India

Imran Khan backs PM Modi, says greater chance of peace talks between India-Pakistan if BJP wins

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that if the next Indian government were led by the Congress party, it might be too scared to seek a settlement with Pakistan over Kashmir issue.

Apr 10, 2019

Demonetisation is the biggest scam in India's history, says Kapil Sibal

"It is sad that our agencies will investigate the opposition, but not those in power," says Sibal.

Apr 9, 2019

Inflation seen inching up in March, but still below RBI target: Survey

According to the median consensus of over 40 economists polled by Reuters between April 4 and 8, consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 2.80 per cent in March, up from 2.57 per cent in February.

Apr 9, 2019

Pakistan released 100 Indian fishermen as 'goodwill gesture'

The Indian fishermen crossed over to India on the basis of 'emergency travel certificate' issued by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

Apr 9, 2019

India rejects Pakistan's allegation of planning attack, vows counter-terror actions

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India rejected the irresponsible and preposterous statement by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan with a clear objective of whipping up war hysteria in the region.

Apr 8, 2019

BJP trying to win election through war hysteria, false F-16 claims: Pak PM Imran Khan

US-based Foreign Policy magazine had earlier said all of Pakistan's F-16 combat jets had been accounted for, contradicting an Indian Air Force assessment that it had shot down one of the jets.

Apr 6, 2019

Pakistan to release 360 Indian prisoners this month as 'goodwill gesture'

Pakistan will release 360 Indian prisoners this month, the foreign office said on Friday, as the nuclear-armed neighbours scale back from a confrontation that prompted world powers to urge restraint.

Apr 6, 2019

From homemakers to Army officers, 600km all-woman car rally raises awareness about menstrual hygiene

Wing Commander Deepti Upadhyay and Flight Lieutenant Nishta won the first prize in the All Women Amateur group. The rally was conducted in Time-Speed-Distance format as per FSCMI regulations.

Apr 3, 2019

Who is Obed Radiowala? US deports accused in Mahesh Bhatt murder plot, Karim Morani firing

Obed Radiowala was known for his link to the conspiracy to murder Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt in 2014. He was also charged for firing at Bollywood filmmaker Karim Morani.

Apr 3, 2019

Beej Mahotsav - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar helps farmers beat monopoly of firms making hybrid seeds

The event was organised to connect farmers and exchange knowledge about desi seed varieties and how growing it can be a viable business.

Apr 3, 2019

RBI to cut rates again before vote; BJP victory best for economy: Reuters poll

While the central bank justified that move by highlighting a lower inflation outlook and a slowdown in growth, not everyone was convinced those were the only reasons behind the policy easing.

Apr 2, 2019

India's fraud investigator arrests ex-chairman of debt-laden IL&FS

India's Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested the former chairman of debt-laden Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) in connection with an ongoing investigation into the lender, a government official said on Monday.

Apr 2, 2019

Celebrating vibrant democracies - Israeli diplomats in Bengaluru vote for 2019 Knesset election

The ballots from the Israeli missions will be sent to Jerusalem, where they will be securely stored and opened to be counted during the general elections in the country on April 9.

Mar 29, 2019

Twitter goes berserk after PM Modi's speech; Rahul Gandhi wishes World Theatre Day

PM Modi has announced that India has become a space superpower along with the United States, Russia and China.

Mar 27, 2019

Here's all you need to know about IAF's game-changing Chinook helicopters [VIDEO]

India had to shell out close to 1.5 billion dollars for 15 of the Chinook choppers which would be also used for deploying troops and machinery at high altitude locations with India and Pakistan.

Mar 25, 2019

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal to quit as chairman today - report

The report also said that Jet's lenders may invoke Goyal's entire stake in the airline, and start looking for a new buyer in the coming weeks.

Mar 25, 2019

Is Hasan Minhaj a threat to India? Did he show the country in poor light?

Hasan Minhaj has been discussed a lot in the past few weeks and has been branded as someone who has shown the country in poor light. But has he?

Mar 24, 2019

Here's why India is developing its first deep-sea port in Indonesia

The Strait of Malacca and Indian Ocean Region have become a major trade route where the Indian Navy is increasingly seen as a net security provider.

Mar 22, 2019

PewDiePie is no longer the most popular channel, this company from India is

PewDiePie recently lost its position as the most popular YouTube channel to this India company.

Mar 18, 2019

Jet Airways delays interest payments, grounds more planes

Cash-crunched Indian carrier Jet Airways Ltd said on Monday it will delay paying interest to its debenture holder, due March 19, owing to financial constraints.

Mar 18, 2019