India

18-year-old Bengaluru college student hangs self, case filed against classmates, teacher

The girl, 18, took her own life over alleged harassment after she lost a class representative election.

Feb 8, 2018

Indian tiger Sahebrao has overcome poachers and renal failure, and may get a prosthetic leg soon!

Sahebrao, India's largest tiger, has been fighting whatever life has thrown at him. Now, Dr Sushrut Babhulkar is reaching out to the world to give him a prosthetic leg.

Feb 7, 2018

I-T dept gets 15-25 lakh PAN applications a week

The Income Tax Department (ITD) receives 15-25 lakh permanent account number (PAN) applications per week.

Feb 7, 2018

India's central bank keeps repo rates unchanged at 6%, highlights inflation risks

The Reserve Bank of India also kept the reverse repo rate unchanged at 5.75 percent.

Feb 7, 2018

Why a Hyderabad couple took their lives with their 2 daughters will break your heart

The woman's father has complained that her husband's relatives were harassing the couple for giving birth to two girls -- Geethasree and Divyasree.

Feb 7, 2018

Kulbhushan Jadhav on another trial for 'sabotage and terrorism' in Pakistan: Report

A source in New Delhi told Pakistan daily Dawn that the list of 13 Indian officials Pakistan sought access to included India's national security advisor Ajit Doval and a former RAW chief.

Feb 7, 2018

IPO news: ICICI Securities gets the go-ahead from SEBI to go public

ICICI Securities has received markets regulator SEBI's nod to raise an estimated Rs 30-40 billion through an initial public offering.

Feb 7, 2018

Congress Seva Dal worker shot dead in road rage attack in Delhi

Vinod Mehra was attacked in Bhalswa Dairy when he was returning to his home in east Delhi's Geeta Colony with his 16-year-old nephew.

Feb 7, 2018

Huge blow to Indian workers as Saudi Arabia bans foreigners in 12 sectors: Know who will be affected

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has imposed a restriction on the expatriates from working in 12 sectors.

Feb 6, 2018

Planning to join an Indian B-school? Lessons on 'karma' and religion await you!

The B-schools across India are set to include religious texts like the Vedas, the Mahabharata, the Quran and the Bible into their management curriculum.

Feb 6, 2018

Fuel prices burn pockets: Petrol costs Rs 81.24 per liter in Mumbai

The petrol price in Mumbai has crossed Rs 81 per liter mark. The oil prices show no sign of coming down any soon even as the central and state governments continue to pass the buck on duties imposed.

Feb 6, 2018

Opinion: Karni Sena and its Padmaavat politics have given the fringe a new template, and Manikarnika is an example

The day may not be far when fringe groups look to gain a political foothold by emulating the Shri Rajput Karni Sena and its protests against the Deepika Padukone-starrer.

Feb 6, 2018

Pakistani terrorist escapes after militants attack police team in Srinagar, one cop killed

The Pakistani terrorist, identified as Naved, reportedly snatched an AK-47 from one of the policemen and opened fire.

Feb 6, 2018

Now, updating Aadhaar information to cost you more as UIDAI imposes 18% GST

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will now impose 18 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the fee for updating Aadhaar details.

Feb 6, 2018

Aster DM Healthcare to go public: IPO details

Aster DM Healthcare Limited will launch its Rs 980 crore initial public offering on 12 February.

Feb 6, 2018