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A USD 2 billion fraud at Indias Punjab National Bank (PNB) may have been orchestrated by a few rogue employees, but it escaped detection because of widespread risk-control and monitoring lapses in many areas of the bank, the banks own internal probe has found.

Nirav Modi scam bygone, bank getting back on growth path: PNB MD

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi duped PNB of Rs 14,000 crore through issuance of fraudulent LoUs.

2 Oct 2018 5:38 PM IST

The farmers were marching towards Delhi over demands ranging from farm loan waiver to cut in fuel prices, but were stopped at Delhi-UP border with police using water cannons to disperse them. (Photo: PTI)

Not satisfied' with govt assurance, will stay put at Delhi border, say...

After meeting protesting farmers, Union minister Rajendra Singh Shekhawat said govt was assuring farmers to take forward...

2 Oct 2018 5:13 PM IST

The dramatic scenes took place during an event to mark Puducherrys status as a Union Territory free of open defecation. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: High drama after Kiran Bedi asks AIADMK MLA to wrap up speech

Kiran Bedi was seen showing her watch, indicating the duration of the MLA's speech.

2 Oct 2018 4:48 PM IST

An official from the Gir forest department revealed that 11 lion deaths were reported between September 11 and September 19, while 10 more big cats died in the next 10 days which means one death daily. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Officials hint at infection as 21 Asiatic lions die in one month at...

Unidentified infection in liver and kidney and internal fights between the lions are stated to be the main cause of...

2 Oct 2018 3:10 PM IST

The explosion took place outside a fruit shop on the ground floor of the building in the congested Kazipara area under in Dum Dum around 9 am, the police said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

8-yr-old killed in explosion in Kolkata's Nagerbazar; TMC blames RSS

Calling explosion 'pre-planned' South Dum Dum Municipality Chairman Panchu Roy claimed that he was the actual target of...

2 Oct 2018 2:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 149th birth anniversary at Rajghat in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

Ahimsa' has power to unite world: PM Modi's tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

In 21st century, Gandhi's thoughts remain as essential as they were in his time and offer solutions to problems world...

2 Oct 2018 2:23 PM IST

The incident took place between 8.30 and 8.40 pm on Sunday when Rupesh was standing outside his house watching his 12-year-old son and nephew play, Umesh said. (YouTube | Screengrab)

Delhi man watching son play shot dead, family keeps body on road

Family of Rupesh demanded action against the accused and those involved in drug peddling in the area.

2 Oct 2018 2:10 PM IST

Farmers along the UP-Delhi border were stopped during the Kisan Kranti Padyatra and police resorted to using of teargas shells and water cannons to disperse the protesters. (Photo: PTI)

Kisan rally: Thousands of farmers try to enter Delhi, police use tear...

Kisan Kranti Yatra, which began from Tikait Ghat in Haridwar on Sept 23, was joined by farmers from various parts of UP.

2 Oct 2018 12:16 PM IST

Tiwari was admitted to the hospital at 2:05 am on early Sunday morning and breathed his last at around 2:25 am. (Photo: File)

Autopsy report says Apple executive died due to gunshot injury

During the investigation, the cop who shot Tiwari had claimed that he fired at the latter's car in self-defence.

2 Oct 2018 11:50 AM IST

In the video, the Congress leader is seen in white clothes and his dhoti hitched up. He is seen extracting muck from a drain. (Photo: Twitter | V Narayanasamy)

Watch: Puducherry CM cleans drain for 'Swachhata Hi Seva' mission

Swachhata Hi Seva' movement was launched by PM Modi for generating greater public participation toward cleanliness.

2 Oct 2018 11:30 AM IST

The noble thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi have given strength to millions across the world. He was a stalwart who lived for others and to make our world a better place, Modi said. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

PM Modi, Prez Kovind, other leaders pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

2 Oct 2018 11:28 AM IST

The announcement in this regard was made during the popular India Day Parade in New York in August. (Photo: File)

US move resolution to posthumously award Mahatma Gandhi with highest...

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honour given by the US Congress and few foreigners have been...

2 Oct 2018 10:41 AM IST