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Genocide of Rohingya Muslims Still Taking Place in Myanmar, Says UN Investigator
"It is an ongoing genocide that is taking place at the moment," Marzuki Darusman, chair of the UN fact-finding mission, told a news conference on Wednesday.
Trump Appoints Indian-American as Chairman of Key Federal Energy Agency
Neil Chatterjee, who is FERC Commissioner, would replace Kevin McIntyre as chairman of the prestigious agency. McIntyre resigned on October 22 citing health reasons.
Robust Loan Demand Boosts Kotak Bank Group Net 20% at Rs 1,747 Crore
Kotak Bank had on August 2 issued preference shares using the perpetual non-cumulative preference share route, to reduce promoter Uday Kotak's shareholding, which RBI had on August 14 rejected.
Protesters Were Ready to Spill Blood in Sabarimala to Force Closure of Temple, Says Activist Rahul Easwar
Released on bail after being arrested over the stir, he claimed 20 Lord Ayyappa devotees opposing the entry of women were ready to inflict knife injuries on themselves which would have forced the priests to close the temple gates on account of impurity.
Sensex Snaps 4-day Falling Streak, Recaptures 34,000-mark on Easing Crude, Recovery in Rupee
Gains in banking and financial services stocks pushed the markets higher. However, losses in IT and pharma counters capped the upside.
Rupee Jumps 41 Paise to 3-week High of 73.16 Against Dollar as Crude Falls
Falling crude oil prices eased concerns over forex outflows and supported selling of the US currency by exporters.
Exercise Can Help Boost Memory Through Bone Hormone: Study
Researchers have identified a naturally occurring bone hormone that can potentially reverse memory loss in the ageing brain through exercise.
Emmy-Winning Sound Editor Nicholas V Korda Passes Away at 73
Nicholas V Korda died on October 8 after a nine-year battle with brain cancer.
Indian Suspect in Lankan President 'Assassination Plot' Says Police Trying to Frame Him
Marceli Thomas said in a written statement that he is innocent but the Sri Lankan police's criminal investigation department was trying to implicate him in the plot to assassinate Maithripala Sirisena and Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former top defence minist...
CBI Chief, Deputy Removed on CVC's Recommendation, Says Arun Jaitley
It is up to the probe agency, which has superintendence over it in cases of corruption, to constitute the probe team, he said.
Koregaon Bhima Case: HC Sets Aside Pune Court Order Giving More Time for Chargesheet Against Lawyer
A single-judge bench of Justice Mridula Bhatkar held that the Pune court order granting the police an additional 90 days to file the chargesheet
Zydus Wellness, Cadila to Buy Kraft Heinz India for $630 Million; Get Access to Complan, Glucon-D
The acquisition will give Zydus and Cadila access to brands such as malt-based health drink Complan, energy drink Glucon-D, talcum powder Nycil and clarified butter brand Sampriti Ghee.
India Awards $777 Million Contract for Missile Defence to Israel Aerospace
Israel's and India's leaders have pledged to deepen ties and the countries have been increasing cooperation in fields like agriculture and advanced technologies.
Indian Who Lost Job in Singapore for Torn Flag Stunt Gets 'Stern’ Warning from Cops
Avijit Das Patnaik had posted a picture showing a Singapore flag on a T-shirt being ripped up to reveal the Indian flag underneath.
Mamata Banerjee Gives CBI a New Name as Oppn Fires Tough Questions at Modi Govt
The opposition has questioned the Narendra Modi government's authority to divest CBI director Alok Verma and special director Rakesh Asthana of all charges in the middle of an investigation.
Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Sale: Buy ZenFone Max Pro (M1), Zenfone 5Z And More on Discounts
During the Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Sale, the company will be offering huge discounts, cash back and no cost EMI options to buyers.