Current Affairs For The Year 2018 And Month Jul

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3 years after man died, his son is born

Exactly three years after a young marketing consultant lost her husband in a car accident, she held his newborn baby in the maternity ward of Jaslok Hospital.
2018-08-18 20:52:48 Read More

Kerala off red alert but IMD's rain forecast keeps state on edge

No red alert was issued for any of Kerala's rain-ravaged 14 districts for the first time since August 9. The IMD, however, has forecast heavy rains at several places in Ernakulam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. The flood toll since August 9 stands at 196 with 22 more deaths reported on Saturday. Currently, 6,61,887 people are lodged in 3,466 relief camps.
2018-08-18 19:29:32 Read More

Sidhu hugs Pak army chief, sparks row

Navjot Sidhu became the centre of a controversy by agreeing to park himself on a seat right next to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir "president" Masood Khan at Imran Khan's swearing-in on Saturday. Given India's position on PoK, the government doesn't recognise Masood and holds no elected Indian representative should share a platform with him.
2018-08-18 19:02:16 Read More

Mallya probe: Assets attached by ED released

A PMLA appellate tribunal has set aside the attachments of flats owned by Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and NRI Vivek Mathias in Kingfisher Towers in Bengaluru, which were attached by the agency relating to its probe against fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya.
2018-08-18 18:39:11 Read More

3rd Test: Kohli, Rahane guide India to 307/6

After another shaky start following England's decision to bowl first, Kohli (97) and Rahane (81) added 159 runs together to lay the foundation for India's 307/6 at stumps on day one of the third Test in Nottingham.
2018-08-18 17:54:28 Read More

Is this Australian kid the next Bill Gates?

Imran Khan was sworn-in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan on Saturday, a day after he won the backing from the newly-elected Parliament. The oath-taking ceremony was held three weeks after his party emerged as the single-largest party in general elections held on July 25.
2018-08-18 07:00:26 Read More

Kerala: From temporary bridges to tricky airlifts, rescue ops in full swing

Even as the water level is receding in many parts, death toll in Kerala since August 9 has reached 187. PM Modi, after chairing a review meeting and conducting an aerial survey, announced an additional relief of Rs 500 crore for the state. Stay with us for live updates.
2018-08-18 05:33:32 Read More

Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

2018-08-18 05:23:37 Read More

Amid the deluge in Kerala, a story of a new life

A 16-year-old private school student in Melbourne, who “dreamed of” working for Apple, has got the attention of the folks at Cupertino, California... by hacking into Apple’s mainframe computers and downloading 90 GB of secure files.
2018-08-18 00:23:58 Read More

'Wanted to retire, but Imran threw me a challenge'

2018-08-17 20:34:57 Read More

Kavita's story: From sweeping dhaba to Asiad glory

2018-08-17 20:14:37 Read More

Nation bids farewell to father figure Vajpayee

The 130-page report on China's expansive military modernisation, which ranges from long-range precision-strike missiles, nuclear bombers and submarines to expanding information, cyber, space, counter-space and expeditionary warfare capabilities, comes ahead of the inaugural "two-plus-two" dialogue between India and the US.
2018-08-17 19:59:43 Read More

106 die in a day in flood-hit Kerala, PM to undertake aerial survey today

Around 2.23 lakh people from more than 50,000 families are currently homeless and living in 1,568 relief camps across the state. After two days of incessant downpours, the rain eased a bit on Friday. The Met office said although overall rainfall in the state is likely to decrease in the next few days, some pockets could continue to get heavy showers.
2018-08-17 19:28:51 Read More

US cites Doklam to warn of China's tactics

2018-08-17 17:28:28 Read More

'Rains delay crude shipments to Kochi refinery'

Three vessels carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil have been waiting to unload the oil for 5 to 12 days. The Kochi refinery which has a capacity of more than 260,000 barrels per day (bpd) is located at Ambalamugal, near Kochi in Kerala where torrential rains have left over 30,000 people homeless, destroyed crops and disrupted air, rail and road traffic within the state for a week.
2018-08-17 11:52:23 Read More

Pay our allowance or we stop flying: Pilots to AI

The airline had this Tuesday paid the basic salaries of July. But for pilots, basic salary represents 30 per cent of their total pay and flying allowance is the major part.
2018-08-17 11:17:11 Read More

The art of being Atal: Vajpayee's 8 decisive moments as PM

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on August 16 at 5.05pm. The central government has announced a period of seven-day mourning across the nation as a mark of respect to the departed leader. Stay here for all live updates
2018-08-17 02:56:16 Read More

Kerala floods live: Death toll reaches 97

2018-08-17 02:42:53 Read More

Kerala floods live: Death toll mounts to 324; over 2 lakh in relief camps

Flood-hit Kerala may witness more heavy spells of rains during the weekends due the southwest monsoon. The state has witnessed devastation on massive scale. Stay with us for live updates.
2018-08-17 02:42:53 Read More

Live: Public queues up to pay homage to Vajpayee

Atal Bihari Vajpayee would have sniffed at such political architecture. His weapon was the word, not the sword. His wordplay had the flexibility of oratory and the principles of a humanist. His language was as mellifluous as his smile; even when the cut and thrust of debate demanded a touch of verbal stiletto, it was tempered by the goodwill of geniality rather than the bitterness of angst.
2018-08-17 01:30:36 Read More

Vajpayee: His weapon was the word, not the sword

Heavy rains continued to batter Kerala, claiming the lives of 26 more people on Thursday, taking the death toll to 97. Kochi airport remains under water and has been closed till August 26. Stay with us for all live updates.
2018-08-17 00:59:04 Read More

So many to see a poll loser: Vajpayee to crowd

BJP functionaries reminisced on AB Vajpayee’s close links with Mumbai since his stint as Jan Sangh leader. “Atalji made many key speeches in Mumbai,” recalled Atul Bhatkhalkar, BJP MLA from Kandivli. “Atalji’s speech as PM at Worli’s Jamboree maidan to mark Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth centenary was thought-provoking.
2018-08-16 21:54:59 Read More

Death toll rises to 97 in flood-hit Kerala

Heavy rains continued to batter Kerala, claiming the lives of 26 more people on Thursday as floods and landslides ravaged the region in what is being described as the worst disaster to visit the coastal state in living memory. Kochi airport remains under water and has now been closed till August 26.
2018-08-16 20:32:33 Read More

PM, poet, statesman, gentleman: Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 93, who led BJP to pathbreaking electoral victories, headed coalitions at the Centre from 1998 to 2004 and became the first non-Congress PM to complete a full term, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
2018-08-16 20:17:43 Read More

What to do when there is no governance, asks SC

A day after Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told a gathering of SC judges and senior lawyers that judiciary should maintain restraint in interfering in issues of policy and governance, the Supreme Court on Thursday raised question on what courts should do when there is no governance .
2018-08-16 16:37:24 Read More

Highlights of Vajpayee's tenure as PM

2018-08-16 16:21:57 Read More

Vajpayee's demise: Several states declare holiday

Torrential rains, overflowing rivers and a series of landslides have resulted in death of 97 people in the state. Southern Railways and Kochi Metro have suspended their operations in flood-hit Kerala. Stay with us for live updates.
2018-08-16 15:37:00 Read More

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Journey of a political icon

Vajpayee served as Prime Minister of India thrice (1996, 1998 and 1999). His tenures lasted 13 days, 13 months and a near full five-year term when he went for early elections in 2004 respectively. Born in Gwalior on December 25, 1924, Atal Bihari Vajpayee remained a bachelor. Vajpayee was in jail for a short period for opposing British colonial rule in his early years. He was also the first President of the Bharatiya Janata Party from 1980 to 1986. His parliamentary career spans five decades. He was elected a Lok Sabha MP ten times, and a Rajya Sabha MP twice.
2018-08-16 12:27:38 Read More

India's oil import bill to jump by $26 billion

India's crude oil import bill is likely to jump by about $26 billion in 2018-19 as rupee dropping to a record low has made buying of oil from overseas costlier, government officials said on Thursday. Besides, the rupee hitting a record low of 70.
2018-08-16 08:21:48 Read More

Rahul speaks to PM on Kerala floods: Key points

The public transport system has collapsed in many parts of central Kerala. Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the situation in the state
2018-08-16 04:31:47 Read More

No openers left for India to try for third Test

One huge area of concern for the Indian team going into the third Test starting on Saturday is the form of the openers. Not that any batsman other than Virat Kohli has come close to looking comfortable on this tour, but the Indian team has already played all its cards as far as the opening slot is concerned.
2018-08-16 02:53:37 Read More

Live: Centre rushes more teams to flood-hit Kerala

Torrential rains, overflowing rivers and a series of landslides have resulted in death of 79 people in the state. Southern Railways and Kochi Metro have suspend their operations in flood-hit Kerala. Stay with us for live updates.
2018-08-16 02:40:00 Read More

Govt: SC/ST staff automatically entitled to promotion quota

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that SC/ST government employees were automatically entitled for quota in promotions and reiterated the need for reconsideration of the M Nagraj judgment, saying collection of data to determine their backwardness was neither feasible nor desirable.
2018-08-15 20:49:29 Read More

Wadekar: Captain who led India to historic wins

Ajit Wadekar, who skippered India to historic away triumphs against the West Indies and England in 1971, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday. He was 77 and ailing for a while.
2018-08-15 20:23:36 Read More

India is now up and running, says PM Modi

PM Modi’s last Independence Day address before Lok Sabha polls saw him launch his campaign, claiming big improvements over UPA’s record and announcing rollout of Modicare, a manned space mission by 2022 and a permanent commission for women officers in short service commission of the armed forces.
2018-08-15 19:57:29 Read More

Atal Bihari Vajpayee condition critical: AIIMS

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is critical and on full life support. His condition has sharply deteriorated in the last 24 hours, AiIMS said this in a statement issued late in the night on Wednesday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ailing BJP stalwart.
2018-08-15 16:55:16 Read More

Live: Vajpayee's condition extremely critical, AIIMS bulletin soon

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is critical and on full life support. His condition has sharply deteriorated in the last 24 hours. Stay here for all live updates
2018-08-15 14:14:29 Read More

London Police returns stolen Buddha statue to India

A 12th century bronze Buddha statue stolen from a museum at Nalanda in Bihar nearly 60 years ago was returned to India on Wednesday by the London's Metropolitan Police as part of a ceremony here to mark India's Independence Day.
2018-08-15 11:47:42 Read More

RBI puts 200 stressed bank a/cs under scanner

As part of its effort to contain rising non-performing assets (NPAs), the RBI has started scrutiny of 200 large accounts to assess level of stress and provisioning done against them by respective banks.
2018-08-15 11:04:17 Read More

The tale of INS Khukri, and its brave Captain

Commodore (retd) SN Singh, one of the survivors of the tragedy, recalls it was 8.45pm on December 9, right after Akashvani broadcast that two torpedoes from PNS Hangor had hit the ship. Mulla realised the ship could not be saved and gave the command to abandon ship. Six officers and 61 men survived that fateful night. 18 officers and 178 men died.
2018-08-15 08:55:48 Read More

PM projects himself as 'impatient' agent of change

PM Narendra Modi devoted much of his speech in presenting the report card of his government, highlighting that the country made fast progress in sectors like economy, defence and social justice. Making his last Independence Day address of his tenure to the nation ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, he said there was "senseless" criticism against him.
2018-08-15 07:32:44 Read More

What will India look like at 100?

2018-08-15 03:31:48 Read More

PM Modi's Independence Day speech: Highlights

Many districts in Kerala are grappling with severe flood situation. Torrential rains, overflowing rivers and a series of landslides have resulted in 39 deaths so far while four people are missing. Stay with us for live updates.
2018-08-15 02:33:07 Read More

Live: We will put an Indian in space by 2022 or earlier, PM says

India is celebrating 72 years of independence today. Stay with TOI to get all the latest updates on Independence Day celebrations from across the world.
2018-08-15 00:49:19 Read More

Live: Flight ops suspended at Kochi airport till 2pm

2018-08-14 12:43:25 Read More

Car hits barriers outside UK Parl, driver arrested

A man was arrested after a car collided with security barriers outside London's parliament building and a number of pedestrians were injured, police said on Tuesday.
2018-08-14 07:26:45 Read More

'Never give up on us': Virat Kohli makes emotional appeal to fans

India's dismal run in the ongoing Test series against England has forced India skipper Virat Kohli to post a message on social media in which he appealed to fans to never give up on the team.
2018-08-14 06:43:27 Read More

Two Pakistani soldiers killed by Army along LoC

Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. Indian troops carried out operations last night after the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan.
2018-08-14 05:46:39 Read More

Rupee hits all-time low of 70 per US dollar

On Monday, the currency had hit recorded its biggest intra-day fall in five years, hitting the all-time low of 69.93, followed by a global currency crisis after the Turkish lira witnessed a rout.The rupee ended the day as the worst performer in Asia.
2018-08-14 05:18:46 Read More

HDK visits 40 temples in 82 days as CM

H D Kumaraswamy has set a record visiting around 40 temples in his first 82 days as chief minister — a temple every alternate day. Sources in the chief minister’s office (CMO) said Kumaraswamy had visited 34 temples as of Sunday since assuming office on May 23.
2018-08-14 02:22:51 Read More

DATE 2

HDK visits 40 temples in 82 days as CM

Election Commission plans for ‘normal’ Lok Sabha, state polls

Even as the Law Commission examines the proposal for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls, the Election Commission remains focused on preparations for the general election in April-May 2019 and a few state polls due around the same time.
2018-08-13 21:33:59 Read More

Winter’s coming: Oil tankers race against time

Every year around mid-May, a chain of about 1,000 tankers roll out daily for the border regions of Jammu & Kashmir and higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh from supply points of state-run fuel retailers in Punjab and Haryana.
2018-08-13 19:33:30 Read More

We are legal guardians of cows in U'khand: HC

Uttarakhand high court invoked the ‘parens patriae’ clause (becoming a legal protector) for “the welfare of cows and other stray cattle in Uttarakhand.” By invoking this provision, the court declared itself as a legal guardian of members of the bovine family across the state.
2018-08-13 19:25:55 Read More

'Sexual abuse rampant in 15 Bihar shelter homes'

Muzaffarpur shelter home where 34 inmates were raped is not the only one in Bihar where sexual, mental and physical abuse was rampant. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, whose social audit report revealed the Muzaffarpur horror story has identified 14 other such shelter homes across the state.
2018-08-13 19:16:05 Read More

Chinese troops intrude 400m into Ladakh

China continues to needle India at different stretches along the 4,057-km Line of Actual Control (LAC), with People’s Liberation Army troops intruding around 300-400 metres inside the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh and pitching five tents there in the latest such incident last month.
2018-08-13 16:15:17 Read More

Alagiri claims support of Karunanidhi loyalists, lashes out at brother Stalin

Signalling resumption of the family feud over DMK stalwart M Karunanidhi's legacy days after his death, his estranged son MK Alagiri claimed on Monday that all loyal party workers were with him and that the DMK will "dig its own grave" if it does not take him back. "The DMK will dig its own grave if it does not take me back," he said, adding nobody from the Karunanidhi family was interested in talking to him to facilitate a reunion.
2018-08-13 14:07:24 Read More

BCCI may grill Shastri, Kohli after debacle in Eng

The BCCI may pose a few questions to chief coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli depending on how the 3rd Test against England pans out. The team for the 4th and 5th Test would be picked after the 3rd game, starting in Nottingham on Saturday, the result of which would decide the Board's course of action after a disastrous performance left Virat Kohli and Co. 0-2 down.
2018-08-13 12:04:35 Read More

Kerala continues to reel under floods, tourism hit

Over 60,000 people have been displaced and rendered homeless with the death toll rising to 39. Some respite appeared on the horizon for the worst-hit Idduki hill district where the water in the dam receded to 2,397.58 ft, alleviating concerns about floods in fresh downstream areas, particularly in Ernakulam district. The current level does not warrant issuing any warning, they said.
2018-08-13 11:22:32 Read More

JNU student leader Umar Khalid attacked in Delhi

JNU Student leader Umar Khalid on Monday escaped an attack when an unidentified gunman fired a shot at him outside Delhi's Constitution Club of India.
2018-08-13 09:35:53 Read More

Pune most livable city in India, Rampur in UP is the worst

According to the ranking of 111 major cities on livability index released by the urban affairs ministry, Pune, Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai are the most livable cities. While three cities from Maharashtra have made it to the top 10 list, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, which have high number of big cities could not make it to the first 10.
2018-08-13 08:44:25 Read More

Karunanidhi’s loyalists are with me: Alagiri

He was speaking to mediapersons after paying homage at his father’s burial site in Marina with his family members. “En Thalaivar (my leader) Kalaignar’s true loyalists are with me. All are supporting me. Time will tell,” he said.
2018-08-13 08:20:25 Read More

Why rupee is tumbling over Turkish turmoil

The slump in lira sparked fresh concerns in the global markets which has already been jittery with the rising noise of trade war. Indian investors have more reasons to worry as emerging economies like India seem to be most vulnerable against the lira erosion.
2018-08-13 08:15:39 Read More

774 dead in monsoon rains, floods in 7 states

According to the Home Ministry's National Emergency Response Centre (NERC), 187 people have lost their lives in Kerala, 171 in Uttar Pradesh, 170 people in West Bengal and 139 in Maharashtra due to the floods and rains in this monsoon season. As many as 52 people lost their lives in Gujarat, 45 in Assam and eight in Nagaland.
2018-08-13 05:54:11 Read More

Somnath Chatterjee, former Lok Sabha Speaker, dies at 89 in Kolkata

The government has expressed reservations over 50% of the 126 names recommended for appointment as judges of high courts on grounds that range from minimum income requirements to issues regarding probity and competence.
2018-08-13 03:46:24 Read More

Kerala floods: Water level recedes in Idukki dam

Gearing up to tackle the flood situation in the Cauvery, the state machinery has evacuated 359 people living along the banks in low-lying areas in Salem, Erode and Namakkal districts so far.
2018-08-13 03:33:18 Read More

Cauvery in spate, flood alert in 9 TN districts

India folded up for 130 to lose the second Test at Lord's by an innings and 159 runs. England are 2-0 up in the series and further humiliation could be round the corner.
2018-08-13 02:52:17 Read More

Broad, Anderson blow away hapless India

2018-08-13 02:49:17 Read More

Govt finds fault with 50% of names for HC judges

Though rains continue at several parts of the state, the intensity is below the predicted level. The IMD has predicted heavy rain for Monday too. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea.
2018-08-12 19:28:32 Read More

Kerala floods: Thousands in relief camps stare at bleak future

According to the latest official figures, more than 60,000 people, including women, toddlers and senior citizens, have been lodged in various relief camps across 14 districts of the southern state following the unprecedented monsoon rains that triggered floods and landslips in several places. Although the intensity of rains has decreased to some extent, the anxiety and fear continue to grip the people living in relief camps across the state.
2018-08-12 15:40:33 Read More

Live: Centre announces Rs 100 crore for Kerala

After a brief lull, rains lashed several parts of Kerala again on Sunday, posing problems to relief work by multiple agencies in flood and landslide-hit regions. Centre has announced additional Rs 100 crore for relief. Stay with TOI for all updates
2018-08-12 14:30:42 Read More

WATCH: Difficult but not impossible, says Gambhir

Former Indian captain Gautam Gambhir feels England have the upper hand after getting the openers cheaply, with India going into the rain-forced lunch break at 17/2 on the fourth day of the Lord's Test, trailing England by 272 runs. According to Gambhir, it looks difficult but not impossible and Cheteshwar Pujara holds the key for the visitors as he has the right technique and temperament to bat long with skipper Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane will have to put their hands up to fight it out.
2018-08-12 13:34:24 Read More

Flood situation in Kerala 'very serious': Rajnath

Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday made an aerial survey of two rain-ravaged districts of Kerala and said the situation in the state was "very serious". He assured the state government of all help from the Centre to meet the challenges posed by the unprecedented floods.
2018-08-12 12:04:11 Read More

Flood situation in Kerala 'very serious': Rajnath

Live, 2nd Test: India in trouble, Pujara departs

Stay updated with Times of India for Live Cricket Score, Ball by ball commentary & Scorecard of 2nd test match match between India and England
2018-08-12 08:52:08 Read More

I want to make it clear that lynching is a crime, no matter the motive: PM

PM Modi explains why job creation is more than what’s reported, ‘mahagathbandhan’ is a mirage, how laws are getting friendlier for the honest and harsher on the dishonest, and the recent crackdown on mob violence in an exclusive interview to TOI.
2018-08-12 00:00:51 Read More

Will return in 2019 with bigger numbers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that BJP would win the Lok Sabha election next year by a bigger margin than in 2014, and dismissed “Mahagathbandhan” as a failed idea which cannot succeed because people want a strong and decisive government at Centre that can deliver results.
2018-08-11 19:43:48 Read More

Bengaluru's community fridges feed the hungry

The US decision to move India into tier-1 of licence exception for export of sensitive defence and high-end technologies is being seen as a reaffirmation of US support for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership bid.
2018-08-01 00:20:21 Read More

Govt gives collegium ‘proof’ of nepotism in picks for HC judges

The Centre has mentioned relationships of advocates with sitting and retired HC and apex court judges in at least 11 instances among 33 recommendations for the Allahabad HC, thus making a point for the apex court collegium to disregard such recommendations and create a level playing field for other competent advocates to make the grade.
2018-07-31 20:52:17 Read More

UK court seeks video of Mallya's likely jail cell

Issa Fathima Jasmine, managing trustee of Public Foundation which opened the public fridge at BTM Layout in November last, says: "The BTM Layout fridge alone feeds 70-100 people a day from 7am to 9pm.
2018-07-31 20:09:08 Read More

Unprepared, Mamata’s nephew fumbles in LS

Trinamool Congress member Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of party chief Mamata Banerjee, was caught completely unprepared on Tuesday to ask his own written question in the House.
2018-07-31 17:31:11 Read More

US ease of export controls boost for India NSG bid

2018-07-31 17:11:53 Read More

NRC list: Mamata warns of civil war, BJP slams oppn's 'vote-bank politics'

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking a review and recall of its April judgement which said special CBI court judge BH Loya died a natural death and that a PIL to investigate his death was misused for advancing political agendas and to taint the judiciary.
2018-07-31 13:17:28 Read More

Imran's PTI seeks MQM-P's support to form govt

2018-07-31 12:04:41 Read More

SC rules out probe into Judge Loya's death

Vijay Mallya, wanted in India on fraud charges, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London where both defence and prosecution presented clarifications on Barrack 12 at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, where Mallya is to be held post-extradition.
2018-07-31 11:59:21 Read More

Haven't made any clemency plea: Vijay Mallya

A Malaysian investigation team released a report on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Monday. "The Team is unable to determine the real cause for the disappearance of MH370," concluded the report.
2018-07-31 11:16:39 Read More

Will we ever know what happened to MH370?

The MQM-P has become an important factor in national politics since the PTI with 116 seats in National Assembly cannot form a government on its own and lacks a simple majority in the lower house of parliament.
2018-07-31 07:21:27 Read More

NRC: Reasons for exclusion to remain confidential

The only exceptions to this are those who have been marked ‘doubtful’ voters by the Election Commission and those who have, at any point of time, been referred to Foreigners’ Tribunals and their descendants. These two categories of people, numbering 2.48 lakh, already know that their names would not be included in the draft NRC until cleared by the tribunals.
2018-07-30 21:14:09 Read More

Kiki dance dare keeps police on their toes

In kiki challenge, people step out of their cars, and dance to the tunes of singer Drake's track ‘In My Feelings’ from his latest album ‘Scorpion’. In Punjab, the music video has been widely circulated on WhatsApp. Local versions of the challenge have been uploaded on sites like Instagram.
2018-07-30 20:29:23 Read More

Kiki dance dare keeps police on their toes

New e-com policy: Cheap online shopping may end

The draft e-commerce policy has proposed that 'deep discounts' be stopped from a specified date to regulate the e-commerce sector. The plan is to include multiple aspects in the legislation — from consumer protection and grievance redressal to ownership, FDI, local storage of data, protecting micro, small and medium enterprises and mergers and acquisitions.
2018-07-30 20:00:22 Read More

NRC: 40 lakh in Assam labelled ‘illegals’ after SC-monitored drill

The Registrar General of India has given one more chance to those who couldn’t make it to the NRC to prove their citizenship. They will have to file claims between August 30 and September 28. The next NRC update will be on December 31.
2018-07-30 19:41:06 Read More

Toxic groundwater in over 50% of India's districts

Discharge of toxic elements from industries and landfills and diffused sources of pollution like fertilisers and pesticides over the years has resulted in high levels of contamination of groundwater with the level of nitrates exceeding permissible limits in more than 50% districts of India.
2018-07-30 17:46:07 Read More

Report: More Indians now facing H-1B denial

There has been a substantial increase in denial of H-1B visa petitions of Indians by the US Immigration authority as compared to people of other nationalities, according to a report by an American non-profit body.
2018-07-30 17:27:41 Read More

PM congratulates Imran, reiterates vision of peace

The defence ministry has finally approved the implementation guidelines for the “strategic partnership (SP)” model, which aims to boost the Indian private sector’s role in production of advanced weapon systems in tie-ups with foreign armament majors.
2018-07-30 16:35:55 Read More

Govt paves way for 'Make in India' def production

2018-07-30 14:33:56 Read More

Centre resorting to vote-bank politics: Didi on NRC

The much-anticipated second and final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published Monday with 2.9 crore names out of the total 3.29 crore applicants in Assam verified as citizens of India.
2018-07-30 08:54:22 Read More

SBI hikes FD interest rates for select tenures

Accusing the Centre of trying to forcibly evict 40 lakh people, Mamta Banerjee said, "It is a matter of grave concern. Internet service has been snapped. We cannot contact people in Assam."
2018-07-30 08:46:08 Read More

Report: MH370 was deliberately manipulated to take it off course

"The team is unable to determine the real cause for disappearance of MH370...," Kok Soo Chon, head of the MH370 safety investigation team, told reporters. "The answer can only be conclusive if the wreckage is found," he said when asked of they would ever find out what happened on the plane.
2018-07-30 07:48:42 Read More

Assam final NRC draft out: 40 lakh don't make it

2018-07-30 06:23:48 Read More

DATE 3

I'm not scared of meeting industrialists in public: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday reached out to the business community, looking to reassure industrialists that they have a significant role to play in nation building even as he warned that the choice for dishonest businessmen was to either flee the country or spend their lives in jail.
2018-07-29 20:59:10 Read More>>

I-T filings double to 3cr, refund cases up by 80%

The number of refund cases cleared so far has gone up by over 81% to 65 lakh, data accessed by TOI showed. Sources said the refund amount cleared up to Thursday was almost 35% higher at around Rs 77,700 crore compared to the corresponding period last year when they added up to Rs 57,551 crore.
2018-07-29 20:31:43 Read More

Assam to get updated 'citizens register' today

Prohibitory orders have been imposed in seven districts - Barpeta, Darrang, Dima Hasao, Sonitpur, Karimganj, Golaghat and Dhubri. With the publication of the updated draft - which will feature names, addresses and photographs of all Indian citizens - Assam will, for the first time, get an estimate of the number of illegal migrants in the state.
2018-07-29 20:12:55 Read More

Now, your visa hinges on your online profile too

Immigration and border security officials across several countries are keeping an eye on social media trail and looking up online profiles. This helps throw up inconsistencies in information submitted to immigration authorities, connections to extremist organisations- if any, and even posts that could be considered hate speech under the host country's laws.
2018-07-29 18:49:47 Read More

DMK chief health improves after transient setback

Kauvery Hospital said that Karunanidhi's vital signs are normalising after a transient setback. The medical bulletin issued by the hospital said that the DMK chief is being monitored closely
2018-07-29 16:36:32 Read More

Live Women's Hockey World Cup: India vs USA

Mandhana reached the landmark in 18 balls in a Kia Super League match in England to equal the record of New Zealand's Sophie Devine.
2018-07-29 15:08:27 Read More

Mandhana hits joint-fastest fifty in women T20s

2018-07-29 14:31:07 Read More

From a $50m space station, China expands its reach in US's backyard

A European Union team of election observers had concluded that Pakistan's general elections on July 25, won by Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) with 116 seats, were eclipsed by "restrictions" on freedom of expression and an "unequal" opportunity for candidates to campaign.
2018-07-29 12:21:54 Read More

Govt to unveil key policy on defence next month

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates on Women's Hockey World Cup match between India and USA on Times of India
2018-07-29 11:39:20 Read More

Pak: Empty ballot boxes spark vote-rigging claims

The government is likely to unveil a major policy next month outlining a roadmap to build a robust defence production industry and make India one of the top five manufacturers of military equipment and platforms in the next 10 years.
2018-07-29 09:55:54 Read More

'We used to cut ourselves to avoid sexual abuse'

2018-07-28 20:36:22 Read More

Like Washington and Moscow, Delhi too to get missile shield

Sources say the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved the "acceptance of necessity" for acquisition of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System-II (NASAMS-II) worth around $1 billion from the US.
2018-07-28 20:23:33 Read More

Trai chief throws Aadhaar dare, shares details

This challenge saw hackers like Robert Baptiste aka Elliot Alderson, Kanishk Sajnani and Karan Saini post details such as Trai chief RS Sharma's mobile number linked to Aadhaar, his alternate mobile number, his postal address, his email address, date of birth, PAN card number and current state of residence.
2018-07-28 20:09:46 Read More

5 years jail for execs of cos found stealing data

The BN Srikrishna committee has proposed that violations of the data protection law should be treated as a cognisable and non-bailable offence, and the investigation should be conducted by an officer not below the rank of an inspector.
2018-07-28 19:37:51 Read More

'Hope Pak govt will work for terror-free South Asia'

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also welcomed the fact that the people of Pakistan had "reposed their faith in democracy through general elections". "India desires a prosperous and progressive Pakistan at peace with its neighbours," said Kumar.
2018-07-28 19:19:10 Read More

I consider 'bhagidar' comment a compliment: PM

2018-07-28 15:46:36 Read More

Russian hackers 'shift focus' to US power grid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hit back at Congress president Rahul Gandhi for his 'chowkidar-bhagidar' remarks, saying he took the remark as a compliment. Modi was speaking at an event here to mark the third anniversary of three government initiatives related to urban development.
2018-07-28 15:20:09 Read More

Hope Pak govt will work for safe South Asia: India

Former England captain Graham Gooch reckons Virat Kohli's "extra motivation" could prove to be dangerous for the home side in what will be a tight Test series due to the prevailing heatwave in the country.
2018-07-28 15:13:50 Read More

Kohli's extra motivation dangerous for Eng: Gooch

State-sponsored Russian hackers appear far more interested this year in demonstrating that they can disrupt the US electric utility grid than the midterm elections, according to US intelligence officials and technology company executives.
2018-07-28 14:50:43 Read More

Raigad bus accident: When a WhatsApp group fell silent

Originally, 40 people were supposed to join the trip to Mahabaleshwar, the famous hill station town in Western Maharashtra, but some of them opted out at the last moment because the bus was small and there was no space.
2018-07-28 14:49:13 Read More

Imran Khan set for coalition talks in Pakistan

Pakistan's likely new prime minister Imran Khan is expected to launch coalition talks on Saturday with smaller parties after the electoral commission announced long-delayed full results of an election disputed by the opponents.
2018-07-28 11:00:22 Read More

Flights canceled as typhoon approaches Japan

Typhoon Jongdari was heading west along Japan's Pacific coast and was expected to make landfall in central Japan overnight. It had maximum sustained winds of 126 kilometers per hour (78 miles per hour) with gusts up to 180 kph (112 mph).
2018-07-28 10:43:41 Read More

Monsoon: 465 dead in 5 states due to rains, floods

2018-07-28 09:59:52 Read More

33 killed as bus plunges into gorge in Maharashtra's Raigad

Police said that till now 10 dead bodies have been recovered, while the number of casualties is expected to go high. The bus was ferrying students and staff members of Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth to Mahableshwar.
2018-07-28 09:20:15 Read More

Karunanidhi's condition is better now: Kanimozhi

Karunanidhi's blood pressure that was fluctuating on Friday night was stable on Saturday morning, Kanimozhi said. The former Tamil Nadu chief minister was admitted to hospital around 1.30am.
2018-07-28 06:00:50 Read More

Will Mayawati work under Akhilesh, asks Yogi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath feels the SP-BSP alliance is fraught with contradictions and will not last. In an interview to TOI's Neha Lalchandani and Pankaj Shah, Adityanath outlines his plans for the state, and projects a 75+ score for BJP in UP in the 2019 general election.
2018-07-28 00:14:40 Read More

Blood Moon dazzles star gazers across world

From the Cape of Good Hope to the Middle East, and from the Kremlin to Sydney Harbour, thousands of people turned their eyes to the stars to watch the moon, which turned dark before shining orange, brown and crimson in the shadow.
2018-07-27 22:58:11 Read More

Karunanidhi hospitalised after BP drops

The blood pressure of DMK president M Karunanidhi, who was admitted to Kauvery Hospital here around 1.30am on Saturday in a critical condition, has stabilised with medical management, said a bulletin issued by the hospital at 2.30am.
2018-07-27 21:14:03 Read More

PNB has claim on Nirav Modi's US assets, rules court in New York

The US court order also authorised that PNB be provided with documents by individuals who are Modi's debtors in America. Nirav's associate Mihir Bhansali worked at a senior position in Firestar International, allegedly at the centre of the Rs 14,000-crore PNB fraud.
2018-07-27 20:44:34 Read More

Consent must for sharing of personal data: Panel

2018-07-27 20:24:34 Read More

Practice match leaves India with plenty to ponder

2018-07-27 16:57:18 Read More

Pak polls eclipsed by restrictions on media, unequal opportunity: EU team

A European Union team of election observers said on Friday that Pakistan's general elections this week were eclipsed by "restrictions" on freedom of expression and an "unequal" opportunity for candidates to campaign.
2018-07-27 16:23:44 Read More

Brics nations push to shift world order

India failed to bowl out county side Essex in 94 overs before Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara suffered another batting failure on the final day of the one-off practice game, leaving the visitors with plenty to ponder ahead of the first Test.
2018-07-27 14:15:43 Read More

Imran Khan needs support to become Pak PM

2018-07-27 13:49:03 Read More

Live: India braces for rare lunar eclipse

A blood moon will dominate the sky across India and other parts of the world tonight when the earth's natural satellite moves into the shadow of our planet for the longest lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of the 21st Century. Stay with TOI for the latest images and live coverage of the event:
2018-07-27 10:28:08 Read More

Markets at closing high: Sensex zooms 350 points

2018-07-27 10:22:43 Read More

LJP says support to BJP only issue-based

2018-07-27 10:18:09 Read More

Imran Khan wants a Pak as Jinnah envisioned, but what Pak is that?

Talking to visitors in Adiala Jail on Thursday, the incarcerated leader of the PML-N, expressed his reservations over the elections results in Faisalabad, Lahore and Rawalpindi
2018-07-27 09:10:36 Read More

Iran goes all out to ensure oil supply to India

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan-led LJP on Friday turned up the heat on the Modi government, saying its support to the BJP is issue-based as it sought a law to restore the stringent measures of an Act on atrocities against Dalits and removal of NGT Chairman A K Goel by August 9.
2018-07-27 07:57:07 Read More

Sharif says Pak polls 'stolen', results 'tainted'

2018-07-27 06:14:15 Read More

Will Pakistan election lull at LoC hold after shift in power?

The cautious estimate in official circles is that the current ceasefire along the LoC and the International Border may hold, despite the odd violation, as the Pakistan army has shown a certain willingness to ensure its units maintain peace and guns facing India remain silent.
2018-07-27 00:29:55 Read More

It's god's will vs statute, says Sabarimala priest

2018-07-26 21:05:57 Read More

28 Indians had applied for citizenship of Antigua

Seven of them were granted Antiguan nationality between January 1 and June 30, 2017, upon investment of $200,000, according to the half yearly report of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), which comes under Antigua's ministry of finance and corporate governance and public private partnerships.
2018-07-26 20:20:32 Read More

Islamabad sees better ties, but Delhi sceptical

2018-07-26 17:05:23 Read More

CBI to probe Cambridge Analytica data scandal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will investigate whether personal data from voters and Facebook users were compromised by political consultant Cambridge Analytica. Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the CBI will determine whether the British company violated Indian laws.
2018-07-26 12:00:03 Read More

2 Indians among 2018 Magsaysay Award winners

Bharat Vatwani was awarded for leading the rescue of thousands of mentally ill street paupers to treat and reunite them with their families. Sonam Wangchuk won the award for his contribution in harnessing nature, culture and education for community progress.
2018-07-26 08:54:08 Read More

'China quietly resumes activities in Doklam'

China has quietly resumed its activities in the Doklam area and neither Bhutan nor India has sought to dissuade it, a top US official has said while comparing Beijing's actions in the Himalayan region with its manoeuvres in the disputed South China Sea. China claims sovereignty over all of South China Sea. Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei and Taiwan have counter claims.
2018-07-26 08:34:57 Read More

Govt denies reports of Chinese activity in Doklam

2018-07-26 08:34:57 Read More

Doubts raised in US over fairness of Pak polls

The Trump administration said it was closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan but refused to declare the polls "free and fair". The State Department too refused to confirm that. Its mission in Pakistan did not deploy election observers primarily because of security concerns.
2018-07-26 02:34:35 Read More

CAG finds bullet train already running in UP

2018-07-25 20:48:29 Read More

DATE 4

FB alerts Assam police, helps prevent suicide

2018-07-25 20:41:59 Read More>>

Biased religious practices can be nixed: SC

2018-07-25 20:14:16 Read More

First lake of liquid water discovered on Mars

Rupee's fall may dampen positive sentiments flowing in from the latest round of GST rate cut as TV manufacturers and car makers are evaluating price hikes.
2018-07-25 14:30:57 Read More

Pak army stops media persons from entering polling stations in Punjab

A fierce battle is expected between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Punjab, the most populous province often known for deciding the next government in the country.
2018-07-25 14:13:38 Read More

Live: Counting under way in Pak, all eyes on results

Voting has ended in Pakistan election that looked too close to call, pitting former cricket star Imran Khan against the party of jailed ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Stay with TOI for live updates
2018-07-25 13:11:59 Read More

Maratha stir: Maha CM Fadnavis ready for talks

Scientists are eager to find signs of contemporary water, because such discoveries are key to unlocking the mystery of whether life ever formed on Mars in its ancient past, or if it might persist today.
2018-07-25 12:14:21 Read More

Cars, TVs may get costlier on rupee pains

2018-07-25 01:36:28 Read More

Live: Pak votes after controversial campaign

2018-07-25 00:35:29 Read More

Cong may be OK with ‘outsider’ as PM nominee

2018-07-25 00:02:51 Read More

50% Class 12 CBSE students got more marks after re-evaluation

Pakistan votes today to elect a new national assembly and provincial assemblies following a chaotic and distasteful election campaign marred by terror attacks. Stay with TOI for live updates
2018-07-24 19:41:35 Read More

Anyone can be Antigua citizen, for just Rs 1.3 crore

2018-07-24 17:53:54 Read More

Vijay Mallya in talks to return to India voluntarily: Sources

To check incidents of lynching, the Centre has asked all states to appoint a superintendent of police-level officer in each district, set up a special task force for gathering intelligence and closely monitor social media content, so that no one is attacked on the suspicion of being child-lifters or cattle-smugglers.
2018-07-24 17:41:38 Read More

Asia Cup: No break for India before Pak face-off

2018-07-24 16:04:10 Read More

Largest army deployment for Pak polls: Key points

Defending champions India will face rivals Pakistan on September 19 the day after their opening game against the as-yet unconfirmed qualifier. The schedule for 2018 Asia Cup has been released with India set to play two ODIs on consecutive days.
2018-07-24 15:31:25 Read More

Govt ready to enact law to curb lynching incidents

Income tax (I-T) officials will intensify their focus on tax deducted at source (TDS) in the coming months, especially in relation to sale of property by non-residents and other international transactions.
2018-07-24 14:12:06 Read More

Pak: 29 PMs, not 1 who completed the tenure

In the 71 years since independence, Pakistan has witnessed a troubled path to democracy. It has seen 29 prime ministers, none of which have completed a full term.
2018-07-24 12:06:17 Read More

Data storage: Face-off between US firms, Paytm

2018-07-24 11:20:14 Read More

Officials: Fugitive Choksi has moved to Antigua, taken local passport

In response to diffusion notice issued by Interpol, the Enforcement Directorate has been informed by Antiguan authorities that Choksi arrived there this month and had taken the passport of that country, they said.
2018-07-24 11:03:39 Read More

Maratha quota agitators call for bandh: Key points

Indian money in Swiss banks has come down by 80 per cent under the Modi government, contrary to media reports of it increasing by 50 per cent in 2017, top government sources said on Tuesday.
2018-07-24 10:57:05 Read More

Laos dam collapse: Several feared dead

2018-07-24 10:37:13 Read More

Black money in Swiss banks: 80% cut under NDA govt

Hundreds of people are missing and several are feared dead after a hydropower dam under construction in Laos collapsed, causing flash flooding which swept away homes, state media reported on Tuesday.
2018-07-24 07:20:36 Read More

Real estate deals of non-residents under TDS lens

2018-07-23 22:30:00 Read More

India, China in outreach war in poll-bound Bhutan

Ahead of Bhutan’s parliamentary polls, both India and China are jockeying for influence with all stakeholders who, they believe, are like to play a major role in government formation in the tiny but strategically located country.
2018-07-23 20:30:29 Read More

Indian-American couple make $2 billion from sale of IT firm

Indian-American couple Bharat Desai and Neerja Sethi have sold their IT services company Syntel to French IT major Atos for $3.4 billion. The two together held 57% stake in the company, which means they receive nearly $2 billion from the deal.
2018-07-23 19:50:31 Read More

Now, Iran not Saudi is India’s No. 2 oil source

Iran displaced Saudi Arabia as India’s second-largest oil supplier in the first quarter of the current fiscal, regaining a position it lost seven years ago, as state-run refiners scrambled to take advantage of Tehran’s attractive financial terms before the US sanctions covering the oil industry come into force in November.
2018-07-23 19:27:56 Read More

Alwar lynching: 'MLA is with us, boasted Raj mob'

“The MLA is with us, nobody can do anything to us. Put him (Rakbar) on fire.” These were the words used by the gau rakshaks who lynched Rakbar, his friend Aslam, an eyewitness who survived, said in his police complaint.
2018-07-23 19:18:20 Read More

BJP, Cong continue to trade charges over Rafale

Earlier Sunday, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani had warned Trump not to "play with the lion's tail," saying that conflict with Iran would be the "mother of all wars".
2018-07-23 13:47:35 Read More

Panel, GoM to suggest steps to deal with lynching

Virat Kohli feels "it doesn't matter if he doesn't score runs as long as India wins" but England pace spearhead James Anderson says the Indian captain has to be lying if he states that his individual form won't be a factor in the upcoming Test series starting Aug 1.
2018-07-23 12:29:13 Read More

Many CPEC projects in Pakistan hit due to financial crisis: Report

The CPEC is the flagship project of China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and includes a maze of roads and port projects. Once completed, it aims to connect China's largest province Xinjiang with Pakistan's Gwadar port in Balochistan, allowing Beijing access to the Arabian Sea.
2018-07-23 11:01:24 Read More

'If Kohli says his runs don't matter, he is lying'

2018-07-23 10:45:09 Read More

Stop threatening US: Trump warns Rouhani

2018-07-23 09:15:01 Read More

Stop threatening US: Trump warns Rouhani

2018-07-23 09:15:01 Read More

Raj lynching: BJP calls Rahul a 'merchant of hate'

2018-07-23 09:07:00 Read More

Pak's elections: Christians, Hindus, Sikhs face daunting challenge

The minorities' major concern ahead of Wednesday's vote has been the plethora of radical religious and sectarian groups that have resurrected themselves under new names and fielded candidates for the polls — including Sunni extremists who promise to rid Pakistan of Shia Muslims.
2018-07-23 09:04:40 Read More

Modi to gift 200 cows to Rwandan village

While an SP-BSP alliance is yet to take formal shape, BJP is preparing for all eventualities.
2018-07-23 07:37:25 Read More

China muscling out India in SL with money power

After Congress president Rahul Gandhi said today that last Friday's lynching in Alwar was brought on by PM Narendra Modi's "brutal New India", union minister Smriti Irani accused him of "vulture politics" and minister Piyush Goyal called him a "merchant of hate."
2018-07-23 07:24:39 Read More

Mass shooting in Toronto, 2 killed, many injured

There have been unknown number of fatalities and as many as nine people - including one child - have reportedly been injured after a mass shooting Sunday night in Toronto, reported the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Toronto police tweeted saying he shooter has been killed.
2018-07-23 03:41:38 Read More

How BJP plans to take on SP-BSP combine in UP

China funded a new port and an airport in Rajapaksa's hometown, Hambantota. Sri Lanka could not repay the $1.5 billion debt, and China took control of the port. In response, India paid for the airport.
2018-07-23 03:23:33 Read More

Gear up to go it alone: Shah to Maha BJP workers

BJP chief Amit Shah directed party workers to be ready for contesting the 2019 polls alone, if an alliance with the Shiv Sena could not be finalised, said sources.
2018-07-22 22:37:55 Read More

This Indian engineer is the brain behind Alexa

Alexa, who is your creator? “I was invented by Amazon.” That’s Alexa’s normal response to the question. What she doesn’t reveal is that the person who breathed life into Alexa, and led the technology side of the project almost from its inception five years ago, is Rohit Prasad, an engineer from Ranchi, Jharkhand.
2018-07-22 21:15:04 Read More

IAF ‘harvesting organs’ of globally retired jets

Confronted with a fast-depleting number of fighter squadrons, and long delays in new inductions, the IAF is scrambling around the globe to acquire old jets retired and mothballed by other countries to bolster its existing combat fleet.
2018-07-22 20:30:43 Read More

WhatsApp forward in group lands default admin in jail for 5 months

A 21-year-old youth in Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh has been in jail for the last five months over a WhatsApp message forwarded by somebody else. His family members insist he is paying the price for ending up as the “default admin” as the actual administrator left the group after the “objectionable” forward.
2018-07-22 20:17:50 Read More

Spicejet tussle: Maran's Rs 1,323cr claim rejected

2018-07-22 14:32:53 Read More

Eye on LS polls, NDA rivals working on 'rainbow coalition' in Bihar

Even as all eyes are set on how the NDA resolves the thorny seat-sharing issue, the rival Mahagatbandhan in Bihar is busy stitching a rainbow coalition to defeat the BJP-led combination in the 2019 general elections.
2018-07-22 12:56:40 Read More

Seven India TT players denied boarding by AI

India's table tennis star Manika Batra and six other players were left stranded at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport after being denied boarding the Air India flight to Melbourne on Sunday.
2018-07-22 12:40:18 Read More

Push for dominance: Xi offers $295m grant to SL

Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered Sri Lanka a fresh grant of 2 billion yuan ($295 million), as Beijing tries to expand its influence in the tiny island country off India's southern tip.
2018-07-22 09:58:26 Read More

Cong authorizes Rahul to forge alliances for 2019

2018-07-22 09:52:54 Read More

Hardline Islamists push religion to centre of Pakistan election

Pakistani cleric Hafiz Saeed is one of the United States' most-wanted terrorist suspects, accused over the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people. At home, his charities are banned, as is a new Islamist political party launched by his followers.
2018-07-22 06:21:44 Read More

Why PM praised KCR during no-confidence debate

Four Indians, whose names were not included on the crew list and who were made to hide in the engine room of a Panama-registered oil tanker, were rescued at Chennai port on Saturday after one of the four men called a relative.
2018-07-22 04:58:11 Read More

Cash & Rs 500 cr property papers found in locker

2018-07-22 01:20:10 Read More

DATE 5

4 Indian crew rescued from ship in Chennai

In a stunning search operation on Friday, documents of property valued at over Rs 500 crore and Rs 14 crore assets, including Rs 7.8-crore diamonds and gold, Rs 5.7 crore cash (Rs 3.9 crore in foreign currency) were recovered from lockers at the badminton court of Bowring Institute, an elite club, on St Mark’s Road.
2018-07-22 00:27:21 Read More>>

In Kolkata's red light area, girls take to football

2018-07-22 00:20:21 Read More

Sanitary napkins exempted from GST

2018-07-21 12:48:47 Read More

Sanitary napkins exempted from GST

2018-07-21 12:48:47 Read More

US flags concern as LeT-linked men openly take part in Pak polls

"We have repeatedly expressed our concerns to the Pakistani government about LeT, including the participation of LeT-affiliated individuals in the elections," the US State Department said in a statement, according to the Dawn newspaper.
2018-07-21 12:12:51 Read More

Live Women's Hockey World Cup: India 0-0 England

Sanitary napkins have been exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Maharashtra finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said on Saturday after a meeting of the GST Council.
2018-07-21 11:59:36 Read More

Modi refers to Rahul's 'unwanted hug' at UP rally

Addressing a Kisan Kalyan Rally in Shahjahanpur, Modi said: "There is not just one 'dal' (political party) but dal over dal resulting in "dal-dal" (marshy land) which will only help the "lotus" bloom."
2018-07-21 09:06:39 Read More

Live: Modi addressing rally in Shahjahanpur

Last week, Microsoft said there should be "thoughtful government regulation" of facial recognition. Ponder that -- a tech company wants authorities to control one of its innovations, even before anyone had asked for it.
2018-07-21 07:06:37 Read More

TOI poll: What do you think of Rahul's hug & wink?

PM Modi is addressing ‘Kisan Kalyan Rally’ in Roza area of Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh today, where he is likely to announce sops for farmers. Stay with TOI for all LIVE updates:
2018-07-21 06:26:01 Read More

How Satya Nadella 'Indianised' Microsoft

2018-07-21 06:15:28 Read More

21 Indian-origin persons sentenced in massive call center scam in US

According to US officials, the call center scam defrauded thousands of US residents of hundreds of millions of dollars. Prosecutors said the Indian call centers used various telephone fraud schemes to defraud mainly vulnerable Americans, including the elderly and legal immigrants.
2018-07-21 04:40:05 Read More

Rahul creates flutter, Modi has last word

Marked by moments of high drama and histrionics, the no-confidence debate in Lok Sabha saw PM Modi capitalising on Rahul Gandhi’s surprise hug to suggest that the Congress chief ’s gesture asking him to get up only reflected an unfounded eagerness to assume the high office. “Those who want to reach here in a hurry came here and gestured ‘get up, get up’,” Modi said.
2018-07-21 03:10:57 Read More

France responds after Rahul attacks Rafale deal

"We're down a tremendous amount," Trump said in the interview, which was recorded on Thursday, about trade imbalances with China. "I'm ready to go to 500."
2018-07-20 13:11:30 Read More

Zaman, Imam set record first wicket stand in ODIs

2018-07-20 12:14:41 Read More

Trump ready to hit all Chinese imports with tariffs

2018-07-20 11:01:30 Read More

No-trust vote: Shiv Sena to abstain from voting

In England, Mahendra Singh Dhoni looked out of sorts with the bat in the ODIs. He was even booed by the crowd in the second game at Lord's, when he slowed in the last 10 overs while chasing 323.
2018-07-20 05:55:16 Read More

No-confidence motion in Lok Sabha: Highlights

Shiv Sena MPs - of whom there are 18 - will not attend Lok Sabha proceedings on Friday when a no-confidence motion is being debated and voted on, reported news agency ANI.
2018-07-20 05:09:16 Read More

WhatsApp to cap forwards to 5 chats in India

With all its strengths and weaknesses, Dhadak attempts to highlight some shocking truths about our society and for that it makes a worthy watch.
2018-07-20 04:10:08 Read More

Will there be earthquake today like Rahul said?

In 2016, Congress president Rahul Gandhi famously said that if he were allowed to speak in Parliament there would be an earthquake. . Well, the Congress president is getting his chance today. Rahul is expected to lead the Congress portion of the debate on the no-confidence motion moved against the government in the Lok Sabha
2018-07-20 04:08:13 Read More

Dhoni's explosive finishing powers on the wane?

2018-07-20 03:44:57 Read More

Today's important day in our democracy, India's watching us: PM Modi

Ahead of the first no-confidence motion against his government on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted early morning to say it "is an important day in our Parliamentary democracy", and that he hopes there's "constructive" debate because "India will be watching us closely."
2018-07-20 03:05:30 Read More

Live: Rahul Gandhi attacks defence minister, PM Modi on Rafale deal

The Lok Sabha is to debate and vote on the no-confidence motion moved by the TDP against the Modi government. Stay with TOI for all the LIVE updates:
2018-07-20 02:40:34 Read More

No-trust vote: BJP looks to PM to target oppn

On the eve of the No-confidence vote, the first against the Narendra Modi government, BJP seemed confident about its numbers even as the party looked at PM Narendra Modi to use the debate to target the opposition with a sharp campaign-style speech.
2018-07-19 19:45:06 Read More

'Dhadak' Movie Review: 3.5/5

2018-07-19 19:08:54 Read More

No-trust vote: Sena still undecided, says whip issued 'by mistake'

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has asked his party MPs to remain in Delhi, but the final decision as to whether the party will support the Modi government against the Opposition's no-confidence motion will be taken on Friday, a Sena functionary said.
2018-07-19 17:47:44 Read More

Oppn, govt brace for tomorrow's no-trust vote

The US dollar surged to fresh one-year high after the Fed chief's testimony to the US Senate yesterday bolstered the expectations of interest rate hikes, though gradually.
2018-07-19 16:13:19 Read More

Rupee sinks 43 paise, ends at lifetime low of 69.05

2018-07-19 15:33:29 Read More

Oz pacer Cummins clarifies on Kohli comment

The Modi government is expected to have a smooth sailing when it faces the first no-confidence motion in four years in the Lok Sabha on Friday with all eyes on fence sitters like the AIADMK and the BJD and the day-long debate that is likely to set the agenda for the 2019 general elections.
2018-07-19 12:51:04 Read More

Aircel-Maxis case: P Chidambaram charged by CBI

Australian pacer Pat Cummins on Thursday sought to clarify his widely-publicised bold prediction on Virat Kohli, saying it was more wishful thinking than him targeting the Indian run-machine.
2018-07-19 11:05:27 Read More

After Pak, China trying to build Myanmar corridor

Scientists have created a new phase in Earth's geological history and named it Meghalayan, after a stalagmite from a cave in the Indian state of Meghalaya that helped define climatic events 4,200 years ago, marking the beginning of the phase that continues till today.
2018-07-19 06:30:34 Read More

Russian 'spy' offered sex for access: US officials

The BJP-led NDA on Wednesday agreed for voting on the no-confidence motion in a change of tack as the alliance seems better prepared to face the opposition move and sees it as an opportunity to drive home the point that anti-NDA unity is not as strong as it seems.
2018-07-19 06:29:55 Read More

Your bank savings are safe: Govt to drop FRDI bill to calm depositors

The planned corridor would connect the Chinese province of Yunnan and three important economic centres in Myanmar — Mandalay, Yangon New City and Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
2018-07-19 05:29:26 Read More

Why Modi govt agreed for voting on the no-confidence motion

Woman moves SC to book husband for oral sex

2018-07-19 00:08:05 Read More

It's official, we live in the Meghalayan Age

Isro allows 3 industries to make 27 satellites

At a time when the Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on pleas for decriminalisation of Section 377 of IPC, a woman has moved the SC seeking fastening of the stringent provision against her husband for forcing her to perform "unnatural" oral sex during their four years of marriage.
2018-07-18 15:05:05 Read More

Monsoon session: Will it be another washout?

The much anticipated monsoon session of Parliament begins today, July 18, 2018. Over the next 18 sessions, it is expected to take up a total of 68 pending bills.
2018-07-18 03:20:16 Read More

Times Top 10: Why your car keys are valuable

2018-07-18 02:55:19 Read More

Times Top 10: Why your car keys are valuable

2018-07-18 02:55:19 Read More

Parliament: Oppn plans no-confidence motion

A day before Parliament opens for the last monsoon session in this Lok Sabha, Congress announced that it would bring a no-confidence motion against the government and urged the Centre to accept it to enable a discussion.
2018-07-17 22:47:38 Read More

Smarter tests: Different paper soon for each JEE & NEET taker

Competitive tests such as JEE main, NEET-UG and UGC NET are set for a major overhaul from next year. The changes include having a unique set of questions for each candidate, with a software picking questions at random, and multiple dates for taking an exam.
2018-07-17 21:53:35 Read More

137 companies eye Isro's e-vehicle battery tech

Indian Space Research Organisation’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday organised a pre-application conference for 137 companies, which showed interest in its indigenously developed high-powered lithium-ion batteries.
2018-07-17 17:17:39 Read More

Obama gives Trump sharp rebuke on values

Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday took aim at "strongman politics" in his highest-profile speech since leaving office, urging people around the world to respect human rights and other values now under threat in an impassioned address marking the 100th anniversary of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela's birth.
2018-07-17 14:53:57 Read More

Never said Congress troubling me: Kumaraswamy

Kumaraswamy said there was nothing wrong in being emotional at a party event which was like a "family function" for him and accused the media of hyping the issue. The JD(S) leader said nowhere during his speech had he said that the Congress or its leaders were troubling him.
2018-07-17 13:47:32 Read More

China builds unmanned weather station near Arunachal-Tibet border

China has set up an unmanned automatic weather observation station in Tibet near Arunachal Pradesh border to provide meteorological support to its military and assist operations of aircraft and missiles in case of "regional live-fire conflicts", a media report said today.
2018-07-17 13:41:32 Read More

Govt to Rahul: Let's pass quota, talaq bills together

Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday offered a "new deal" to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi saying that both the BJP and Congress should come together to pass the law prohibiting nikah halala and triple talaq along with the Women Reservation Bill in both the Houses of Parliament.
2018-07-17 12:14:58 Read More

3rd ODI live: India set 257-run target for England

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live score updates, ball by ball commentary and scorecard of 3rd ODI between India and England.
2018-07-17 10:18:58 Read More

DA complaint: OPS in trouble

"She has been different than others ever since I first spotted her - very disciplined and determined. Normally when a girl starts to train with the boys, they tend to improve their performance level. And Hima was so desperate to improve that she always wanted to run with the boys.
2018-07-17 06:27:41 Read More

Hima Das preferred to train with boys: Coach

2018-07-17 03:44:08 Read More

Who calls the shots? Siddaramaiah's 'letter politics' riles Kumaraswamy

In a controversial move, a cleric at Bareilly's influential Dargah Aala Hazrat seminary passed a fatwa asking people to boycott Nida Khan - an instant triple talaq victim who has been running an NGO for women who too are victims of the practice and nikah halala - or face "dismissal" from Islam.
2018-07-17 03:16:23 Read More

DATE 6

Dhoni's knock reminded me of my 36* : Gavaskar

The court directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to explain by July 23 as to why no probe had been initiated even after three months of a complaint making such allegations against Panneerselvam.
2018-07-17 03:05:04 Read More>>

All or none: BSP pushes Cong for 3-state tie-up

Amid hectic negotiations over alliance for end-year elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, Congress sources said BSP was keen that it be made a partner in all three states.
2018-07-17 02:52:07 Read More

5 juvenile boys rape 8-yr-old after watching porn

Five boys - aged nine to 14 years old - lured an eight-year-old girl to a house and gangraped her on Thursday in Sahaspur area of Dehradun, two days after watching porn on a mobile. The incident was reported to police on Friday. All the five boys were sent to a juvenile correction home.
2018-07-16 23:29:12 Read More

Fatwa issued against triple triple talaq crusader

India have made life a touch hard for them by losing the second ODI at Lord's. On a pitch that had little for the bowlers, the Indians were taken for plenty especially in the last ten overs and that is where the game slipped out of their hands.
2018-07-16 23:20:58 Read More

Soon, just carry e-versions of vehicle papers

Centre is set to amend the Motor Vehicles Rules making it compulsory for authorities to accept digital version of of all vehicle documents including pollution under control certificates and insurance documents. The road transport ministry will issue an advisory on the matter in the next two days.
2018-07-16 22:50:54 Read More

Officer cadre restructuring: Army mulls doing away with Brigadier rank

The Army, as part of its ongoing exercise to restructure its officer cadre after a long wait of 35 years, is mulling the radical step of doing away with the rank of Brigadier to ensure better career prospects and parity with the civil services as well as arrest its greying profile of commanders.
2018-07-16 21:28:52 Read More

Users must own data generated by them: Trai

"Each user owns his/her personal information/data collected by/stored with the entities in the digital ecosystem… government should notify the policy framework for regulation of devices, operating systems, browsers and apps," Trai said in its recommendations.
2018-07-16 20:25:35 Read More

Yamaha launches new sporty scooter at Rs 57,898

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd on Monday announced the launch of a new 'Street Rally' edition of its sporty scooter - the Cygnus Ray ZR, with a price tag of Rs 57,898 (ex-showroom, Delhi). First showcased as a concept at the 2018 Auto Expo, the edition gets new, exciting paint schemes along with some cosmetic changes.
2018-07-16 08:56:25 Read More

20 hurt at PM's rally, he visits them in hospital

A makeshift tent collapsed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in West Bengal's Midnapore district today, injuring at least 20 people, a police official said.
2018-07-16 08:52:58 Read More

Rahul to PM: Please support women's quota bill

2018-07-16 07:41:49 Read More

Family tax on expats in Saudi Arabia: Thousands of Indians return home

According to one estimate, at least 500 of the total 1,200 families in Gulf countries have returned from Saudi Arabia alone and are looking to rebuild their lives from scratch. Most of these families are in the middle and low income group
2018-07-16 06:31:32 Read More

How Israel's Mossad agents stole Iran's nuclear secrets

Israel's Mossad agents stole 50,000 pages and 163 compact discs of memos, videos and plans of Iran's nuclear program in the night of January 31, 2018.The morning shift of Iranian guards would arrive around 7am, a year of Israeli surveillance of the warehouse had revealed.
2018-07-16 04:57:45 Read More

Muslims in China fear eradication of Islam

In what locals said they fear is a deliberate move to eradicate Islam, the atheist ruling Communist Party has banned minors under 16 from religious activity or study in Linxia, a deeply Islamic region in western China that had offered a haven of comparative religious freedom.
2018-07-16 04:56:56 Read More

How Cong responded to Kumaraswamy's tears

After Karnataka chief minister (CM) HD Kumaraswamy literally broke down at a public event on Saturday, his party's coalition ally in the state government, the Congress, asked him to "be courageous" going ahead.
2018-07-16 03:36:40 Read More

Some MBBS students got 0 or less in NEET papers

With no cut-off for individual subjects – physics, chemistry and biology—in the NEET entrance exam, at least 400 students with single-digit marks in physics and chemistry and 110 students with zero or negative marks in them have been admitted for MBBS in 2017, mostly in private colleges.
2018-07-15 20:28:16 Read More

Dhoni booed by Indian spectators during 2nd ODI

On a day when he crossed the 10,000-run milestone in ODIs, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was booed by the Indian supporters at the 'Home of Cricket' for his slow batting during the team's 86-run defeat against England in the second game of the three-match series.
2018-07-15 06:33:18 Read More

WC final: Croatia vs France - Three key battles

The final between France and Croatia has plenty of contests that could light up the Luzhniki Stadium tonight.
2018-07-15 03:41:27 Read More

Join NDA, become AP CM, Athawale tells Jagan

Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale said that if the YSR Congress joins the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it would help its party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy to become the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after 2019 polls.
2018-07-15 01:42:12 Read More

Pak poll nominees seek 'blessings' from Sufi shrines in India

Pakistan national assembly election on July 25 has a Rajasthan connection. Many of the candidates are seeking “blessings” from Sufi shrines in India, including the shrine of Khawaja Gharib Nawaz in Ajmer.
2018-07-14 23:59:40 Read More

Expect highest waves in Mumbai today

2018-07-14 18:25:00 Read More

Novak outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semis

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reached his fifth Wimbledon final as he resisted everything great rival Rafael Nadal could throw at him to win 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(9), 3-6 10-8 in a two-day classic that concluded in nerve-jangling tension on Saturday.
2018-07-14 14:48:06 Read More

Boat capsizes in Andhra river, five missing

Speaking at a rally in UP's Azamgarh, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties for stalling Parliament and blocking important legislations like the triple talaq. The Prime Minister is on a two-day tour of eastern Uttar Pradesh.
2018-07-14 14:21:26 Read More

Hima Das to receive government funding till Tokyo Olympics

Indian athletics' newest sensation Hima Das will be provided "end-to-end" support towards her preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics under the government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
2018-07-14 14:05:21 Read More

Sindhu makes Thailand Open final, Okuhara awaits

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu advanced into the women's singles final after registering a hard-fought victory over Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska Tunjung at the $350,000 Thailand Open World Tour Super 500 tournament on Saturday.
2018-07-14 11:30:55 Read More

'Is Cong for Muslim men alone?': PM targets Rahul

2nd ODI live: Kuldeep strikes again to scalp Roy

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live score updates, ball by ball commentary and scorecard of 2nd ODI between India and England.
2018-07-14 09:17:18 Read More

Tharoor summoned over 'Hindu-Pakistan' remark

Kolkata-based advocate Sumeet Chowdhury, in his petition, said that Tharoor's comments had hurt religious sentiments of the countrymen, insulted the Constitution and that they were intended to create great conflict and disharmony based on the religious divide.
2018-07-14 06:53:47 Read More

Why did Nawaz Sharif fly home only to go to jail?

2018-07-14 04:01:55 Read More

Malware targets 13 iPhones 'of VVIPs' in India

Commercial threat intelligence group, Cisco Talos, comprising malware researchers and analysts, has revealed that in a 'highly targeted campaign,' 13 iPhones in India were attacked by using a malicious application leading to data being intercepted and information stolen.
2018-07-14 02:25:50 Read More

Golden girl Hima breaks records, and liquor vends

“While you all were sleeping, I rocked the world,” said sensational 18-year-old athlete Hima Das. She was speaking to her father on the phone after running like the wind to claim gold in the 400m race at the IAAF World U-20 meet in Finland.
2018-07-13 23:50:25 Read More

Congress, CPM turn to Ramayana in Kerala

For the first time in Kerala, politics is being played out over Ramayana. The two principal parties, CPM and Congress, are trying to outdo each other in celebrating the epic during the holy month of Karkkadakam beginning July 17. Interestingly, one of the objectives of this month-long exercise is to counter the growing influence of BJP-RSS.
2018-07-13 21:52:51 Read More

New rule allows deportation if H-1B extension is rejected by US

Many H-1B visa holders could find themselves facing deportation proceedings if their application for a visa extension or change of status has been rejected and the tenure of stay granted originally by the US authorities (as reflected in Form 1-94) has expired. To make matters worse, despite no longer holding on to a job, they would have to stay on in the US for several months, waiting to be heard by an immigration judge.
2018-07-13 20:38:01 Read More

Why this Goa village is rooting for Croatia

Visitors from Croatia came to Gandaulim, about 4km from Old Goa, sometime in the 16th century. They may have not dwelled there for long, but the restored Church of Sao Braz that they built beside Cumbarjua canal is a reminder of that stay in this small riverside settlement of about 200 inhabitants.
2018-07-13 20:03:35 Read More

Nawaz Sharif, Maryam moved to jail in Rawalpindi

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam were shifted to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on Friday after they were arrested on their return to the country following the conviction in one of the three corruption cases against the powerful political family, weeks before the July 25 polls.
2018-07-13 19:23:58 Read More

Racket gets ‘original’ passports for Lankans to fly abroad as Indians

The racket, mostly catering to Sri Lankan Tamils seeking to fly abroad, had the involvement of travel agents, personnel from the intelligence wing and postal department. The racket helped foreign nationals procure an original passport for Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
2018-07-13 18:46:00 Read More

Nawaz Sharif corruption case: All you need to know

In July 2017, Sharif had to resign from his position as PM after the 2016 Panama Papers leaks implicated him. The Papers showed Sharif and his children (including Maryam) owned offshore companies in the British Virgin Islands.
2018-07-13 09:17:40 Read More

SC seeks govt's response on tracking WhatsApp

The Supreme Court on Friday took a strong note of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry's decision to set up a social media hub for monitoring online data, observing that it will be "like creating a surveillance state".
2018-07-13 06:57:22 Read More

Why Maryam Sharif's arrest is headache for Pak

The imminent arrest of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, daughter of Nawaz Sharif, is proving to be a headache for Pakistan's nodal anti-corruption body, according to reports in the country's media. Maryam will be the first convicted woman prisoner to be taken into custody by Pakistan's anti-corruption body.
2018-07-13 06:22:12 Read More

If PDP breaks, outcome will be dangerous: Mufti

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti issued a dire warning on Friday: "If Delhi tries to break the PDP the results will be exceedingly dangerous", reported news agency ANI.
2018-07-13 04:53:43 Read More

Under-20 World Athletics: Hima Das scripts history, wins 400m gold

Indian sprinter Hima Das scripted history on Thursday as she clinched the gold medal in the 400m final - at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland - becoming the first Indian athlete to do so in a track event.
2018-07-12 17:20:45 Read More

SC rejects demand for referendum on Section 377

2018-07-12 17:08:46 Read More

SC rejects demand for referendum on Section 377

2018-07-12 17:08:46 Read More

How Brexit strategy may hit UK's plans for free trade pact with India

"We do not decide constitutional issues by conducting a referendum. We follow the concept of constitutional morality and not majority morality. We don't go by majority morality, rather we go by constitutional morality," a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra told a lawyer favouring retention of Section 377.
2018-07-12 14:23:54 Read More

Tharoor's 'Hindu Pak' remark: Cong urges caution

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live score updates, ball by ball commentary and scorecard of 1st ODI between India and England in Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
2018-07-12 11:06:09 Read More

1st ODI live: Rohit, Kohli hit 50s to lead chase

The trade review highlights a range of non-tariff barriers to trade identified by Indian businesses that the Indian government would want the UK to reconsider as part of any new post-Brexit trade deal.
2018-07-12 09:56:24 Read More

SC: As Section 377 goes, LGBTQ stigma will end

The bench then said the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community faced the stigma because of the criminality attached to consensual same-sex relationship.
2018-07-12 08:33:21 Read More

With US trade under a cloud, China opens to Indian pharma

India dominates the world's generic drugs market, exporting $17.3 billion worth of drugs in the 2017/18 (April-March) year, including to the United States and the EU. But only one percent of that went to China, the world's second-largest market for pharmaceuticals, industry data showed.
2018-07-12 07:44:56 Read More

2 IndiGo jets avert mid-air collision over Bengaluru

Heartbroken for not been able to join Indian Army and believing himself to be guilty for disappointing his parents, a 24-year-old youth live-streamed his suicide on Facebook on Wednesday early morning in Agra.
2018-07-12 07:25:01 Read More

Times View: No place for Section 377 in society

Sources told PTI that the vertical separation between the two aircraft was only about 200 feet and a mid-air collision was averted after the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) alarms went off.
2018-07-12 06:44:41 Read More

'Before Islam, this was our religion': Pak Taliban defeated by Buddha

The Buddha of Swat, carved on a cliff in the seventh century, was dynamited by the Pakistani Taliban in 2007. Now it has been restored, a powerful symbol of tolerance in the traumatised Pakistani valley.
2018-07-12 04:34:32 Read More

DATE 7

Suicide live-stream: 2,750 watch but don’t help

2018-07-11 09:54:06 Read More>>

Decriminalising gay sex: Centre says will 'leave decision to SC'

The Centre on Wednesday put the onus of deciding the fate of Section 377 on the Supreme Court (SC), which a day earlier began hearing petitions under the provision that criminalises homosexuality."Let court decide, leave decision to wisdom of court," is the Centre's view in the affidavit it submitted to the SC via additional solicitor general Tushar Mehta, who's appearing for the Centre.
2018-07-11 06:23:11 Read More

Thai cave rescue: Pulling off 'mission impossible'

2018-07-11 04:55:07 Read More

India becomes world's sixth largest economy

From preventing misuse of CSD liquor and curbing ostentatious functions and sycophancy to removing orderlies deployed for retired senior officers and awarding exemplary punishment for moral turpitude, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has issued a series of directives for strict implementation to his over-12-lakh-strong force.
2018-07-11 04:01:03 Read More

B'luru: 'Lord Yama' spreads road safety message

2018-07-11 02:58:56 Read More

Army chief declares war on graft & waste

The boys and their coach were finally found July 2 by two British divers who were extending guide lines into the cave. One diver, reached the end of his line, fastened it in the mud and emerged from the water to find 13 pairs of eyes staring at him. Had his line been 15 feet shorter, he would most likely have missed them.
2018-07-10 20:26:50 Read More

Hyderabad techie shot in Kansas restaurant, dies

2018-07-08 00:38:04 Read More

Three J&K 'stone-pelters' killed in Army firing

Though separatists alleged that security forces opened fire without any provocation, the Mishipora eyewitnesses said the mob was trying to help the terrorists escape from the village where they were hiding and engaged in an encounter with the security forces.
2018-07-07 21:19:52 Read More

FIFA WC: Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties

Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after the teams were level at 2-2 following extra time in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday and will meet England in the semi-finals.
2018-07-07 21:05:19 Read More

From 2019, students can appear for JEE, NEET tests twice in a year

Starting 2019, examinees will be able to appear for JEE Main in January and April of every year and for NEET in February and May for the academic sessions beginning in August of that year. The exams will be conducted by the newly formed National Testing Agency.
2018-07-07 21:00:34 Read More

Gurugram: Girl reports father for friend's rape

She was in a place she fully trusted - her best friend's house - and in company she had been familiar with since she was in Class III.
2018-07-07 20:32:38 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden vs England

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup game between Sweden and England on Times of India
2018-07-07 14:00:21 Read More

North Korea: US attitude in high-level talks 'extremely regrettable'

The North's statement came hours after Pompeo wrapped up two days of talks with senior North Korean officials without meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un but with commitments for new discussions on denuclearisation and the repatriation of the remains of American soldiers killed during the Korean War.
2018-07-07 13:34:49 Read More

Conditions 'perfect' for evacuation of Thai boys

2018-07-07 10:46:11 Read More

JEE (Mains), NEET to be conducted twice a year

Conditions are "perfect" to evacuate a young football team from a flooded Thai cave in the coming days before fresh rains and a possible rise in carbon dioxide further imperil the group, the rescue mission chief said on Saturday.
2018-07-07 10:16:21 Read More

US may look to India as China tariff war escalates

Refiners in China were the top buyers of American crude oil in May, and have been regular importers since the US revived domestic output and exports in recent years. But sales may slow amid a growing trade war between Beijing and the Trump Administration.
2018-07-07 09:26:52 Read More

FIFA World Cup: France beat Uruguay 2-0 to enter semi-finals

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup game between Uruguay and France on Times of India
2018-07-06 15:53:20 Read More

Trade war: Rest of world will be affected too

Sharif was sentenced in absentia to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment by an anti-graft court in Pakistan in one of the three corruption cases against him in the Panama Papers scandal, dealing a huge blow to his party ahead of the elections on July 25.
2018-07-06 15:31:08 Read More

Coming to Pakistan to face prison: Sharif

In Germany and France, authorities thwarted terrorists’ plots to attack with the deadly poison ricin. In eastern Syria, the Islamic State group continued its retreat under stepped-up assaults by Kurdish militia and Iraqi pilots. And extremists in Yemen, Somalia and Libya were targeted by US airstrikes.
2018-07-06 15:20:05 Read More

IS waning, but terrorism continues to spread

2018-07-06 14:30:35 Read More

Amid trade war, a Chinese firm bats for Trump

2018-07-06 09:57:54 Read More

Zakir Naik will not be deported: Malaysia PM

NGO worker talks about how she was touched inappropriately in a group photo session and an elevator, and even lured with a job offer ...
2018-07-06 08:42:28 Read More

Oil price spike or ignore Trump: India's big resolve

Trump indicated to reporters on Thursday that he will bump it up to tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods in two weeks if Beijing continues with tit-for-tat measures. And if China did not back down, he warned that he would up the stakes, first to tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, and then to $500 billion, which is pretty much the entire complement of Chinese exports to the US.
2018-07-06 06:33:54 Read More

You're called 'hotel motel Patel wallas': PM jokes

2018-07-06 06:10:36 Read More

Tourism in India is booming, but why is everyone so worried?

"As long as he is not creating any problem, we will not deport him because he has been given permanent residency status," Mahathir said at a news conference. According to media reports, New Delhi asked for him to be extradited in January. The two countries have an extradition treaty.
2018-07-06 05:52:08 Read More

'Make me happy and I'll get you the job'

A jocular PM Modi today referenced a cliché used in the US to tell overseas Indians how they could encourage tourism to India. "You people are known as 'hotel motel Patel wallas', can each one of you influence five people to visit India?" he asked.
2018-07-06 01:11:05 Read More

This summer, Indians were 'high' on air travel

According to Airports Authority of India (AAI), the two months of April and May saw 9.4 lakh flyers (domestic and international combined) every day — up 17.7 per cent from same period last year.
2018-07-06 00:20:29 Read More

US private citizen cites mystery illness symptoms after China visit

The person is the first non-official American known to have experienced the symptoms following a trip to China. 25 US officials in Havana and at least one working at the US consulate in Guangzhou were sent back after exhibiting symptoms consistent with a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
2018-07-05 23:57:46 Read More

Reliance Jio set to disrupt home entertainment biz

Jio Gigafiber's simultaneous introduction in 1,100 cities will make it the largest greenfield fixed-line broadband rollout anywhere in the world, said Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, Jio's parent. Ambani's aggressive intent led to a fall in the shares of cable TV operators.
2018-07-05 21:05:11 Read More

Make it legal to bet and gamble: Law panel

The Law commission submitted to the government its recommendation on legalising betting and gambling in India seeking stringent control and making the entire operation a cashless transaction with mandatory application of PAN and Aadhaar to curb any chances of money laundering.
2018-07-05 20:37:51 Read More

UK court allows Indian banks to enter Vijay Mallya's estate

In a huge setback to fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya, the UK High Court has ruled in favour of a consortium of 13 Indian banks by granting permission to enforcement officers to enter his sprawling estate near London and seize his possessions.
2018-07-05 19:55:55 Read More

After SC order, Kejriwal tries to prove who's boss

A day after the Supreme Court ruled that executive powers, except for law and order, police and land, were vested in the elected government, the jostling for supremacy in Delhi escalated on Thursday with the Aam Aadmi Party government taking on the bureaucrats.
2018-07-05 18:57:16 Read More

Modicare: Govt to insure 50cr before LS polls

Almost five months after announcing the ambitious 'Modicare' programme, the government is still working to lock in hospitals and insurance companies in time for its planned August launch.
2018-07-05 10:10:28 Read More

Now, bitcoin won't add even a rupee to your a/c

2018-07-05 09:12:59 Read More

Karnataka govt announces farm loan waiver of Rs 34,000 crore

The Karnataka government today announced a partial farm loan waiver of Rs 34,000 crores which will benefit those farmers whose borrowings are less than Rs 2 lakhs. And, to reward those who didn't default, the CM has "decided to credit the repaid loan amount or Rs 25000 (or) whichever is less".
2018-07-05 06:42:47 Read More

Air India site renames Taiwan as Chinese Taipei

A spokesperson said Air India followed the procedure as advised by the Ministry of External Affairs in updating the airline's website with respect to changing name of Taiwan. China had raised concerns about Taiwan being described as a separate region by various airlines worldwide.
2018-07-05 06:42:38 Read More

Isro conducts key test of crew escape module

The system is being developed as part of the proposed human spaceflight programme. The space agency tested the crew escape system for its crew capsule in an emergency pad abort test (PAT) in Sriharikota. The test involved aborting the space capsule at launch to save astronauts.
2018-07-05 04:05:36 Read More

Kumaraswamy presents K'taka budget: Highlights

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy will present the Congress-JDS coalition government's maiden budget today, amid high expectations of farm loan waiver. Stay with us for all the live updates:
2018-07-05 03:04:48 Read More

‘Rising discontent against CPEC in Pakistan’

2018-07-04 23:14:47 Read More

Delhi LG vs AAP govt: Right to post officers may become new flashpoint

Analysis of the proposed MSP shows the government’s intent to encourage farmers to opt for cultivating ‘millets’ (Ragi, Bajra and Jowar) in a big way, besides the usual focus on pulses and oilseeds.
2018-07-04 19:43:01 Read More

Kerala youth wins Rs 13 crore in UAE raffle

2018-07-04 19:39:18 Read More

WhatsApp sends new message: Spam not OK

2018-07-04 19:26:42 Read More

Centre hikes MSP of 14 kharif crops

2018-07-04 09:28:32 Read More

Steep Rs 200 per quintal hike in MSP for paddy

2018-07-04 07:41:50 Read More

Win for AAP as SC says LG has no independent powers: Who said what

In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre has revealed that she has been diagnosed with high-grade cancer that has metastasised.
2018-07-04 07:24:02 Read More

Sonali Bendre diagnosed with 'high-grade' cancer

India vs England 2018: Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav produced a man-of-the-match display as he finished with 5/24 in India's emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the first Twenty20 international at Old Trafford.
2018-07-04 07:18:00 Read More

'Lethal' Kuldeep Yadav key for India: Kohli

2018-07-04 02:36:12 Read More

Trauma of sexual violence: Survivors speak out

2018-07-04 02:23:52 Read More

Dalits from Maha top foreign univs scholarships

The State Election Commission attempted to make light of 34% of seats going uncontested by saying that it had received complaints about candidates being prevented from filing nominations only in over 1,000 seats and that it had taken appropriate action.
2018-07-03 21:39:19 Read More

Dubai-based carrier Emirates to stop ‘Hindu meal’ option

Most big airlines give this option for the sake of clarity for non-vegetarians who do not eat beef or pork. Air India and Singapore Airlines have special meals titled ‘religious’ in their menu.
2018-07-03 21:19:38 Read More

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This TN village woos children to school with gold

2018-07-03 20:53:57 Read More>>

'Democracy not working at panchayat level in WB'

2018-07-03 20:34:50 Read More

Govt warns WhatsApp over messages fueling hate

Of the 72 fellowships awarded under ‘National Overseas Scholarship for SCs’ (NOS) till February 2018, 40 have gone to students from Maharashtra. The contrast with other states is evident from the fact that Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were in second place with six scholarships each.
2018-07-03 19:05:24 Read More

Belgium beat Japan 3-2 to set up last 8 vs Brazil

Belgium fought back from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 with an added-time goal from substitute Nacer Chadli on Monday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.
2018-07-02 20:09:52 Read More

Burari deaths probe: Diary notings 'explain' the inexplicable

Two diaries found at the Sant Nagar "house of horror" have helped police make some sense of the bizarre "mass suicides".
2018-07-02 18:56:31 Read More

Thai football team lost for 9 days in cave found

2018-07-02 16:04:16 Read More

FIFA WC: Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to reach quarters

Neymar and Firmino were on target as Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 in their World Cup last 16 clash on Monday to earn a quarter-final against either Belgium or Japan.
2018-07-02 16:03:15 Read More

Burari deaths: What we know so far

A Thai youth football team of 12 teenaged boys and their 25-year-old coach were "found safe" late Monday deep in a cave in northern Thailand nine days after they went missing, a provincial governor told reporters.
2018-07-02 16:00:49 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil 0-0 Mexico

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup game between Brazil and Mexico on Times of India
2018-07-02 14:00:03 Read More

What PM Modi has to say on the debate over jobs

Well-heeled borrowers are parking larger amounts in their home loan overdraft account after running out of options for generating high returns. This has prompted lenders to hold back on offering this product to new customers.
2018-07-02 11:15:52 Read More

Heavy rainfall in large parts of India this week: IMD

According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rains at a few places, with extremely heavy rains at isolated places, are very likely over Uttarakhand and east Uttar Pradesh.
2018-07-02 10:46:33 Read More

Mission 2019: BJP, Cong presidents target UP

While Congress president Rahul Gandhi will be on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Amethi from July 4, during which he is likely to meet party workers and attend several programmes, BJP president Amit Shah will be in Varanasi, Mirzapur and Agra on the same dates.
2018-07-02 10:36:11 Read More

Burari deaths: Postmortem over, 8 victims showed no signs of struggle

Ten of the 11 members of the Bhatia family were found hanging from an iron-mesh in the ceiling on Sunday, while the body of 77-year-old Narayan Devi, the head of the family, was lying on the floor in another room of the house.
2018-07-02 10:13:50 Read More

'Can't live here': Afghanistan's Sikhs weigh future after suicide bombing

Many among Afghanistan's dwindling Sikh minority are considering leaving for neighbouring India, after a suicide bombing in the eastern city of Jalalabad on Sunday killed at least 13 members of the community.
2018-07-02 09:27:22 Read More

Delhi deaths: What we know & what we don't

11 members of a family were found dead in their house in North Delhi's Burari area on Sunday. Here is what we know about the case so far, and the questions that remain unanswered.
2018-07-02 07:29:04 Read More

How the wealthy are benefiting from home loans

2018-07-01 22:30:00 Read More

Woman unit to tackle J&Kâ€™s female stone-pelters

The women troopers, CRPF said, will be armed with assault rifles as well so they can retaliate in case of a terrorist attack. They will be equipped with lightweight body protectors, helmets, wooden sticks, bullet-proof jackets and lethal and non-lethal ammunition.
2018-07-01 21:20:27 Read More

'Milk and Mercedes canâ€™t be taxed at same rate'

A joint family of eleven was found dead, 10 of them hanging in a hallway in their home in Sant Nagar, north Delhi, in what appears to be a bizarre mass suicide committed on Sunday morning on religious motivations.
2018-07-01 20:53:29 Read More

Mass suicide? 11 of family found dead in Delhi

Russia keeper Igor Akinfeev saved Koke's and Iago Aspas' spot kicks in the tournament's first ever penalty shootout to send the hosts through. Score remained tied at 1-1 after regulation time and 30 minutes of extra time.
2018-07-01 20:38:13 Read More

Surat’s underground bins hold lessons for Delhi?and other big cities

These underground bins have been placed on footpaths and each of them have two inlets for throwing waste â€” one for individuals and the other for municipal carts bringing collected waste â€” to help people avoid littering.
2018-07-01 18:58:17 Read More

FIFA WC: Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties

2018-07-01 16:54:48 Read More

Delhi: 11 of a family found dead, crime branch to investigate case

Eleven members of a family, including seven women, were found dead under mysterious circumstances at their residence in north Delhi's Burari on Sunday, police said, sending shock waves through the area. The crime branch of the Delhi Police has taken over the investigation of the case.
2018-07-01 14:17:06 Read More

Live FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain 1-1 Russia

Stay updated with Times of India for all the Football live score updates of 2018 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia on Times of India.
2018-07-01 13:30:24 Read More

Champions Trophy Final? Live: India 0-1 Australia

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live score updates of Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2018 final between India and Australia
2018-07-01 13:27:49 Read More

Suicide bomber kills at least 10 in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber targeted a group of Sikhs and Hindus in the eastern city of Jalalabad, killing at least 10 people, according to a statement by an Afghan official. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate are active in the province.
2018-07-01 13:01:19 Read More

5 lynched in Maha on suspicion of child lifting

The five, along with a few others, were seen getting down from a state transport bus in the tribal Rainpada hamlet. When one of them apparently tried to speak to a girl child, villagers pounced on them.
2018-07-01 12:21:58 Read More

Mild tremors felt in parts of North India

Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday made his first public appearance in two months via a video conferencing when he addressed the first anniversary of implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), India's biggest economic reform since independence.
2018-07-01 10:25:05 Read More

Jaitley makes first public address in two months

2018-07-01 08:51:15 Read More

Jaitley makes first public address in two months

Forty-eight persons have died while many others were injured after a bus they were travelling in plunged into a 200-metre-deep gorge in the Dhumakot area of Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district.
2018-07-01 08:51:15 Read More

India's potent missile Agni-V to be inducted soon

GST anniversary: Mercedes and milk cannot have same tax, PM says

The Unique Identification Authority of India's virtual ID system will kick in from Sunday, allowing you to generate a 16-digit number that can be shared with telecom companies and several other service providers in case you do not wish to disclose your Aadhaar number for completing eKYC formalities.
2018-07-01 06:27:17 Read More

47 dead after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

2018-07-01 06:04:30 Read More

11 members of a family found dead at a house in Delhi’s Burari area

Top sources say the defence acquisitions council (DAC), chaired by minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Thursday, approved the “minor deviations” in the mega S-400 deal that had emerged during the recently-concluded commercial negotiations with Russia.
2018-07-01 04:55:55 Read More

11 members of a family found dead in Delhi

India is in the process of inducting the first batch of its intercontinental ballistic missile system — Agni-V — which will bring targets across China within its range, and is expected to significantly bolster the country's military prowess.
2018-07-01 04:55:55 Read More

11 members of a family found dead in Delhi

Mild earthquake tremors were felt on Sunday evening in parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
2018-07-01 04:55:55 Read More

Messi & Ronaldo depart World Cup as Mbappe shines

2018-07-01 02:49:59 Read More

‘I speak so that others won’t suffer alone’

2018-07-01 01:19:40 Read More

A top spymaster returns to Mumbai as police chief

2018-06-30 23:43:55 Read More

India shrugs off US threat, to go for Russia deal

Russia are hoping for a World Cup miracle on Sunday as the host nation take on 2010 winners Spain for a place in the quarter-finals after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi exited the tournament.
2018-06-30 21:18:28 Read More

Use 16-digit virtual No. for KYC from today

In a shocking incident, bodies of eleven members of a family were found at a house in Delhi's Burari area early on Sunday morning, reported PTI. Ten bodies were found hanging and blindfolded, while a 75-year-old woman's body was found on the floor, the police said.
2018-06-30 19:32:57 Read More

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