US troops exposed to chemical weapons in Iraq, documents show
Shares of realty giant DLF on Thursday hit a fresh life-time low of Rs. 100 a piece, before bouncing back on bargain buying and gained over 15 per cent from day’s low. In a tumultuous opening trade after being battered by nearly 30 per cent in last trading session on the back of a Sebi order, the... read more »
ISRO puts third of seven Indian GPS satellites IRNSS-1C in space
On its 27th consecutive successful mission the Indian Space Research Organization’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launched the IRNSS -1C, the third in a series of seven Indian Regional Navigation Satellite Systems from Sriharikota early on Thursday morning. The launch of the 1425 kg IRNSS-1C on... read more »
SoftBank’s $650 million injection to value Snapdeal at $2 billion
SoftBank Corp is set to invest up to $650 million in Snapdeal in a deal that could see it become the largest shareholder with a nearly 35% stake in India’s second-biggest online retailer and is expected to be solemnised in the last week of October when the Japanese mobile and internet... read more »
Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in first major shakeup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transferred the top civil servant at the finance ministry, replacing him with a top official from Rajasthan, the state that has pushed dramatic free market reforms in recent months. Arvind Mayaram’s transfer was part of the first major shuffle of top civil... read more »
Odisha: 11 killed as mini truck rams into tree
Eleven people were killed and 30 others were injured when a mini truck carrying around 50 members of a ‘tribal opera group’ rammed into a tree on Chandahandi Ghat in Nabarangpur... read more »
Four killed, 13 injured after speeding tractor overturns in Uttar Pradesh
Four persons, including three minors, were killed on Saturday and 13 others injured when an overcrowded tractortrolley, returning from Durga immersion, overturned in Bansi Kotwali area in... read more »
Rajnath Singh asks Delhi Police to ensure Swachh Bharat drive
Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the “Swachh Bharat” initiative to promote cleanliness in the country, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today asked Delhi Police... read more »
Patna: Locals blame police as 33 killed in Dussehra stampede, high level probe ordered
Patna: At least 33 people have been killed and several injured in a stampede that took place during Dusshera celebrations on Friday night. Soon after the incident, the locals blamed the... read more »
Renault plans on entering used car business next year in India
French carmaker Renault gained a lot of popularity in the Indian market post launch of the Duster compact SUV in the country. Apart from launching new cars in the country, reports have also been... read more »
