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Under-fire Indian womens cricket team coach Ramesh Powars tenure is in all likelihood to come to an end on Friday. (Photo:

After feud with Mithali Raj, Ramesh Powar not to get contract...

The 40-year-old's current contract expires on Friday.

30 Nov 2018 11:33 AM IST

The fast-track program is one of several initiatives of several Visa programs designed to support fintech and startup companies.

Indians preferred face to face shopping over online this Diwali: Visa...

During the week leading to Diwali, Visa recorded 7.9 crore transactions, up 49 per cent from last year.

30 Nov 2018 11:32 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra took a woman, who was in urgent need of medical attention, in his helicopter from Tawang to a hospital in Itanagar. (Photo: Twitter | @PemaKhanduBJP)

Arunachal Governor plays saviour; takes pregnant woman in own chopper...

The Governor arranged for ambulance with lady gynaecologist at Raj Bhawan helipad at Itanagar to take pregnant patient...

30 Nov 2018 10:39 AM IST

After opening a shade higher at 26,304.90, the Sensex advanced to the days high of 26,449.87.

Sensex rises over 150 points, Nifty hits 10,900 mark

The 30-share index rose 175.75 points, or 0.49 per cent, to trade at 36,346.16.

30 Nov 2018 10:09 AM IST

Rupee has seen robust trading sessions over past few days. (Photo: PTI)

Rupee rises 21 paise to 3-month high of 69.64 against US dollar

Increased selling of US dollar by exporters and sustained foreign fund inflows also supported domestic currency.

30 Nov 2018 10:04 AM IST

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal beat Gregoria Tunjung 21-11 21-12 in a one-sided semifinal match that lasted just 30 minutes in the Denmark Open Super Series semifinals. (Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal says year was very tough

â€œThat way, sometimes it is not easy. At times, one does not feel like playing,â€ she said.

30 Nov 2018 5:12 AM IST

Anandini Darjee

Bhubaneswar: Luck fails to smile on champion athlete

All that she has got so far is Rs 1 lakh from the Odisha government for her lifetime contribution to the sports.

30 Nov 2018 2:12 AM IST

Navjot Sidhu (centre) with Gopal Singh Chawla (right) on the sidelines of the ceremony at Kartarpur.

Spotted with separatist, Navjot Singh Sidhu sparks outrage

The minister said he had posed with several people and it was difficult to distinguish them.

30 Nov 2018 1:22 AM IST

The Marathas will be taking out a silent march in Nagpur on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Maharashtra prepared to defend its decision in court

The state government will cite this amendment to support the reservation bill.

30 Nov 2018 12:11 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra Legislature clears 16 pc quota for Marathas, 68 pc in...

Reservation valid in education and government jobs.

30 Nov 2018 12:10 AM IST

In Shah Rukh Khans Zero, directed by Aanand L. Rai, where he is seen playing a dwarf, special effects came into play every time SRK was on screen.

Fire breaks out on Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Zero' set, actor leaves...

Shah Rukh Khan was present on the set when the fire broke out in the evening but was unhurt and left the set later,...

29 Nov 2018 8:45 PM IST

The exercise will be held from December 3 to 14. (Representational Image | Facebook Screengrab/ @IndianAirForce)

IAF and US air force to conduct joint exercise in West Bengal next...

Bilateral training programme will take place in West Bengal: Air Force Station Kalaikunda and Air Force Station Arjan...

29 Nov 2018 8:29 PM IST