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VK Singh to raise issue of 39 missing Indians during Iraq visit
Singh’s visit is part of the Narendra Modi government’s efforts to expand ties with Iraq at a time when West Asia is in the midst of significant geopolitical change.Congress to move Court against Rajasthan law
 On the eve of the Assembly session, Congress state unit chief Sachin Pilot said the party would take to the streets to oppose the Ordinance and challenge it in court.Ramdas Athawale says will support BJP in Gujarat elections
 RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale also advised the Shiv Sena to "not to quarrel" with the BJP and slammed the MNS for its anti-hawker agitation.Sharad Yadav faction announcing party polls a joke: Bashishtha Narain Singh
 The JD(U)'s Bihar unit chief, Bashishtha Narain Singh, alleged the Yadav camp was trying to create confusion among the people.Vikramaditya Singh resigns from PDP
 Singh had joined the PDP on August 2015 in presence of the party's late president Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. He was a member of the state Legislative Council.Gujarat Congress makes it ‘caste grievances’ against BJP’s ‘Hindutva plank’
 The BJP’s recent rift with Patels, its core supporters, has given Congress an unexpected opportunity to forge a new social rainbow with Dalit, OBCs and tribals.Government, SC in favour of ethics body for legal profession
 In an endeavour to usher in major reforms in the legal profession, the Centre and country’s highest court have also suggested the need to regulate professional fees.Congress will give up to Rs 5,000 to jobless, homes to poor & write off farm loans: Ashok Gehlot
 "The Modi government’s decision on demonetisation and implementation of the flawed GST has played havoc with Gujarat’s industry and trading sections," Gehlot said.GST rate structure needs complete overhauling: 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.In an interview to PTI, he said the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which amalgamates more than a dozen central and state levies like excise duty, service tax and VAT, will take about a year to stabilise.Nearly four months since its introduction, the new indirect tax threw up teething troubles and compliance issues, which the GST Council -- the highest decision-making body of the new regime -- has addressed tPM: economic reform process will continue
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that the process of taking “important decisions” regarding the economic reforms will continue.The prime minister’s assertion comes at a time when the Opposition parties have been attacking demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST) rollout.On a day-long visit to Gujarat, Modi also reached out to traders, saying their past records will not be checked by the income tax department if they join the formal economy by getting themselves registered under the GST regime.“After all reforms and hardcore decisions, the economy of the country isGovt red-flags collegium decision on performance
 The government has red-flagged a decision of the Supreme Court collegium to do away with the professional evaluation of additional judges while recommending their name for promotion as a permanent judge.The decision of the collegium and the subsequent opposition to the move by the law ministry could trigger a fresh round of confrontation between the executive and the judiciary.A senior functionary said the government has told the collegium — a body of top five judges of the apex court headed by the Chief Justice of India — that it does not agree with the decision to end the practice of evaIndia assert supremacy
 India ended their 10-year wait for continental triumph when they beat a gutsy Malaysia 2-1 in a nail-biting final to clinch their third Asia Cup on Sunday.India, who won the Asia Cup last time in 2007 in Chennai, scored from field efforts through Ramandeep Singh (3rd minute) and Lalit Upadhyay (29th) to dash Malaysian hopes. Malaysia were in summit clash for the first time since tournament’s inception.The ever-improving Malaysians, however, fought valiantly and didn’t give up for a single minute. Their efforts bore fruit in the 50th minute when Shahril Saabah pulled one goal back.The IndiaAmbient sound levels soaring in Bengaluru, six cities
 Indian metropolitan cities, including Bengaluru, are extremely noisy with the ambient sound levels way above the recommended norms, says a national survey.The survey was conducted by the national ambient noise monitoring network.The results were obtained after scientists monitored the ambient noise levels in 10 sites of a city in seven cities since 2011.The network began with 35 sites — five in each cities — but another 35 sites were added later.After recording the sound levels in industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, HyderabadIISc has potential to be Institute of Eminence: Centre
 The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, is among 102 universities and colleges the Centre has identified as having the “potential” to receive the ‘Institution of Eminence’ status.The University Grants Commission (UGC), which recently invited applications for grant of the ‘Institutes of Eminence’ tag, identified these institutions on the basis of their position in the all-India ranking of higher educational institutions, conducted by the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry every year.The HRD ministry will hold an interaction with these institutions this week throughSympathetic govt to benefit Gujarat: PM
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reminded people in his poll-bound home state of Gujarat the benefits of having same party governments in the state as well as the Centre.Quoting examples of the Atal Behari Vajpayee government in Delhi and Keshubhai Patel government in the state and that of his government and the Vijay Rupani government in Gujarat, Modi said progress had been achieved only when the government in the Centre was sympathetic to the state’s interest.“Gujarat witnessed one of the worst natural disasters in the form of an earthquake when Atalji’s government was at the CenPM inaugurates India's first Ro-Ro service in Gujarat
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of his ‘dream project,’ the Rs 650-crore, 31-km ‘roll-on, roll-off’ (Ro-Ro) ferry service between Ghogha in Bhavnagar district of Saurashtra region and Dahej in Bharuch district of South Gujarat across the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea.“This may be a project between Ghogha and Dahej, but it is a landmark project in South East Asia. The ferry service is a first of its kind. It is a dream come true for people of Gujarat," Modi said after inaugurating the service via remote control.The prime minister hit out at prePartition 70 years on: When tribal warriors invaded Kashmir
 Witnesses tell the BBC how men with sticks and axes started one of the world's longest conflicts.Pollution linked to one in six deaths
 Pollution has been linked to nine million deaths each year worldwide, according to a report in The Lancet.India's first complete transgender couple are hoping to marry
 Sukanyeah and Aarav met at a gender reassignment clinic. Now they're planning a wedding.US: Tillerson calls for India ties to counter China
 The US would "never have the same relationship with China, a non-democratic society," he added.The poison killing farmers in India
 Thirty farmers die from inhaling pesticide while spraying crops in the western state of Maharashtra.Banging the drum for women
 Parv Kaur has created a niche for herself in the male-dominated field of Bhangra dhol playing.How a polio survivor is educating India's rural children
 Sai Padma has not let the near constant pain of her disability stop her from teaching the children of remote Indian villages.Trouble brews for Darjeeling tea
 Darjeeling tea may become more difficult to get hold of. Political unrest halted production for three month this year and this has hit India's entire tea industry.Modi in Gujarat: ‘Economy on track due to hard decisions’, PM retorts opposition over demonetisation, GST criticism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today vowed to continue the process of taking ‘important decisions’ regarding the reforms as he asserted that the economy is on track after ‘hardcore’ decisions. He also reached out to traders over... Kidambi Srikanth blows away Lee Hyun, wins Denmark Open in 25 minutes
India ace Kidmabi Srikanth clinched his third Super Series Premier title with a dominating straight-game victory over Korean veteran Lee Hyun II in a lop-sided final of the USD 750,000 Denmark Open on Sunday. Playing... ‘Didn’t take any undue favour from Gujarat govt’: CEC Joti quashes reports of retaining Ahmedabad bungalow
Responding to reports that he retained a bungalow in Ahmedabad allotted to him by the Gujarat government for over a year until at least late 2016 – more than a year after he was appointed... BJP MP from Assam compares Nehru-Gandhi with garbage, Congress hits back
Kamakhya Prasad Tass, BJP MP from Jorhat in Assam, has stoked a controversy when he allegedly compared Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru with garbage. “The Congress has pushed the Nehru-Gandhi garbage into the minds of people over. US police find body during during search; 'most likely' of 3-yr-old 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... Hockey Asia Cup 2017: Rampant India beat Malaysia 2-1 to lift first title in 10 years
India underlined their continental supremacy as they overcame a fighting Malaysia 2-1 in the final here on Sunday to win the Asia Cup hockey championship for the third time. Ramandeep Singh (3rd minute) and Lalit Upadhyay... Myanmar must take back Rohingyas in Bangladesh: India
India on Sunday said Rohingya refugees who have poured into Bangladesh must be taken back by Myanmar from where they have been displaced. "Normalcy will only be restored with the return of the displaced persons to... Modi in Gujarat: PM slams opposition for criticising Election Commission; says these thing won’t help ‘vikas virodhi’ govts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed the opposition parties for questioning the Election Commission India over its decision not to announce the Gujarat Assembly polls schedule on the day the poll body had announced dates... Was offered Rs 1 crore to join BJP: Gujarati Patel leader's sensational claim
Narendra Patel, a local convenor of the Hardik Patel-led Patidar reservation movement, in a dramatic claim said he was offered Rs 1 crore to join the BJP. Agencies hunt for doctor seen asking physicians to join ISIS in propaganda video
Indian security agencies are hunting for a jihadi physician who featured
in a propaganda video calling upon medical professionals to join the
terrorist group. How Congress, India's Grand Old Party, will wear a young look in the Gujarat polls
According to sources, Congress is going to play on the 'youth' card big time in upcoming days. Army planning to deploy female officers for cyber warfare
Cyber warfare is fast developing as one of most important fields of concern for Indian forces. Subscribe Now
Subscribe now for your favourite magazines Yes, am stylish, deal with it: Radhe Maa defends self in tell-all interview
Controversial spiritual leader Radhe Maa opened up in an interview where she speaks about the allegations against her, gives her
reaction to being called a 'fake baba', and asks why should she let
the world dictate how she lives her life. Delhi: 'Superchor' involved in 500 car thefts got plastic surgery to evade cops
A car thief in Delhi, involved in more than 500 auto lifting cases,
underwent plastic surgery to get a new identity in order to evade the
police. Rajinikanth's review of Vijay's Mersal: Important topic addressed, well done
Rajini's review came in a Twitter post. Within minutes, the tweet was shared thousands of times. Kohli rues poor batting by India
Williamson praises teammates after NZ win
PM congratulates Indian hockey team
M.P CM Shivraj Chouhan arrives in U.S.A on 6-day visit
Latham, Taylor guide Kiwis to victory
Latham, Taylor guide N. Zealand to 6-wicket win over India
Myanmar must take back Rohingyas in Bangladesh: India
Negotiations helped end Doklam row, says China
Govt will push economic reforms, maintain fiscal stability: PM Modi
“Looking 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,” Modi said. 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. PLA hails resolution of Doklam standoff
In a significant move, and one that underscores President Xi Jinping’s increasing clout, the People’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 “safely resolved”. 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. “Our most recent figures show a 10% increase in Indian students gaining visas – and 91% of these applications are successful... there is no limit to the number of genuine Indian students who can study in Britain.” Unconfirmed railway ticket? You may get to fly
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. EC dismisses ‘bungalow favour’ charge as baseless
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. UPA hostility stalled coastal project: Modi
Describing the roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) ferry service in the Gulf of Cambay as a unique model for other states, the PM said that he had to struggle hard for the completion of project because of ‘hostilities’ of the previous (UPA) govt at the Centre that had ‘prohibited’ development in the coastal. Isro to launch Cartosat 2 sat with 30 nano sats
After the unsuccessful launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1H, Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is gearing up to launch a remote sensing satellite of Cartosat 2 series along with 30 nano satellites of foreign countries in the second half of December. 'It Was Going To Eat Her' - Australian Teen Survives Deadly Shark Attack
An Australian teenager has survived a terrifying encounter with a great white shark, with her harrowing screams alerting her father who was certain it was about to "eat her". Jewellery Worth Rs 12 Crore Stolen In Delhi's Karol Bagh
Jewellery worth Rs 12 crore was stolen from two manufacturing units in central Delhi's Karol Bagh, the police said today. Nigeria Triple Suicide Attack Kills 13: Security Sources
Three female suicide bombers killed 13 people and wounded 16 in the northeastern city of Maiduguri on Sunday, security sources said. Woman Checks Into Kolkata Hotel With Boyfriend, Dies Of Profuse Bleeding
A woman died on Sunday after she started bleeding profusely at a guest house in south Kolkata's Chetla area where she had put up with her boyfriend, a senior police officer said. Staffers At UP Toll Plaza Flee After Tiff With BJP Lawmaker
The staffers at a toll plaza in UP's today ran away, leaving the booth unattended for hours after a BJP legislator confronted them for allegedly collecting toll "illegally". UP Plans To Merge Shia, Sunni Waqf boards
The Uttar Pradesh government is mulling forming a "UP Muslim Waqf board" by merging the separate Sunni and Shia Waqf boards to prevent "wastage of money", Minister of State for Waqf Mohsin Raza said.... US Police Find Body, 'Most Likely' Of Missing 3-Year-Old 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... Amid Catalonia Crisis, Italy's Veneto, Lombardy Vote For Greater Autonomy
Two of Italy's wealthiest northern regions on Sunday voted overwhelmingly in favour of greater autonomy in referenda that took place against the backdrop of Catalonia's push for independence from... Srikanth storms to Denmark Open title
India's Kidambi Srikanth clinched his third Super Series Premier title after he thrashed Lee Hyun Il of Korea in straight games to win the US$750,000 Denmark Open, in Odense on Sunday. PM launches ferry service, slams UPA for delaying his 'dream project'
He said that as the previous government could not do it, he had to do it. India regain Asia Cup hockey crown after 10 years
India won the Asia Cup hockey title after a ten-year hiatus, beating Malaysia 2-1 in the final in Dhaka on Sunday. PIX: Sridevi, Bipasha party with Shilpa
Take a look at the arrivals. Economy strong, will keep on taking 'important decisions': PM
Modi also reached out to traders, saying their past records will not be checked by the income tax department if they join the formal economy by getting themselves registered under the GST regime. PHOTOS: Latham, Taylor overshadow Kohli as NZ outclass India
New Zealand batsmen showed clinical efficiency in a tricky chase to spoil Virat Kohli's milestone match with a comfortable six-wicket victory over India in the opening One-Day International, in Mumbai on Sunday. Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy
Raja clarified that he had only watched clips of the movie on his mobile phone and said he did not have the patience to sit through a two-and-a-half hour film. 7 young men and their unusual start-up
The Bombay Hemp Company offers goods fashioned out of hemp, the lesser known cousin of ganja. Soon, an exclusive hospital for BMTC employees
It is expected to come up at Yeshwantpur Soon, you may be able to book a parking slot in Bengaluru CBD through an app
Motorists can park in a slot without booking as well; tender yet to be approved by BBMP council Decomposed body found in storm-water drain near Jnana Bharathi
A highly decomposed body of a woman was found in a storm-water drain near Jnana Bharathi campus of Bangalore University on Sunday.The police suspect this may be the body of Ningamma who was washed aw... Web series is the new platform for Kannada film-makers
Smaller budgets and a niche audience have helped spur the trend locally Wi-Fi vulnerability: ‘upgrade personal devices’ firmware’
Cybersecurity experts also stress on change of router passwords Photocopies accepted at AgriGold verification counters
Those who did not register online can also submit papers Rein in corporate colleges, State urged
‘Students cracking under pressure’ ‘Collector’s visit to school changed my life’
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Gold falls to Rs 30,650; silver recovers by Rs 50/kg
Gold fell Rs 100 to Rs 30,650 per ten gram at the bullion market today due to a weak global trend and muted demand from local jewellers. However, silver recovered by Rs 50 to Rs 40,850 per kg due to ...
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MSRTC Employees, Demanding Salaries as Per 7th Pay Commission, Call Off Strike After Five Days
‘Largest Theft Of Sex Toys In History’: Goods Worth 50,000 Euros Stolen From Erotic Fair In Germany
PM Modi raised Kedarnath issue for political gains: Congress
In-form India face New Zealand in first ODI
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends four Tamil Nadu fishermen
Pinkathon, held in Guwahati, reflects on women empowerment
Rockets fired in Kabul's diplomatic area
Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair reflects upon Indian art and culture
LDF begins yatra in Kerala to counter BJP
 The LDF campaign which began on Saturday also saw the use of social media to post pictures of its leaders and part of speeches with the hashtag ##NothingFakeAboutIt Foreigners trim stake in 21 of 30 Sensex blue-chips
Cut stakes in all six banking/financial stocks and top pharma names Subramanian Swamy draws PM's attention to delayed corruption cases
 Swamy said the CBI was delaying investigation in other cases like the Saradha chit fund scam, National Herald case, and the Agusta Westland case 'In national interest', NCLT stops dissolution of firm
 Though set up for speedier resolutions to clean up bank balance-sheets, the NCLT is also proving to be time-consuming with arbitrary judgements prolonging cases Dream run ends for 'superchor'
 Kunal has been lifting cars since 1997 DD news seeks a private helping hand
 Shortlisted agency will be tasked with designing graphics and animation for news bulletins and programmes on current affairs SRFTI students allege harassment, moral policing by institute
 The protesting students are now demanding better facilities for studies, accommodation and placements Modi in Gujarat highlights: PM defends note ban and GST, slams Cong over EC row - Hindustan Times
Hardik Patel meets Muslim community in Godhra, says not joining any political party - The Indian Express
Man arrested in Kerala on sexual harassment charge after video goes viral - Business Standard
Vikramaditya Singh resigns from PDP - India Today
UPSC recruitment 2017: 64 posts under various ministries now open, apply through upsconline.nic.in - Financial Express
Two wheelers with less than 100cc engines won't have pillion seats in Karnataka - The New Indian Express
Violence continues in Kashmir: Two shot dead, NC leader's house attacked - Hindustan Times
Hegde's name will figure in invite as per protocol, says Siddaramaiah - The Hindu
Chinese Team Wins the World Sudoku Championship
Crossword editor Will Shortz reports from the World Sudoku Championship Tillerson Hails Ties With India, but Criticizes China and Pakistan
Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson called for warmer ties with India while sharply criticizing China and urging Pakistan to do more against terrorism. Baba Yaga on the Ganges
The arrival of a Soviet book fair made my hometown in India come alive. Indian Court Chooses Clean Air Over Fireworks for a Festival
The Supreme Court reinstated a ban on the sale of fireworks in the New Delhi area ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in an effort to ease air pollution. India Shields Child Brides From Sex
Human rights groups said the Supreme Court’s ruling was an important step forward for the rights of girls. Ola, India’s Ride-Hailing Leader, Raises $1.1 Billion to Fight Uber
Backed by big Asian investors, the start-up will escalate the battle with its American rival in a country with a growing middle class and low car ownership. Giving Capitalism a Social Conscience
A Nobel Peace Prize laureate discusses his strategy for reducing the global dangers of extreme wealth concentration. Raghubir Singh, India’s Color Pioneer
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Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana appointed CBI`s special director
Gurbachan Singh has been appointed as special Director in IB and Sudeep Lakhtakia as special DG in CRPF. Farhan Akhtar, BJP spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao engage in war of words on Twitter over `Mersal`
'Mersal' stars Vijay in the roles of a village head, a doctor and a magician. Negotiations with India helped end Doklam standoff, says China
Doklam crisis had erupted in June over Chinese building a road in an area claimed by Bhutan. Lawyer pursuing Bofors case in SC questions CBI move on appeal
An advocate-cum-politician, who has been pursuing the politically-sensitive Rs 64-crore Bofors pay-off case in the Supreme Court, has questioned the move of the CBI to appeal against a Delhi High Court decision quashing charges a We`re determined to fight violent extremism and terrorism together, says Sushma Swaraj in Bangladesh
This is Sushma Swaraj's second visit to Bangladesh as External Affairs Minister. When Sonia said `will miss tantrums` of Pranab Mukherjee
"I will miss his tantrums" is what Congress president Sonia Gandhi said while bidding farewell to Pranab Mukherjee from the Congress Working Committee at a meeting which formally approved his name as the UPA's presidential nomine Amit Shah turns 52 today, PM Narendra Modi wishes long, healthy life
Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah turned 52 on Sunday. |
