India
Grant of payments banks licence arbitrary, says Subramanian Swamy
"The arbitrary and malicious decision (of RBI) appears to be a big scam," Swamy said in a statement.
Sheena Bora murder: Indrani Mukherjea to be produced in court today, police may seek extension of custody
All accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, Indrani Mukerjea, Sanjeev Khanna and Shyam RaI, whose police custody ends on Saturday will be produced in a court in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon.
IIT graduate caught for Harley Davidson heist in Hyderabad
30-year-old T Kiran was arrested by police in Mumbai on Friday.
OROP: What veterans demand and what government is conceding
The defence veterans are at loggerheads with the government over the implementation of OROP scheme, and an early resolution to the issue still seems far.
Shuffle the playing cards, it's Janmashtami again!
Human pyramids breaking buttermilk-filled earthen pots (dahi-handi) may be a popular activity on Janamashtmi but for some, the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth is more about the thrill of 'teen-patti.'
OROP will be implemented with base year of 2013, implementation year 2014, revision every 5 years: Sources
Defence veterans have made it clear that equalisation of pension should happen every year and if that is not possible then at least once in two years.
'Patels' stir can be turned into farmers 'agitation', says former MP Sharad Joshi
Joshi, who also announced his intention to restart farmers' movement with a possible alliance with NCP chief Sharad Pawar, said, "The Patels in Gujarat are predominantly farmers."
Is Modi government accountable to RSS? asks Congress
Surjewala said it is not surprising thus that this government has, in line with its "masters in the RSS, unleashed a divisive, anti people and fascist agenda on the country."
National security, education scenario discussed at BJP-RSS meet
According to sources, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani made a presentation on the education scenario in the country.
Rift between defence veterans fighting for OROP, a section wants general body meeting to discuss government proposals
The government may announce the implementation of the One Rank One Pension soon but the time period for revision of the pension remains a major roadblock.
Internet radio exhorting Kashmiris to rise against India launched
Using state-of-art technology, an internet radio exhorting Kashmiris to rise against India has been launched by anti-India news portal Kashmir Media Service on Thursday.
'Tiger Memon' arrested in Karachi, but no one bothered except Twitter
The news triggered a tremendous reaction all over the social media, and netizens started rejoicing.
Indo-US relations have reached new level with Modi's US visit, says Richard Verma
"We have a very good partner in this Prime Minister. He (Modi) says he wants to have very good relations with USA. We have a very good partnership and it is going in the right direction," he said.
IndiGo adjudged best low-cost airline in central Asia, Qatar Airways tops world ranking
In addition to IndiGo, two other Indian airlines made the cut to the top 100 airlines list.
Mumbai police registers fresh FIR against Radhe Maa
The Mumbai police registered a fresh FIR against self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa and more than a dozen of her family members as well as associates, based on a complaint filed by TV actress Dolly Bindra, a senior police official said on Wednesday.
Shutters of shops down, banks closed, public vehicles off roads as 15 crore trade union members hold one-day strike
The strike was called after talks with the Labour Ministry failed following disagreement over the calculation of minimum wages.
