India
1% Tax On Cash Purchase Of Gold Jewellery Rolled Back
The jewellers had earlier been on a 45-day strike after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech in February proposed 1% excise tax on non-silver jewellery.
Warning System During Earthquakes Developed For Delhi Metro
The system helped stop the Metro services after the tremors hit the national capital in April. Developed by CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, the system can sense, record the event and generate SMS to the concerned...
Unfortunate If Indians Dilute Their Friendship With Africans: Pranab
He said no impression which is not in line with our ethos or core values of our ancient civilization should be created.
Two Kids Die After Being Given Anaesthesia Instead Of Oxygen
A technician from a private company, Rajendra Choudhary, who was responsible for fitting the gas supply pipeline, has been booked for manslaughter.
PM's Flight Diverted to Jaipur Because of Bad Weather
Modi was on his way back from Karnataka where he addressed a public meeting in Devangere earlier in the day to mark the completion of two years of his government.
Freedom Fighter Bhagat Singh's Grand Nephew Dies in Road Accident
Abhitej Singh lost control of his motorcycle and it skidded off the road.
Get Ready to Pay More for Mobile Bills, Air Travel & Eating Out
The service tax is levied on all services, expect a small negative list.
Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher Spar Over Campaign for Kashmiri Pandits
Kher later hit back at Shah questioning the logic of his comments.
India's NSG Membership is Not About Arms: US to Pakistan
"This I not a specific meeting, I believe not set up to particularly talk about this issue," Toner said.
BrahMos Missile Successfully Test-Fired, Hits Target
The flight conducted on Friday has met its mission parameters in a copybook manner, it said, adding, that the missile met all flight parameters the formidable weapon successfully hit and annihilated the designated target.
Trying to Take Railways Out of ICU, Says Suresh Prabhu
Outlining the measures taken by the government to make Railways robust, Prabhu said, "In order to survive, it needs to revamp its operation. We are working on it.
Delhi HC Stays Disciplinary Action Against Umar, Anirban
The HC had on May 13 granted the same relief to JNU Students Union (JNUSU) President Kanhaiya Kumar and others against whom disciplinary action was taken by the varsity after February 9 event row.
Haryana DGP Says Common Man Can Kill a Criminal
Claiming that many people don't know the law that allows killing a person in self defence, he said that such an act is not illegal.