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Dollars gains against other currencies overseas put squeeze on rupee.

Rupee declines 3 paise against US dollar in early trade

A higher opening of the domestic equity market, capped the rupee's losses.

25 July 2018 9:39 AM IST

A Maratha community member waves a flag with a portrait of Shivaji, the founder of Maratha dynasty, during a protest in Mumbai. Protests are being held in different parts of Maharashtra state by the community to demand reservation in government jobs and education. (Photo: AP)

Maratha group calls off quota protest in Mumbai, bandh ends

Jagannath Sonavne, a protester who attempted suicide yesterday in Aurangabad's Deogaon Rangari, dies in a hospital.

25 July 2018 8:37 AM IST

Pro-reservation outfits of Maratha community burn a vehicle after a clash with the police personnel. (Photo: PTI)

Cop dead as quota stir turns violent, Marathas call for Mumbai bandh...

As the stir for reservation in jobs and education intensified, the Maratha Kranti Morcha decided to call for a Mumbai...

24 July 2018 10:09 PM IST

The BJPs attack on Rahul Gandhi came after Goa Congress chief called CM Manohar Parrikar a kathputli (puppet) in the hands of coalition partners. (Photo: File | ANI)

Bootlegger: Cong hits back after Goa BJP's loafer' comment on Rahul...

Dattaprasad Naik, Goa BJP spokesperson had called Rahul Gandhi a 'loafer' on Monday.

24 July 2018 10:03 PM IST

16-year-old Azima was looking to change peoples perceptions about those living with HIV and AIDS in Uzbekistan (UNICEF | Twitter | Screengrab)

Must watch: 16-yr-old with HIV asks strangers for hugs. Here's what...

'My purpose is to spread the message that people living with HIV are not a danger,' says Azima

24 July 2018 9:56 PM IST

Mangal Ram took off his turban and threw it towards the stuck man who latched on to it. (Photo: rajassembly.nic.in)

BJP MLA in Rajasthan used turban to save man from being washed away

BJP lawmaker Mangal Ram who lives near the nullah rushed to the stuck man's aide along with his security personnel.

24 July 2018 9:30 PM IST

The privatisation of loss-making Air India has hit a roadblock at the starting line-up itself.

'Isolated incident', says Air India after complaints of bed bug in...

Business class passengers last week took to social media to vent out their anger over being bitten by bed bugs on...

24 July 2018 9:14 PM IST

They pinned me to the pole of the volleyball court and started beating me with their batons on my buttocks, hands and legs, the boy said. (Representational image)

UP Dalit youth assaulted by upper caste men, forced to abuse Ambedkar

In 30-second video, 22-year-old victim can be seen pleading with folded hands as he is constantly being assaulted and...

24 July 2018 8:45 PM IST

Rajasthan home minister Gulab Singh Kataria said he met the victims family and they told him that they were satisfied with the action taken so far. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Alwar lynching victim died in police custody: Rajasthan Home Minister

Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said police shouldn't have first dropped off cows at gaushala.

24 July 2018 6:52 PM IST

Rajasthan home minister Gulab Chand Kataria (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Rajasthan home minister admits lapse in judgment by cops in Alwar...

'It was a mistake by the police officer to keep the injured for so long in police station,' Rajasthan Home Minister...

24 July 2018 6:21 PM IST

Flight hijacked: IndiGo passenger arrested for creating panic onboard

The passenger from Punjab stood up during the flight and shouted that passengers should not untie seat belts since...

24 July 2018 5:11 PM IST

The Sensex fell 509.54 points or 1.51 per cent to end the day at 33,176 while the Nifty dropped 165 points or 1.59 per cent to end the session at 10,195.15.

Sensex rises 107 points to end at fresh record high of 36,825

It had hit its previous record intra-day high of 36,749.69 yesterday.

24 July 2018 4:13 PM IST