India

Budget 2019: Tech industry hails Modi govt's vision to boost digital economy

The main objective of the budget is to set the groundwork for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aspiration of a $5 trillion dollar economy.

Jul 5, 2019

Budget 2019: Raise in import duties on gold, other precious metals

Shares of jewellery makers such as Titan and PC Jeweller fell as much as 5 percent after the announcement.

Jul 5, 2019

Budget 2019: Here's how people are profiled in TV coverage

The budget coverage has evolved into a perfect format where everyone in society is represented, unequally, with a voice proportionate to their social standing.

Jul 5, 2019

'Wolf of Wall Street' producer Riza Aziz charged in 1MDB scandal

The Hollywood producer was accused of receiving $248.2 million of funds from the contentious state fund, 1MDB, into personal Swiss bank accounts.

Jul 5, 2019

India violating international trade norms: US complains to WTO

The US accused India of applying high duty rates on imports despite the standardised rates in India's schedule of concessions.

Jul 5, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Afghanistan's Ikram Ali Khil breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 27-year-old record

Afghanistan could not register a single victory in the nine games they have played in the ICC Cricket World Cup but had some closely fought encounters.

Jul 5, 2019

Nirmala's Budget 2019: 'Gaon, gareeb, kisan' to be core agenda, India inc new job creator, 25% tax for Rs 400 cr firms

Apart from revving economic growth, the rising fiscal deficit is another challenge that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed in Parliament today.

Jul 5, 2019

Global warming to affect India's productivity, could lose the equivalent of 34 million jobs in 2030

The country most affected by heat stress in India, which lost 4.3 per cent of working hours in 1995 and is projected to lose 5.8 per cent of working hours in 2030.

Jul 4, 2019

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti blames 'saffronisation' of jersey for India's loss, claims it was a joke

The Men in Blue faced their first loss in the World and are looking forward to sealing the semi-final berth in the clash against Bangladesh.

Jul 1, 2019

Verdict out! Virat Kohli rates India's new orange jersey, chooses between blue and orange

As per the stipulated rules, four other teams have had to wear different jerseys to be differentiated from the opposition.

Jun 30, 2019

Google appears to have leveraged Android dominance in India: Anti-trust watchdog

A 14-page order from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) found Google's restrictions on manufacturers seemed to amount to imposition of "unfair conditions" under India's competition law.

Jun 29, 2019

Twitterati not happy with Virat Kohli getting man of the match award for India-West Indies clash

India will next face England at Birmingham where they will look forward to seal their semi-final berth.

Jun 28, 2019

Social sector to be India's priority for next 5 years, says PM Modi in Japan

PM Modi spoke about the massive mandate received by the BJP in the recent Lok Sabha elections and the plans of his government for the next five years.

Jun 27, 2019

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar receives honorary doctorate from Russian university

The 63-year-old spiritual leader has received the degree from the Ural Federal University, one of Russia's largest institutions of higher learning named after the country's first President, BN Yeltsin.

Jun 27, 2019

Pakistan erects Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue near Lahore Fort; Sikh tourism gets a boost?

The eight-feet statue features Maharaja Ranjit Singh perched on top of his favourite Arabic horse named Kahar Bahar.

Jun 27, 2019

India's Permanent Representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin

India's overwhelming influence forces China, Pakistan backing for UNSC seat

China and Pakistan were forced to join the others in the Asia-Pacific Group to support India because there was no other country willing to contest the Asia seat against India given its influence, making the endorsement unanimous.

Jun 27, 2019

Why is Hyderabad Nizam's family fighting against Pakistan over a UK bank deposit?

In 1957, the House of Lords had suggested an out-of-court settlement between Pakistan, the Nazams and the bank. The judgment in the case is expected in six weeks' time.

Jun 26, 2019

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From US-India trade to defence: Top agendas for talks during Mike Pompeo's state visit

The talks initiated by Pompeo will also serve as a framework for talks between US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi that will be held later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 25, 2019

India scraps $500 mn arms deal with Isreal after DRDO promises to 'Make in India'

Israel authorities were informed by the Indian officials about the contract being annulled in favour of DRDO as it claimed that with a partnership with VEM technologies Ltd, it would develop a similar missile at a lower price.

Jun 24, 2019

Russian S-400 air defence mobile missile launching systems

Scrap S-400 arms deal with Russia or risk CAATSA sanctions: US tells India

Top US official said India need to forgo transactions with Russia and look at alternatives or else face "the risk triggering CAATSA sanctions".

Jun 22, 2019

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India

Budget 2019: Tech industry hails Modi govt's vision to boost digital economy

Budget 2019: Raise in import duties on gold, other precious metals

Budget 2019: Here's how people are profiled in TV coverage

'Wolf of Wall Street' producer Riza Aziz charged in 1MDB scandal

India violating international trade norms: US complains to WTO

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Afghanistan's Ikram Ali Khil breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 27-year-old record

Nirmala's Budget 2019: 'Gaon, gareeb, kisan' to be core agenda, India inc new job creator, 25% tax for Rs 400 cr firms

Global warming to affect India's productivity, could lose the equivalent of 34 million jobs in 2030

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti blames 'saffronisation' of jersey for India's loss, claims it was a joke

Verdict out! Virat Kohli rates India's new orange jersey, chooses between blue and orange

Google appears to have leveraged Android dominance in India: Anti-trust watchdog

Twitterati not happy with Virat Kohli getting man of the match award for India-West Indies clash

Social sector to be India's priority for next 5 years, says PM Modi in Japan

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar receives honorary doctorate from Russian university

Pakistan erects Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue near Lahore Fort; Sikh tourism gets a boost?

India's overwhelming influence forces China, Pakistan backing for UNSC seat

Why is Hyderabad Nizam's family fighting against Pakistan over a UK bank deposit?

From US-India trade to defence: Top agendas for talks during Mike Pompeo's state visit

India scraps $500 mn arms deal with Isreal after DRDO promises to 'Make in India'

Scrap S-400 arms deal with Russia or risk CAATSA sanctions: US tells India

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious