer (FPO) or qualified institutional placement (QIP) from the market during course of the next fiscal.

Aug 6, 2017

GST Council: E-way bill provisions finalised, relief for textile works, tractor parts

The council also approved setting up anti-profiteering committees in all states and the Centre in the next 15 days to ensure that industries pass on the benefits of input tax credit to customers.

Aug 6, 2017

Lashkar-e-Taiba behind attack on Amarnath pilgrims, three arrested: J&K police

Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Munir Khan said the conspirators furnished logistical help to four LeT terrorists.

Aug 6, 2017

Arun Jaitley meets family of dead RSS man, CPM members stage protest

Even an enemy country wouldn't do this kind of brutality but a political party did this, Jaitley said.

Aug 6, 2017

PM Modi, Shinzo Abe to lay Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train foundation stone in September

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will lay the foundation stone for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train in Gujarat when the latter visits India next month.

Aug 6, 2017

Kohli has a golden opportunity to match Azhar's 3-0 thrashing of Sri Lanka in 1994

India have a great chance to make it 3-0 against the islanders in the ongoing series, something they had done last 23 years ago in a home series played under the captaincy of Azharuddin.

Aug 6, 2017

Cognizant's VRS scheme finds 400 takers, including Indian execs

The company did not disclose the number of Indian executives who accepted its separation offer.

Aug 6, 2017

Canara Bank pumps in Rs 2,600 crore in overseas bond market

The Bengaluru-based bank has hit the forex debt market after a long gap. Foreign rating agency Moody's has assigned a 'Baa3' rating to the issue.

Aug 6, 2017

Agra girl tries to escape punishment, ends up getting her head stuck between doors for 2 hours

The classes reportedly got over at 1 pm but Sakshi was rescued only by 2.30 pm. But read to know how did the girl got her head stuck between doors.

Aug 6, 2017

Who is Rajiv Kumar, new vice-chairman of NITI Aayog?

On Saturday, August 5, the Centre appointed Rajiv Kumar after Arvind Panagariya quit to pursue academic interests.

Aug 6, 2017

Full-scale war between India and China likely soon, US will back India: Meghnad Desai

If a war is to break out in the two theatres, which he predicted will begin very soon, it will see the US and India on one side and China on the other.

Aug 6, 2017