India

From halwa ceremony to leather briefcase, interesting traditions of Union Budget 2018

Ahead of the budget, the Finance Minister and top officials take part in the halwa ceremony. Having something sweet before a big event has been a tradition for long in India.

Jan 31, 2018

Kasganj violence: New video shows mob wreaking havoc, armed with guns and swords on Republic Day

The communal clashes between two communities broke out when a mob went on a rampage in Kasganj on January 26.

Jan 31, 2018

After Kalvari and Khanderi, Indian Navy gets third Scorpene-class submarine Karanj

INS Karanj (S52) is a Scorpene-class submarine and equipped with a shore integration facility, developed by MDL.

Jan 31, 2018

Hyderabad crime: 8-month pregnant woman's body chopped; mutilated head, torso dumped in bags

While one bag contained woman's mutilated head, the other bag was stuffed with the torso, ACP Rao said.

Jan 31, 2018

Minerva Punjab deny East Bengal a win at Barasat, continue I-League dominance

Minerva Punjab FC star Chencho remained on the scoresheet again during the I-League match on Tuesday January 30.

Jan 30, 2018

Union Budget 2018: AI and robotics need more funds and policy framework, say home-grown pioneers

Is India missing the bus even as companies like Google establish AI research facilities in China and other countries?

Jan 30, 2018

It's never been better for home buyers, but Budget 2018 can literally open property market floodgates

If Union Budget 2018-19 takes the right steps, the Great Indian Middle Class will return to the real estate markets with aplomb.

Jan 30, 2018

How to check Aadhaar-bank account linking status online

March 31 is the deadline to link your Aadhaar to the bank account. If any customer fails to do it, the bank account will no longer be operational.

Jan 30, 2018

Taxed and busted: Here's how a drug dealer was caught red-handed after filing IT returns of Rs 40 lakh!

The peddler was caught after he filed his IT returns and did not mention his source of income.

Jan 30, 2018

Galaxy Surfactants IPO: All you need to know

The Galaxy Surfactants' initial public offer was fully subscribed on the first day of issue on Monday.

Jan 30, 2018

Delhi shocker: 8-month-old baby raped by 28-year-old cousin

The child is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Delhi and her condition is stable.

Jan 30, 2018

Indian techie found dead in Texas apartment, body to be brought to Telangana by Thursday

While the cause of Chaitanya's death is yet to be known, the post-mortem has been done and his body is likely to arrive in India by Thursday, the family members said.

Jan 30, 2018

Govt under pressure as petrol, diesel prices scale new heights

The skyrocketing fuel prices are putting pressure on the NDA government.

Jan 29, 2018

Bangalore traffic police takes a U-turn: Drive against non-ISI helmets from Feb 1 called off

Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) withdrew its awareness drive after clarification from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The officials now say that no action will be taken against those using non-ISI helmets.

Jan 29, 2018

Budget 2018: Health sector wants insurance for all, zero GST on services and a funds boost

In India, the current spending in healthcare is about 1.4 percent of GDP. The sector hopes a significant increase in healthcare funding will be announced in Budget 2018.

Jan 29, 2018