India
A 28 Percent GST Rate Will be Quite Brutal, Says Actor R Madhavan
With the GST rollout just two days away, the south film fraternity is a worried lot. Despite several attempts to make sure that the tax slab for cinema tickets is not as high as a 28 percent, the Centre turned a deaf ear to their pleas.
Man Thrashed, House Burnt After Dead Cow 'Found' Outside House in Jharkhand
A man was beaten up and his house set on fire by a mob after they allegedly found a dead cow outside his house in Deori, Jharkhand.
DDA's New Scheme Launch Most Likely on Jun 30, Brochure Ready
The Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) much-awaited new housing scheme with 12,000 flats on offer is "almost certain" to roll out on June 30, officials said on Tuesday.
States Under Pressure to Waive Farm Loans Find Solace in Bhagwat's Stance
After loan waivers in UP, Maharashtra, Punjab and Karnataka, other states facing agrarian distress since have come under pressure to announce similar relief.
'Modern' Bihar Village has ACs, Cars But no Toilets
Gazipur village from Bihar’s Nawada district is modern in many respects, with geysers, air-conditioners and cars but has no toilets.
Donald Trump Backs Permanent UN Security Council Seat For India
President Trump reaffirmed the support of the United States for India's permanent membership on a reformed UN Security Council, said a joint India-US statement
Narendra Modi Stumps US President Trump in a Battle of Power Moves
Trump uses his handshake as a power move, a manner through which he asserts his dominance. Modi on the other hand uses the hug as a way of showing that he is an affectionate person
Read Top 10 Narendra Modi Quotes From White House as You Start Your Day
After the end of their meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump addressed a joint press meet at the White House. Modi's address to the media was mostly on fighting terror and destroying terror havens.
In a First, Muslims Break Ramzan Fast in Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
In a gesture of communal amity, a group of Muslims broke their Ramzan fast and took part in a harmony feast in the complex of the ancient Udupi Sri Krishna temple for the first time in its history.
In Haryana's 'Trump Village', Posters Spark Curiosity About 'The White Man'
When Saroj, 20, and Rukhsaar, 18, returned home to their village, Marora, from computer classes in the nearby town Nuh, they were greeted by the most unusual sight of Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, beaming at them from a mass...
Eid-ul-Fitr to be Celebrated Across India Today, Wishes Flood Twitter
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across India on Monday, marking the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan.
How PM Modi Wooed Top American CEOs to 'Make in India'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked top American companies to invest in India, saying the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime next month would make the country a more business-friendly destination.
Three Maoists Held in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District, Explosives Seized
Three naxals, including a minor, were nabbed in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district last evening, police said on Sunday.
US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Press PM Modi on Trade, Investment
Leading U.S. congressmen have called on President Donald Trump to press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove barriers to U.S. trade and investment when they meet for the first time on Monday.
Fadnavis Announces Rs 34,000 cr Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced a scheme, providing Rs 34,000 crore debt relief to farmers.
Gaps in India-China Dialogue Led to Innuendo: Indian Envoy
Dialogue between India and China on critical issues has not kept pace with developments leading to gaps filled by innuendo, a top Indian diplomat said as think-tanks of the two countries deliberated on Saturday to stem growing differences on a host of iss...