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First Woman To Fly China's J-10 Fighter Killed In Crash
The first woman to fly China's J-10 fighter plane was killed in a crash during an aerobatics training exercise, state-run media reported Monday.
Congress Seeks Probe Into 'Huge Transactions' Prior to Demonetisation
The Congress on Sunday claimed that "BJP people were informed beforehand" about the governments move to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes leading to huge transactions in bullion and diamonds.
Ranji Trophy 2016-17 Live: Round 5, Day 2
Catch all the action from day two of Ranji Trophy 2016-17 round five with our live blog.
Bangladesh to Drop Islam As State Religion 'When Time Comes'
Muslim-majority Bangladesh will drop Islam as the country's state religion "when the time comes", a media report on Monday quoted a senior ruling Awami Leage leader as saying.
Will do Whatever it Takes to Deal With Mistry Ouster: Tata Sons
Hardening its stand, Tata Sons on Sunday said its management will do whatever is required to deal with the situation arising out of the ouster of Cyrus Mistry and wanted its independent directors to ensure future of Tata companies and interest of all stak...
Sowing Season Hit as Farmers Unable to Buy Seeds, Fertilisers
Md Shamim Israel is a well-to-do farmer from the soil-rich district of Lakhimpur in Uttar Pradesh. But now he finds himself in the middle of crisis. Like lakhs of other farmers across the state, Israel has not been able to buy seeds and fertilisers, or pa...
Farmers Will Not Be Taxed, Says PM Modi
In the wake of the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday rejected apprehensions that farmers depositing money in banks will be subjected to tax.
What Cash Crunch? Janardhana Reddy Gears up for Daughter’s Lavish Wedding
While the country struggles to withdraw enough money from banks, preparations for the wedding of mining baron Janardhana Reddy's daughter are in full swing.
Stop Treating People Like Criminals: Shiv Sena Tells Aurn Jaitley
The Shiv Sena has written to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley asking him to stop treating every citizen like a "criminal" in the wake of the demonetization of 500 and 1,000 rupee notes.
Suspected Foreign Currency Racket: Jeweller Alleges Assault by DRI Officials
A jeweller, arrested in a foreign currency racket case in which three persons were earlier nabbed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport purportedly hiding 3.9 lakh euros in their rectums, has alleged in a Delhi court that he was beaten up by DRI offi...
'Ramayana', Heroic Feats to Adorn Walls of Railway Stations
Tales from the 'Ramayana' or heroic feats of Mughal Emperor Akbar may soon adorn the walls of several railway stations providing a visual treat to the travellers with the railways planning to revamp more junctions including Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminu...
India, Bhutan Sign New Bilateral Trade Agreement
India and Bhutan on Saturday signed the Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit that aims to enhance trade between the two countries through trade facilitation, cutting down documentation and adding additional exit/entry points for Bhutan's trade with ot...
For US Comedians, Trumpland is No Laughing Matter
US presidential elections are a gift for comedians — they offer a seemingly endless stream of material, for months on end. But after Donald Trump's shock win this week over Hillary Clinton, even the late-night hosts are somber and the laughs are few and f...
Apple Display Maker to Get a Big Bailout For OLED Technology
In an attempt to catch up with its competitors, Japan Display will utilize the money to improve on its OLED manufacturing capabilities.
Mamata Banerjee Demands Rollback of PM Modi's 'Black Political Decision'
Renewing her attack on Modi government for demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday demanded withdrawal of this "black" political decision saying it is against the common people.
Mass Rally Kicks Off in Seoul Calling for President Park Geun-hye's Ouster
Park Geun-hye's presidency has been shaken by suspicion that she let a shadowy longtime confidante to manipulate power from behind the scenes.