India

Infosys appoints D Sundaram as independent director

The former vice-chairman of Hindustan Unilever Limited heads TVS Capital Funds.

Jul 1, 2017

Manohar Parrikar reveals the 'insult' that triggered the 2016 surgical strikes

Parrikar said that an "insulting" question by a TV anchor to Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore after the anti-insurgency operation along the Myanmar border in 2015 prompted him to plan the surgical strikes of 2016.

Jul 1, 2017

Gujarat woman delivers in Gir forest, baby gets lion's share of attention

The woman was on her way to the hospital when she delivered the baby with the help of the paramedic and was surrounded by 12 lions. Read on to know what happened when the lions blocked the path of the ambulance.

Jul 1, 2017

Banging the buck: Modi govt slashes PPF, NSC rates to 7.8%

The Senior Citizen's Savings Scheme and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana will now offer 8.3 percent. Both schemes were earlier offering 8.4 percent.

Jul 1, 2017

Down to earth: Govt slashes GST rates on fertilisers from 12% to 5%

Prices to fall marginally with uniform MRP of Rs 295.47 per 50 kg bag expected to be fixed across the country.

Jul 1, 2017

Anantnag encounter: Top LeT commander Bashir Lashkari gunned down; 2 civilians killed

Two civilians, including a woman, also lost their lives while several others got injured in cross-firing between terrorists and security forces.

Jul 1, 2017

Azam Khan booked for sedition over Indian Army remarks; VHP leader announces Rs 50 lakh reward for his tongue

Several police complaints have been made against Azam Khan for his comments on Indian Army, while a VHP leader has called for his tongue to be chopped off. Read to know more.

Jul 1, 2017

NIA set to recommend ending LoC barter trade with Pakistan to curb terror funding

NIA sources said that the LoC barter trade with Pakistan is being misused and that many traders are involved in funding terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 1, 2017

India, China Standoff at border Tri-Junction with Bhutan Continues [VIDEO]

The ongoing tension between India and China at the Sikkim border is rising. Both armies have deployed around 3,000 troops each in a virtual confrontation. Will this standoff lead to another India-China war?

Jul 1, 2017

GST rollout: Here are 10 categories of goods that are now cheaper under new taxation

While mineral water costing cheaper than before is indeed a good news for all, here are a few other categories of goods that are now going to cost you less.

Jul 1, 2017

SEBI toughens rules for credit rating agencies

Under existing rules, ratings agencies operating in India are already required to "continuously monitor" the securities they rate and disseminate any changes "promptly."

Jul 1, 2017

Twitterati have a field day after India's GST rollout

With the GST finally rolled out, netizens have decided to welcome it in their own style. Also, watch PM Modi and Arun Jaitley rap to the tune of Dhinchak Pooja.

Jul 1, 2017

GST rollout: Teething problems for 'Good and Simple Tax' will be solved in 2 months, says CEA

From President Pranab Mukherjee to CVC KV Chowdary, many agree that GST will have teething problems. Read what CEa Arvind Subramanian has to say about it.

Jul 1, 2017

One nation, one tax: India's historic GST comes into effect at midnight gong

The opposition parties were invited, but Congress, TMC, RJD and the Left parties refused to attend the midnight event.

Jun 30, 2017

Men do not commit suicide, says Union Minister Maneka Gandhi during Facebook live session

Interestingly, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) of 2015 said that among the 1,33,623 suicides reported in India, 91,528 (68 percent) were by men while 42,088 were by women.

Jun 30, 2017