India

Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $413 million for faulty implants; deadlock continues in India

The development comes at a time when J&J is set to face a trial in Dallas on January 14, where five Pinnacle-hip recipients have argued that the companies launched the device into the market without any proper testing.

Dec 13, 2018

Make in India: Rossell Techsys crosses milestone as Boeing supplier

Rossell Techsys delivers 15,000th wire harness and 500th electrical panel for the advanced multi-role combat chopper AH-64 Apache to Boeing, showcasing the success of 'Make in India' program and evolution of aerospace manufacturing in India.

Dec 13, 2018

True North to buy majority stake in Max Bupa Health Insurance

The development will highlight the first exit by an Indian promoter in the domestic health insurance industry.

Dec 13, 2018

Geminid meteor shower to brighten up the skies tonight: When and where to watch

The Geminid meteor is a celestial occurrence which takes place every December. It occurs between 4th and 16th every December.

Dec 13, 2018

Bengaluru: Mumbai-based CEO of private firm harassed by Ola cab driver' tweets horrifying experience

The incident took place when Akanksha Hazari, a Mumbai-based Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a private company, boarded a cab from Kempegowda International Airport.

Dec 13, 2018

India to develop 4km stretch of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Dera Baba Nanak

The much-awaited corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur - the final resting place of first Sikh guru Guru Nanak Dev - with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India.

Dec 13, 2018

Ashok Gehlot to be Rajasthan Chief Minister, announcement soon

The name of 67-year-old Gehlot, a two-time Chief Minister, will be announced by the party in Delhi on Thursday evening after Congress president Rahul Gandhi completes discussions with senior party leaders.

Dec 13, 2018

Mizoram Assembly election: Lowest winning margin 3 votes, highest 2,720

Lalchhandama Ralte of the Mizoram National Front (MNF) won the Tuival seat with a victory margin of only three votes.

Dec 13, 2018

Dead lizard found in midday meal in Karnataka; over 80 children hospitalised

A boy had found the lizard in his pulao and informed the rest of the class. The students later began vomiting and three were admitted to Hagaribommanahalli Government Hospital.

Dec 13, 2018

Turkey train accident: 9 killed, 47 injured after high-speed train derails in Ankara

The accident occurred at around 6.30 a.m. at the Marsandiz railway station, around 8 km from Ankara's main station.

Dec 13, 2018

K Chandrashekhar Rao takes oath as Telangana Chief Minister

Governor ESL Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan.

Dec 13, 2018

SC stays Meghalaya HC order directing private airlines to begin flight operations from Umroi airport

The court was told that the airport was not ready for the landing of big aircraft and does not have fire-fighting facilities.

Dec 13, 2018

BJP's Assembly election debacle may force a rural twist to Union budget

A marked shift in voting preference of villagers and farmers' anger demand urgent budgetary course correction.

Dec 13, 2018

Lok Sabha adjourned twice as Opposition creates ruckus over Rafale, special status to Andhra Pradesh

Soon after the House met at 11.20 a.m. after the first adjournment, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan urged the members to raise their issues according to rules and assured them of discussion.

Dec 13, 2018

MeToo aftermath: MJ Akbar and Tarun Tejpal ousted from Editors Guild of India

Journalist-turned-politician Akbar was named in the #MeToo movement by journalist Priya Ramani after which 20 other women came out to narrate their experience when he was still a journalist. Akbar had filed a criminal defamation suit against Priya Ramani.

Dec 13, 2018