Current Affairs For The Year 2017 And Month Oct

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All physical contact not harassment: Delhi HC

Unwelcome or accidental physical contact without undertones of a sexual nature doesn't amount to sexual harassment, the Delhi high court has ruled.
2017-11-03 01:21:44 Read More

Priority hearings for those jailed for more than 5yrs

Chief Justice Dipak Misra has pressed the Supreme Court and high courts to expeditiously hear cases pending for more than five years and decide on appeals filed by people lodged in jails for a similar period.
2017-11-02 21:45:59 Read More

Centre sets Feb 6 deadline for mobile number-Aadhaar linkage

Citing an order passed by the Supreme Court, the Centre told the apex court on Thursday that all subscribers had to link their mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar by February 6 under E-KYC verification and production of Aadhaar proof was mandatory for opening new bank accounts.
2017-11-02 21:28:24 Read More

China at it again, shields Masood Azhar, Pakistan

TOI had first reported on Monday that China was going to officially dismiss the proposal to designate Azhar an international terrorist once the hold expired on November 2. India reacted angrily to the Chinese move and called it â€œshort-sighted and counter-productiveâ€.
2017-11-02 21:12:33 Read More

19-year-old gang-raped in Bhopal for 3 hrs

What happened after the rapists let her go was no less horrifying. Three police stations refused to take her complaint â€” although both her parents are in police â€” and a GRP officer mocked her for â€œcoming with a filmy storyâ€.
2017-11-02 21:07:13 Read More

China blocks another move to list Azhar as global terrorist by the UN

China on Thursday said it has blocked another bid by the US, France and the UK to list Pakistan-based JeM chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN, saying "there is no consensus".
2017-11-02 12:59:36 Read More

Ladakh: BRO builds world's highest motorable road

Being close to Hanle, the 86km long strategic road connects Chisumle and Demchok villages, located 230 km from Leh. These villages are stone's throw away from the India-China border in eastern sector, a spokesman of BRO said.
2017-11-02 11:46:30 Read More

'Monster' planet challenges theories of astronomy

A huge "monster" planet that's far too big for its sun could lead scientists to rethink their theories of astronomy. The planet, known as NGTS-1b, is the size of Jupiter, but it orbits around a red dwarf star that's only half the size of its sun.
2017-11-02 10:26:13 Read More

Congress has become a laughing club: PM in HP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ridiculed the Congress as a "laughing club" and said the party must introspect on why people all over the country are turning away from it one by one.
2017-11-02 06:50:41 Read More

Hadn't asked for farewell: Nehra counters selector

Veteran Ashish Nehra has mounted a stinging counter-attack on chief selector MSK Prasad for his comments on the seamer's retirement, saying he started playing without the selectors' permission and is leaving it likewise.
2017-11-02 05:54:02 Read More

Zakir Naik finds refuge in Malaysia

Naik, who has been banned in the UK, has been given permanent residency in Malaysia, and embraced by top government officials. Critics see Naik's presence in Malaysia as another sign of top-level support for hardline Islam in a country with substantial minorities of Christians, Hindus and Buddhists.
2017-11-02 04:28:03 Read More

US Congressman for more vetting of Pak people

"Pakistan has a large terrorist presence. They have sent 800 people to Syria to fight alongside ISIS. In that case, there should be more vetting. How you define it is more than you do in the ordinary case," Congressman Peter King told CNN in an interview.
2017-11-02 03:48:02 Read More

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after New York attack

The popular green card lottery aims to diversify the origins of people granted permanent residence â€” so-called green cards â€” in the US. Trump said he wants to move US immigration to a "merit- based system" and not allow immigrants to bring their extended families.
2017-11-02 02:53:33 Read More

US terror attack: PM Modi speaks with Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have resolved to fight against the global scourge of terrorism together, the White House said after Modi offered his condolences to Trump over phone following the New York terror attack.
2017-11-02 02:32:37 Read More

2 killed, 1 injured in Colorado Walmart shooting

Thornton police tweeted Wednesday night they were responding to a shooting with "multiple parties down." They advised people to stay away from the area as dozens of emergency vehicles converged at the store.
2017-11-02 01:11:50 Read More

Goa safest for women, Delhi near the bottom

The safest state to be a woman in India is Goa, followed by Kerala, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur. States where women and girls are the most vulnerable are Bihar, Jharkhand, UP and, perhaps not so surprisingly, Delhi. The report was prepared by Plan India and released by the women and child development ministry .
2017-11-01 21:25:03 Read More

Mahabharata's 'palace of lac' to be excavated

After years of requests by archaeologists and local historians, the ASI has finally approved the excavation of what locals believe is the site of the â€˜Lakshagrihaâ€™, the house of lac which features in an important incident in the Mahabharata. The site is located in Barnawa area of Baghpat district.
2017-11-01 20:34:13 Read More

India and US seek ways to pierce China's terrorism shield

In December, Indian and US officials will meet for the first time for a dialogue on coordinating terrorist designations by both countries. The two sides will discuss options of keeping terrorists and terror groups like Jaish-e-Muhammad under pressure.
2017-11-01 19:51:53 Read More

NTPC plant boiler explosion: 20 dead; toll may rise

20 people were killed and over 100 injured following a blast in a boiler pipe at NTPC Unchahar power plant in Raebareli district, 110 km from Lucknow, on Wednesday evening. The toll could rise further once the blades of the damaged boiler are removed as many labourers are feared trapped inside.
2017-11-01 17:52:54 Read More

Nine dead, many injured in explosion at NTPC plant in UP's Raebareli

At least nine people are feared dead and close to a 100 injured following a blast in a boiler pipe at NTPC's Unchahar power plant in UP's Raebareli on Wednesday.
2017-11-01 12:47:01 Read More

Live score: India v New Zealand, 1st T20I

Check Live Cricket Score, Live Commentary, Scorecard, Ball by Ball updates of 1st T20I between India vs New Zealand on Times of India
2017-11-01 12:22:01 Read More

Set up special courts to try politicians: SC to govt

DIPP secretary Ramesh Abhishek said the World Bank report has acknowledged that GST is a substantial reform and "hopefully it will have a positive impact on the country's ranking next year".
2017-11-01 11:16:04 Read More

Jaitley retorts to Rahul's dig at World Bank report

2017-11-01 09:53:58 Read More

Ease of doing biz: Govt working on 200 reforms

2017-11-01 09:39:41 Read More

As China aims for 'world-class army' by 2050, Asia starts to worry

"We should strive to fully transform the people's armed forces into a world-class military by the mid-21st century," Xi Jinping told 2,300 delegates of the Chinese Communist Party, which he heads and which controls the army.
2017-11-01 06:02:19 Read More

When Mamata met Mukesh Ambani at Antilia

2017-11-01 04:36:18 Read More

Hijack threat: Man wanted to start airline for GF

Birju Salla was planning to start a private air charter company for his girlfriend. Salla was the first to be arrested under the strengthened Anti-Hijacking Act, which came into effect this year. Salla runs a number of businesses including property and bullion businesses, and even selling khakhras
2017-11-01 04:32:12 Read More

Terror attack in New York: What we know so far

According to sources, the Trinamool Congress chief, out in the city to garner investments for her state, is learnt to have invited the Reliance Industries chairman to the Bengal Global Business Summit next year. She was at Antilia till 9.45 pm.
2017-11-01 02:58:19 Read More

'Cowardly act of terror': Truck driver kills 8 on bike path in NYC

A man in a rented pickup truck mowed down pedestrians and cyclists along a busy bike path near the World Trade Center memorial on Tuesday, killing at least eight and seriously injuring 11 in what the mayor called "a particularly cowardly act of terror.''
2017-11-01 01:19:34 Read More

IPS officer who aced ethics caught cheating

Safeer secured 112 rank in the 2014 Civils exam in his third attempt. An All India Service (AIS) officer, who is Safeer's batchmate, told TOI that the Kerala native had scored high in the ethics, integrity and aptitude paper, which had enabled him to secure a good rank.
2017-11-01 00:50:28 Read More

Whatâ€™s behind Indiaâ€™s 30-step jump in biz ease list

Three years ago, when PM Narendra Modi made a pitch for India to move into the league of Top 50 countries in the World Bankâ€™s ranking in three years, Amitabh Kant, who was then DIPP secretary, got down to work out a checklist. He found that changes were possible within the legal framework on most issues.
2017-10-31 23:18:30 Read More

Furore as Army told to build 3 Mumbai bridges

On Tuesday morning, railway minister Piyush Goyal, along with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, visited Elphinstone Road station, where 23 people had died in a stampede on a narrow staircase on September 29.
2017-10-31 22:37:41 Read More

Future prospects basis for mishap payouts: SC

In a verdict intended to provide â€œjustâ€ compensation to victims of road accidents, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that compensation will be based on the future prospects of a deceased person rather than only loss of present income.
2017-10-31 21:55:26 Read More

Jaipur corporation makes national anthem must

Jaipur mayor Ashok Lahotiâ€™s order mandating that the national anthem and national song be compulsorily sung at the BJP-ruled municipal body â€” at the start of the workday and before going home, respectively â€” was implemented from Tuesday.
2017-10-31 21:47:04 Read More

Himachal Pradesh polls: Dhumal is BJP's CM face

The BJP on Tuesday named Prem Kumar Dhumal as the party's chief ministerial face for the upcoming assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh. BJP chief Amit Shah made the announcement at a public meeting, thus ending speculation over the party's choice for the top post.
2017-10-31 11:25:51 Read More

Days of Lin Dan and Lee Ching over: Srikanth

In the best form of his life after winning four Super Series titles in five months, star India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth said that the days of domination of Lin Dan or Lee Chong Wei are over and the tournaments are more wide open than ever.
2017-10-31 11:02:32 Read More

200 feared dead in tunnel collapse at North Korea nuclear test site: Report

A tunnel at North Korea's nuclear test site collapsed after Pyongyang's sixth atomic test in September, possibly killing more than 200 people, Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi said on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation.
2017-10-31 10:56:27 Read More

No plan to divert Brahmaputra waters: China

China rejected as "false and untrue" a media report that it was planning to build a 1,000-km long tunnel to divert water from the Brahmaputra river in Tibet close to Arunachal Pradesh to the parched Xinjiang region. Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post yesterday carried a story on the said plan.
2017-10-31 08:24:23 Read More

CO2 levels grew at record pace in 2016: UN

2017-10-30 21:36:01 Read More

Rahul calls noteban â€˜out and out disasterâ€™

The amount of carbon dioxide in the earthâ€™s atmosphere grew at record rate in 2016 to a level not seen for millions of years, the United Nations said on Monday. It said this has the potential to fuel a 20-metre rise in sea levels and add 3 degrees Celsius to temperatures.
2017-10-30 20:37:24 Read More

Make In India projects come undone; defence plans worth Rs 3.5L cr stuck

Bureaucratic bottlenecks, long-winded procedures, commercial and technical wranglings, coupled with the lack of requisite political push and followthrough, have ensured that no major â€œMake in Indiaâ€ project in defence has actually kicked off in the last three years.
2017-10-30 19:13:17 Read More

Scholars hail Saudi move to scrutinize Hadiths

Muslim scholars in Kerala have welcomed Saudi Arabiaâ€™s initiative to set up a body of scholars to scrutinize Hadiths or Hadis (the accounts of Prophet Muhammadâ€™s sayings and actions reported by his followers) â€œto prevent them from being used to justify violence or terrorism.â€
2017-10-30 18:14:00 Read More

China plans 1,000km-long tunnel to Xinjiang

The strong words came after Congress vice-president in a meeting of AICC general secretaries decided to launch a nationwide campaign on the twin issues that the opposition blames for job losses and economic slowdown. The brainstorming which lasted over three hours included former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, former finance minister P Chidambaram, Jairam Ramesh and finance ministers of Congress-ruled states.
2017-10-30 16:41:58 Read More

Trump ex-aides indicted for conspiring against US

Chinaâ€™s top leadership is considering digging a 1,000-km long tunnel, which if completed would be the worldâ€™s longest by a huge margin, to divert the waters of the Brahmaputra from Tibet to its dry Xinjiang region.
2017-10-30 16:35:40 Read More

'Trump's ex-campaign manager surrenders to FBI'

The ministerial panel chaired by Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Modi on Saturday flagged issues faced by taxpayers in filing GSTR-2 and asked Infosys Ltd and GST Network (GSTN) to streamline the system.
2017-10-30 12:31:36 Read More

'Carbon dioxide levels grew at record pace in 2016'

Initial probe into the background of Birju Kishore Salla, the man who created the hijack scare on Jet Airwaysâ€™ Mumbai-Delhi flight on Monday, reveals a plot straight from a Bollywood movie with unrequited love as its theme.
2017-10-30 11:57:30 Read More

Hijack scare: Man wanted to harm Jet for 'love'

Govt extends deadline for filing GSTR-2, GSTR-3

2017-10-30 10:38:47 Read More

India slams Pak army's support to terror, says will retaliate if provoked

The amount of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere grew at record rate in 2016 to a level not seen for millions of years, potentially fuelling a 20-metre rise in sea levels and adding 3 degrees to temperatures, the United Nations said on Monday.
2017-10-30 10:06:12 Read More

SC slams Mamata government on Aadhaar plea

2017-10-30 05:53:39 Read More

DATE 2

Tired of tourists, Gir lions go into hiding

The lions are disturbed by the increasing number of vehicles in the forest during the vacation. Hence they move away from the tourism zone. At present, the forest is lush green and hence the lions easily hide in the grasses, making it difficult to be spotted.
2017-10-30 02:13:57 Read More>>

Kerala woman moves SC for probe into daughter's conversion to Islam

Another parent from Kerala has moved the Supreme Court seeking a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into her daughter's alleged conversion to Islam through 'love jihad' and being lured into joining jihad for the dreaded Islamic State in Afghanistan.
2017-10-29 22:54:13 Read More

BCCI owes players 26% of broadcast revenue

The 26% revenue-sharing formula was cleared by a resolution passed by the BCCI general body in 2001, which was finally put into place in 2004 by BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya after prolonged discussions with senior players led by Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid.
2017-10-29 22:12:15 Read More

Chidambaram's remarks an insult to martyrs: PM

2017-10-29 20:07:13 Read More

China set to block Azhar ban defying US, India

A day after Congress veteran P Chidambaram pitched for greater autonomy for Jammu & Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tore into him, saying his remarks were an â€œinsult to our brave soldiers who have laid down their lives for Kashmirâ€.
2017-10-29 19:40:13 Read More

Cut GST for restaurants and small businesses: Panel of state FMs

A panel of state finance ministers suggested fresh changes on Sunday to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), including a cut in the levy at restaurants and a flat 1% tax for small traders, manufacturers and eateries that opt for the less onerous composition scheme.
2017-10-29 19:23:02 Read More

Cut GST for restaurants, small businesses: Panel

Much thanks for 'Tis' relief: India and Af tell US

China is likely to officially block and thereby terminate a US backed proposal to get Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar designated a global terrorist by the UN. The proposal, which had the backing of UK and France too, was introduced by the US in January this year.
2017-10-29 17:45:43 Read More

No GST rollback, but open to changes: PM Modi

â€œThe government would make changes to better the system, and whether we remain or not, we will not let the nation be ruined,â€ Modi said. â€œThere would be no rollback of the mega reform move,â€ Modi said.
2017-10-29 17:23:37 Read More

Congratulate Kidambi on 4th Super Series win

The Railways is looking to invest over $150 billion over the next five years which would help create one million additional jobs, minister Piyush Goyal has said. Goyal, who took over as the rail minister after a Cabinet reshuffle in August, said he was trying to give the national transporter a "new direction".
2017-10-29 15:47:24 Read More

Srikanth beats Nishimoto to win French Open Super Series title

Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth created history by becoming the first Indian player to win four Super Series titles in a year with straight games victory over Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in the French Open final on Sunday.
2017-10-29 15:11:09 Read More

'PM imagining a ghost on J&K autonomy issue'

2017-10-29 14:07:37 Read More

Live Score: India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI

2017-10-29 12:42:33 Read More

Guard Chinese soil, Xi tells Tibetan herdsmen from Arunachal border

Xi told the herding family from Lhunze County, near the Himalayas in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, to set down roots in the border area, safeguard "Chinese territory" and develop their hometown. India asserts that the China-India border dispute covers the 4,057-km Line of Actual Control.
2017-10-29 12:04:36 Read More

Railways to create 1 million jobs in 5yrs: Goyal

PM accuses Cong of speaking Pak language

In reply to an RTI query, the central bank said it has processed about 1,134 crore pieces of Rs 500 notes and 524.90 crore pieces of Rs 1,000 junked notes, having face value of Rs 5.67 lakh crore and Rs 5.24 lakh crore respectively, as on September 30.
2017-10-29 10:22:03 Read More

RBI says still verifying returned notes

Under the latest policy of the Centre, those belonging to minority communities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh staying in India on long-term visas, are allowed to purchase a small dwelling unit sufficient to serve the needs of a family for self-use and suitable accommodation for carrying out self-employment.
2017-10-29 09:46:22 Read More

431 Pak Hindus given long-term visas

Follow the live score and commentary from the third and final ODI between India and New Zealand in Kanpur.
2017-10-29 09:28:01 Read More

To counter China, US offers 'Quad' plan with India, Japan and Australia

There is a developmental model â€“ and money â€“ beyond the example of China and its financing for Asian countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, and perhaps beyond that in Africa. The United States, Japan, India and Australia could provide the alternative option.
2017-10-28 17:28:23 Read More

England beat Spain 5-2 to win FIFA U-17 World Cup

England swaggered their way into the FIFA U-17 World Cup triumph and the invigorating final against Spain was as much a celebration of attacking football as it was about an incredible turnaround on Saturday.
2017-10-28 16:44:44 Read More

Can't let shadow eco be larger than real eco: FM

Terming tax-paying as a "patriotic duty", Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said given our aspiration to be a dominant player on the world stage, we cannot afford to be a place where the shadow economy is bigger than the real economy.
2017-10-28 16:04:43 Read More

FIFA U-17 World Cup Final Live: Spain v England

Get football live score & commentary of FIFA U-17 World Cup match between England and Spain on Times of India
2017-10-28 15:35:23 Read More

French Open: Srikanth enters final, Sindhu out

PV Sindhu had a below-par outing as Japan's Akene Yamaguchi beat the World Championship silver medallist 21-14, 21-9 in a thoroughly one-sided semi-final of the French Open Super Series on Saturday.
2017-10-28 14:55:22 Read More

Sitharaman for 'Make in India' in defence sector

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday issued directions to officials for addressing top military firms' concerns over licensing and tax issues and reiterated the government's commitment to facilitating private sector's participation in defence manufacturing.
2017-10-28 13:56:54 Read More

How Crown Prince is changing Saudi Arabia

Since catapulting to power with the support of his father, the king, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pushed forth changes that could usher in a new era for one of the United States' most important allies and swing the kingdom away from decades of ultraconservative dogma and restrictions.
2017-10-28 11:11:14 Read More

'Trump admin strongly supports sale of F-16, F-18 fighter jets to India'

The US is keen to move forward on some important defence agreements with India that will make it easier for the Trump administration to share classified data and facilitate the sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to New Delhi, a top American diplomat has said.
2017-10-28 11:09:06 Read More

PM calls for debate on parties' internal democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a debate on internal democracy in political parties, asserting that the growth of "true democratic spirit" within them is necessary for the country's future.
2017-10-28 11:09:02 Read More

PM Modi calls for debate on democratic values

US senators for listing Pak as 'country of concern'

Discriminatory constitutional provisions and laws, including the country's blasphemy and anti-Ahmadiyya measures continue to result in the unjust prosecution and imprisonment of individuals due to their faith, the Senators said in their letter to Rex Tillerson.
2017-10-28 07:30:29 Read More

H-1B visa issue raised with US 'very strongly', says Suresh Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu flagged concerns related to "protectionist measures" that are impacting Indian services and pointed to persistent problems in getting H-1B and L-1 visas through annual caps, higher fees and a high rejection rate.
2017-10-28 07:04:09 Read More

Soon, punishment for sharing consumers' pvt data

Sharing any detail of consumers for commercial purpose by companies will be treated as unfair trade practice, which will attract punishment under the consumer protection law. The government has proposed this in the Consumer Protection Bill.
2017-10-28 03:53:14 Read More

DMK richest regional party, AIADMK 2nd: ADR

An analysis of incomes during 2015-16 has shown that 32 regional parties in total got Rs 221.48 crore, of which Rs 110 crore remained unspent. This is more than 49% of their total income. DMK had the highest income at Rs 77.63 crore.
2017-10-28 01:08:40 Read More

Indians going digital: Banks shutter 358 ATMs between June-August

Decreasing ATM use in cities after demonetisation, and the increase in operational costs have forced banks to take a hard look at how they deploy ATMs.
2017-10-28 00:55:32 Read More

Crisis looms if BCCI stays out of anti-dope pact

World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to direct the Indian cricket board, BCCI, to allow drug-testing of Indian cricketers by the National AntiDoping Agency (Nada).
2017-10-27 23:35:00 Read More

Guj polls: BJP, Cong slug it out over 'vikas'

Gujarat is going bananas over Vikas, or development, considered the hallmark of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâ€™s famed â€˜Gujarat Modelâ€™ which helped him â€˜poll-vaultâ€™ to the countryâ€™s top job in 2014.
2017-10-27 22:30:00 Read More

Status quo at Doklam face-off site, clarifies MEA

Amid reports citing satellite imagery to show that Chinese troops were still present in the Doklam region, the government Friday reiterated that there was no fresh activity at the Sino-Indian face-off site and that the "alleged Chinese build up'' was well within China''.
2017-10-27 20:41:55 Read More

India, France agree to ramp up military ties

The delegation-level meeting led by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her French counterpart Florence Parly also agreed to "strongly support" projects for defence manufacturing under the "Make in India" initiative as well as promote defence technology and R&D cooperation.
2017-10-27 20:19:06 Read More

Act against terrorism, or weâ€™ll do it our way, US warns Pakistan

The United States on Friday issued its direst warning to Pakistan to roll up terrorist groups operating in the country and end the establishment support for such groups, warning that if Islamabad chose not to act, Washington will find ways to achieve its objectives.
2017-10-27 19:16:04 Read More

Connectivity has to be equitable: India on OBOR

India on Friday hoped that the direction and the policy set by the Communist Party Congress in China will further promote Sino-India relations and contribute to peace and stability in the region.
2017-10-27 16:32:04 Read More

Mamata govt moves SC against Aadhaar

The Supreme Court would hear on October 30 a plea filed by the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government against the Centre's move to make Aadhaar mandatory for availing the benefits of various social welfare schemes.
2017-10-27 12:58:04 Read More

Eye on China: Japan for strategic dialogue with US, India, Australia

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is expected to propose a strategic dialogue among leaders of US, India and Australia to US President Donald Trump on November 6 when they plan to hold a summit meeting, a report said on Thursday.
2017-10-27 12:25:18 Read More

US to Pakistan: Act against terrorists or we will do it in our own way

The Trump administration has firmly told Pakistan that if it fails to take "decisive" actions against terror groups, the US will "adjust" its tactics and strategies to achieve the objective in a "different way", a State Department official on Friday said.
2017-10-27 10:02:41 Read More

Xi Jinping orders PLA to be combat-ready as he begins 2nd term

Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun his second five-year term ordering the country's 2.3 million-strong military, the world's largest, to be absolutely loyal to the ruling Communist Party and intensify its combat readiness by focussing on how to win wars.
2017-10-27 08:51:42 Read More

States told to identify assets of 2.1L shell cos

Centre has asked states that the process of identification of such properties needs to be completed at the earliest and information be shared with the corporate affairs ministry in a time-bound manner.
2017-10-27 07:34:51 Read More

States told to identify assets of 2.1L shell cos

75% of world's new billionaires from India, China

2017-10-27 06:34:27 Read More

Powerful new gene-editing tools may fix hundreds of diseases

Scientists unveiled two new molecular editing tools designed to fix mutations that cause the majority of human genetic diseases. Both techniques build off of the game-changing CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool, a type of molecular scissors for trimming unwanted parts of the human genome to replace with new stretches of DNA.
2017-10-27 03:32:03 Read More

BCCI reforms may destroy cricket: Sharad Pawar

One billionaire is created every three weeks in China, which leads the region when it comes to the number of billionaires. At the current pace, in four years Asia is tipped to overtake US in terms of the worldâ€™s largest concentration of wealth
2017-10-27 02:25:43 Read More

'All residents of this village born on January 1'

Pawar conceded that there were inherent deficiencies, as in any kind of administration, in the functioning of BCCI and that â€œsome reformative steps were due to be taken to remove existing defects in the organisation to ensure transparencyâ€
2017-10-27 01:08:18 Read More

BJP pins hopes on PM's 50 rallies to woo voters

PM may address 50 to 70 public meetings across South Gujarat, Saurashtra, Kutch and Central Gujarat. He may start a full-fledged campaign after Nov 10, when he will address 2-3 public meetings at different parts of the state. PM Modi has already visited Gujarat close to 10 times since January.
2017-10-26 22:30:00 Read More

DATE 3

NIA charges Zakir Naik for radicalisation

Controversial preacher Zakir Naik deliberately insulted the religious beliefs of Hindus, Christians and Islamic sects like Shia, Sufi and Barelvi, and his speeches influenced recruits to the cause of the so-called Islamic State, the National Investigation Agency has said.
2017-10-26 20:06:42 Read More>>

PM says GST will help consumers, Rahul slams it as â€˜badly conceivedâ€™

The battle lines over GST became sharper with PM Narendra Modi on Thursday putting his full weight behind the tax reform, saying it would benefit consumers, the poor and the middle class even as Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi kept up his attack on what he called a â€œbadly conceivedâ€ measure.
2017-10-26 19:56:45 Read More

India shuns maritime security meet in Pakistan

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), which protects India's offshore wealth and is responsible for enforcement of maritime laws, was supposed to participate in the event which was held on October 24-25 and which saw participation from 13 countries.
2017-10-26 17:42:14 Read More

5 minors detained for attack on Swiss couple

Uttar Pradesh police detained five minors on Thursday for the brutal attack on a Swiss couple in Fatehpur Sikri that had left them bruised and battered. A sixth accused, most probably also a minor, is absconding. Raids were carried out in some parts of UP to nab him. The trio have been charged under IPC sections 323 (causing voluntarily hurt) and 325 (causing grievous hurt).
2017-10-26 17:02:19 Read More

What Rahul said when asked about his marriage

When it comes to getting married, Rahul Gandhi says he is all for destiny. An otherwise confident-looking Rahul Gandhi seemed stumped when boxer Vijender Singh asked him at an industry event on Thursday when he planned to tie the knot.
2017-10-26 16:31:20 Read More

After US rap, China backs Pak for â€˜positive efforts in tackling terrorâ€™

"Pakistan has made positive efforts for counter-terrorism and made great sacrifices," spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry Geng Shuang said at the regular briefing. He said China "believes the international community should recognise the efforts made by Pakistan on counter-terrorism".
2017-10-26 16:02:52 Read More

India should shed its reservations over BRI: China

The BRI, which includes China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has been included in the Constitution of the ruling Communist Party of China in the just concluded once-in-a- five-year Congress.
2017-10-26 13:39:14 Read More

Abdul Karim, kingpin of stamp paper scam, dies

Telgi, who was serving a 30-year prison sentence after being convicted in the stamp paper scam, was suffering from meningitis and was admitted to Victoria Hospital last week. He was serving his term in Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru after being sentenced to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment.
2017-10-26 11:43:28 Read More

Kohliâ€™s brand value higher than that of Messi

According to Forbes Fab 40 list, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has a brand value higher than that of football star Lionel Messi, golfer Rory McIlory and Golden State Warriorsâ€™ shooter Stephen Curry. Forbes has valued the Indian skipperâ€™s brand value at USD 14.5 million and that puts him in the seventh position in the list of top 10 athletes for their brand value.
2017-10-26 11:08:26 Read More

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in slum near Bandra stn

A major fire was reported in a slum close to the eastern side of the Bandra railway station on Thursday. The incident took place during a demolition drive carried out by the BMC in the area.
2017-10-26 10:50:16 Read More

Saudi Arabia's grand plan to move beyond oil: Big goals, bigger hurdles

The government in Saudi Arabia has made significant social changes, but it has so far failed to make much progress on transforming the petro-state into a diverse, productive economy.
2017-10-26 10:21:49 Read More

Heading to US? More hassles await you at airports

New security measures take effect on Thursday at airports around the world. A spokeswoman for the Transportation Security Administration said the new steps will cover about 2,100 flights a day.
2017-10-26 08:32:21 Read More

Stricter rules against misleading ads soon: PM

PM Modi on Thursday stressed that "consumer protection" was in line with the government's resolve of building a 'New India.' He added that a new consumer protection act was in the making, which would lay out stricter guidelines on advertisements, to ensure people are not misled.
2017-10-26 06:30:49 Read More

Arrest warrant against ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

A Pakistani judge has issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after he failed to appear in court to face corruption charges.
2017-10-26 06:17:13 Read More

Live: Yogi visits Taj, takes part in cleanliness drive

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath visits Taj Mahal on Thursday against the backdrop of various controversial statements made by some BJP leaders regarding the status of the 17th century monument in India's culture.
2017-10-26 05:23:06 Read More

3-year-old's death: NRI mom denies involvement

The foster mother of a 3-year-old Indian girl, whose body was found on Sunday from a culvert near their home in suburban Dallas, has denied any involvement in the death of her daughter.
2017-10-26 04:04:02 Read More

Scope for further cut in interest rates, says SBI chairman

In an interview with TOI, Rajnish Kumar, the newly-appointed chairman of the country's largest bank, talks about signs of change in the economic situation and expects a pick-up in demand after Tuesday's Rs 7-lakh-crore package for the road sector.
2017-10-26 02:26:56 Read More

Guj polls: Stakes canâ€™t get higher than this for PM

The Election Commission on Wednesday lifted the suspense over Gujarat poll dates, announcing voting on December 9 and 14 and setting the stage for a pivotal contest seen as a mood setter for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
2017-10-26 01:42:39 Read More

Which is real AIADMK, asks bank; refuses to give Thevar gold armour

Madurai branch of the Bank of India has declined to hand over to the ruling dispensation a golden armour donated by former chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Since there is a dispute over AIADMK and its symbol, the bank in Anna Nagar in Madurai has raised some queries about who will represent the party.
2017-10-26 00:53:35 Read More

Gujarat: A must-win state for PM Modi, Shah

Gujarat 2017 will almost certainly be a two-horse race with a few also-rans thrown in, including Vaghela's fledgling All India Hindustan Congress Party , NCP and AAP .
2017-10-26 00:29:05 Read More

BJP to win 6th time in Gujarat: Times Now survey

BJP is heading for a record sixth win in Gujarat assembly polls and is likely to improve its 2012 tally when it had contested the elections under the leadership of then chief minister Narendra Modi, according to an opinion poll conducted by Times Now-VMR.
2017-10-25 21:46:35 Read More

Return of ISIS fighters worries India

Counter-terrorism officials say several IS fighters of Indian origin, who had travelled to Iraq, Syria or Afghanistan before or after 2014 in groups or individually, will now try to return to India after the loss of territory by the dreaded terror outfit.
2017-10-25 20:54:20 Read More

Return of ISIS fighters worries India

Govt may go beyond Aadhaar to verify mobile Nos

Faced with criticism for forcing people to link their Aadhaar numbers with their mobile connection, the government is considering the option of allowing other identity proofs to complete the verification process. These IDs could include ration card, driverâ€™s license and passport.
2017-10-25 20:45:38 Read More

US makes renewal of H-1B visa more difficult

The Trump administration has made it more difficult to renew non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and L1, popular among Indian IT professionals, with a new directive saying the burden of proof lies on the applicant even when an extension is sought.
2017-10-25 20:24:07 Read More

Safe havens for terror groups won't be tolerated: Tillerson to Pak

Highlighting the India-US convergence on strategic issues, US secretary of state Rex Tillerson sent a stern message to Pakistan on Wednesday, saying terror safe havens would not be tolerated and that too many terrorist organisations were finding sanctuary in the neighbouring country.
2017-10-25 19:34:31 Read More

Hafiz Saeed's name not on list of terrorists handed over by US: Pak

Mumbai attack mastermind and banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed's name was not on a list of 75 terrorists the US had handed over to Pakistan, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday.
2017-10-25 17:24:27 Read More

Asked about RAW links in detention: Pak blogger

He told the BBC that he had been ordered to hand over the passwords to his email accounts and mobile phone before being taken to a secret detention facility. According to him, a number of men in plain clothes had ordered him into a car when he had come to Pakistan from Singapore
2017-10-25 16:28:03 Read More

BJP set to win big in Guj polls: Times Now survey

A Times Now-VMR survey of voters in Gujarat has predicted a comfortable victory for the BJP in the state, with Congress and other parties trailing the saffron party by around 15 per cent of the vote.
2017-10-25 15:41:08 Read More

Live Score: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

Check Live Cricket Score, Live Commentary, Scorecard, Ball by Ball updates of 2nd ODI between India vs New Zealand on Times of India
2017-10-25 12:21:11 Read More

On Nov 8, govt to celebrate 'Anti-Black Money Day'

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj once again raised Indiaâ€™s concerns over H-1B visa regulations with visiting US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson.The foreign minister also reiterated that she has been following up on the issue regularly with the US authorities.
2017-10-25 11:40:22 Read More

Rajini, friends build meditation house in Himalayas

2017-10-25 10:40:18 Read More

Rajini, friends build meditation house in Himalayas

2017-10-25 10:40:18 Read More

Anger in US after 3-yr-old Indian girl's death

The Richardson community in the US was mourning the death of Sherin Mathews, the three-year-old Indian girl whose foster father has claimed that she choked while drinking milk, with many people asking why he did not wake his nurse wife when the child was struggling to breathe.
2017-10-25 10:12:04 Read More

H-1B visa: India urges US against adverse action

Actor Rajinikanth and his friends have built a meditation house on the foothills of the Himalayas to celebrate the 100 years of the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of The Autobiography of a Yogi.
2017-10-25 09:25:37 Read More

US H-1B visa extension gets more difficult

In a new directive, the Trump administration has made it more difficult for the renewal of non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and L1, popular among Indian IT professionals, saying that the burden of proof lies on the applicant even when an extension is sought.
2017-10-25 08:47:49 Read More

At a forgotten Pakistan port, China paves a new Silk Road

Remote and impoverished, Pakistan's Gwadar port at first glance seems an unlikely crown jewel in a multi-billion-dollar development project with China aimed at constructing a 21st century Silk Road.
2017-10-25 05:54:43 Read More

'CBI messed up': Hemraj's wife wants to move SC

The family of Hemraj Banjade, who was killed along with Aarushi Talwar on the intervening night of May 15-16, 2008, plans to move the Supreme Court to identify the murderer. They are accusing the CBI of messing up the investigation and say that justi ce has been denied to them.
2017-10-25 02:23:28 Read More

Itâ€™s raining sops in Gujarat as poll clouds gather

The sops â€” 50% hike in incentive-based payments to ASHA health workers, relief for farmers using drip irrigation, and clearing the 2nd phase of Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro (Rs 6,700 cr) â€” came even as signs loomed that the EC may announce 2-phase polls in the state for the 2nd or 3rd week of Dec.
2017-10-24 23:10:19 Read More

Eye on China, India expands naval footprint in Indian Ocean

The Navy is ramping up its new â€œmission-based deploymentsâ€ in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Malacca Strait, with warships on round-the-clock patrols to meet any operational eventuality from conventional threats and maritime terrorism to piracy and humanitarian disaster relief.
2017-10-24 22:33:02 Read More

Rs 2.11 lakh cr package to strengthen PSU banks

Along with the package to breathe life into ailing public sector banks through a Rs 2.11 lakh crore infusion, the government also unveiled a mega Rs 6.9 lakh road building programme aimed at boosting growth and creating jobs.
2017-10-24 22:17:31 Read More

Laptops may soon be banned from check-in luggage

Large personal electronic devices (PED) like laptops may soon be disallowed from check-in bags because of fears that their battery fire would go undetected, leading to possible catastrophes.
2017-10-24 21:05:30 Read More

Infosys slashes forecast for year to 5.5-6.5%

Infosys drastically slashed its revenue guidance for the fiscal, marking a sombre start to new chairman Nandan Nilekaniâ€™s tenure and reflecting perhaps the turmoil the company went through over the past months.
2017-10-24 20:47:02 Read More

Raje govt blinks, puts gag bill in cold storage

Within 24 hours of tabling in the Rajasthan assembly a bill that sought to shield public servants and judges from investigation, the Vasundhara Raje government on Tuesday put the controversial draft into â€œcold storageâ€ by sending it to a select committee of the House.
2017-10-24 20:28:27 Read More

'She choked on milk': Father of 3-yr-old Indian girl

The father of a missing 3-year-old Indian-American girl in North Texas has changed his story, saying she choked while drinking milk at 3 am and that he took her body outside after he believed she had died.
2017-10-24 16:42:25 Read More

Concern for India as China includes Belt and Road in constitution

In an unexpected move, the Communist Party of China has enshrined the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in its constitution. This will mean intense pressure on a reluctant New Delhi to join the programme as China would enhance infrastructure funding to Indiaâ€™s neighbours.
2017-10-24 15:38:34 Read More

Hackers breach top plastic surgery clinic in UK

A top British plastic surgery clinic, known to have high-profile clients, said it is "horrified" after hackers allegedly stole terabytes of data during a recent cyber-attack. London Bridge Plastic Surgery said its IT experts and police found evidence of the breach.
2017-10-24 15:08:13 Read More

Jaitley takes dig at Rahul's GST comment

The government has billed GST, which amalgamated more than a dozen central and state levies, as "landmark reform" that will not just boost economic growth but also curb tax evasion.
2017-10-24 13:58:09 Read More

Have produced results in fighting terror: Pak to US

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday reconfirmed Pakistan's commitment to the "war on terror" during a meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, saying his country had "produced results" fighting the region's Islamist militants.
2017-10-24 13:50:15 Read More

Govt to infuse Rs 2.11 lakh crore into PSU banks

While saying more banking reforms will be announced in the days to come, Jaitley was critical of banks being indiscriminate in their lending in the past and brushing the real NPA (non-performing assets) issue under the carpet for a long time.
2017-10-24 12:33:01 Read More

DATE 4

Terror funding case: NIA arrests Hizb chief Syed Salahuddin's son

In a major swoop, NIA has arrested Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddinâ€™s son Syed Shahid Yusuf, a J&K government employee, in a 2011 terror funding case. Yusuf was found to be in touch with Saudi Arabia-based Hizbul Mujahideen operative Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, who is also an accused in the case.
2017-10-24 07:07:31 Read More>>

Govt mulls more outposts at India-China border

Wesley Mathews, the father of missing three-year-old adopted Indian girl Sherin Mathews has been arrested, a day after body of a small child was found in a culvert, less than a mile from the family's home.
2017-10-24 06:31:37 Read More

Cabinet nod for Rs 7 lakh crore highway plan

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the biggest ever highway development plan to develop and expand approximately 83,000 km of roads at an investment of Rs 6.9 lakh crore by 2022.
2017-10-24 06:16:57 Read More

'Why no Muslims in Indian team?' Bhajji replies

IAF jets to land on Agra e-way today: 10 points

As many as 20 jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF), including Mirage-2000 and Sukhoi-30 MKI, will participate in the landing and take-off exercise on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway today.
2017-10-24 03:46:07 Read More

IAF jets land on Agra e-way: 10 points

As many as 20 jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF), including Mirage-2000 and Sukhoi-30 MKI, participated in the landing and take-off exercise on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway today.
2017-10-24 03:46:07 Read More

US cops arrest father of missing Indian toddler

2017-10-24 03:17:37 Read More

Cabinet set to clear Rs 7,00,000cr NH plan today

The govt is set to approve the biggest ever highway plan to develop and expand approximately 83,000 km of roads at an investment of Rs 6.9 lakh crore by 2022 on Tuesday. The proposal is aimed at pushing economic activity and generating at least 32 crore man days across the country in the next 5 yrs.
2017-10-23 23:51:54 Read More

'Had I met Rahul, I would have met him in public'

The â€œsecretâ€ meeting reportedly took place after Hardik had claimed that he would not be able to meet the Gandhi scion on Monday morning as he would be at a public function in Mandal town, 87km from Ahmedabad. Hardik reached Mandal around 7.30pm to address the meeting and apologized for the delay.
2017-10-23 23:07:05 Read More

Hardik Patel holds 'secret meeting' with Rahul

Govt restarts Kashmir dialogue with former IB chief at the helm

In a shift of gears, the Modi government on Monday announced the restart of a frozen political dialogue in Jammu & Kashmir that will include the separatist Hurriyat conglomeration if its leaders are prepared for an engagement with the Centre.
2017-10-23 20:35:55 Read More

SC to Guj: Why Bilkis case convicts still in job?

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed surprise over the re-employment of policemen and doctors convicted by the Bombay high court of suppressing and tampering with evidence in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case, and sought answers from the Gujarat government.
2017-10-23 20:25:52 Read More

Kohli's aggression is India's strength: Tendulkar

His comments broke from more measured language on Monday by US defense secretary Jim Mattis and South Korean defense minister Song Young-Moo, as the three men met on the sidelines of a gathering of Asian defense chiefs in the Philippines.
2017-10-23 16:34:16 Read More

Trump-Tillerson rope in India and Afghanistan to bring Pakistan to heel

There was a time not so long ago when a US cabinet member or high official visiting Islamabad and New Delhi on the same trip to the region would have irked India and invited grumbling about American hyphenation of the two countries.
2017-10-23 16:10:39 Read More

Extend open invitation to all for dialogue: Sharma

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday said he noticed the aggressive "spark" in Virat Kohli when he made his India debut and that characteristic has rubbed off on the entire team.
2017-10-23 16:03:26 Read More

NKorea threat 'critical, imminent': Japan to US

2017-10-23 14:46:50 Read More

'Should we wear patriotism on our sleeves': SC

2017-10-23 14:30:34 Read More

Hope I live up to expectations: PM's new man for J&K peace process

Earlier today, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Centre has decided to start a sustained dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir and added that Sharma would be the representative from the Government of India.
2017-10-23 13:11:35 Read More

GST officials raid Tamil actor Vishal's office

The raids happened a day after a vicious spat between Vishal and BJP leader H Raja over actor Vijayâ€™s film â€˜Mersal.â€™
2017-10-23 12:16:54 Read More

Air India eyes sale of scrapped engine parts

Air India has sought business proposals for sale of scrapped aircraft engine parts, a move that could provide additional revenues for the disinvestment-bound national airline. AI plans to salvage select engine parts under a profit sharing arrangement, failing which they would be sold as scrap.
2017-10-23 12:15:22 Read More

China says Pak 'obligated' to protect its envoys

China reportedly asked Pakistan to step up the security of its newly-appointed ambassador in Islamabad in the wake of threats to his life from the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), according to reports.
2017-10-23 12:11:22 Read More

Multiple factors led EC to hold HP polls earlier

Chief election commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including the weather had come into play when deciding why to hold elections in Himachal Pradesh earlier than Gujarat.
2017-10-23 09:45:29 Read More

Rookies Siraj, Iyer in T20 squad; no rest for Virat Kohli yet

"With regards to Virat Kohli, there were some speculations that he is going to be rested for the whole of Sri Lankan series, it is not right. As far as the Test series is concerned, he is going to play and at some point of time, the rotation policy that we are following will apply to the captain," chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it clear during a media conference.
2017-10-23 09:03:41 Read More

Uproar in Raj assembly over controversial bill

The Vasundhara Raje government on Monday tabled the Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) bill in the Rajasthan assembly, ANI reported. The ordinance seeks to protect serving and former judges, magistrates and public servants in the state from being investigated for on-duty action, without prior sanction.
2017-10-23 06:42:32 Read More

As Xi further pushes Chinaâ€™s reach, the world pushes back

Xi is pushing a vision of national rejuvenation during the current Communist Party congress, which is expected to give him a second five-year term by Wednesday. And central to his ambitions is a far-reaching drive to restore China to what he considers its rightful place as a global power.
2017-10-23 06:25:06 Read More

Adv: Hereâ€™s how to protect kids from malaria

Ashwani Lohani had planned the move last summer when he was Air India chairman, but the railways had not reacted to it positively. Now the chairman of the Railway Board, Lohani has said he will clear the plan if AI puts it up again.
2017-10-23 05:29:14 Read More

US cops find body in search of missing Indian girl

Police have discovered the body of a girl child, which they say is "most likely" of a three-year-old Indian girl who went missing for last two weeks when her foster father reportedly sent her outside alone late in the night as punishment for not finishing her milk.
2017-10-23 03:06:58 Read More

EC dismisses â€˜bungalow favourâ€™ charge

Responding to reports that he had requested the Gujarat government to let him retain a bungalow in Ahmedabad for over a year after he was appointed to the Election Commission, chief election commissioner AK Joti on Sunday said he had not sought any undue favours from the state government.
2017-10-22 23:02:57 Read More

DeMo deposits: Shell cos face criminal action

The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA), which initiated action to de-register over 2 lakh companies that had not filed returns, is planning to invoke provisions of section 447 of the new Companies Act which relates to fraud, citing public interest.
2017-10-22 22:27:50 Read More

Unconfirmed railway ticket? You may get to fly

Govt will push economic reforms, maintain fiscal stability: PM Modi

â€œLooking at the recent figures, the production of coal, electricity, natural gas and other items has increased significantly. Foreign investors are making huge investments in the country. Foreign exchange reserves too have reached $400 billion,â€ Modi said.
2017-10-22 20:43:51 Read More

Fatwa-hit Muslim women seek ban on Darul Uloom

The Muslim Mahila Foundation, which has come under fire from the Darul Uloom Deoband for praising Ram, has demanded a ban on the seminary and a probe into its funding.
2017-10-22 19:27:18 Read More

We want more Indian students in UK: Johnson

British foreign secretary Boris Johnson, in an interview with TOI, said the number of Indian students in the UK is rising. â€œOur most recent figures show a 10% increase in Indian students gaining visas â€“ and 91% of these applications are successful... there is no limit to the number of genuine Indian students who can study in Britain.â€
2017-10-22 16:48:56 Read More

PLA hails resolution of Doklam standoff

In a significant move, and one that underscores President Xi Jinpingâ€™s increasing clout, the Peopleâ€™s Liberation Army expressed satisfaction over the recent border settlement with India at the end of the 10-week Doklam stand-off, saying that it was â€œsafely resolvedâ€.
2017-10-22 16:09:59 Read More

India beat Malaysia 2-1 to win third Asia Cup title

India's ten-year wait for the continental title ended on Sunday as they beat Malaysia 2-1 to win their third Asia Cup title in Dhaka. India won the tournament twice before in 2003 and 2007 editions.
2017-10-22 13:21:32 Read More

Live score: India v New Zealand, 1st ODI

Live score: India v New Zealand, 1st ODI
2017-10-22 13:19:29 Read More

Ports are gateway to prosperity: PM Modi

2017-10-22 12:25:56 Read More

GST rate structure needs total overhaul: Adhia

With the new GST regime firmly entrenched, a complete overhaul of the tax rates is now required to reduce the burden on small and medium businesses, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has said.
2017-10-22 12:03:50 Read More

Virat Kohli surpasses Ponting with 31st ODI ton

Virat Kohli surpassed the legendary Ricky Pointing to become the second highest century maker in ODIs en route his 31st hundred during the opening match against New Zealand on Sunday.
2017-10-22 12:00:57 Read More

Live score: India v New Zealand, 1st ODI

Follow all the live score and commentary from the first ODI between India and New Zealand on Times of India.
2017-10-22 09:15:39 Read More

China fears its top envoy in Pakistan might be killed, seeks more security

China has asked Pakistan to step up security of its newly-appointed ambassador in Islamabad in the wake of threats to his life from a terrorist organisation, according to media reports.
2017-10-22 07:51:11 Read More

Faced UPA govt's hostility when I was CM: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi charged that the Congress-led UPA government had been hostile to him and deliberately stalled development projects in Gujarat while he'd been the chief minister.
2017-10-22 07:33:37 Read More

US considering India's request for armed drones

The Trump administration's consideration in this regard comes months after a successful meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House on June 26, during which the US announced to sell 22 unarmed Guardian drones to India, which would add the Indian Navy's surveillance capabilities in the strategic Indian Ocean region.
2017-10-22 07:06:23 Read More

PM launches Ro-Ro ferry service in Guj: Top facts

2017-10-22 06:24:40 Read More

PM launches Ro-Ro ferry service in Guj: Top facts

2017-10-22 06:24:40 Read More

France wants India to buy more Rafales

French defence minister Florence Parley will be here next week to lay the groundwork to further boost the bilateral strategic partnership ahead of President Emmanuel Macronâ€™s visit to India in December.
2017-10-22 04:56:44 Read More

India vs NZ: Virat Kohli to play his 200th ODI

Having played with ruthless intensity since being hammered by Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final in June, India face the ask of lifting their intensity levels again when they kick off a short-limited overs series against New Zealand with the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
2017-10-22 03:28:18 Read More

Rahul may take charge as Cong chief on Oct 30

Congress has put a plan in place in Telangana to regroup itself in the hope that it will help build much-needed momentum for the party nationally, taking a leaf from its performance when Andhra Pradesh was a unified state, which contributed to the formation of UPA-II.
2017-10-22 02:43:09 Read More

Donâ€™t offend China by meeting Dalai Lama: Beijing

China on Saturday said foreign leaders hurt the sentiments of Chinese people when they meet the Dalai Lama. Friendship with China was contingent on foreign countries ignoring the Dalai Lama, a senior Chinese official said.
2017-10-21 23:32:55 Read More

DATE 5

I'm being sackedâ€™, Mistry texted wife ahead of meet

The incident was revealed by Nirmalya Kumar, who was group executive council member under Mistry, on his blog on Saturday. Kumar, who was also removed from the company the same day as Mistry, wrote in his post that the Tatas could have handled Mistryâ€™s removal in a better manner.
2017-10-21 22:29:47 Read More>>

New plea in SC challenges RBI order for linking Aadhaar with bank a/c

Posing a fresh challenge to Aadhaar, a writ in the Supreme Court has questioned the constitutional validity of the RBIâ€™s decision to make its linkage with bank accounts mandatory, adding strength to pending pleas challenging the unique identification on the grounds of violation of privacy.
2017-10-21 22:02:56 Read More

Indians are writing their wills earlier, and online

More people, even those in their forties, arenâ€™t leaving things to chance but are writing their wills early on to avoid the kind of bitter property disputes theyâ€™ve seen tear families apart. And a slew of online will drafting options are aiding this trend.
2017-10-21 20:11:01 Read More

To widen anti-BJP front, Cong ropes in OBC leader

OBC leader Alpesh Thakor is set to join Congress on Monday, in what may be the first sign of a broad anti-BJP front coming together ahead of the assembly elections in Gujarat in December. Rahul Gandhi will attend a rally being organised by Thakorâ€™s â€œOBC Unity Frontâ€ in Gandhinagar on Monday.
2017-10-21 19:58:30 Read More

Hockey Asia Cup Live: India vs Pakistan

The notion of Chinese power over the North â€” that the countries are as "close as lips and teeth,'' according to a cliche recorded in the 3rd century â€” is so tantalizing that Donald Trump has spent a good part of his young presidency playing it up.
2017-10-21 13:15:29 Read More

Linking Aadhaar to bank accounts mandatory: RBI

Get live score updates of Hockey Asia Cup 2017 match between India and Pakistan on Times of India
2017-10-21 10:51:18 Read More

Smriti's dig at Rahul over his Twitter 'popularity'

2017-10-21 10:06:51 Read More

Hundreds of mysterious stone â€˜gatesâ€™ found in Saudi Arabiaâ€™s desert

The Reserve Bank of India on Saturday dismissed media reports that it was not necessary to link national identity card numbers, known as Aadhaar numbers to bank accounts. It said in a statement the requirement remained in force under anti-money laundering rules.
2017-10-21 10:03:58 Read More

Don't 'demon-etize' Tamil pride: Rahul on Mersal

2017-10-21 08:33:06 Read More

Don't 'demon-etize' Tamil pride: Rahul on Mersal

2017-10-21 08:33:06 Read More

Meeting Dalai Lama major offence, China warns world leaders

China routinely protests world leaders meeting the Dalai Lama. It also makes it mandatory for all the foreign governments to recognise Tibet as part of China to have diplomatic relations with Beijing.
2017-10-21 07:39:28 Read More

Chinese power over NKorea? More myth than reality

Ahead of secretary of state Rex Tillerson's maiden visit to India and Pakistan next week, the official, with an insight into the administration's policy over South Asia, was responding to questions on what India could do to bring peace and stability in the region, in particular with Pakistan.
2017-10-21 05:45:06 Read More

Keep me out of Tipu Jayanti: Anantkumar Hegde

2017-10-21 05:06:31 Read More

Modi wants peace with Pak but not at cost of security: US official

Errant sellers use loopholes, ask for cash to evade GST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have said that GST is the tool to put an end to the system of kuchcha-pucca bills, but the system that has been put in place hasnâ€™t delivered just yet.
2017-10-21 01:28:17 Read More

The inside story of the White House Diwali

Kidambi Srikanth kept India's hopes alive at the Denmark Open Super Series Premier, after Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy lost their respective quarter-final matches on Friday.
2017-10-21 01:15:34 Read More

Pak envoy meets Sushma in 1st high-level contact

Swaraj discussed the current state of affairs in bilateral relations with Mahmood, who officially took charge as Pak envoy to India only last month. She touched upon Indiaâ€™s concerns over cross-border terrorism and asked Islamabad to quickly bring to book the accused in Mumbai & Pathankot attacks.
2017-10-21 00:52:03 Read More

Commonwealth resolution a snub to Pakistan

In an embarrassment to Pakistan, the Commonwealth Law ministerâ€™s meeting, held in Nassau, the Bahamas, adopted a resolution on Thursday stating that â€˜terrorism could have no justification, and the acts of terror were the most egregious violation of the human rights of the victimsâ€™.
2017-10-20 23:17:02 Read More

Missing Pakistani scribe on trail of 'desi spy' found after 2 years

25-year-old Zeenat Shahzadi is a freelance reporter who had raised her voice for missing persons in Pakistan. Through social media, Zeenat had managed to get in touch with , the mother of Hamid Ansari, an Indian national who had gone missing in Pakistan.
2017-10-20 22:49:08 Read More

Appreciate Tillersonâ€™s â€˜positive evaluationâ€™ of India-US ties: MEA

Looking forward to welcoming Tillerson next week, the government described his recent remarks on â€œdefining our relationship with India for the next centuryâ€ to a US thinktank as a significant policy statement on India-US relations and its future.
2017-10-20 22:03:37 Read More

Govt to set up 7.5L Wi-Fi hotspots by 2018-end

The government has decided to give a major push to Wi-Fi deployment across the length and breadth of the country and will facilitate the setting up of as many as 7.5 lakh public-internet hotpots by the end of next year.
2017-10-20 21:38:09 Read More

'Posting photos on social media un-Islamicâ€™

The influential Islamic seminary, Darul Uloom Deoband, has issued a â€˜fatwaâ€™ (edict) asking Muslims not to post their pictures on social media, days after suggesting that women should not trim their hair and eyebrows for â€œbetter looksâ€.
2017-10-20 21:14:16 Read More

'Posting photos on social media un-Islamicâ€™

Top IS recruiter for India held in Philippines

In what could boost National Investigation Agencyâ€™s probe into cases of Islamic State operatives of Indian origin, Karen Aisha Hamidon â€” named in radicalisation of Indian recruits â€” has been arrested in the Philippines.
2017-10-20 20:42:00 Read More

Srikanth stuns Axelsen, enters Denmark Open S/F

Rajasthan law to protect judges, babus from probe

BCCI acting president CK Khanna has made it clear on Friday that fast bowler S Sreesanth cannot play for any other country as per ICC rules. Sreesanth has hinted that he may play for another country following the Kerala High Court order to uphold his life time ban earlier in the day.
2017-10-20 16:20:31 Read More

Trump resumes, intensifies drone strikes on Pak after hostage rescue

The Vasundhara Raje government has passed an ordinance which seeks to protect both serving and former judges, magistrates and public servants in Rajasthan from being investigated for on-duty action without its prior sanction.
2017-10-20 16:02:22 Read More

Sreesanth can't play for any other country: BCCI

Sherin Mathews vanished on October 7 after her adoptive father Wesley Mathews told police he left her outside their home at 3 am as punishment for not drinking her milk.
2017-10-20 15:33:10 Read More

'Chidambaram attack part of save Rahul campaign'

2017-10-20 13:57:58 Read More

'Chidambaram attack part of save Rahul campaign'

2017-10-20 13:57:58 Read More

Xi Jinping foiled coup by ex-Chinese political heavy weights: Official

Xi, who is set for a second five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), has saved the party by foiling a coup plot by his detractors, Liu Shiyu, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission said.
2017-10-20 12:52:02 Read More

Indian girl missing in US: No breakthrough yet

Sherin Mathews vanished on October 7 after her adoptive father Wesley Mathews told police he left her outside their home at 3 am as punishment for not drinking her milk.
2017-10-20 12:37:07 Read More

Indian girl missing in US: No breakthrough yet

BJP has said that Congress leader P Chidambaram's criticism of the Election Commission for not announcing Gujarat poll dates was part of the party's 'save Rahul' campaign as it fears that a defeat in the election will stall his elevation to the post of party chief.
2017-10-20 12:37:07 Read More

Over 500 long-distance trains to run quicker from next month

"Our plan is to maximise the use of the existing rolling stock. It can be done in two ways - if we have a train that is waiting somewhere to return, we can use it during the lie over period.
2017-10-20 10:32:51 Read More

India could shatter U-17 WC attendance record

The FIFA Under 17 World Cup 2017 in India could very well turn out to the be biggest ever in the tournamentâ€™s history and such has been the response of football fans across the country, that India has become only the third nation after China and Mexico to register an attendance of over a million for the event.
2017-10-20 10:14:24 Read More

India 'appreciates' Tillerson's pro-India speech

India today pointedly acknowledged the US's "positive evaluation of its relationship" with New Delhi, even as US secretary of state Rex Tillerson heads eastward next week, having recently rapped on their knuckles both China and its client state Pakistan.
2017-10-20 09:07:34 Read More

Grenade attack on China-funded Gwadar port in Pak, 26 injured

Separatist rebels in Baluchistan, fighting against what they see as the unfair exploitation of the provinceâ€™s resources, have for years attacked energy and infrastructure projects, including the Gwadar deep-sea port on the Arabian Sea.
2017-10-20 08:57:30 Read More

Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar resigns

One out of every six premature deaths in the world in 2015 â€” about 9 million â€” could be attributed to disease from toxic exposure, according to a major study released on Thursday in The Lancet medical journal.
2017-10-20 08:19:41 Read More

Make China Great Again! Xi leads China into muscular new era

Xi's muscular foreign policy could become even more assertive following this month's congress of the ruling Communist Party, where delegates will agree to support his policies and endorse his second five-year term as party secretary general, observers say.
2017-10-20 07:00:44 Read More

PM pitches Kedarnath as all-round tourist site

PM Narendra Modi said on Friday his government's work in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath shrine will be a model for what a pilgrimage site should be. He said it will be not just a pligrimage site, but a site for adventure sport, a site that will showcase natural beauty and one that will also be an ecological model.
2017-10-20 06:01:30 Read More

Pollution killed 2.5m people in India: Report

4 contenders in fray for India's mega sub project

Naval Group-DCNS (France), ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (Germany), Rosoboronexport Rubin Design Bureau (Russia) and Saab Kockums (Sweden) had responded to initial RFI (request for information) issued by Navy for the conventional submarine programme called Project-75 (India).
2017-10-20 00:02:56 Read More

PM's Diwali with LoC troops: 'Jawans are family'

In an unannounced visit, Modi arrived at Gurez on Thursday morning to celebrate Diwali with the Army and BSF soldiers posted along the LoC, officials said.
2017-10-19 23:35:24 Read More

CBI names whistleblower in rifle factory probe

According to the complaint, there was mismanagement of around Rs 1.7 crore by the cashier of Rifle Factory Ishapore. Also, Rs 28 crore, withdrawn from banks, had not been entered in cash book. CBI's Anti-Corruption Bureau office in Kolkata registered an FIR and named and identified the whistleblower.
2017-10-19 21:03:34 Read More

CBI names whistleblower in rifle factory probe

All interfaith marriages not â€˜love jihadâ€™: Court

All interfaith marriages should not be portrayed as â€˜love jihadâ€™ or â€˜ghar wapsiâ€™ and doing so could jeopardise the religious harmony of the state, the Kerala HC said. It also ordered police to raid and close down centres run by religious fundamentalists to convert or reconvert those falling in love with people from other religions.
2017-10-19 19:49:08 Read More

Govt: Using Wi-Fi at airports, railway stations invitation to cyberattacks

A govt agency has rated the vulnerability quotient of public Wi-Fi in the country at 'high', and successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information. It suggested that users avoid public Wi-Fi at all costs and instead use VPN (virtual private network) and wired networks.
2017-10-19 18:47:55 Read More

Happy about US-India ties as long as there's regional peace: China

China on Thursday asked the US to shed its "biased views" and work with Beijing to uphold the momentum for a steady and sound relations, a day after the top American diplomat lashed out at the Chinese model of funding infrastructure projects and developmental activities.
2017-10-19 15:29:00 Read More

Muhurat trading 2017: Sensex falls 194 points

Benchmark Sensex surrendered early gains to end over 194 points lower at 32,389.96 in a special Muhurat trading session on Thursday to mark the beginning of Hindu Samvat year 2074. Banking stocks led the fall as participants booked profits to write their first entry with gains on the first session.
2017-10-19 14:30:36 Read More

Asia Cup: Dominant India crush Malaysia 6-2

India displayed how dangerous they can be when they played an all-out attacking game as they pummelled Malaysia 6-2 in their second game of the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup hockey in Dhaka on Thursday.
2017-10-19 13:49:44 Read More

DATE 6

Asia Cup: Dominant India crush Malaysia 6-2

'You're my family': PM celebrates Diwali with troops in J&K's Gurez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali with the jawans of the Indian Army and BSF in Gurez valley along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and said that he considers them as a part of "his family."
2017-10-19 09:37:34 Read More

Pak court indicts Sharif, his daughter in graft case

A Pakistani anti-graft court on Thursday indicted ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter for allegations linked to ownership of posh London flats.
2017-10-19 08:28:16 Read More

US bands with India, delivers 'warning' to China

US Secretary of state Rex Tillerson delivered his unexpectedly sharp message to Beijing on the same day President Xi Jinping opened the Communist Party congress.
2017-10-19 07:05:09 Read More

PM Modi again celebrates Diwali with troops, this year in J&K's Gurez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have made it a tradition to celebrate Diwali with the country's troops in a border area and this year he's spending the day with the 15 Corps in north Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC).
2017-10-19 07:02:02 Read More

Af-Pak in angry tangle over border fence

Pakistan is betting that a pair of nine-foot chain-link fences topped with barbed wire will stop incursions by Islamic terrorists from Afghanistan, which opposes Islamabad's plans for a barrier along the disputed frontier.
2017-10-19 06:36:30 Read More

Russia's 'Paris Hilton' to fight against Putin?

Russian TV personality Ksenia Sobchak said on Wednesday she planned to run in next year's presidential election. Sobchak, who has been described as the Russian version of Paris Hilton, said she had decided to run because she was tired of the same politicians, including Putin, running year after year.
2017-10-19 05:47:04 Read More

Swaraj's generous Diwali gesture for Pakistanis

On the occasion of Diwali, much-admired Union minister Sushma Swaraj said that all those who have pending medical visa applications will be granted the required documentation so they can come to India for treatment.
2017-10-19 05:27:31 Read More

Didn't seek PM post due to weak Hindi: Pranab

"I could not qualify myself to be the PM because I have no means of communication with the vast masses of the people because of my deficiency in Hindi," former President Pranab Mukherjee told TOI in an interview.
2017-10-19 03:23:05 Read More

Govt to auction 6 Dawood properties in Mumbai

Around two years after its attempt to sell Dawood Ibrahim's property, Hotel Raounaq Afroz-also known as Delhi Zaika-the Union finance ministry has again announced an auction of the premises along with five other properties reportedly owned by the underworld don.
2017-10-19 00:23:09 Read More

UIDAI: Can't deny rations for lack of Aadhaar

(UIDAI said that six members of the family of the 11-year-old Jharkhand girl who allegedly died of starvation had Aadhaar and stringent action must be taken against those who allegedly denied her benefits under food subsidy scheme.
2017-10-18 21:56:00 Read More

Ayodhya neglected by successive govts: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Aditya Nath brought Ayodhya to the forefront with a grand, eyeball-grabbing religious-cultural spectacle without mentioning the controversial issue of Ram temple construction in his speech. At least 380 artistes came from different corners of India and abroad to perform in the 3-km-long Shobha Yatra.
2017-10-18 21:47:41 Read More

India, European Union restart talks on civil nuclear agreement

The India-EU civil nuclear agreement focuses on nuclear safety and â€œnon-power technologies in the areas of water, health care and medicine, environment, etc. At the India-EU Summit, the two sides took a similar stand on a â€œrules based international order,â€ giving a thumbs down for the China model of development.
2017-10-18 20:55:48 Read More

Carry oxygen cylinders on all trains: SC to Railways

"If any passenger or his/her companion complains to the ticket collector or the attendant that he has some medical problem and immediate attention is required, it shall be the duty of the said officials to intimate the next railway station so that he/she can be given necessary medical assistance at the next railway station where the hospital is situated," the bench said.
2017-10-18 19:15:27 Read More

Policy shift: US seeks Indiaâ€™s help to counter China

Calling the United States and India â€œtwo bookends of stability on either side of the globe,â€ the Trump administration on Wednesday bluntly proposed that Washington and New Delhi work together in the Indo-Pacific region to counter the disruptive force that China has become.
2017-10-18 17:35:39 Read More

US: 3 killed in shooting at office park in Maryland

Maryland sheriff says three people have been killed and two were wounded during a shooting at an office park in the northeastern part of the state.
2017-10-18 15:31:47 Read More

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, slams China

The US is India's "reliable partner" at the world stage in this period of uncertainty and angst, secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday, sending a strong signal to side with India amidst China's "provocative actions" in the region.
2017-10-18 15:23:12 Read More

Ready to resolve disputes through dialogue: Xi

President Xi Jinping has assured China's jittery neighbours that Beijing is ready to resolve its disputes through dialogue but not at the expense of its strategic interests. His comments assume significance in the backdrop of the recent military standoff between India and China in Doklam area.
2017-10-18 11:59:26 Read More

Samvat 2073: Investors richer by Rs 25 lakh crore

Stock markets ended on a flat note on Wednesday, just below their record highs, but finished Samvat 2073 with robust gains of over 16 per cent, adding over Rs 25 lakh crore to investors' wealth.
2017-10-18 11:46:21 Read More

Gift to jawans: SatPhone calls at Re 1/minute

The Ministry of Communications on Wednesday announced a "Diwali gift" for soldiers, in the form of reduced call rates, to ensure that they can speak to their loved ones for "longer durations." The ministry's decision drastically reduces call rates, from Rs 5 per minute to Re 1.
2017-10-18 11:33:16 Read More

Lalu's son has a suggestion for 'noisy' Diwali

2017-10-18 07:53:48 Read More

How bowling on concrete tracks helped Kuldeep Yadav ace his spin

India's rising star, spinner Kuldeep Yadav, believes bowling on concrete has made him battle-ready for any surface that a rival cricket power can lay out for him.
2017-10-18 05:31:48 Read More

Af-Pak hostage rescue: Navy Seals were ready

When a CIA drone located a Canadian-American family held by militants, officials had limited time to act. The United States told Pakistan: Help free them, or we will.
2017-10-18 04:53:02 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar coming soon as comic hero

Will Sachin Tendulkar be coming up as a comic book hero? Well, sort of. His autobiography â€˜Playing It My Wayâ€™ is being condensed with a section of it projecting Tendulkar as a comic book hero. The abridged version â€“ meant to cater exclusively to the children â€“ will be hitting the stands in just over a week.
2017-10-18 04:23:46 Read More

India can help US to keep an eye on Pak: Haley

Noting that Trump recently announced a new strategy for combating terrorism in Afghanistan and South Asia, Haley said one of the pillars of that strategy is the development of America's strategic partnership with India.
2017-10-18 03:48:20 Read More

Donald Trump celebrates Diwali in Oval office

US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali in Oval Office of the White House along with senior Indian-American members of the administration, including Nikki Haley, Seema Verma and community leaders.
2017-10-18 03:14:41 Read More

Naidu to decide disqualification of JD(U) rebels

Naidu's decision seems influenced by past experience where the privileges committee has taken 1-2 years to examine a disqualification petition. As the committee is currently headed by deputy chairman and Congress leader PJ Kurien, the possibility of the JD(U) duo not being disqualified in a hurry cannot be ruled out.
2017-10-17 21:50:03 Read More

Naidu to decide disqualification of JD(U) rebels

BJP questions Cong's silence on Vadra

Nirmala Sitharaman asked, "Why the senior leadership of the Congress party, including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, is keeping a studied silence." Referring to Rahul Gandhi's frequent tweets, the minister wondered why he was keeping silent on this matter.
2017-10-17 20:37:45 Read More

BJP snubs Som, Yogi asks to explain Taj remark

Top sources in the BJP confirmed that the MLA has been asked to explain the reason for making the statement. On Monday, Som had questioned why the Taj Mahal, which was built by a Mughal emperor "who tried to wipe out Hindus", is considered part of India's culture and history.
2017-10-17 20:18:39 Read More

Eating out could get cheaper as GST on restaurants may be cut to 12%

The GST Council is likely to back a reduction in the levy on restaurants from 18% to 12% and withdrawal of the input tax credit facility available to eateries. The proposed change in the tax rate follows complaints that restaurants were pocketing the benefit of input tax credit for taxes paid by suppliers and the tax burden on those eating out was high.
2017-10-17 19:48:38 Read More

WhatsApp introduces live location sharing

With this, a user can choose to let a contact or a group trace their location or movement on a map in real time for a defined window of time. The recipient will see a card-like message with the option to "view live location" while the sender will see a button that says "Stop sharing" in red.
2017-10-17 19:02:00 Read More

Now, you can let pals track your location on WhatsApp

Tillerson to deliver major India policy speech

US secretary of state Rex Tillerson will on Wednesday deliver his first major policy speech on India, two days after finance minister Arun Jaitley ended his week-long visit to America during which he raised some of the key issues of concern with the American leadership.
2017-10-17 17:17:55 Read More

Kerala HC upholds BCCI appeal, life ban on Sreesanth to stay

The court heard the appeal petition for the past two days and delivered its verdict, which has now for the time being ended Sreesanth's hopes of not just playing for Kerala Ranji side in its upcoming matches but also to take part in practise sessions at any place that comes under the BCCI or any state cricket association.
2017-10-17 13:03:59 Read More

China to speed up power project in PoK

Karot Hydropower Project is being built on Jhelum river on "Build-Own-Operate-Transfer" basis for 30 years. It will be owned by the Chinese company for 30 years, after which ownership will be turned over to the government of Pakistan.
2017-10-17 12:48:34 Read More

UN: 582,000 Rohingya have crossed into B'desh

Some 582,000 Rohingya refugees have now fled Myanmar for Bangladesh since late August, the United Nations said on Tuesday, warning that thousands more were still stranded at the border. The UN said between 10,000 and 15,000 new refugees have arrived at the border in the last 48 hours alone.
2017-10-17 12:23:47 Read More

The rise and fall of the Islamic State group

After brutalizing residents living under its command for more than three years, the militants are now battling to hang on to relatively small pockets of territory in Iraq and Syria, besieged by local forces from all sides.
2017-10-17 11:25:45 Read More

Temporary disruptive effect of GST over: Govt

Economic Affairs Secretary SC Garg on Tuesday said the temporary disruptive effect of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is over as the manufacturing sector recorded positive growth of 3.1 per cent in August.
2017-10-17 11:03:24 Read More

Pak seeks extension of Hafiz Saeed's detention

Pakistan's Punjab government on Tueday sought the extension of detention of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed under public safety law, two days after withdrawing its application to prolong his house arrest under the anti-terrorism law.
2017-10-17 10:02:10 Read More

BCCI slammed over Anil Kumble birthday post

The Board of control for cricket In India (BCCI) hastily deleted a birthday message for record Test wicket-taker Anil Kumble Tuesday after irate fans took offence at the spinning great being described simply as a "former bowler".
2017-10-17 09:36:10 Read More

India steps away from Middle East dependence, looks to US crude

Indian refineries are starting to increase purchases as the country seeks to secure more supply from outside the Middle East. Refiners are testing both US sweet and sour crudes in their facilities, a common practice when importing crude from new sources.
2017-10-17 09:22:31 Read More

Under fire, Vadra posts 'self-belief' quote on FB

Following yesterday's Times Now report detailing Robert Vadra's dodgy dealings with a fugitive arms dealer, the Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law posted a cryptic Facebook post . "Good Morning, I am capable, I am strong. If I believe in myself, I can turn my dreams into a plan, and my plan into my reality," says the post.
2017-10-17 08:16:27 Read More

'Taj Mahal built by sweat of Indians,' says Yogi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Adityanath said today that the Taj Mahal is decidedly Indian. "It does not matter who built it (Taj Mahal) and for what reason; it was built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers," said Adityanath.
2017-10-17 07:33:56 Read More

Our jails are good enough for Mallya: Maha govt

Countering Mallya's contention that Indian jails are not good enough to house him, the Maharashtra government has sent pictures of the unit No. 12 of the Arthur Road jail which they feel has facilities equivalent to ones the 'King of good times' will find in a European prison.
2017-10-17 06:53:12 Read More

North Korea says 'a nuclear war may break out any moment'

"The entire US mainland is within our firing range and if the US dares to invade our sacred territory even an inch it will not escape our severe punishment in any part of the globe," North Korea's deputy UN ambassador Kim In Ryong warned.
2017-10-17 03:23:50 Read More

In Raj, cops 'refuse' guard of honour to Rajnath

In an embarrassment to the Vasundhara Raje government, over 250 policemen went on a dayâ€™s mass leave on Monday and some of them who were supposed to give guard of honour to Union home minister Rajnath Singh in Jodhpur refused to do so.
2017-10-17 02:56:55 Read More

Judges' appointment: SC Collegium, govt close in

The standoff between the government and the Supreme Court collegium over finalisation of the memorandum of procedure (MoP) for appointment of judges to constitutional courts seems to be heading for a resolution.
2017-10-16 23:31:59 Read More

'Bank details of Indians on sale online for Rs 500'

Debit and credit card details of Indians, including the particulars of the bank account a card is linked to, the CVV number, phone numbers and email IDs, are up for sale on the dark web for just Rs 500, the Madhya Pradesh police cyber cell has said. Cops in Indore busted an international gang, led by a Pakistan national and operated from Lahore.
2017-10-16 19:47:13 Read More

Fugitive arms dealer bought Vadra's air tickets?

But Vadra denied any financial links with the arms dealer, who was under investigation, and there was nothing which could nail Vadra's link with Bhandari, who fled to the UK. Bhandari paid for Vadra's travel just when he was being investigated for his role in swinging a jet trainer deal for Swiss company Pilatus.
2017-10-16 19:07:36 Read More

DATE 7

85% of Indians trust govt, 53% think military rule 'good': Pew survey

More than four-fifths of Indian citizens trust the government, but, interestingly, the majority also support military rule and autocracy, a new survey by the Pew Research Center said on Monday. 53% said military rule would be a good thing for the country.
2017-10-16 18:41:13 Read More>>

Will never get over pain of losing Aarushi: Talwars

"Aarushi and Hemraj's names were linked in this story. It was not only her parents who had been branded guilty but it was also Aarushi who was meted out the same treatment. Even Hemraj was held guilty. At this point, we can say none of them was guilty," said Dinesh Talwar, brother of Rajesh Talwar.
2017-10-16 16:45:10 Read More

If Taj is built by traitors so is Red Fort: Owaisi

The AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi had a stinging response today to a BJP MLA saying the Taj Mahal was built by a "traitor" - "Traitors also built Red Fort, will Modi stop hoisting Tiranga (tricolour) (from there)"?
2017-10-16 08:58:01 Read More

'Made in India' stealth warship INS Kiltan joins Navy fleet

Kiltan is the latest indigenous warship after Shivalik class, Kolkata class and sister ships INS Kamorta and INS Kadmatt to have joined the Indian Navy's arsenal .
2017-10-16 07:57:18 Read More

Talwars to walk free today, waive Rs 49,500 earned for dental services

Dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar have refused remuneration for their services to patients inside Dasna Jail, where they have been lodged since 2013 in connection with the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case, jail officials said.
2017-10-16 06:30:56 Read More

Terror as AirAsia flight turns back to Australia

2017-10-16 06:13:40 Read More

INS Kiltan joins naval fleet: All you need to know

India has dispatched a naval patrol aircraft to Manila to search for sailors of the MV Emerald Star, a cargo ship that sank in the waters to the north-east of the Philippines.
2017-10-16 05:19:02 Read More

Navy plane sent for Emerald Star search ops

Tesla Motors: The maker of the Model S this week dismissed between 400 and 700 employees, including engineers, managers and factory workers, the San Jose Mercury News reported on October 13, citing unidentified current and former workers.
2017-10-16 04:38:54 Read More

Hundreds get pink slips at Tesla after appraisals

An AirAsia flight from Australia to Indonesia was forced to turn back to Perth after losing cabin pressure, with passengers on Monday recounting their terror as oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling.
2017-10-16 00:47:50 Read More

Guj: Modi, Shah to address 7L BJP workers today

2017-10-15 21:53:36 Read More

Guj: Modi, Shah to address 7L BJP workers today

2017-10-15 21:53:36 Read More

Indian economy on solid growth track: IMF chief

â€œWe have slightly downgraded India. However, we believe that India is on a growth track for the medium and long term, that is much more solid as a result of the structural reforms that have been conducted in India in the last couple of years,â€ Christine Lagarde told a news conference in Washington, DC.
2017-10-15 20:33:00 Read More

Jan Dhan accounts keep villagers sober, slow rural inflation: Study

â€œWe observed that there is both statistically significant and economically meaningful drop in consumption of intoxicants such as alcohol and tobacco products in states where more PMJDY accounts were opened,â€ a study suggests. This may have also slowed inflation in rural areas.
2017-10-15 19:23:07 Read More

Bypassed, Pawar raked up Soniaâ€™s roots: Pranab

"After Sonia's elevation as the Congress president, she consulted P Shiv Shankar on all important issues rather than Pawar. This sense of alienation and disenchantment may have been responsible for his statements on Sonia's foreign origin, and his subsequent exit from the party in 1999," Mukherjee wrote.
2017-10-15 18:49:30 Read More

Small arms still giving infantry jitters

The huge delays in the induction of â€œsmall armsâ€ for infantry battalions figured in the Army commandersâ€™ conference last week, with Gen Bipin Rawat telling his senior Lt-Generals that â€œour approach to procurement process needs to be balanced with focus at the right placesâ€.
2017-10-15 17:12:43 Read More

Asia Cup Hockey Live: India v Pakistan

Two easy wins garnered, a confident India would face their toughest test in the event when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the much-anticipated clash of the Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday.
2017-10-15 13:04:10 Read More

Death toll from blast in Mogadishu rises to 189

The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed in Somalia's capital rose to 189 with more than 200 injured, making it the deadliest single attack ever in the Horn of Africa nation, police and hospital sources said on Sunday.
2017-10-15 11:59:34 Read More

Doklam fallout? Chinese rlys delays ambitious train project in south India

"The study began in 2014 and they (Chinese) submitted the report in 2016. The entire cost was borne by them. In fact they have shown so much interest in collaborating with us for other projects as well, so we think that it was the Doklam standoff that must have raised doubts," said a senior rail official.
2017-10-15 11:48:22 Read More

'China understands that India is no more weak'

"Since the formation of government at the Centre under the leadership of PM Modi, India has become a powerful country in the world. India's prestige at the international level has grown," Union home minister Rajnath Singh said.
2017-10-15 11:01:12 Read More

Congress wins Gurdaspur bypoll by huge margin

Congress leader Sunil Jakhar has won the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha bypoll by 1,93,219 votes. Polling for the election necessitated by the demise of BJP leader and sitting MP from Gurdaspur Vinod Khanna was held on October 11.
2017-10-15 07:22:17 Read More

Virginia University on lockdown after shooting

2017-10-15 03:36:41 Read More

Trial on different copters sealed Agusta deal: CBI

2017-10-14 22:45:39 Read More

Breakfast boom in restaurants, spending up 56%

2017-10-14 22:15:49 Read More

A blot that no Indian university is among worldâ€™s top 500: PM Modi

2017-10-14 21:48:02 Read More

Modi's â€˜Give It Upâ€™ & â€˜ Swachhâ€™ have Nobel link

2017-10-14 21:05:45 Read More

Aadhaar link: Telcos use pressure tactics on users

2017-10-14 20:09:51 Read More

India wary as uncertainty mars Trump's Pak policy

2017-10-14 17:19:58 Read More

Rs 10,000cr, greater autonomy: PM's plan to turn top varsities world class

While MSK Prasad had initially said that the senior bowlers were rested during the limited overs series against Sri Lanka, but bypassing Ashwin and Jadeja for Australia and now New Zealand leg is an indication that they are slowly falling off the radar as far as limited overs cricket is concerned.
2017-10-14 15:23:36 Read More

Ignored again, Ashwin-Jadeja falling off radar

Freed Canadian hostage condemned the Haqqani network's "stupidity and evil of authorizing the murder of my infant daughter" in "retaliation for my repeated refusal to accept an offer that the miscreant of Haqqani network had made to me, and the stupidity and evil of the subsequent rape of my wife."
2017-10-14 14:17:26 Read More

Dhawan back for ODI series against New Zealand

Opener Shikhar Dhawan has also returned to the ODI team after missing the series against Australia due to his wife's illness. Dinesh Karthik, who last played for India during the West Indies tour in July and was also a part of the Champions Trophy squad, has been picked again.
2017-10-14 12:33:56 Read More

Taliban murdered my baby daughter, raped wife: Freed Canadian hostage

Rahul's 'women in shorts' remark not right: Swaraj

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday rejected allegations that the BJP is an "anti-women party," saying that it has given "four women chief ministers and four women Governors." The minister also reminded the audience that there are six women ministers in the current Union Cabinet.
2017-10-14 11:08:13 Read More

Despite hostage rescue, US-Pak tensions remain

The freeing of a hostage US-Canadian family by Pakistan's army has been hailed by officials as a positive step in mending ties between Washington and Islamabad, but those hoping for a fresh start in their fraught relationship seem likely to be disappointed.
2017-10-14 10:58:04 Read More

Gauri Lankesh murder: Sketches of suspects out

A month and ten days after journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead outside her residence in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder has nothing concrete leading to her killers, except sketches of two male suspects that was released on Saturday.
2017-10-14 09:47:33 Read More

Vegas gunman's father was on FBI's wanted list

Facing prison for a string of bank robberies, Benjamin Hoskins Paddock beamed cheerfully at a psychiatrist evaluating his fitness to stand trial, and mused at length â€” at times with "becoming modesty" â€” about his life stealing cars, running cons, enduring solitary confinement and getting fired from a job as a bus driver after playing tag with the buses.
2017-10-14 08:04:33 Read More

PM, Nitish share stage for 1st time after alliance

"It is a day of great honour that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is present for Patna University's centenary celebrations," Kumar said addressing the gathering.
2017-10-14 06:45:24 Read More

North Korea readies missile launch ahead of US-South Korea drill

North Korea is believed to be preparing to launch a ballistic missile ahead of an upcoming joint naval drill by the US and South Korea, a news report said today, citing a government source. The move will likely rile Pyongyang which has previously responded angrily to joint exercises.
2017-10-14 06:21:47 Read More

Gauri murder: SIT releases suspects' sketches

The SIT probing the murder of activist Gauri Lankesh on Saturday released sketches of the two main suspects, but showed little indication of having found anything else. Although there are only two suspects but there are three sketches as they have been prepared based on different accounts.
2017-10-14 05:52:43 Read More

Maha tigress, that was to be shot, electrocuted

The two-year-old problem tigress of Bramhapuri, which travelled over 500 km to reach its home at Navargaon in Bor Tiger Reserve, lost her battle with life after it was electrocuted in a farm fence in the wee hours of Saturday.
2017-10-14 05:49:21 Read More

Delhi CM's stolen iconic WagonR car recovered

2017-10-14 03:47:46 Read More

Top LeT terrorist among 2 killed in J&K's Pulwama

2017-10-14 02:24:47 Read More

With UPA in office, VIP copter specs changed: CBI

2017-10-13 22:22:08 Read More

Aarushi murder case: 'CBI tampered with evidence, planted witnesses'

Amid reports that Chinese troops remain stationed in the Doklam region â€” though away from the site of the showdown with India â€” Bhutan has again discussed the situation with the Chinese mission.
2017-10-13 22:01:20 Read More

Centre will not dictate food choice: Alphons

2017-10-13 21:12:42 Read More

PLA activity in Doklam: Bhutan talks to China

2017-10-13 20:13:54 Read More

Rohingya: SC stops from ordering deportation stay

2017-10-13 19:37:52 Read More

India crush Bangladesh 7-0 in Asia Cup hockey

Indian hockey team came up with another stunning performance in the Asia Cup to inflict 7-0 defeat on Bangladesh in their second match of the tournament on Friday in Dhaka. With this victory, India jumped to top in Pool A with six points.
2017-10-13 13:21:30 Read More

Doklam effect: India to enhance infrastructure along China border

Close on the heels of Doklam standoff, the defence ministry has decided to significantly enhance infrastructure along the nearly 4,000 km-long Sino- India border including around the areas of dispute.
2017-10-13 12:38:00 Read More

Talwar couple likely to be released on Monday

The Talwar couple, who have been acquitted in the 2008 murder case of their teenage daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, are likely to be released from Dasna Jail on Monday.
2017-10-13 11:53:46 Read More

New, faster Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani from Monday

Aiming to provide faster and convenient connectivity to passengers travelling between Delhi and Mumbai, Railways is introducing a new Special Rajdhani Express between Delhi & Mumbai from Monday.
2017-10-13 11:45:04 Read More

DATE 8

How a UK woman became ISIS's 'White Widow'?

2017-10-13 11:28:03 Read More>>

How a UK woman became ISIS's 'White Widow'?

2017-10-13 11:28:03 Read More

Trial judge tried to solve Aarushi case like mathematical puzzle: HC

The Allahabad High Court has chastised the trial court judge for telling a "different story" propelled by "vitriolic" reasoning convicting dentist couple Nupur and Rajesh Talwar in the murders of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in May 2008.
2017-10-13 10:23:07 Read More

As Trump threatens NKorea, is US ready for war?

Does the ominous rhetoric from President Donald Trump and repeated flights by US strategic bombers over the Korean Peninsula mean Washington is readying for what many feel is unthinkable _ a military conflict with a nuclear-armed North Korea that would put millions of civilians at risk?
2017-10-13 08:49:32 Read More

'Aadhaar helped govt check fraud, save $9 billion'

Aadhaar card scheme has helped the exchequer save about $9 billion by eliminating fraud in beneficiary lists, its architect Nandan Nilekani has said. He said that it is easier for the developing countries to leapfrog by building a right digital infrastructure.
2017-10-13 07:02:10 Read More

Aarushi murder case: Talwars to walk free today

In a validation of long-held suspicion that Pakistan uses terror groups as proxies to further state objectives, Islamabad has helped secure the release of an American-Canadian couple from terrorist custody.
2017-10-13 03:12:14 Read More

Pakistan begins to cave in to US pressure

2017-10-13 02:24:53 Read More

Aarushi case: HC gives Talwars benefit of doubt

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to weaken the Obamacare law and make it easier for Americans to buy bare-bones health insurance plans, but the action faces possible legal challenges.
2017-10-12 22:15:19 Read More

Aarushi murder probe: This is how the case was destroyed

Almost a decade after 14-year-old Aarushi Talwar was found murdered at home, Allahabad HC has overturned the conviction of her parents Rajesh and Nupur, who were sentenced to life by a CBI court. Is the curtain finally coming down on this sensational case, or is there more drama in store?
2017-10-12 21:18:38 Read More

'Verdict leaves many questions unanswered'

The Tata Group quit the highly-competitive sector after nearly 15 years, merging its loss-making consumer mobile business, consisting of Tata Teleservices Ltd and Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd, with Bharti Airtel.
2017-10-12 21:02:07 Read More

Tatas exit mobile biz, merge unit with Airtel

2017-10-12 20:33:30 Read More

26 reasons that didnâ€™t prove to be enough

2017-10-12 20:11:13 Read More

So, who killed Aarushi? Theory of no outsider entry collapses

Trump signs order to weaken Obamacare

2017-10-12 17:59:39 Read More

Former CBI chief : Evidence was insufficient to prosecute Talwars

Former CBI chief AP Singh said that there were several constraints before the CBI when it took over the investigation, and the most crucial one was the crime scene which was severely compromised after the Uttar Pradesh Police's initial probe.
2017-10-12 17:11:32 Read More

India's U-17 World Cup campaign ends in agony

Ghana captain Eric Ayiah scored twice -- in the 43rd and 52nd minutes -- while second half substitutes Richard Danso (86th) and Emmanuel Toku (87th) struck once each to break the hearts of the 52,614 Indian supporters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
2017-10-12 17:09:21 Read More

'Reforms undertaken by India are significant'

"The reform process has been significant. We think that certainly in the medium and long term, the growth will reflect the seriousness of Prime Minister Modi's government in making those reforms," Jim Yong Kim told reporters at the start of the annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank here.
2017-10-12 16:27:45 Read More

Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections: Key points

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly election will be held on November 9, said the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday. The counting of votes is scheduled for December 18. Here are some key points about the elections in the state:
2017-10-12 11:47:56 Read More

Voting in Himachal on Nov 9, results on Dec 18

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly election will be held on November 9, and counting of votes will be held on December 18, said the Election Commission (EC) today. The term of the 68-member Himachal Assembly ends on January 7.
2017-10-12 11:05:56 Read More

Aarushi-Hemraj case verdict: Key points

Aarushi murder case: The Allahabad High Court today acquitted the Talwar couple in the 2008 murder case of their daughter Aarushi and their domestic help Hemraj, giving them the benefit of doubt. Here are the key points of the judgement:
2017-10-12 10:03:23 Read More

Aarushi murder case: Allahabad HC acquits Rajesh, Nupur Talwar

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday acquitted Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in the murder of their teenage daughter Aarushi and their domestic help Hemraj in 2008, saying they could not be held guilty on the basis of the evidence on record.
2017-10-12 09:30:00 Read More

Live updates: Fate of Talwars to be decided today

The Allahabad high court will decide the fate of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar..
2017-10-12 07:50:00 Read More

North Korea says Donald Trump has 'lit the wick of war'

North Korea has test-fired several missiles and conducted what it said was a test explosion of a hydrogen bomb as it advances toward its goal of developing a nuclear-tipped missile capable of hitting the US mainland.
2017-10-12 06:52:31 Read More

Honeypreet confessed plotting violence: SIT

While seeking the extension of Honeypreet and her associate Sukhdeep Kaur's custody on Tuesday, officials claimed that Honeypreet had not only confessed to have prepared the plan but also carried out campaigning through video clips that instigated the crowd.
2017-10-12 06:34:51 Read More

Aarushi murder case: All you need to know

The Allahabad High Court is expected to deliver its verdict on Thursday on an appeal filed by Rajesh and Nupur Talwar challenging a CBI court order convicting them for the murder of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in 2008.
2017-10-12 03:14:38 Read More

PMâ€™s eco panel identifies 10 areas to spur growth

Acknowledging that the economy is in the midst of a slowdown, the Prime Ministerâ€™s Economic Advisory Council on Wednesday identified 10 key areas to revive growth and boost job creation in the next six months.
2017-10-11 23:26:15 Read More

SC says sex with under-18 wife is rape

2017-10-11 22:18:19 Read More

It's unfortunate that successive govts legitimised rape, says SC

2017-10-11 21:59:25 Read More

SC hints at making living will a reality

2017-10-11 21:01:48 Read More

A big catâ€™s 500km odyssey under shadow of death

2017-10-11 20:43:51 Read More

Aarushi case: Fate of Talwars to be decided today

The Allahabad high court on Thursday is likely to decide the fate of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, serving a life term for murdering their daughter, Aarushi, and domestic help Hemraj in 2008.
2017-10-11 20:26:02 Read More

By 2022, more obese kids than malnourished ones

2017-10-11 19:56:25 Read More

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Live: India vs Macau

Get live score updates of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers match between India and Macau on Times of India
2017-10-11 14:24:29 Read More

7.5L teachers to get 7th Pay Commission benefits

Diwali has come early for professors at central and state universities, with tâ€‹he government on Wednesday extending benefits under the 7th Pay Commission to this group. The move is expected to benefit 7.51 lakh university teachers.
2017-10-11 14:20:21 Read More

Mukul Roy quits TMC, slams Mamata for dynastic politics

The 63-year-old politician, who was once Banerjee's right-hand man, resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party he had helped her set up in January, 1998. Roy was known for his organisational capability, loyalty to Banerjee and backroom manoeuvring skills.
2017-10-11 13:37:59 Read More

Dera chief's statement recorded in castration case

The petitioner, Hansraj Chauhan, has alleged that around 400 male devotees belonging to many states including Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan were castrated at the Dera headquarters after its head falsely claimed that the "castration would lead to realisation of God through him". â€‹â€‹
2017-10-11 12:04:14 Read More

India maul Japan 5-1 in Asia Cup hockey opener

Title favourites India produced an impressive performance to outclass Japan 5-1 in their opening campaign at the 10th edition of the men' Asia Cup hockey tournament on Wednesday.
2017-10-11 11:53:17 Read More

Direct tax collections jump 16% to Rs 3.86 lakh crore in April-September

The provisional figures of direct tax up to September 2017 show that net collections stood at Rs 3.86 lakh crore which is 15.8 per cent higher than the corresponding period last year, the finance ministry said in a statement.
2017-10-11 11:41:00 Read More

Actor Anupam Kher appointed FTII chairman

Veteran actor Anupam Kher was on Wednesday named the new Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
2017-10-11 09:35:37 Read More

'Will release Hafiz Saeed if proof not submitted'

Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's house arrest will be set aside if the Pakistan government does not submit evidence against him, a top court here has warned. Saeed, the Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief, is under house arrest since January 31.
2017-10-11 09:07:26 Read More

Probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

According to the report, the stampede was caused by heavy rains which forced people outside at the ticket counters to rush to the already jammed staircase for cover. It said the constant flow of passengers arriving at the station compounded the problem.
2017-10-11 08:38:24 Read More

Small asteroid set to pass by Earth on Thursday

The asteroid designated 2012 TC4 is estimated to be 15 to 30 meters in size. Orbit prediction experts say the asteroid poses no risk of impact with Earth.
2017-10-11 07:59:35 Read More

Respect our sovereignty, China tells US

The US Navy missile destroyer Chafee entered into China's territorial waters near the Sansha islands on Tuesday, according to Beijing's foreign ministry. China immediately dispatched military vessels and aircraft for identification and warned the US ship to leave.
2017-10-11 07:57:51 Read More

US flies bombers over Korean peninsula

The US military flew two strategic bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force late on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump met top defence officials to discuss how to respond to any threat from North Korea.
2017-10-11 05:54:38 Read More

What Nobel Economics winner said about Rajan

2017-10-11 05:48:26 Read More

Supreme Court: Sex with wife under 18 is rape

Before today's SC ruling, there was an exception in Section 375 rape law provisions that protected a man who had sexual relations with his wife even if she was under 18, which is the age of consent.
2017-10-11 05:22:30 Read More

'Will Hindus now be told they can't cremate dead?'

Tripura's governor Tathagata Roy believes a Supreme Court (SC) ban on fireworks in Delhi during Diwali is an "anti-Hindu" order. A minister in Madhya Pradesh's BJP government meanwhile said it wouldn't be 'Ram rajya' without fireworks during Diwali.
2017-10-11 03:32:58 Read More

J&K: 2 commandos martyred, 2 terrorists killed

2017-10-11 02:41:15 Read More

Rock thrown at Aus cricket team bus in Guwahati

A rock shattered a window on the Australian cricket team's bus as they returned to their hotel after the series-levelling win over India in the second Twenty20 international, batsman Aaron Finch tweeted Wednesday.
2017-10-11 02:32:38 Read More

DATE 9

Love jihad: Kerala sent list of 90 cases of 'forced' conversions to NIA

Significantly, â€˜radicalâ€™ Muslim outfit Popular Front of India and its political arm Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) have emerged as a common link in the â€œindoctrinationâ€ and â€œluringâ€ of not only the two Athiras but also that of Akhila Asokanalias Hadiya, a senior NIA officer told TOI. Hadiya has insisted that she got married of her own free will.
2017-10-11 00:53:22 Read More>>

Scuba-diving drug smugglers are new threat along Pakistan border

Narcotics smugglers from Pakistan have started using trained divers to cross the International Border into Indian Punjab, intelligence sources have said. After the BSF stepped up its vigil, smugglers have started employing divers to navigate a 35km riverine area in Punjabâ€™s Ferozpur, Gurdaspur and Amritsar sectors of the IB.
2017-10-10 22:08:25 Read More

Supreme Court will now examine â€˜living will'

The Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to examine the more complex concept of a â€œliving willâ€ where removal of life support is authorised in case of an irreversible coma. Additional solicitor general P S Narasimha said the government was yet to examine the pros and cons of a â€œliving willâ€, which might not be a good policy
2017-10-10 19:24:15 Read More

Doklam effect: Army pushes for infra upgrade

The Army now wants a concerted push towards border infrastructure development in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as part of the overall plan for â€œcapability enhancementâ€ all along the 4,057-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the tense Doklam troop stand-off with China.
2017-10-10 17:45:11 Read More

Live score: India v Australia, 2nd T20I

Check Live Cricket Score, Live Commentary, Scorecard, Ball by Ball updates of 2nd T20I between India vs Australia on Times of India
2017-10-10 12:53:56 Read More

Trump effect: Pakistan plans 'Berlin Wall' along Afghanistan border

Pakistan, worried by Islamist attacks, is building a fence to prevent militants criss-crossing the porous 2,500km (1,500 mile) frontier along the disputed colonial-era Durand line drawn up by the British in 1893.
2017-10-10 12:09:53 Read More

NIA crackdown blow to terror groups: Rajnath

2017-10-10 11:34:56 Read More

Petrol, diesel to get cheaper in Gujarat, Maha

The state governments' moves come after the centre trimmed the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 earlier this month. Oil Minister Dharmendra Paradhan had thereafter, asked the state governments to cut VAT on the fuel products by 5 per cent
2017-10-10 10:32:41 Read More

What 100 days of GST meant for key sectors

Inaugurating the headquarters of the NIA, an agency set up in the aftermath of 2008 Mumbai attacks to probe terror cases in the country, the home minister also said high quality fake currency notes act as "oxygen for terrorism".
2017-10-10 09:42:50 Read More

Attempts by oppn to derail GST have failed: Jaitley

A 28-year-old software engineer with Accenture was stabbed to death by two bike-borne men near Chocolate Factory, Tavarekere main road, south Bengaluru, around 3am on Monday.
2017-10-10 07:19:36 Read More

Amethi 2019: BJP brass descends on Cong bastion to wrest it away

India's transition to the Goods and Services Tax regime has been "fairly smooth" despite attempts by "ill-informed" Opposition leaders to derail its implementation, finance minister Arun Jaitley has said.
2017-10-10 06:41:11 Read More

U-17 WC: Jeakson - The history-maker

Jeakson Singh Thounaojam etched his name in the history books, becoming India's first World Cup goal scorer when he headed the equaliser against Colombia in their second FIFA Under1-7 World Cup match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on Tuesday.
2017-10-10 05:03:33 Read More

B'luru techie on way to meet GF stabbed to death

The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India has amended rules to mandate that any resolution plan for a company has to explicitly state how it has dealt with the interest of all stakeholders.
2017-10-10 03:58:25 Read More

Pvt PF trusts can't offer rates lower than EPFO's

Nearly 1,500 private employee provident fund trusts set up by companies for administration of their employee provident funds (EPFs) will have to ensure that the rate of interest declared by them is at par or higher than that declared by the Employee Provident Fund Office (EPFO).
2017-10-09 21:35:33 Read More

Spurned lover led cops to Jaish terrorist Khalid

The tip-off that led to the killing of top Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist Khalid in an encounter with the forces in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Monday came from a local Kashmiri woman he was allegedly having an affair with.
2017-10-09 20:45:55 Read More

China goes gaga over Nirmala's namaste on LAC

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman's unscripted interaction with Chinese soldiers during a visit to the India-China border at Nathu-La in Sikkim drew favourable attention in Chinese social media where a video of her exchanging greetings with the soldiers has gone viral.
2017-10-09 19:47:50 Read More

Flat buyers will now be covered in case builder goes 'bankrupt'

Injecting India in Af would be detrimental: Pak PM

Rejecting any role for India in Afghanistan, Pakistan PM Abbasi on Monday warned that the Trump administration's desire to inject New Delhi in the war-torn country would be "detrimental". Trump in August unveiled his South Asia policy and vowed to boost strategic partnership with India in Afghanistan.
2017-10-09 13:22:11 Read More

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers: China on Sitharaman's visit

Sitharaman's interaction with the People's Liberation Army troops at Nathu La with 'Namaste' diplomacy also appears to have struck a chord as Chinese commentators said it sent a "goodwill signal" to mend the bilateral ties following the Dokalam standoff.
2017-10-09 12:48:47 Read More

New US immigration proposal favours skilled desis

US President Trump has proposed ending extended-family chain migration by limiting family-based green cards to spouses and minor children, while replacing it with a 'merit-based system that prioritizes skills and economic contributions over family connections.'
2017-10-09 12:47:55 Read More

US economist Richard Thaler awarded Nobel Prize

"In total, Richard Thaler's contributions have built a bridge between the economic and psychological analyses of individual decision-making," the award-giving body said on announcing the 9 million Swedish crown ($1.1 million) prize.
2017-10-09 10:00:31 Read More

'Chinese goods sale may decline by this Diwali'

ASSOCHAM interacted with wholesalers, retailers, traders in cities of Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and Mumbai to estimate the demand for Chinese products across India.
2017-10-09 09:37:27 Read More

Top Jaish terrorist & Pak national Khalid killed in encounter in J&K

Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police S P Vaid said it was a major breakthrough for the security forces as the militant was involved in many attacks on security camps in North Kashmir as well as targeting policemen in particular.
2017-10-09 08:45:13 Read More

'Pak to discontinue US talks if asked to do more'

2017-10-09 08:15:33 Read More

Soldiers killing 5-6 terrorists every day: Rajnath

Union home minister Rajnath Singh said that he had ordered Indian soldiers not to fire at their Pakistani counterparts first, but give them a befitting reply by "firing countless bullets" if Pakistan opened fire.
2017-10-09 07:02:31 Read More

Godhra case: Gujarat HC commutes death for 11 convicts to life in prison

The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has given push to its plan to make Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) the countryâ€™s first airport to have complete Aadhaar-enabled entry and biometric boarding system.
2017-10-09 05:58:20 Read More

SC bans fireworks on Diwali in Delhi-NCR region

The GST Council may reduce the number of products in the highest slab, following a series of complaints by state finance ministers, who have argued that several common-use products face a 28% levy, causing hardship to people.
2017-10-09 05:41:27 Read More

Babies sold to docs, techie for up to Rs 4.5L each

2017-10-08 21:25:46 Read More

Only 10% of lower court cases filed by women

A key aspect of pending litigation is that of the 90% cases filed by men, 70% are criminal cases, whereas among those filed by women, criminal cases add up to less than 50% despite widespread incidence of domestic violence and harassment against them.
2017-10-08 20:37:56 Read More

Govt may reduce items in 28% GST slab

Those conspiring against me will bite the dust: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that â€œthose conspiringâ€ against him would bite the dust, even as he described the preceding UPA government as â€œanti-developmentâ€ and â€œincapable of taking the right policy decisionsâ€.
2017-10-08 20:04:39 Read More

'World's largest oil exporter' Saudi Aramco plugs into Indiaâ€™s growth

Aramcoâ€™s move to launch a subsidiary in India, Aramco Asia India (AAI), coincides with its ongoing talks for acquiring a stake in the Rs 40,000 crore coastal refinery being planned in Maharashtra by an IndianOil-led consortium of state-run refiner-marketers.
2017-10-08 19:27:13 Read More

Doklam was resolved because India is now a global power: Rajnath

Singh said, "Everyone was expecting that relation between China and India will deteriorate due to the Doklam issue, but both the countries resolved the issue with comprehension." He added, "Had India remained weak, the Doklam standoff would not have been resolved till now."
2017-10-08 15:12:36 Read More

Jay Shah slaps Rs100cr defamation suit on site

BJP chief Amit Shah's son Jay Shah slapped a Rs 100 crore defamation suit on a website, which alluded to irregularities by a company owned by Shah junior, resulting in a fierce war of words between the ruling party and the Congress, with AAP and others also joining in.
2017-10-08 13:32:03 Read More

China urges India to 'abide by historic treaty'

China on Sunday referred to the 1890 UK-China treaty which it claims demarcated the Sikkim sector of the China-India border as it urged New Delhi to abide by its provisions, a day after Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made her maiden visit to the Nathu La post.
2017-10-08 13:22:58 Read More

Vadnagar taught me to 'drink poison': PM Modi

Air Force is prepared to fight a war at a "short notice" and fully geared up to respond to any security challenge in the most befitting manner, Air Chief Marshal said. The IAF chief also said that the uncertainties in the present geo-political environment may require the IAF to fight a "short" and "swift war".
2017-10-08 12:37:33 Read More

Kingfisher probe: Officials, directors under lens

2017-10-08 11:27:33 Read More

Kingfisher probe: Officials, directors under lens

2017-10-08 11:27:33 Read More

Can respond to security challenges in most befitting manner: Dhanoa

ICC's new playing condition rules leave players confused

Australian opener Aaron Finch said it was strange that the rules were "mixed and matched" for the T20I series, while his Indian counterpart Shikhar Dhawan too admitted of being "unaware" of the changes.
2017-10-08 09:42:06 Read More

Vadnagar's love gave me energy to serve: PM

On his first visit to his hometown as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Sunday said the immense love showered by people of Vadnagar has given him a new energy to serve the nation with more zeal.
2017-10-08 08:29:14 Read More

Railways introduces new norms to end VIP culture

2017-10-08 06:24:26 Read More

PM Modi in Bharuch, flags off Antyodaya Express

The ministry has also brought to an end a 36-year-old protocol where it was mandatory for general managers to present themselves on arrival and departure of the Railway Board chairman and other board members during zonal visits.
2017-10-08 04:04:15 Read More

It's a Happy Diwali for delivery boys as e-commerce sales jump

The PM said, â€œWe had said during introduction of the GST that changes will be made after hearing difficulties of traders and we have done it. We do not want to put our traders in the trap of red-tapism, files, bureaucracyâ€¦ We have tried to take GST from simple to simpler.â€
2017-10-07 20:51:45 Read More

Police must be civilised, not brute force: Rajnath

Set a revised target of 48 runs in six overs, India strolled to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Australia to start the three-match T20I series on a winning note in Ranchi on Saturday. India chased down the target in 5.3 overs and took 1-0 lead in the series.
2017-10-07 20:30:20 Read More

Donâ€™t want to tie up bizmen in red tape: PM

Kin of soldiers who die on the front with Pak get â€œliberalisedâ€ family pension which is equivalent (100%) to the last-drawn pay of a soldier. In sharp contrast, the family pension for a soldier who dies on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is only 60% of the last-drawn pay.
2017-10-07 19:58:44 Read More

Unequal benefits for kin of troops killed on 2 fronts

Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the police force in the 21st century could no longer be a â€œbrute forceâ€ but would have to function as a â€œcivilisedâ€ unit and consider less lethal solutions in carrying out policing tasks and in crowd control.
2017-10-07 19:27:27 Read More

B'luru to be first Aadhaar-enabled airport

â€œThe baby was sent to a childcare centre. The juvenile justice board has named him Adhiraj. His father, Shaikh, has been arrested. He told the police he was debt-ridden and wanted to repay a loan of Rs 1 lakh,â€ said a police officer.
2017-10-07 19:03:00 Read More

1st T20I: India beat Australia by 9 wickets

2017-10-07 17:54:29 Read More

No diversion details, Mumbai flight faced 'fuel constraints': Air Canada

"On approach, the aircraft was placed in a holding pattern by Indian air traffic authorities due to an unrelated airport ground incident, but the Indian controllers did not provide details to enable the crew to make an assessment on diverting to an alternative airport," Air Canada spokesperson said.
2017-10-07 15:58:12 Read More

DATE 10

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Rain stops play

Check Live Cricket Score, Live Commentary, Scorecard, Ball by Ball updates of 1st T20I between India vs Australia on Times of India
2017-10-07 15:54:36 Read More>>

India a powerful country, no nation can destabilise it: Rajnath Singh

The remarks assume significance in view of recent Doklam standoff between India and China, where troops from both sides were locked in a faceoff for over two months. "India is emerging as a powerful nation in terms of economy and security and is being recognised by other countries," he said.
2017-10-07 15:07:40 Read More

Car hits pedestrians near London museum

London police said a number of pedestrians had been injured near the city's Natural History Museum and that a man had been arrested at the scene. Police described the incident in the South Kensington area of west London as a collision and said the motive for the incident was under investigation.
2017-10-07 14:39:40 Read More

'Rajan among probables for Economics Nobel'

Rajan is one of the six economists on the list of probable winners compiled by Clarivate Analytics, a company that does academic and scientific research and maintains a list of dozens of possible Nobel Prize winners based on research citations. The entry to the list does not guarantee that Rajan is a front-runner but he is a probable who stands a chance to win.
2017-10-07 14:29:08 Read More

Diwali has arrived early for the people: PM Modi on GST relief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Diwali had arrived early for the people of the country following the GST Council's sweeping changes to the Goods and Servics Tax (GST), slashing tax rates on 27 products and providing relief to small and medium businesses.
2017-10-07 07:20:42 Read More

'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' director passes away

Famed Hindi film director Kundan Shah passed away at his Mumbai residence on Friday night, after suffering a heart attack. Shah was best known for directing the 1983 satirical film, 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro,' for which he received the National Award.
2017-10-07 06:52:50 Read More

'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' director passes away

Smith to return home from India with injury

Australian team doctor Richard Saw said: "Smith landed awkwardly on his right shoulder while diving in the field during the fifth ODI against India last Sunday. Following the match he complained of shoulder soreness. Subsequently he has had an MRI scan which has excluded serious injury, but we believe the best course of action is for him to not continue to aggravate his shoulder."
2017-10-07 05:54:41 Read More

How meat-eating is destroying Himalayas, Congo

The growing popularity of a Western diet, which contains high levels of meat and dairy, means an area 1.5 times the size of the European Union would be saved if global consumption of animal products was reduced to just meeting nutritional requirements, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
2017-10-07 05:00:42 Read More

Trump sends top aides to Pak with tough message

Weeks after Trump angrily accused Islamabad of providing safe haven to "agents of chaos," secretary of state Rex Tillerson plans to depart for Pakistan late this month. He will be followed by secretary of defence Jim Mattis, according to US and Pakistani sources.
2017-10-07 03:31:25 Read More

Hanging cruel, opt for less painful option, says Supreme Court

Observing that a convict facing death must die in peace and not in pain, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine whether execution of death sentence by hanging could be replaced by other less painful procedures like by injecting lethal injection or shooting.
2017-10-06 20:36:19 Read More

GST gets simpler for small businesses, exporters

The GST Council tweaked rules on Friday to make life simpler for small businesses and exporters and also cut rates on 27 products, including man-made yarn, which was a key demand of the textiles sector, in a bid to mollify those complaining about the new tax regime.
2017-10-06 19:42:09 Read More

'Honeypreet paid Rs 1.25cr to spark riots'

India showed heart but lacked in skill and quality with a much superior United States of America handing them a sound 3-0 thrashing in the opening encounter of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday held at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
2017-10-06 19:21:02 Read More

GST rate on 27 items reduced: What got cheaper

Honeypreet Insan allegedly gave Rs 1.25 crore to Dera Sacha Saudaâ€™s Panchkula branch head, Chamkaur Singh, a couple of days ahead of dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singhâ€™s conviction in rape cases on August 25. This was revealed to cops by Rakesh Kumar, personal assistant-cum-driver of Gurmeet, during interrogation.
2017-10-06 18:39:28 Read More

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India go down 0-3 to USA

2017-10-06 16:56:42 Read More

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India go down 0-3 to USA

2017-10-06 16:56:42 Read More

In a 1st, SC to make public collegium decisions on appointment of judges

The Supreme Court collegium has decided to upload decisions taken by it including elevation, transfer and confirmation of judges on the apex court's website in order to ensure transparency in its proceedings.
2017-10-06 11:42:34 Read More

No manifesto, calls: Vegas killer left cryptic clues

In the four days since Stephen Paddock's attack in Las Vegas â€” a shooting rampage that left 58 dead and hundreds seriously wounded â€” what drove him has remained a mystery, vexing the public and putting enormous pressure on federal and local investigators to find answers.
2017-10-06 10:20:20 Read More

Anti-nuclear campaign wins Nobel Peace Prize

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. ICAN describes itself as a coalition of grassroots non-government groups in more than 100 nations. It began in Australia and was officially launched in Vienna in 2007.
2017-10-06 09:08:11 Read More

Note ban: 5,800 shell companies under scanner

The government said that the information of these companies have come as the first installment of data provided by banks about 2,09,032 suspicious companies that had been struck off the Register of Companies earlier this year.
2017-10-06 07:38:09 Read More

U-17 World Cup: India start campaign against USA

FIFA Under 17 World Cup: Hosts India meet USA in their maiden World Cup clash.
2017-10-06 02:55:29 Read More

GST Council set to give relief to SMEs and exporters today

The panel of state and Union finance ministers is expected to ease exportersâ€™ pain by allowing electronic payment of taxes through â€œvirtual currencyâ€, while announcing a series of steps for small and medium enterprises as it seeks to smoothen the implementation of GST.
2017-10-05 20:02:21 Read More

Guj to slash VAT on fuel, others likely to follow suit

BJP-ruled Gujarat became on Thursday the first state to say it would cut VAT on petrol and diesel after the Centre urged states to cut their levies on fuels by 5%. Other BJP-ruled states, such as Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand, and states where it shares power, like Bihar, seemed likely to follow suit with cuts or seriously consider the option of doing so.
2017-10-05 19:15:09 Read More

China widens road 10km from Doklam row site

India has not yet objected to Chinaâ€™s fresh road-construction activity, which is around 10-km from the earlier troop face-off site, because it is not southwards towards the militarily-sensitive Jampheri Ridge area like before.
2017-10-05 16:41:09 Read More

Urgent need to curb social media: Salve to SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over abusive and derogatory comments on social media and agreed with the contention of two senior advocates that people doing so should face the consequences.
2017-10-05 15:57:01 Read More

Can handle Pak, China in two-front war: IAF chief

India can handle a simultaneous two-front war if push comes to shove despite depleted air combat power due to huge delays in induction of new fighters, said the IAF chief on Thursday, in the backdrop of Pakistan keeping the western front on the boil and China not reducing force-levels on the eastern one after the troop disengagement from the Doklam stand-off.
2017-10-05 15:42:33 Read More

Row over Pak paramilitary unit fuels speculation of rift in govt-army ties

An unexplained dispute between Pakistan's interior minister and an elite paramilitary unit under his command is adding to political confusion in Islamabad, prompting questions about a rift in ties between civilian leaders and the powerful military.
2017-10-05 12:14:21 Read More

Kazuo Ishiguro wins Nobel Prize for Literature

2017-10-05 11:20:06 Read More

Admit you've not managed to deliver: Rahul to PM

Japanese-born Kazuo Ishiguro has won the Nobel Prize for Literature for uncovering "the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world," the Swedish Academy said on Thursday on awarding the 9 million crown ($1.1 million) prize.
2017-10-05 11:13:14 Read More

Vegas gunman doted on GF, may have kept secrets

Danley, 62, returned to the United States on Tuesday and was being interviewed by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents in Los Angeles. Authorities have called her a "person of interest."
2017-10-05 10:38:07 Read More

Air Force ready for two-front war: IAF chief

Addressing a press conference on the eve of Air Force Day, the Air Chief Marshal said his force is ready for a full spectrum operation but added that any decision on surgical strike involving the IAF has to be taken by the government.
2017-10-05 08:25:23 Read More

Marilou Danley, girlfriend of Las Vegas shooter

Marilou Danley, a petite 62-year-old casino hostess from the Philippines, was out of the country when her boyfriend Stephen Paddock rained bullets down on concert-goers on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night, killing 58 and injuring hundreds more.
2017-10-05 03:09:29 Read More

Leopard enters Maruti Suzuki plant in Manesar

â€‹There were no workers on the factory premises as the leopard entered at 4am today. The morning shift has been scrapped and the staff members have been asked to not enter the complex. Around 2,000 workers have gathered outside the complex waiting for their shift to begin.
2017-10-05 02:55:24 Read More

Donâ€™t be gloomy over 1 quarter of slow growth: PM

â€œWe will maintain financial stability and initiate all steps to step up investment and the growth rate. I want to assure you the steps initiated by the government will put the country in a league of development,â€ PM Modi said while addressing company secretaries.
2017-10-04 21:18:24 Read More

RBI lowers GDP forecast to 6.7%, says next quarters will be better

Announcing the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday, RBI governor Urjit Patel cautioned against a fiscal stimulus, pointing to the combined (central and states) fiscal deficit of 6%. â€œWe should be very cautious lest fiscal actions undercut macroeconomic stability,â€ he said.
2017-10-04 19:55:57 Read More

'BHU hospital used industrial gas for anaesthesia'

A joint investigation team of the Centre and UP government, probing an unusually high number of deaths within three days in the surgery ward of a hospital attached to the controversy-hit Banaras Hindu University, has found that industrial-grade gas, not permitted in medicine, was being used for administering anaesthesia to patients undergoing surgery.
2017-10-04 19:32:20 Read More

60% of abortions in India are unsafe: Study

2017-10-04 19:05:01 Read More

Google launches Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL smartphones

Aalmost 60% of procedures in India are unsafe â€” a ratio much closer to that in countries where abortion is illegal. This discrepancy is primarily because of lack of access to hospital facilities, awareness and stigma around abortion, shows the latest study published in the international medical journal Lancet.
2017-10-04 18:33:58 Read More

PM slams critics, says 'GDP dipped to 5.7% or below 8 times under UPA'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made a strong defence of the economy and used growth numbers to prove that the country has taken great strides in the last three years of the NDA government.
2017-10-04 13:59:42 Read More

PM assures economy on right track: Top quotes

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the state of the economy at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He lashed out at the previous UPA government and answered critics on GST and demonetisation. Here are the highlights of his address:
2017-10-04 13:50:12 Read More

'Karti tampered with evidence during visits abroad'

Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram, had "tampered" with evidence relating to an alleged graft case against him during his visits abroad in the months of May, June and July this year, the CBI alleged in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
2017-10-04 12:17:04 Read More

After excise duty cut, Centre urges states to slash VAT on fuel by 5%

The finance ministry had earlier ruled out lowering excise duty on petroleum products citing pressure on government finances. On Tuesday, the centre cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre.
2017-10-04 11:05:34 Read More

Rajnish Kumar appointed new SBI chief

Kumar, currently a managing director with the bank, joined SBI as a probationary officer in 1980 and has worked in various departments. Before becoming MD, national banking group, in 2015, Kumar was heading the merchant banking arm of the bank, SBI Capital Markets, as managing director and CEO.
2017-10-04 10:43:32 Read More

Honeypreet remanded in six-day police custody

A day after Honeypreet Insan, the "adopted daughter" of jailed Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was arrested, a court sent her to six-day police custody. The prosecution sought 14-day remand, calling her "the closest aide" of the Dera chief.
2017-10-04 10:16:52 Read More

Vegas gunman's GF returns to US for questioning

Stephen Paddock's girlfriend Marilou Danley, 62, who was in the Philippines at the time of the shooting, was met by FBI agents at the airport in Los Angeles late Tuesday night, according to a law enforcement official.
2017-10-04 08:25:15 Read More

RBI keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast

The announcement which came at the end of a two-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI, is in sync with what the experts had predicted. Inflation, which in August reached a five-month high of 3.36%, is being billed as the reason behind RBI's decision to maintain status quo
2017-10-04 07:35:59 Read More

Pakistan's ISI has clear links with terror, runs its own policy: US

Pak intel clearly has links with terrorist groups, said the US Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Joseph Dunford on Tuesday, according to Washington publication The Hill. US defense secretary James Mattis said that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence "appears to run its own policy".
2017-10-04 05:05:05 Read More

US backs India on China's 'One Belt One Road'

â€œShe was rounded up around 2pm and arrested an hour later. She is being interrogated and we shall produce her in court for custodial interrogation,â€ said Panchkula police commissioner A S Chawla. â€œWe shall try and confirm who provided her shelter or support while she was on the run from the police.â€
2017-10-04 04:51:14 Read More

Vegas gunman transferred $100K to Philippines

India skipped the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in May this year due to its sovereignty concerns over the nearly $60 billion CPEC, a flagship project of China's prestigious One Belt One Road (OBOR), which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
2017-10-04 03:31:57 Read More

Cops will confirm who provided Honeypreet shelter

2017-10-04 02:04:00 Read More

DATE 11

Excise duty cut in bid to cool petrol, diesel prices

Facing flak for the recent rise in petrol and diesel prices, the Centre on Tuesday reduced the basic excise duty on both by Rs 2 a litre, while acknowledging that fuel prices were fuelling inflationary pressures. Pump prices were to go down by Tuesday midnight.
2017-10-03 22:36:49 Read More>>

No illicit ties with Papa: Honeypreet Insan

Honeypreet had a team of four lawyers with her when she was taken into custody on the Zirakpur-Patiala highway by the special investigation team of Haryana police, senior police officers said.
2017-10-03 21:47:43 Read More

Laundering case: Mallya arrested, gets bail

Beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya was arrested in London on Tuesday in a money laundering case filed by Indiaâ€™s Enforcement Directorate (ED) before being released on a bail bond of £650,000 by the Westminster magistratesâ€™ court.
2017-10-03 21:01:50 Read More

Mumbai stampede: Did people hear 'phool' as 'pul'?

One of the survivors of the Elphinstone Road station stampede, 19-year-old Shilpa Vishwakarma, told the railway inquiry panel on Tuesday that the tragedy may have been triggered by panic that set in after some commuters mistook the word â€œphoolâ€ (flower in both Hindi and Marathi) for â€œpulâ€ (bridge in both Hindi and Marathi).
2017-10-03 20:45:00 Read More

BSF camp attack: JeM terrorists originally targeted Srinagar airport

The original target of the suicide attack at 182 battalion headquarters of Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday morning was the Srinagar airport for which a member of Jaish-e-Mohammadâ€™s Afzal Guru Squad had even conducted a reconnaissance of the area, top intelligence sources told TOI.
2017-10-03 20:38:30 Read More

Day after Las Vegas carnage, fear and loathing across America

Authorities found an arsenal of weapons that would have wowed a military commando in the 32nd floor Las Vegas hotel suite from where 64-year old Stephen Paddock rained down automatic fire at a Sunday night music concert massacring 59 people and injuring over 500.
2017-10-03 16:43:44 Read More

2L directors of shell firms disqualified in 15 days

In yet another crackdown on the shell companies, the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has disqualified over two lakh directors within a span of 15 days for not filing their financial statements or annual returns for two consecutive years in violation of the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
2017-10-03 15:25:41 Read More

Excise duty on petrol, diesel cut by Rs 2 per litre

"Govt of India has reduced Basic Excise Duty rate on Petrol & Diesel (both branded and unbranded) by Rs 2 per litre w.e.f. 4th October, 2017," the finance ministry said in a tweet on Tuesday.
2017-10-03 14:06:40 Read More

Vijay Mallya arrested in London in money laundering case

"This is something completely new and different, opening up unseen worlds," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in a statement on awarding the 9 million Swedish crown ($1.1 million)prize.
2017-10-03 11:57:18 Read More

Vegas attack: Acts of heroism saved many lives

2017-10-03 10:55:38 Read More

Trio wins physics Nobel for gravitational wave

Honeypreet alias Priyanka Taneja, went into hiding soon after large-scale violence broke out in different parts of Haryana, Punjab and Delhi on August 25 following Ram Rahim's conviction in two rape cases. She and other top Dera members were booked for inciting violence.
2017-10-03 10:16:51 Read More

J&K: BSF camp attacked, 3 terrorists killed

2017-10-03 10:15:17 Read More

J&K: BSF camp attacked, 3 terrorists killed

2017-10-03 10:15:17 Read More

Honeypreet taken into custody by Haryana police

Security forces foiled an attempt by the Jaish-e-Muhammed to storm a BSF camp near the high-security Srinagar airport on Tuesday, killing all three terrorists in an operation that also claimed the life of an assistant sub-inspector of the force, police said.
2017-10-03 09:28:27 Read More

Live updates: Haryana Police get custody of Honeypreet Insan

Stephen Paddock lived in a tidy Nevada retirement community where the amenities include golf, tennis and bocce. He was a wealthy real-estate investor, recently shipped his 90-year-old mother a walker and liked to play high-stakes video poker in Las Vegas.
2017-10-03 09:27:55 Read More

Rahul about Yogi: 'Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja'

2017-10-03 09:17:48 Read More

Honeypreet likely to surrender before court today

A huge cumulonimbus cloudburst over Hyderabad on Monday triggered an unprecented downpour, killing several, inundating parts of the city, and causing power outages. Here are 10 points about the current situation in Hyderabad, and the measures being taken to ensure the residents' safety:
2017-10-03 04:37:41 Read More

Hyderabad cloudburst: Important things to know

2017-10-03 04:34:26 Read More

BSF camp attack: JeM claims responsibility

2017-10-03 04:28:37 Read More

Las Vegas shooting: 'Gunman was wealthy real-estate investor'

Future tense, Mukul Roy reaches out to RSS chief

2017-10-03 03:00:36 Read More

No respite for Hyd, more rain in next 48 hours

2017-10-03 02:11:07 Read More

Terror attack at BSF camp near Srinagar airport

At around 4.30am, terrorists tried to barge into BSF 182 battalion camp situated near the Srinagar airport. The security forces retaliated, following which, the terrorists holed up in a building inside the campus, ANI quoted BSF as saying. Heavy gunfire is underway.
2017-10-03 00:43:36 Read More

Vegas shooting: On Sunday, there were no revellers

It seemed like waking up to a nightmare just after a pleasant dream. Sunday evening had started on an exciting note as we embarked on a Las Vegas by Night tour with atrip to the Volcano show, followed by dinner at Panda Express.
2017-10-03 00:11:25 Read More

Row over absence of Taj from UP tourism booklet

After the oppositionâ€™s fusillade describing the Yogi government as â€œcommunalâ€, the state tourism ministry issued a press release detailing a slew of projects it had initiated for the Taj Mahal and surrounding areas.
2017-10-02 21:05:45 Read More

Deadlocks, slow progress in AWACS deal hit Air Force's strength

IAF currently has only three AWACS, with Israeli Phalcon radar systems mounted on Russian IL-76 heavy-lift aircraft, which were inducted in 2009-2011 under a $1.1 billion deal inked in 2004.
2017-10-02 20:48:36 Read More

US loses big time as 59 die in Vegas carnage

A lone gunman massacred at least 58 people, shooting from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino before he killed himself even as a SWAT team stormed in. More than 500 people enjoying the country music show below were injured in a five-minute long stream of firing.
2017-10-02 16:01:21 Read More

Aditya Narayan misbehaves with IndiGo staff

2017-10-02 11:18:11 Read More

Aditya Narayan misbehaves with IndiGo staff

2017-10-02 11:18:11 Read More

At least 50 dead, over 200 hurt in Las Vegas shooting; suspect killed

A gunman killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 at a country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, raining down rapid fire from the 32nd floor of a hotel for several minutes before he was shot dead by police.
2017-10-02 10:56:48 Read More

First-ever shipment of US crude oil arrives in India

Singer Aditya Narayan allegedly misbehaved with IndiGo ground staff while travelling from Raipur to Mumbai on Sunday when asked to pay excess baggage charges. He was allowed to board the aircraft only after he apologised to the staff, said the airline.
2017-10-02 10:13:07 Read More

3 US-born scientists win Nobel Medicine Prize

"IOC will process the crude at its refineries located at Paradip, Haldia (in West Bengal), Barauni (in Bihar) and Bongaigaon (in Assam)," the company said in a statement.
2017-10-02 09:59:50 Read More

Las Vegas: 'Gunman acted alone, no terrorist links'

Scientists Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael Young won the 2017 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling our biological clocks, the award-giving body said on Monday.
2017-10-02 08:39:52 Read More

Cops respond to active shooter on Las Vegas strip

2017-10-02 06:18:33 Read More

110,000 stranded overseas as UK airline goes bust

Britain's Civil Aviation Authority said in a tweet on its website that it was arranging to have 30 aircraft bring 110,000 stranded passengers back home, ``at no cost to them.''
2017-10-02 06:14:36 Read More

Live updates: PM speaks at Swachh Bharat event

"Cleanliness is Godliness" had been the mantra of Mahatma Gandhi's life. Gandhi, in his lifetime, demonstrated, propagated and insisted for individual and community cleanliness. Following his footsteps, the Government of India, launched 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' on October 2, 2014 with a vision of achieving 'Clean India'. As the initiative completes its three years today, stay tuned for all updates on cleanliness initiative.
2017-10-02 06:01:29 Read More

K'taka mulls law to enforce quota for Kannadigas in private sector

The state government is now mulling bringing a legal framework to protect the 100% reservation policy for Kannadigas in blue-collar jobs. This is after the government was legally challenged over its pro-Kannada stance.
2017-10-02 05:52:45 Read More

I was sexually harassed too: Poonam Mahajan

2017-10-02 03:15:14 Read More

I was sexually harassed too: Poonam Mahajan

2017-10-02 03:15:14 Read More

Suresh Raina and Amit Mishra fail fitness test

2017-10-02 02:21:20 Read More

Prove you are Indian, tribunal tells ex-Armyman

Senior pros Suresh Raina, Amir Mishra, who are in contention for the India A team, have failed their fitness test and would have to go through the grind again to be picked for the second string national team.
2017-10-01 20:47:01 Read More

Now, brace for a 15 per cent hike in airfares

Get ready to shell out up to 15% more for flying. Airlines are looking at 10-15% hike in airfares due to sharp increase in aviation turbine fuel prices every month since August. The most recent increase came on Sunday when oil marketing companies raised prices by 6%.
2017-10-01 20:05:49 Read More

Doklam effect? Indian and Chinese armies skip traditional meet

The Indian and Chinese armies may have disengaged from their eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation on the Bhutanese territory of Doklam after hectic diplomatic parleys, but the distinct chill between the rival troops remains on the ground over a month later.
2017-10-01 18:52:09 Read More

Govt will address concerns on GST: Adhia

A retired junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Indian Army, who was posted in Secunderabad, Gurdaspur, Chandigarh, Kota, Tawang and Meerut during his 30-year-long service, has been asked to prove his Indian citizenship and show that he is not an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh.
2017-10-01 16:51:25 Read More

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