India
How GST Will be Rolled Out Tonight: A Minute-by-Minute Guide
It will be a starry midnight in the historic Central Hall on Friday that will have from megastar Amitabh Bachchan to industry doyen Ratan Tata in attendance at the launch of India's most sweeping tax reform, the Good and Services Tax or GST.
Assam Rifles Personnel Killed in IED Blast
The IED, which was planted at 27 Assam Rifles check post at Ramva, exploded at 7.20 am
BJP Legislator Demands Ban on Momos, Calls it 'Silent Killer'
Ramesh Arora, a BJP MLC, who launched the campaign about a fortnight ago, said that 'momos' (dumplings) were "more dangerous than alcohol and psychotropic drugs".
Congress to Boycott Midnight Parliament Session on GST Rollout
The Congress on Thursday decided to keep away from the special midnight June 30 meeting convened by the government on GST implementation.
Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh Caught Urinating in Public
Ending open defecation is a big part of the Modi government’s Swachh Bharat push. And dealing a big blow to his push is Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh who was recently caught urinating in public. In the photo, which is being widely shared on...
GST Implementation: As Centre Rehearses Rollout, Jammu and Kashmir to Take Final Call Today
A mega rehearsal was conducted on Wednesday night in the Central Hall of Parliament ahead of the historic launch of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at midnight on June 30.
Actor Dileep Records Statement in Malayalam Actress Kidnap and Assault case
Police recorded statements of Malyalam actor Dileep and his director friend Nadirsha in a case related to the kidnapping and sexual assault of an actress on Wednesday.
#NotinMyName: Thousands in 15 Cities to Protest Against Mob Lynching
A Facebook post by a filmmaker against the lynching of a Muslim teenager has spawned a powerful online campaign, leading to protest marches being held in five cities across the world, including Delhi, Kolkata, Boston, and London.
Hundreds of Defence Personnel Fell for ISI Malware in 'News Apps'
One of the top hackers in the country was engaged by the government to have a go at it. He is part of the select club of ‘ethical hackers’ who work independently but help the government on projects like these
India Has More Effective Options Than Surgical Strikes, Says Army Chief Rawat
“I will wait and watch to see if Pakistan truly reins him (Salahuddin) in, because he was issuing a calendar of protests on the very day he was designated,” said Rawat
Modi-Trump Meet: Pak Drubbed On Kashmir, Salahuddin a Global Terrorist
It was the first meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the newly elected US President Donald Trump. Both have displayed an unforgiving stance against terrorism and that perhaps explains why the one big deliverable from Modi’s just concluded vis...
China's Army Accuses Indian Army of Stopping Construction of Road in Sikkim
The People's Liberation Army on Monday accused the Indian military of stopping the construction of a road in what it claims to be Chinas "sovereign territory" in the Sikkim section of the India-China border and said the move has "seriously damaged" border...
US Defence Secretary, Secretary of State Call on Modi; India May Get 22 Guardian Drones
US Defence Secretary James Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his first meeting with President Donald Trump and discussed ways to further boost the Indo-US strategic ties.
H-1B Visa Issue 'Not Discussed' at PM's Meeting with US Tech Giants
The contentious H-1B visa issue did not come up for discussion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with CEOs of top 20 American companies, including Apple and Google, on Sunday.
Not a Single Stain on My Govt in 3 Years: 10 Things Modi told Indian-Americans
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed more than 500 Indian-Americans at a community reception at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
140th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Commences in Ahmedabad
The 140th rath yatra of Lord Jagannath on Sunday commenced in the city amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked the 15-km journey route to catch a glimpse of the deity.