India

Budget 2017: Increasing income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh will revive demand, says Deloitte survey

The survey also highlighted that the National Pension Scheme withdrawal should be non-taxable just like the Provident Fund.

Jan 1, 2017

Indonesia: At least 23 dead after ferry catches fire near Jakarta

The vessel caught fire while ferrying about 100 people from Jakarta'a port of Muara Angke to Tidung.

Jan 1, 2017

WB CM Mamata Banerjee slams Narendra Modi's address to nation on New Year's eve

Banerjee described Modi's address to the nation as a "heartless, baseless speech."

Jan 1, 2017

List of Holidays 2017 for Central Government, Karnataka Government

The holiday list you need to plan all your trips in 2017.

Jan 1, 2017

Mulayam Singh Yadav expels Ram Gopal Yadav again: 10 things you need to know about Samajwadi Party feud

The national executive meeting called on Sunday elected Akhilesh Yadav as national party president.

Jan 1, 2017

India news live updates: Ramgopal Yadav expelled from Samajwadi Party for 6 years

Read all the live updates here.

Jan 1, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch's Shahpur area

Shelling began around 9:30 am in Sher, Shakti and Doda sectors of the district.

Jan 1, 2017

Happy New Year 2017: 5 great things to expect from Indian Ocean this year, including a new album!

International Business Times, India, interviews Indian Ocean members Rahul Ram, Amit Kilam, Himanshu Jain, Tuhin Chakraborty and Nikhil Rao.

Jan 1, 2017

Did PM Modi deliver a budget speech on New Year's Eve? These leaders think so!

The reason why Narendra Modi is being slammed is because he announced a few steps that are not usually seen outside a budget speech.

Jan 1, 2017

Narendra Modi New Year's Eve speech: Did PM troll people by switching from 'Mitron' to 'Doston' in his address? [VIDEO]

Read the full transcript of the speech Narendra Modi gave on December 31, see the video and find out why he made the switch.

Dec 31, 2016

Modi's demonetisation speech: 9 things that the PM said, from housing loan discounts to help for pregnant women

Here are nine important things the Prime Minister said during his televised address on Saturday.

Dec 31, 2016

'Indian Army is the strongest in the world,' says General Dalbir Singh on his last day as Army chief

General Singh says Indian Army is fully prepared and well trained to tackle any challenges be it external or internal.

Dec 31, 2016

Arunachal Pradesh gets a fully BJP government: 33 MLAs of People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh switch over

The development comes after Khandu was suspended on Thursday for allegedly trying to merge the PPA with the BJP.

Dec 31, 2016

PM Modi announces housing schemes in rural and urban areas; schemes for pregnant women and senior citizens as well

Several schemes also announced for farmers and the MSME sector, as Modi also moots combined elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

Dec 31, 2016

Israel warns citizens against travelling to India citing immediate threat of attack

The warning stated that tourists should avoid taking part in beach and New Year parties at popular tourist spots.

Dec 31, 2016