India
Monsoon in 2015 likely to remain normal: Report
According to the Assocham-Skymet Weather joint report, the damage to Rabi crop due to unseasonal rains shall continue and a major spell of rainfall is expected next month in North India, especially in the first week of April.
India's economy likely to grow 8 pc in next fiscal: Report
"India is the only BRIC country, where growth will accelerate, to 8 per cent in FY16 and 8.3 per cent in FY17, based on revised data series," Fitch said in its report on Global Economic Outlook.
Unexpected rains pull down peak power deficit to 2.8 per cent in February
Peak power demand during February was 1,37,948 MW, of which 1,34,102 MW was met, leaving a deficit of 3,846 MW, according to the data by Central Electricity Authority.
Tackling terrorism leaves little time to take up developmental issues, says Pakistan PM
"Come what may the operation against terrorists will continue in the country till elimination of the last terrorist," Nawaz Sharif said.
Medical devices industry in India underinvested: WHO
There is a need for appropriate and applicable health care technology in India. Our medical devices industry is underinvested and heavily import-driven at present." Nata Menabde said.
Over 40 per cent of India's philanthropists to raise donations by 2020
"More than four out of ten current donors will increase their philanthropic contributions in the next five years," business consulting firm Bain & Company said in its 'India Philanthropy Report 2015'.
Nitish Kumar exhorts young entrepreneurs to work in Bihar
The chief minister said that youths of Bihar held tremendous merit and needed opportunity to excel in the state.
Kathua attack shows Pakistan's continuous infatuation with terrorists: BJP
"It is most unfortunate and the party condemns it in strong words," state chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi told reporters.
Uber cab rape: Delhi Police moves Supreme Court against witnesses recall
The matter was mentioned before a bench headed by Chief Justice HL Dattu by Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi.
Paralysed Indian gets Rs 2.55 crore relief for road mishap in UAE
Aboobacker Palliyalil from Kerala, who was a newspaper vendor at the time of accident, was hit by a car speeding in the wrong direction in Ajman.
Modi's Jaffna visit interference in Sri Lankan affairs: Chinese think tank
The article said "regardless of the nationalist Prime Minister's objective, recent incidents are sufficient to merit Beijing's attention."
Our strategic relationship with India has energised under Modi's leadership: US
The US military remains heavily engaged with New Delhi's military, having conducted 69 major exercises in the past five years, he said.
Allahabad High Court lawyers protests calling off week-long strike
Normal functioning of the court was, however, not affected by the protest led by Rajiv Shukla, the Treasurer of the High Court Bar Association (HCBA) who was joined by about a dozen advocates in the demonstration staged near the premises.
Government asks RBI to declare biotechnology as priority sector
The Minister of State for Science and Technology said his ministry is also working with the Finance Ministry to boost spending in the sector.
Aadhar number to be added to Tripura voter list: Chief Electoral Officer
"The Election Commission has launched a nation-wide programme - National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme to ensure an error free voter list.
Hazare used as "mascot" by NGOs stalling development projects: BJP
"Though he is an upright man personally, Anna Hazare is the "mascot" of such NGOs which receive foreign funds and are known for stalling the developmental projects," said an article the magazine's editor.