Demonetization fails to dampen returns, market shows steady progress
The BSE Sensex performed remarkably this year marking a return of 17% where it oscillated between a low of 24523.20 on April 2016 and a peak of 29824.62 this year.
Corporates account for significantly higher NPAs than farmers
Indian banks have an estimated Rs. 6.8 lakh crore worth of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), according to the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament.
Pakistan: Militant kills lawyer over blasphemy charges
A militant shot and killed a lawyer of the minority Ahmadi sect in Pakistan, over blasphemy allegations.
Social media calls for boycott of Gurugram pub
Following the brawl that took place at Gurugram's 'The Wine Company', where 4 people were allegedly beaten by the manager and the bouncers of the restaurant, the restaurant is being heavily criticized on social media.
Pakistan: 22 people killed outside Shia holy place
22 people were killed and 50 others were injured when a suicide bomber drove his car into main gate of the Shia imambargah in the central bazar of Parachinar, Kurram Agency.
UP: Principal allegedly strips 65 students 'to check for menstruation'
Uttar Pradesh government ordered a probe after allegations surfaced about a Muzaffarnagar school principal making students strip to "check for menstrual blood".
Odisha: Maoists attack Doikalu station ahead of Modi's planned visit
Maoists on March 31 attacked Doikalu railway station in Odisha's Rayagada district and put up posters protesting PM Narendra Modi's proposed visit to the state in April.
South African president fires Indian-origin finance minister Pravin Gordhan
South African President Jacon Zuma has fired their finance minister Pravin Gordhan.
Bengaluru is India's most forgetful city
The Uber 'Lost and Found India' Index released a report on Thursday and ranked Bengaluru as India's most forgetful city.
Reports: Trump administration leaked information to lawmakers on Obama spying
A New York Times report has found that two political appointees of the Trump administration, working in the White House had provided Representative Devin Nunes classified reports supposedly validating some of President Trump's wiretapping allegations.
India gains membership to International Energy Agency
India has gained Associate Membership to the Paris based International Energy Agency.
Hyderabad, India's first 'Giga City', gets 1GBPS internet plan
Hyderabad has become India's first 'Giga City' with the launch of ACT Fibernet's 1 GBPS broadband internet services.
1.2K guards to be deployed at Maharashtra's 14 medical colleges
A government resolution released on Thursday said 1,231 guards will be deployed at 14 medical colleges of the state in order to provide better security to the doctors.
Payment systems to remain closed on April 1: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that all payment operations will remain shut on April 1.
Gurugram Pollution: When a nine-year-old took control
Gurugram can finally breathe easy, thanks to a nine-year-old resident of Sector-67.
Padma awards 2017: Virat Kohli among 39 who receive awards
The Padma awards, announced earlier this year, were handed out to 39 of total 89 awardees, at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
AAP Woes: Four Delhi MLAs wish to join Congress
Adding to the troubles of Aam Aadmi Party, the party's four sitting Members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly have expressed their wish to join the Congress party.
Non-farm sectors: 1 lakh jobs added in Apr-Oct 2016
Only a little over one lakh jobs were added between 1 Apr-1 Oct'16 in eight key non-farm sectors of the economy, stated a government report.
Footballer Erik Lamela's season ends early after hip injury
Tottenham's Argentine mid-fielder Erik Lamela confirmed that he will be out of the remaining season due to a hip injury. He has not played since October last year.
Westinghouse files for US bankruptcy
Westinghouse, Toshiba's nuclear subsidiary in the US has filed for bankruptcy protection having suffered massive cost overruns in its projects in Georgia and South Carolina.
Virat Kohli receives the Padma Shri award
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was presented with the Padma Shri award by President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Facebook to launch group chatbots at F8 conference
Facebook's F8 annual global developer conference is set to be held in San Jose from 18th to 19th April.
China announces new rules targeting Xinjiang's ethnic Uighur Muslims
China is stepping up its campaign against religious extremism in the restive Xinjiang region, populated by the Muslim Uighur people.
Pak Prosecutor offers amnesty if murder accused convert to Islam
A Public prosecutor in Lahore was caught on camera offering 42 Christians, who are accused of murder, amnesty if they convert to Islam.
Bengalureans should prepare for a week of flaming heat
Bengaluru has been categorized along with 44 other global cities that will witness the worst heat stress caused by global warming.
Indian online players want government to ensure fair play
Indian online players argue that foreign rivals enjoy more fringe benefits than home grown ones.
Last Day, Last Show: Delhi's Regal Cinema closes down
85-year-old Regal Cinema of CP will shut down on 30th March and will make a comeback as a multiplex.
Ivanka Trump takes up unpaid post at White House
Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump has taken up an unpaid role as Assistant to the President, in the White House.
Turkey ends Euphrates Shield military operation in Syria
Turkish PM Binali Yildirim said his country has "successfully" ended its seven-month military campaign in northern Syria.
Media briefing policy: Supreme Court tasks Centre with preparing guidelines
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled, "the government should finalize the draft media guidelines to protect the rights of both the accused as well as the victims of crime".
Mumbai: Two college-going youths detained for trafficking LSD from USA
Mumbai Police's anti-narcotics cell arrested five people, including two students from two well-known colleges in the western suburbs.
Nanocar Race: Molecular vehicles race on a nano-sized racecourse
Scientists are gearing up for the world's first Nanocar race in France.
15 dead, 45 injured in Baghdad suicide attack
Iraqi officials said 15 people died and 45 others were injured in an apparent suicide attack on police check post in Baghdad.
US State Department employee arrested over contacts with Chinese agents
The US Justice Department said 60-year-old Candace Marie Claiborne, a veteran State Department staffer having access to classified information, has been arrested for allegedly hiding her communication with Chinese intelligence agents.
Lok Sabha approves GST: Moves one step closer to implementation
The four GST Bills were approved in the Lok Sabha bringing GST one step closer to a roll out on July 1st. "We seem to be on time... (we are) reasonably optimistic about meeting the deadline", said Arun Jaitley.
Masterclass- online celebrity teaching start-up scoops $35 million funding
Masterclass, is an online teaching platform which offers unique classes from some of the biggest celebrities in respective fields.
Durban Racism Case: Diwali Facebook ranter sentenced for racist comments
A 59-year-old Durbanite, Dawie Kriel, was sentenced to a $460 fine or 12 months imprisonment, suspended for five years, by the Durban Magistrate Court.
Modi to visit Israel, Arab states mum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel soon, marking the first such visit to Israel by an Indian head of state.
