India

BJP moves Calcutta HC with fresh prayer to hold 'rath yatra'

The state government had held a meeting on the 'rath yatra' with a three-member BJP team as per the HC's direction, following which it informed the party on Saturday that permission could be granted for the 'yatra'.

Dec 17, 2018

Sensex reclaims 36,000, surges 307 points

For the 50-share NSE Nifty, the close came in at 10,888.35, higher by 82.90 points, or 0.77 per cent, after shuttling between 10,900.35 and 10,844.85.

Dec 17, 2018

AAP, BJP and Punjab Congress leaders welcome Sajjan Kumar's conviction in 1984 riots case

The Delhi High Court sentenced Sajjan Kumar for conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced him to imprisonment for life.

Dec 17, 2018

India-Maldives strengthen economic ties as PM Modi extends $1.4 bn package for island nation

The two countries also inked four pacts, including one on visa facilitation. "We held successful talks in a cordial atmosphere. We vowed to strengthen ties," Modi said in his press statement, with Solih by his side.

Dec 17, 2018

Stockbrokers seek securities transaction tax rationalisation in budget

Traders urge Sebi to approach the government for considering in the budget demands on long-term capital gains tax and dividend distribution tax.

Dec 17, 2018

Prabhas' Saaho release date confirmed: Is Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy out of race?

The makers of Baahubali actor Prabhas' Saaho have finally confirmed its release date. The buzz in the industry claims that Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is out of box office race during Independence Day.

Dec 17, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: Curfew imposed in parts of Srinagar; JKLF chief Yasin Malik detained

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik was detained when he was leading a protest march to the Army headquarters in Srinagar.

Dec 17, 2018

Centre sour as sugar exporters miss target by wide margin

The Modi government is facing pressure from sugarcane farmers as prices remain low from inventory build-up and weak export uptake.

Dec 17, 2018

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar convicted, gets life imprisonment

The 73-year-old has been found guilty of murder and promoting enmity between different groups. He has to surrender by December 31.

Dec 17, 2018

Your digital life may be up for sale for just Rs 3,500: Kaspersky Lab

The Kaspersky researchers found that the price paid for a single hacked account is lower, with most selling for about $1 per account and with criminals offering up discounts for bulk-buying.

Dec 17, 2018

Sensex rises 224 pts on fund inflows, positive Asian cues

Positive cues from other Asian markets also bolstered trading sentiments here, traders said. The BSE Sensex rose 223.89 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 36,186.82.

Dec 17, 2018

Katrina Kaif opens up about Thugs of Hindostan (Hindustan) failure, says 'it hurts deeply and personally'

Aamir Khan had earlier held a press conference to take the entire responsibility of Thugs of Hindostan's failure.

Dec 17, 2018

No alliance can stop BJP from realising the agenda of development, says Amit Shah

The BJP chief claimed the Modi government tried to raise the living standard of around 50 crore people through 129 pro-poor schemes.

Dec 17, 2018

Finally! Vicky Kaushal 'almost' confirms his relationship with Harleen Sethi

Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan is known for putting people in a spot and getting out some flammable answers from them and the same happened when Karan Johar fired his round of questions at Vicky Kaushal.

Dec 17, 2018

DMK chief Stalin proposes Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate to defeat 'fascist' Narendra Modi

Coming down heavily on Modi, the DMK leader said: "Modi is a sadist Prime Minister. He is implementing all the schemes opposed by Tamil Nadu."

Dec 17, 2018