India

Whose pole will touch moon first? Now, Pakistan hoists national flag higher than India's Tricolour on its Independence Day

India hoisted a massive flag at the Attari border earlier this year and now the Pakistanis have come up with an even taller flag. What will this crossing the poles of nationalism bring?

Aug 14, 2017

Auditing the auditors: RBI raises questions about differences in loan write-downs

In some cases, the apex bank also doubted the provisioning methodology and non-performing asset (NPA) figures arrived at by the auditors at a few public sector banks.

Aug 14, 2017

40-year-old widow, branded witch, stripped and beaten to death in Ajmer

A case has been registered against four people- Pinky Raigar, Sonia Raigar, Mahaveer Raigar and Chandra Prakash Raigar under relevant sections of IPC.

Aug 14, 2017

Only rhetoric, no major reforms till 2019 polls: Report

Closer to the polls, Modi might consider deploying his political capital more to boost BJP's 'nationalist' credentials rather than its 'reformist' image, said Barclays India chief economist.

Aug 14, 2017

Independence Day 2017: Did note ban, Aadhar overdrive, GST really honour freedom of Indians and their polity?

For the first 4 decades after independence, India's political leadership had left the country economically paralysed. Today, though the reality of India's economy has changed, but has the political class given up its old habit?

Aug 14, 2017

Man rapes Delhi chef, throws her off under-construction building

A Delhi chef was raped by her friend before being pushed off the fourth floor of an under-construction building. Read on to know what had happened.

Aug 14, 2017

Agra cop dies after getting hit by tyre that broke off a moving bus

Prempal Singh hailed from Nagla Arjun village under the Raya police jurisdiction of Mathura district.

Aug 14, 2017

If India pocket Pallekele Test, it will be their first-ever whitewash in a 3-game series abroad

India have whitewashed opponents in a series featuring a minimum of 3 games four times so far and all of them have been played at home. This is the first time they are looking to accomplish the feat abroad.

Aug 14, 2017

Top 14 Indian stocks from Mega Cap space: Morgan Stanley report

The country continues to gathers more weightage in the MSCI Emerging Market Index as it leads its peers with a 7 percent growth rate.

Aug 14, 2017

Bengaluru gold bizman stuck in seat dies in burning car; family escapes unhurt

A jeweller from Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) was burnt to death in his car as as he was unable to get off from his seat.Read on to know more

Aug 14, 2017

President Kovind to address nation on Independence Day eve; where to watch online

Within three weeks of taking charge, President Kovind has reportedly given assent to nearly six key legislations.

Aug 14, 2017

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy has hurt BJP's cleverly crafted Hindutva-development strategy

PM Modi needs to recall at the moment how the Gujarat riots of 2002 had ruined Atal Behari Vajpayee's chances in the 2004 LS polls. He must warn the UP BJP leadership not to take the massive verdict for granted.

Aug 14, 2017

Builders, brokers, Bollywood under SEBI scanner for black money

Markets regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has begun shooting off show-cause notices to 331 listed entities, suspected to have acted as 'shell companies' for those with illicit funds.

Aug 14, 2017

Assam floods: Death toll touches 99; rail, road connectivity disrupted [PHOTOS]

The second wave of flood in Assam has claimed 15 lives. Read on to know how the flood has brought life across 21 districts to a standstill.

Aug 14, 2017

SEBI to come up with norms for crowdfunding soon

Sebi might exempt crowdfunding activities from the private placement norms of the Companies Act as well.

Aug 14, 2017