India

Sikkim standoff: Indian Army pitches tents, starts supply chain despite China posturing

The Sikkim standoff is already India's longest standoff with China since the 1962 war.

Jul 9, 2017

Adarsh scam: Defence ministry probe indicts ex-Army chiefs Deepak Kapoor and Vij

Validates earlier Army probe; says Gen Vij appeared to have provided "protective umbrella" to the guilty.

Jul 9, 2017

India hits out at Pakistan for glorifying Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani

Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with Indian security forces last year on July 8 in 2016.

Jul 9, 2017

Baahubali 2 release in China: SS Rajamouli reveals how he wants to cash in on Dangal's success

I am very happy for Dangal success because it is an Indian story and Indian way of storytelling. That would definitely help Baahubali 2, Rajamouli said.

Jul 9, 2017

Here's why carpooling services may soon be banned in Delhi

Carpooling of app-based car rental may get banned as soon as the state government finalises the draft of the City Taxi Scheme, 2017.

Jul 9, 2017

Good in parts: Break-up of Air India an option as Modi pushes speedy sale

Modi's office has set a deadline of early next year to get the sale process for Air India underway

Jul 9, 2017

Tax dues: Income tax department to attach shares if Cairn doesn't cough up Rs 10,395 crore

In a notice, the Income Tax Department has given the British firm 15 days to repay or face attachment of shares.

Jul 9, 2017

Will GST sound the death knell for Lucknow's chikan industry?

Industry insiders say that the big ticket trade in chikan would be badly hit by the levy of GST on their products, while small timers are struggling to figure out how to adjust with the new system.

Jul 9, 2017

India is the new global growth pole; to hold lead over China: Harvard study

India is among countries which have accumulated new capabilities for more diverse and complex production to push faster growth going ahead.

Jul 9, 2017

Azamgarh hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 18; at least 12 critical

While 18 have died so far after consuming the desi liquor-- toddy; many from the Kewathiya, Rassolpur and Odhra Salempur villages are still battling for life. Read on to find out more about the tragedy.

Jul 9, 2017

West Bengal Police arrests one for sharing fake image of Basirhat communal violence

The state's police arrested the person for sharing a still from a Bhojpuri film and passing it off as one from the communally tense areas of North 24 Parganas. Read on to know from where the image originated

Jul 9, 2017

Anand star Sumita Sanyal passes away aged 71

Yesteryear actress Sumita Sanyal, who has acted in several Bengali and Hindi films, passed away on Sunday, July 9, at the age of 71. Read to know more.

Jul 9, 2017

Relations with US will improve, says Putin after meeting Trump

Putin also said Trump brought up the issue of Russia's interference in US elections and added that Moscow had never interfered in US presidential elections last year.

Jul 9, 2017

Sonika Chauhan death: Arrested actor Vikarm Chatterjee struggles with police lock-up food

The actor was refusing to eat food being offered in the police lock-up and was reportedly uncomfortable in using blanket given to him. He, however, told his lawyer that he did not lose hope and was worried over his parents' health.

Jul 9, 2017

Tibetan govt-in-exile chief hoists flag in Ladakh as India-China standoff rages in Sikkim

Central Tibetan Administration spokesperson said that this is the first time the Tibetan flag had been unfurled by the head of the government-in-exile on an Indian land. Read on to know more.

Jul 9, 2017