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Chief Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

2 ministers dropped from Manohar Parrikar's cabinet in Goa

BJP's Francis D'Souza and Pandurang Madkaikar have been ailing for some time and are admitted at hospitals.

24 Sept 2018 11:10 AM IST

The Indian rupee nosedived to a new life-time low of 71.10, shedding 10 paise against the US dollar in late afternoon trade on Monday, tracking weakening trend in emerging market currencies. (Photo: DC)

Rupee drops 29 paise to 72.49 against US dollar

Losses in domestic equities in volatile early trade also put pressure on the rupee.

24 Sept 2018 10:54 AM IST

Speaking at a UN Security Council debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts on Tuesday, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, said the Councils membership needs to frame mandates with clarity and specificity. (Photo: File)

Pakistan is a one-trick pony, says India ahead of UNGA

India called off talks on sidelines of UNGA accusing Pak and its PM Imran Khan of 'evil designs'.

24 Sept 2018 10:54 AM IST

The Sensex slumped 216.24 points or 0.61 per cent to end the day at 34,949.24 while the Nifty fell 55.35 points or 0.52 per cent to close the session at 10,633.30.

Sensex drops over 200 points; Nifty below 11,100

Shares of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation rebounded nearly 25 per cent to Rs 438.75.

24 Sept 2018 10:23 AM IST

Petrol price in Delhi rose to a record Rs 79.15 a litre and diesel climbed to a fresh high of Rs 71.15, according to price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Petrol prices continue to surge, breaches Rs 90-mark in Mumbai

A litre of petrol was being sold at Rs 90.08 in Mumbai, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) stated.

24 Sept 2018 10:03 AM IST

The Congress has accused the Modi government of causing insurmountable loss of taxpayers money by signing the Rafale deal worth Rs 58,000 crores.

France fears Hollande's claims on Rafale deal can damage ties with...

Modi govt signed deal to buy 36 Rafale jets from Dassault, which later announced its decision to partner with Reliance...

24 Sept 2018 9:40 AM IST

The state government also ordered a closure of all schools in Kullu and Kinnaur districts on Monday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Heavy rains lash Himachal, 19 people airlifted from flood-hit area

Trucks and buses were washed away in the Beas river in Manali due to strong water currents on Sunday.

23 Sept 2018 7:05 PM IST

UP BJP MLA Surendra Singh said Hindus will become a minority if there is no balance in population control. (Photo: ANI)

UP BJP lawmaker misbehaves' with education officer, video goes viral

In video, MLA is seen getting agitated with an official and moving towards him, and education officer being 'pushed' by...

23 Sept 2018 3:49 PM IST

For me, my daughter is my inspiration. I never wanted her to feel the absence of her father and wished to fill for both roles, of a father and mother. Thats the motivation that helped me complete the 49 weeks of training, Lt Neeru said. (Photo: ANI)

Wife of martyred soldier joins Indian Army as Lieutenant in J&K

Neeru's husband, late Rifleman Ravinder lost his life while serving in his regiment in 2015.

23 Sept 2018 2:55 PM IST

Scientists identify new compounds that could treat Zika virus. (Photo: Pixabay)

First case of Zika virus surfaces in Rajasthan after woman tests...

The woman was admitted to Sawai Man Singh hospital on September 11 with joint pain, redness in eyes, and weakness.

23 Sept 2018 2:15 PM IST

The flagship scheme will provide a coverage of Rs five lakh per family annually. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

PM Modi launches Centre's ambitious govt health plan Ayushman Bharat'

Apart from the health scheme, PM Modi also launched 10 health and wellness centres in Jharkhand.

23 Sept 2018 1:54 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath lays foundation stone for 36 schemes in Uttar Pradesh

Adityanath also assured that those families, who did not receive their ration cards so far, will get it very soon.

23 Sept 2018 1:27 PM IST