India

Over 2.9 million file GST returns under new tax regime

An estimated Rs 50,000 crore had come in as taxes from those returns.

Aug 26, 2017

Violent protests in India leave at least 29 people dead

At least 29 people have died in violent protests in India. The protests erupted after a court convicted a self-styled godman of raping two women, angering thousands of his supporters who said he was innocent.

Aug 25, 2017

Swine flu death toll reaches 1,094 in India this year: 5 tips to combat the viral influenza

So far India has witnessed 22,186 swine flu cases and a total of 1,094 deaths across the country.

Aug 24, 2017

Pakistan is using India as 'excuse' to support terrorism, says US

Anton's comments came soon after US President Donald Trump had laid out his policy for Afghanistan and the South Asian region. While seeking involvement from India, Trump criticised Pakistan for supporting terrorist activities.

Aug 23, 2017

World Championships 2017 live streaming: Watch Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth live on TV, Online

Saina Nehwal will open her World Championships campaign, against Sabrina Jaquet.

Aug 23, 2017

Will R Ashwin, Test cricket extraordinaire, even be considered for 2019 World Cup?

R Ashwin is not the same bowler in the shorter formats of the game, and that is a big problem for India to solve

Aug 23, 2017

Rate scare for savers: Not just FDs, an array of small savings become unattractive

A 25 bps RBI rate cut on December 6, the date of the next monetary policy review, appears a definite possibility.

Aug 21, 2017

Sri Lanka vs India 1st ODI: Manner of win shows 2019 World Cup might just be India's

India showed they are here to dominate with that emphatic win, something that bodes well for them in the future

Aug 21, 2017

Is China trying to fan anti-India feeling in Nepal by heavily investing in projects?

China has invested in as many as 125 projects of the 341 that Nepal houses in total, while India owns only 23.

Aug 20, 2017

Talks fail, banks going ahead with August 22 strike

Not happy with government's response to protests against bank consolidation and corporate NPAs.

Aug 20, 2017

Would India selling BrahMos missile to Vietnam irk China?

Back in April, China's People Liberation Army (PLA) had reportedly said that the deployment of the missile is bound to aggravate competition in China-India relations.

Aug 18, 2017

Security tightened as India gears up for 71st Independence Day celebrations

A greater level of scrutiny is being exercised by security personnel on duty and barricades stand upright at major junctions with greater emphasis on patrolling.

Aug 14, 2017

Sikkim standoff dampens efforts to re-estimate Everest's height

India had sent a proposal to Nepal via Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and this mission was to commemorate the Survey of India's 250th anniversary.

Aug 13, 2017

India products 10 years behind Chinese equivalent: Chinese media

India, with a high economic growth rate and young labour force, has grown increasingly attractive to overseas investors in the manufacturing sector, the editorial said.

Aug 13, 2017

Doklam standoff: India steps up troop deployment along China border in Sikkim

The 'caution level' amongst troops guarding the 1400 km Sino-Indian border has also been increased.

Aug 12, 2017

India vs Jordan, FIBA Asia Cup 2017 live streaming: Watch on TV, online; start time

After being crushed by Iran in their opening encounter, India take on higher-ranked Jordan on Friday, August 11.

Aug 11, 2017

Archive footage marks 70 years since bloody partition of India

The separation triggered one of the biggest migrations ever seen, and resulted in violence, rape and looting.

Aug 11, 2017

Archive footage marks 70 years since bloody partition of India

The separation triggered one of the biggest migrations ever seen, and resulted in violence, rape and looting.

Aug 11, 2017

Stalking beyond borders: Man follows victim to Melbourne and threatens to kill her

The woman and the accused got to know each other as they worked in the same company. Later, the accused senior started discussing his personal life with her. Read to know what happened when he visited her house in Gurugram.

Aug 10, 2017

Sexual act by a man with minor wife is not an offence, says Supreme Court

A girl under 18 years of age is considered a child as per POCSO Act.

Aug 10, 2017