
With Maharashtra following Uttar Pradesh on farm loan waiver, a report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch today warned that USD 40 billion, equivalent to 2 per cent of GDP, will be written off in the run-up to 2019 elections.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has terminated the membership of an actuary of state-owned non-life insurer National Insurance Company (NIC) for alleged wrongdoings.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has written to his Tripura counterpart Manik Sarkar seeking to form a joint opposition to the Centre's ban on sale and purchase of cattle at livestock markets for slaughter.

State-run power giant NTPC today entered into the new business segment of setting up charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and has installed first such points at its offices in Delhi and Noida.

Kabul city was on locked down today with armed checkpoints and armoured vehicles patrolling the streets to prevent a repeat of protests that spiralled into street clashes, leaving at least four people dead.

Terror outfit ISIS had not been able to set foot in India despite the presence of the world's second largest Muslim population, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.

Vowing to uproot Pakistan- sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today asserted that the NDA government is working towards a permanent solution to the seven-decade-old Kashmir issue, though it may take some time.

The Communist Party of India today came down heavily on the Election Commission over its "deplorable" move of not allowing it to witness today's EVM challenge.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed issues of international and mutual interests including ways to enhance the strategic ties, countering terrorism and climate change.

Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde has stayed dismissal of 15 anganwadi sevikas of Palghar zilla parishad till the hearing in the matter is over.

Malaysian budget airlines group, AirAsia today announced discounted fares, starting as low as Rs 1,099 for domestic destinations operated by its Indian joint venture carrier and Rs 2,999 for international flights operated by other group airlines under a limited period offer.

The GST Council today cleared the pending rules, including transition provisions and returns, with all the states agreeing to July 1 roll out of the Goods and Services Tax.

Japanese manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in three months in May as new orders rose, prompting factories to ramp up production, a private survey showed on Thursday, adding to signs the economy is sustaining momentum in the second quarter.

"In this powerful attack 90 people have been killed and 461 wounded, including many women and children," said the government's media centre, with health officials warning the toll could climb further.

The issue of banning cow slaughter has to be decided by the respective states and the Centre's recent notification on sale of cattle has nothing to do with it, the BJP said today amid a major controversy.

Adityanath said that he favoured a resolution of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute through talks between both the communities.

India's largest multinational flexible packaging materials and Solution Company Uflex Limited has reported a 22% rise in consolidated net profit for Q4 FY 2016-17 as compared to the same period in the previous fiscal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a four-nation tour of Germany, Spain, Russia and France with the aim of boosting India's economic engagement with these nations and inviting more investment.

The "good offices" of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are available to help bring India and Pakistan together to resolve differences.

US space agency said today that NASA's Moon survived a meteoroid hit in 2014.

Kahsmir's Pulawama district has turned into a battleground between the army and Hizbul militants in recent times.

With Sri Lanka being hit by floods and landslides, India has rushed naval ships with relief material to the island nation.

Security forces eliminated 4 terrorists and hampered an infiltration bid along the LoC.

On the third anniversary of the BJP-led NDA government, Modi thanked the 1.25 crore people of the country for standing by him in every decision his government took.

A bill has been re-introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks exemption for foreign-born persons with an American Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.