India

RSS has a 'mantra' to block Chinese goods in India

Every Indian household has to chant this 'mantra' five times prior to the regular prayers.

Jul 24, 2017

Renowned Indian space scientist UR Rao dead

ISRO chairman AS Krishna Kumar, senior space scientists and many officials of the space agency rushed to Rao's house to mourn his death.

Jul 24, 2017

Gujarat floods: Rains to continue for 3 more days, at least 7,000 evacuated

The incessant rainfall has affected thousands of people in Gujarat. Indian Air Force on Sunday rescued a pregnant woman, newborn twins with mother from a stranded village.

Jul 24, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Tunnels at Sela Pass to cut short distance to China border in Arunachal

The Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between Tawang and West Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

Jul 24, 2017

After 23 years, Indian Army raises a new mechanised infantry unit in Bhusaval

Inadequate budget allocation for mechanised infantry in the past two decades is being mentioned as the reason behind the slow expansion.

Jul 23, 2017

No money to build toilet at home? Sell your wife, says Bihar district magistrate

Sell your wife if you do not have enough money to build a toilet at home, Aurangabad district magistrate Kanwal Tanuj reportedly told villagers during an awareness drive to promote the Swachh Bharat campaign in Bihar.

Jul 23, 2017

'Don't forget' series part II: Venkaiah Naidu now asks Pakistan to recall 1971 war

Venkaiah Naidu further said that Pakistan is mixing terrorism with religion and it has unfortunately become Pakistan's state policy.

Jul 23, 2017

Cleaning up: I-T dept detected Rs 71,941 cr in "undisclosed income" over last 3 years

Searches, seizures and surveys conducted by the Income Tax (IT) department have detected nearly Rs 71,941 crore in "undisclosed income" over the last three years, the central government told the Supreme Court.

Jul 23, 2017

NPA crisis: Cleaning up bad loan mess is the priority, says RBI

Last month, the RBI referred 12 NPA accounts, accounting for 25 percent of bad loans in the banking system, for resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Jul 23, 2017

Aadhaar rebels find ways to give PAN linkage a miss

Not having an Aadhaar card or its application number might turn into a difficulty for tax payers with income more than Rs 5 Lakh as they have to file their tax returns only online.

Jul 23, 2017

Russia keen on selling MiG-35 aircraft to Indian Air Force: MiG chief

MiG Aircraft Corporation CEO said the price of the aircraft was 20-25 percent cheaper than the competitors.

Jul 23, 2017

Home base: Not briefing Tata trusts on every move I make, says Chandra

Tata group will prune portfolio and sell underperforming firms, says chairman, points out that group has priorities other than Nano.

Jul 23, 2017

Unfair in retrospect: Builders take govt to court, say RERA is illegal

Allege law is retrospective as it brings "ongoing" projects under regulation and penalties.

Jul 23, 2017

Delhi taxi driver masturbates at German scholar from JNU, arrested

While walking her dog, she watched him look at her in a creepy way. She ignored and took a step forward. The moment she reached a bit closer, she felt raged and disgusted by what happened next.

Jul 23, 2017

Here's why Indore tomato vendors are deploying armed guards at their shops

Armed guards have been keeping a round the clock vigil at the market area and other tomato godowns in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city.

Jul 23, 2017