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Social activist Anna Hazare. (Photo: PTI)

Anna Hazare launches fast to demand Lokpal, Lokayuktas

Lokpal was passed in the Parliament in 2013, but the government is yet to appoint it.

30 Jan 2019 11:07 AM IST

Senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya. (Photo: PTI)

Will not be cowed down: Vijayvargiya on violence at Shah's rally in...

At Shah's rally in East Midnapore on Tuesday, vehicles for ferrying people were vandalised by miscreants, stoned.

30 Jan 2019 11:05 AM IST

The S&P BSE benchmark Sensex resumed higher at 27,997.29 and hovered between 28,477.65 and 27,919.89 before ending the week at 28,061.14, revealing a gain of 195.18 points or 0.70 per cent.

Sensex rallies over 250 points, Nifty tests 10,700 level

The 30-share index was trading 188.10 points, or 0.5 per cent, higher at 35,780.60.

30 Jan 2019 10:04 AM IST

The hawaldars or human parcels would earlier carry out largescale transactions just by matching a serial number of a rupee note or by sticking together strategically torn notes. (Representional Image)

Rupee slips 25 paise against dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 71.36 against dollar amid strengthening of the American currency and rising crude prices.

30 Jan 2019 9:59 AM IST

While 79 CIRPs ended in resolution, 302 cases had entered into liquidation, which is a very high proportion. (Representational Image)

Insolvency cases are getting delayed

About 68 per cent of the cases had exceeded the maximum 270-day timeline allowed under the IBC.

30 Jan 2019 12:50 AM IST

Rubaru Roshni premiered on 26th January, 2019 and is now available on Hotstar.

Rubaru Roshni' has changed me as person, says director Svati...

The film, produced by Aamir Khan, revolves around a virtue of forgiveness with the stories of three individuals.

29 Jan 2019 6:51 PM IST

A wide array of exhibits, props and memorabilia are on display at the new National Museum of Indian Cinema. (Photo: AFP)

Here's presenting the National Museum of Indian Cinema

Finally, the very first Indian film museum opens in Mumbai, home of the Bollywood film industry.

29 Jan 2019 4:53 PM IST

The Nifty closed at 11,470.75, gaining 85.70 points or 0.75 per cent while the Sensex soared 284.32 points or 0.75 per cent to end at 37,947.88.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on mixed global cues

BSE Sensex ended 64.20 points lower at 35,592 on mixed cues from global markets.

29 Jan 2019 4:51 PM IST

Universal basic income (UBI) has emerged as an important issue in advanced countries in the context of increasing robotisation, the use of artificial intelligence and the possible obsolescence of work.

Basic income support to cost at least Rs 1.5 trillion to the nation

The support would cost the Centre Rs 14.68 trillion or (0.70 per cent of GDP)

29 Jan 2019 4:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with BJP national President Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Amit Shah praise PM Modi for speaking in hindi in UN meetings

BJP's Amit Shah heaped praises on PM Narendra Modi while referring to surgical strikes and his address in Hindi at the...

29 Jan 2019 4:06 PM IST

Costly fittings inside Nirav Modi bungalow slow down razing

Ongoing demolition work at Nirav Modi's posh bungalow in Maharashtra's Raigad district has been stopped.

29 Jan 2019 3:46 PM IST

Is this promise also fake': Mayawati on Rahul's income guarantee...

Hitting out at Cong and BJP, Mayawati said that promise made by Rahul is similar to Modi's before coming to power in...

29 Jan 2019 3:18 PM IST