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Railways made Rs 35,073 crore in 10 years by just selling scrap

The Indian Railways said it earned a maximum profit of Rs 4,409 crore by selling scrap in 2011-12. The lowest income of Rs 2,718 crore was in 2016-17.

Oct 10, 2019

Former Petroleum Minister, ex-Maharashtra CM under lens for 'patronising' Wadhawans

Investigating the multi-crore scam, the ED and the EOW of Mumbai police are probing at least 14 companies, owned and exited by the Wadhawans.

Oct 10, 2019

Karnataka to revive 24x7 water supply project in Hubbali-Dharwad, seeks World Bank assistance

The 24x7 water supply project was initiated in 2005 by the Jagdish Shettar government under the Water and Sanitation Sector due to an inadequate supply of water in the state.

Oct 9, 2019

WATCH | UP policeman and monkey make adorable duo at work in police station

The inspector is seen rifling through paper and files while the monkey is sitting and doing his work by going through the inspector's hair and searching for lice.

Oct 9, 2019

Explainer: All you need to know about advantages Rafale gives Indian defence

French aircraft Rafale gives IAF a decisive technological edge that it lacked against PAF F-16s; superior sensors, radar and weapons make Rafale handsdown winner against any other warplane currently in service in the subcontinent

Oct 9, 2019

China willing to use economic tools to get its own way in foreign policy says Richard Nephew

Richard Nephew, author of "The Art of Sanctions" and Research Scholar discusses the trajectory of trade talks and what it means for countries who have a ringside view of the US-China face-off.

Oct 9, 2019

Pakistan pushes fake currency to finance terror in India; risks getting blacklisted by FATF

Senior officials have claimed that the counterfeit currency is entering Indian soil through diplomatic channels in Nepal, Bangladesh and other countries.

Oct 9, 2019

India slips by 10 places to rank 68 on global competitiveness index

The report, which is now in its 40th year, shows that India is amongst the worst-performing BRICS nations along with Brazil, which was ranked 71st this year.

Oct 9, 2019

US announces visa restrictions for Chinese officials over detainment, abuse of Uighur Muslims in China

Citing the unethical way Chinese Uighur Muslims are treated in the country, the US State Department has imposed visa restrictions on officials belonging to the Chinese government and the Communist Party.

Oct 9, 2019

Shehla Rashid quits electoral politics in the wake of Centre's decision to hold BDC elections in J&K

Earlier this year, activist and former JNUSU vice-president Shehla Rashid became a part of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Party, which was launched by Shah Faesal, former IAS Officer.

Oct 9, 2019

Contraband weapons confiscated from Karnataka's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison

The officers carried out the raid under the supervision of the CCB Joint Commissioner Sandeep Patil and recovered 37 weapons, drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards.

Oct 9, 2019

PM Modi-Xi Jinping meeting: Trade, bilateral issues on cards during Chennai summit

At the invitation of the Prime Minister, the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, will be visiting Chennai, India from October 11-12, 2019 for the 2nd Informal Summit.

Oct 9, 2019

Kerala serial killing: Jolly Shaju planned to kill two more children, confirms SIT

The Special Investigation Team probing the sensational deaths of six members in a family stated that prime accused Jolly Shaju allegedly planned to commit more murders.

Oct 9, 2019

Centre wants to oust Karnataka CM Yediyurappa, claims BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal

Yatnal, a former minister and an MLA from Vijayapura constituency of Bijapur district, alleged that two Union ministers are pressurising the party high command to remove CM Yediyurappa from his post.

Oct 9, 2019

Beijing calls for India to 'step up dialogue' with Pakistan on Kashmir ahead of informal summit

Speaking ahead of the informal summit between Modi and Xi, Foreign minister Spokesperson Geng Shuang lauded both the country's efforts to cooperate despite "differences and sensitive issues."

Oct 9, 2019