India

PM Modi's plea falls on deaf ears, another man lynched in cow's honour in Jharkhand

Alimuddin alias Asgar Ansari was beaten to death on Thursday for allegedly carrying "banned meat" in a van.

Jun 30, 2017

US President Trump's praise for journalist Caitriona Perry's smile is nothing earth-shattering; even Obama did same

The American president, known for his indecent takes on women, has been criticised for the way he treated the journalist from Ireland. But even his popular predecessor Barack Obama had done similar things in his time.

Jun 30, 2017

Abducted 2-year-old boy put up for sale on WhatsApp; police team rescues missing kid

The boy was allegedly kidnapped from the gates of Jama Masjid on June 5 when his parents were preparing for a prayer.

Jun 30, 2017

Amarnath yatra suspended temporarily due to heavy rainfall and landslides

More than 6,000 pilgrims have already braved the chilly weather conditions and offered prayers at the Amarnath temple.

Jun 30, 2017

Once bitten, twice shy? If GST makes people suffer like demonetisation, 2019 could be tough for Modi

With demonetisation and GST, economics too has become an electoral issue, unlike in the past. However, in case the GST proves to be adverse, the middle-class which had welcomed demonetisation, could be a less happy lot.

Jun 30, 2017

Indian deposits in Swiss banks drop to record low of Rs 4,500 crore

The total money parked by Indians in Switzerland's banks fell by 45 percent to CHF 675.75 million during 2016, marking the biggest yearly decline.

Jun 30, 2017

GST Protests: Traders and merchants across India launch bandhs, burn effigies against mega tax reform

Textile traders, cloth merchants and firecracker manufacturers from across the country protested against the GST reform and carried out strikes in several parts of the country.

Jun 29, 2017

Buy, buy, baby: RBI's checks can make the banks bounce

Guidelines on third party product sales from the banking regulator may not really stop banks from mis-selling.

Jun 29, 2017

GST Launch: Jaitley slams Opposition over boycott plan

The finance minister's remarks came after Congress, RJD and TMC announced their decision to boycott the launch of the GST reform at the Central Hall in Parliament on June 30 midnight.

Jun 29, 2017

Gun-toting Kerala MLA: PC George takes aim at estate workers over land encroachment in Mundakayam [VIDEO]

The incident happened at Harrison Estate in Mundakayam on Thursday, June 29.

Jun 29, 2017

Peeing in public: No point blaming just Union minister Radha Mohan Singh; not many of Indian males care

It is true that the Union agriculture minister's act was not a right advertisement for Swachh Bharat initiative. But there is no point blaming him either. It's something ingrained in DNA of Indian males.

Jun 29, 2017

How to apply for Aadhaar card

One cannot apply for Aadhaar card online although one can find out the nearest enrollment centre and book an appointment.

Jun 29, 2017

India's Vice-President's election to be held on August 5

The election for India's next Vice-President, to succeed Mohammad Hamid Ansari, will be held on August 5 and counting of votes will be done on the same day, Election Commission announced on Thursday.

Jun 29, 2017

Mumbai: Gold-medallist athlete dies on her first day at gym

A 29-year-old state-level athlete named Zenida Melissa Carvalho has died in Mumbai while working out for the first day at a gym in Mumbai. Read to know how it happened.

Jun 29, 2017

Easy steps to apply for PAN card

All one needs to do is fill up form 49A and submit. The PAN card will be delivered to the mentioned address in 15-20 days.

Jun 29, 2017