India
Prominent people should take positions on issues, says Arun Jaitley
According to Jaitley, there were various mediums today for people to voice their opinion. "... If it is a seriously thought out view against just a maverick view, I think it does good to society," he added.
DDCA makes payment of Rs 50 lakh as Entertainment Tax
The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association on Monday made a payment of Rs 50 lakh as Entertainment tax after directive from the Delhi High Court in regards to the upcoming fourth Test match between India and South Africa.
UP in Guinness Book record for plantation drive
The certificate for UP's record-setting performance was awarded to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav at the function in Saifai on Saturday evening.
Kashmir family claims al-Qaeda operative killed in US drone attack in Pakistan is their son
The family confirmed that Muhammad Ashraf Dar had crossed over to Pakistan administered part of Kashmir in 2001 to acquire training in firearms as a Hizbul Mujahideen cadre.
India test-fires indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile
The interceptor is a 7.5-meter long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile equipped with a navigation system, a hi-tech computer and an electro-mechanical activator, sources said.
Government will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit
The Department of Consumer Affairs had filed a suit against Nestle India in August seeking damages for alleged unfair trade practices, false labeling and misleading advertisements.
Rahul Mukerjea tells CBI he was engaged to Sheena Bora and she told him that she was Indrani's daughter
He reportedly told the CBI that Indrani, the prime accused in the murder case, had called Sheena on April 24 as she wanted to meet her.
Chhota Rajan sent to Tihar, CBI takes over all cases
Agency sources said on Thursday that CBI has taken over all 71 cases against him and it will start re-registering FIRs in them.
Cabinet gives nod for German as additional language in Kendriya Vidyalayas
German was earlier being taught in Kendriya Vidyalayas but it was reportedly discontinued by HRD minister Smriti Irani as an option to Sanskrit.
17-year-old boy allegedly stabbed to death by three minors
The boy had sustained deep wounds and died of blood loss. His body has been sent for a postmortem examination, the official said.
J&K: Army Colonel killed in Kupwara encounter
Santosh, who was from the elite regiment of Para Commandos, was evacuated to a hospital but he succumbed to injuries, the officials said.
India for non-discriminatory global trading system, says PM Modi
Stating that efforts to accelerate global economic growth will help trade, Modi said a transparent, equitable, non-discriminatory and rule-based global trading system is essential for the world economy
French Ambassador 'saddened' by Azam Khan's remarks on Paris attacks
"I am saddened," Richier told reporters here while reacting to Khan's statement.
Eleven NDRF teams rushed to Tamil Nadu
These teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will also be carrying 38 inflatable rubber boats along with other necessary equipments to undertake quick operations in the state.
Brazil keen to further strengthen trade ties with India
India and MERCOSUR, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, already has a preferential trade pact. "We would like to expand tariff agreement," said Katia Abreu, the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply.
Patanjali launches noodles, plans to hit one million stores in December
The venture plans to set up six manufacturing plants for 'Patanjali Atta Noodles' to add to the existing unit based in Haridwar, looking to cater to more states.