India
Stainless steel makers seek higher custom duty from Finance Ministry
Ahead of the budget, stainless steel firms have asked the Finance Ministry to increase customs duty to 25 per cent from 10 per cent at present to safeguard the interest of domestic firms in view of growing imports.
AAP foreign funding not in contravention of law: Government to Delhi High Court
Delhi Government informed High Court that nothing has been found against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in its probe regarding allegations that it had received offshore funds in violation of FCRA provisions.
Implement green laws to protect environment: Prakash Javadekar
"We have the laws, but we don't implement (them)...We must impose... and the new government's commitment is on compliance," Javadekar said.
PM Modi to launch scheme for analysing soil of farms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a nationwide scheme to analyse the soil of farms in the country scientifically, on February 19 from Sriganganagar district of Rajasthan.
MP: 10 killed, 40 injured as bus plunges into valley in Dhar
The driver of the bus lost control while traversing through Machlia Ghat following which the bus fell into a deep valley, officials said.
J&K: Cross-LoC bus service resumes after a week's hiatus
"The cross-LoC bus service resumed this morning from both the sides," Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Talat Parvaiz said.
First day of AAP government in Delhi today, no decision on convening Assembly session so far
The important portfolios of Finance, Power and Urban Development lie with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Sir Lankan President arrives in India on 4-day visit
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a four-day visit during which he will hold talks with the Indian leadership on entire gamut of bilateral ties to enhance cooperation and the peace and reconciliation process in th...
Uber rape case: Court to hear final arguments from Monday
If convicted in the case, Yadav faces a maximum of life imprisonment as punishment.
Faridabad autos give free rides as Arvind Kejriwal takes charge as Delhi CM
"We hope that the Aam Aadmi Party will fulfil its promise of providing permit to NCR autos to ply in Delhi," Auto-rickshaw union leader Sitaram said.
Pakistan Shia mosque attack: Death toll rises to 21
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack and warned that it was the first in a series of revenge attacks.
New CM Kejriwal holds meetings at Secretariat
Arvind Kejriwal reached the Delhi Secretariat where he met senior officials and held discussions with his colleague.
India sees rapid rise in swine flu deaths and cases
The H1N1 virus caused 485 deaths in India between January 1 and February 12, additional health secretary Arun Kumar Panda said.
Telangana: Death toll rises to 45 after 3 more die of Swine Flu
In Telangana this year, Swine Flu has claimed 45 lives and 969 positive cases have been reported.
Organise labour fairs in every district: Mamata Banerjee
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee asked state labour department officials to organise labour fairs in every district.
Gujarat: Eight more deaths due to swine flu, toll mounts to 116
Swine flu claimed eight more lives in Gujarat, taking the total number of deaths due to the H1N1 virus to 116 this year.
