India

Globemaster C-17 lands near China border: 10 facts on IAF's largest aircraft

The aircraft Globemaster C-17 had earlier been used to transport newly-minted Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes during Narendra Modi's demonetization drive.

Mar 14, 2018

Traffic likely to banned on Church Street on weekdays too

During a recent meeting with urban experts, the Karnataka government also explored the idea of partial pedestrianization of Bengaluru's Church Street for a few hours on weekdays.

Mar 14, 2018

SBI closed 41.16 Lakh savings accounts in 2017-18: Is your account safe?

Due to provisions of penalty on non-maintenance of minimum balance, the State Bank of India has closed 41.16 lakh savings bank accounts between April 1, 2017, and January 31, 2018.

Mar 14, 2018

Lecturer shot dead by student in government college

The student shot his lecturer dead inside the classroom of a government-run college in Haryana's Sonipat district.

Mar 14, 2018

5 killed in car-bus collision on Chennai-Bengaluru highway

The mishap took place on the Chennai-Bengaluru highway after the KSRTC driver lost control of the bus and entered the other side of the road.

Mar 14, 2018

India alerts 40 countries about pedophiles in busted WhatsApp child-porn racket

The CBI had in February arrested five administrators of a WhatsApp group where objectionable content featuring children were being shared.

Mar 13, 2018

India is world's biggest weapons importer: Report

In 2013-17 the top five arms importers are India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and China. Of these, India and China were among the top five in 2008-12 as well.

Mar 13, 2018

Aadhaar linking deadline extended indefinitely

Supreme Court indefinitely extended the March 31 deadline for linking Aadhar number to bank accounts and mobile numbers.

Mar 13, 2018

9 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack: News in 10 points

10 CRPF jawans were also injured in the Naxal attack that took place in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.

Mar 13, 2018

Mumbai braces for gridlock as Sion flyover to be closed for repair

The work on the Sion flyover is likely to start around April 10 and will go on for about six months, forcing commuters to take the Eastern Express Highway.

Mar 13, 2018

Ola cabs, India's homegrown Uber rival, expands into Sydney

Uber, the rival of Ola in India, has a strong presence in Australia and operates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra.

Mar 13, 2018

SBI cuts charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance: Know new rates

The revised rates for the non-maintenance of Average Monthly Balance (AMB) in SBI savings accounts will be effective from April 01, 2018.

Mar 13, 2018

Bharat Dynamics IPO opens: Points to note before investing

The Bharat Dynamics Initial Public Offer will close on March 15 and the equity shares are proposed to be listed on both Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Mar 13, 2018

Hillary Clinton, on sightseeing trip in India, calls Trump 'reality TV candidate'

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is on her three-day trip to Madhya Pradesh, called US President Donald Trump a "reality TV candidate".

Mar 13, 2018

11 Airbus A320s with faulty engines grounded by Indian civil aviation regulator

India's aviation watchdog grounded 11 A-320 neo aircraft fitted with Pratt & Whitney engines, leading to massive flight disruptions and passenger inconvenience.

Mar 13, 2018