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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 on recovery path, gains 34 paise to end at 1 week high against...

Extending gains for a second session, the domestic unit hit a session high of 71.53 in early trade.

14 Sept 2018 7:51 PM IST

Secretary in the department of defence production (DP) Ajay Kumar said public-private partnership in defence in the country is being encouraged to step up arms exports. (Youtube Screengrab/ Indian Army Ghost Operator)

India must shed 'world's largest arms importer' tag, says defence...

Secretary in department of defence production says, 'If China could (reduce dependence on imports productions) then why...

14 Sept 2018 7:28 PM IST

This restriction made me frustrated and compelled me to be no longer comfortable to be in the party, Meghalaya CM D D Lapang said in his resignation letter. (Photo: File | PTI)

Congress leader and 4-time Meghalaya CM Lapang resigns, blames Rahul...

In letter to Cong chief, Lapang said, 'In my opinion it means service and contribution of senior and elderly is no...

14 Sept 2018 6:14 PM IST

Labourers working on the metro project claimed two of their co-workers, who were probably inside a temporary shelter underneath the bridge, are still missing. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata bridge that collapsed to be demolished, new one will be built

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the new bridge would come up in a year's time.

14 Sept 2018 5:41 PM IST

Market indices opened sharply higher on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 383.96 points to 33,403.03 and the Nifty gaining 124.10 points at 10,252.50.

Sensex surges 373 points on macro data, rupee recovery

The NSE Nifty too breached the 11,500-level with a jump of 145.30 points.

14 Sept 2018 5:17 PM IST

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addressing a press conference at Akash Officers Mess in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Setting up panel, confidential meet can end Rafale row, suggests...

On slugfest between Modi-govt and Cong, Raha said: '... such things take place when there is a big ticket deal.'

14 Sept 2018 5:08 PM IST

Meanwhile, a case was on Tuesday registered against the parents of the toddler.

Father throws infant daughter from roof after wife gives birth to...

The toddler was seriously injured after the incident in Pardhauli village and has been admitted to hospital.

14 Sept 2018 3:18 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at a function held at the Saifee Mosque. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

At Muslim event, PM Modi praised Dawoodi Bohra community for honesty

PM Modi said, the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the world is one family, gives India an identity different from...

14 Sept 2018 3:15 PM IST

I am confident that theyll frame some charges against me within 10 days, he said. (Photo: ANI)

Bhim Army chief, Chandrashekhar, responsible for Saharanpur caste...

Chandrashekhar Azad was held for his alleged role in caste violence in Saharanpur district, involving Dalits and upper...

14 Sept 2018 2:04 PM IST

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was trolled recently after posting a photo of himself on his Instagram account. (Photo: AFP)

'He shows off like a rapper': Fans slam Hardik Pandya after latest...

Pandya, who was part of the Indian cricket team that toured England, had put up the post ahead of his next assignment,...

14 Sept 2018 1:59 PM IST

I am confident that theyll frame some charges against me within 10 days, he said. (Photo: ANI)

Bhim Army chief, Chandrashekhar, responsible for Saharanpur caste...

Chandrashekhar Azad was held for his alleged role in caste violence in Saharanpur district, involving Dalits and upper...

14 Sept 2018 11:35 AM IST

The Sensex plunged 407.40 points or 1.18 per cent to close the day at 34,005.76 while the Nifty slipped 121.90 points or 1.15 per cent to end the day at 10,454.95.

Sensex climbs 300 points on positive economic data, rupee recovery

NSE index Nifty was trading above the 11,400-mark, up 84.90 points, or 0.75 per cent, at 11,454.80.

14 Sept 2018 10:07 AM IST