India

Buyback flops, Infosys stock slips to three-year low

The stock tanked 9.6% on the Bombay Stock Exchange at Friday's closing, its sharpest fall since April 2013.

Aug 21, 2017

Supreme Court grants bail to chief Malegaon accused Lt Col Purohit

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit (retired), the main accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast which killed seven people. Read to know more.

Aug 21, 2017

Endgame for Sasikala? As AIADMK looks to oust her, prison video nails VIP lifestyle

The end of the political career of Sasikala Natarajan aka VK Sasikala seems to be near. Read to know how two issues are threatening to scuttle her.

Aug 21, 2017

Utkal Express derailment: GM sent on leave, 4 suspended after accident in UP

The action, which came nearly 24 hours after the tragedy, was taken based on prima facie evidence.

Aug 21, 2017

Frequent train accidents: Will Narendra Modi govt's pathetic inefficiency derail it eventually?

On one side, the govt is talking about bullet trains but on the other, it can't even ensure safety during a train journey. It is creating a social hierarchy through its abject railway vision in which the concern for the elite eclipses that for the rest.

Aug 21, 2017

IIT-JEE (Advanced) entrance exams will be conducted online from 2018

The JEE-Mains is conducted for admission to engineering courses offered across India. The students need to clear this exam to qualify for the JEE-Advanced exams required for admission to the IITs and the NITs.

Aug 21, 2017

Rajinikanth in politics: Was Trichy rally with fans a trial run for actor?

Rajinikanth fans at a rally in Trichy get a hint of the issues he will join politics with. Read to know more.

Aug 21, 2017

Indian army to update T-90 battle tanks with third generation missile system

Russian T-90s are an important cog in Indian Army's offensive formations.

Aug 20, 2017

3 insurers file IPO papers in 3 weeks; aim to raise Rs 20,000 crore

Two dozen companies have filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Aug 20, 2017

Is China trying to fan anti-India feeling in Nepal by heavily investing in projects?

China has invested in as many as 125 projects of the 341 that Nepal houses in total, while India owns only 23.

Aug 20, 2017

Wilful defaulters owe 27% of total outstanding loans to SBI alone

As many as 1,762 defaulters owe State Bank of India a staggering amount of Rs 25,104 crore.

Aug 20, 2017

Talks fail, banks going ahead with August 22 strike

Not happy with government's response to protests against bank consolidation and corporate NPAs.

Aug 20, 2017

Who will succeed Vishal Sikka? Finding next Infosys chief won't be easy

Infosys is likely to pick an insider to succeed Sikka, even that won't be easy for the board.

Aug 20, 2017

Utkal Express derailed: Suresh Prabhu asks Railway board to fix responsibility by tonight

Engineering division of Railways had reportedly warned the Khatauli railway station authorities about the ongoing repair work on the tracks.

Aug 20, 2017

AC jackets for Indian Special Forces soon: Manohar Parrikar

He said there were other capabilities at which the Tejas fared better than many of the best planes in the world.

Aug 20, 2017