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Trump Jr will meet with Indian investors and business leaders in Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Gurugram. (Photo; AFP)

Donald Trump Jr kickstarts India visit by meeting real estate developers in Delhi

The junior Trump met members of real estate firms M3M India and Tribeca Developers.

20 Feb 2018 3:53 PM

Both Modi and Mallya, who are in London, have denied allegations of wrongdoing. The RTI application was forwarded to the CBI by the finance ministry. (Photo: File)

CBI refuses to disclose expenses to bring back Mallya, Lalit Modi

Pune-based activist Vihar Dhurve had sought details of expenditure incurred so far on the CBI's attempts to bring Mallya, Lalit Modi back.

20 Feb 2018 3:18 PM

The tribunal would determine water sharing among basin States on the basis of the overall availability of water in the complete Mahanadi basin, contribution of each State, the present utilisation of water resource in each State and the potential for future development. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet approves setting up of tribunal to resolve Mahanadi water dispute

The Cabinet's move comes following SC directive to the Centre in Jan 2017 to form the tribunal within a month.

20 Feb 2018 3:08 PM

Moody's also placed PNB's baseline credit assessment and adjusted BCA of Ba3 and counterparty risk assessment of Baa3(cr)/P-3(cr) under review for downgrade. (Photo: PTI)

Trouble for PNB: Fitch, Moody's put bank under review for downgrade

Fitch and Moody's warned scam-hit PNB of rating downgrades, citing likely networth erosion and widening losses.

20 Feb 2018 3:07 PM

West Bengal BJP released photographs of state Finance Minister Amit Mitra with founder of Gitanjali Gems Mehul Choksi who is on the run in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. (Photo: Twitter | @DilipGhoshBJP)

Comment didi: BJP mocks Mamata over Bengal min's pics with Mehul Choksi

The pictures were tweeted by WB BJP chief with a post that those were of Bengal Global Business Summit organised in Mumbai in July, 2017.

20 Feb 2018 1:33 PM

Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, speaking by telephone, declined to comment on where Nirav Modi was. (Photo: PTI)

All PNB dealings documented, allegations wrong: Nirav Modi's lawyer

Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal said the state-owned bank had regularly levied fees on its dealings with the jeweller’s firms.

20 Feb 2018 1:20 PM

On January 4, 2018, students led by JNU Student Union gathered in large numbers near the administration block to meet with the Vice Chancellor and submit a memorandum against the circular. (Photo: AP)

What’s the fuss about: JNU students, profs oppose minimum 75 per cent attendance

For once, all the student bodies and the teachers are together against the minimum 75 per cent attendance circular.

20 Feb 2018 12:58 PM

BJP workers are staging protests near Kejriwal's residence raising slogans against the ruling Delhi government. (Photo: ANI)

BJP workers protest near CM's home over Delhi chief secy assault by AAP MLAs

The Aam Aadmi Party refutes the allegations levelled by Delhi chief secretary Anshu Prakash and terms them as ‘ludicrous’.

20 Feb 2018 12:50 PM

Schools across the country received circulars from their respective state education departments to submit the evidence by February 19. (Photo: PIB)

Prove students saw PM’s speech: HRD ministry asks schools to submit pics, videos

The HRD ministry denies asking for any such report, says it was a ‘routine feedback’ with no mandatory clause.

20 Feb 2018 11:50 AM

The head priests had suggested that such an invocation will help the recovery of money from defaulters, however big they are. (Photo: ANI)

PNB fraud: Hyderabad temple invokes Lion God to solve money crisis

The priests also urged people to do the chanting to bring back the 'failed banking' system on the right track.

20 Feb 2018 11:36 AM

The Rating Watch Negative reflects the possibility of a downgrade of PNB's Viability Rating. (Photo: File)

Fitch puts PNB on 'Rating Watch Negative', hints at downgrade

Fitch Ratings has placed PNB's Viability Rating of 'bb' on Rating Watch Negative, following the large fraud reported by the bank.

20 Feb 2018 11:21 AM

Sectoral indices led by metal, capital goods, Teck and IT were trading in the green with gains of up to 0.75 per cent. (Photo: File)

Sensex recovers 157 points, Nifty above 10,400-mark

The 30-share Sensex recovered by 157.24 points, or 0.46 per cent, to 33,931.90 in opening trade.

20 Feb 2018 11:09 AM

Cong President Rahul Gandhi said the entire country was keen to know the 'secret behind his silence' and alleged that it screams out loudly where his loyalties were. (Photo: File)

Cong calls PM 'Maun Modi', questions his silence on Nirav Modi bank scam

Rahul attacked the PM's 'silence' on PNB fraud, questioned where 'country's watchman' was when Nirav Modi fled like Vijay Mallya.

20 Feb 2018 10:33 AM

In 2017, Fadnavis (M) had assured all help to Yadav (L), 42, who hails from Satara district, to start manufacturing facility for indigenous 6-seater and 19-seater aircraft. (Photo: Facebook | CMOMaharashtra)

Mumbai pilot's dream gets wings of Rs 35K-cr for India's 1st plane factory

The MoU will lead to generation of around 10,000 jobs in the project, which will be spread over 157 acre of land in Palghar district.

20 Feb 2018 9:31 AM

In letter, Nirav Modi blames PNB for 'haste', urges bank to 'be fair'

In the letter that Nirav Modi wrote on February 15/16 to PNB, he pegged the amount his companies owe to the bank is under Rs 5,000 crore.

20 Feb 2018 8:20 AM

In January, Kamal Haasan had batted for unity among Southern states under the 'Dravidian' tag to leverage ties with the Centre. (Photo: PTI)

You will know when I make it a success: Kamal Haasan bets on 'Dravidian' again

Haasan met DMK Prez M Karunanidhi and superstar Rajinikanth, saying he was calling on those 'whom I like' before the launch of his party.

20 Feb 2018 8:02 AM

Meanwhile, the ED registered a money laundering case against Kothari and his family members under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Pen firm Rotomac owner booked for Rs 3,600 cr scam

The ED also registered a money laundering case against Kothari and his family members on the basis of CBI’s FIR.

20 Feb 2018 5:15 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Gorakhpur: Poll battle moves out of temple precincts

Since Yogi Adityanath’s prestige is now directly linked to Gorakhpur seat, he will have to put the past behind him and support Shukla’s candidature.

20 Feb 2018 4:23 AM

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has not only inspected the venue but is also monitoring the arrangements for the event. (Photo: PTI)

Lucknow gears up for investors’ summit

The parks built in the BSP regime have been cleaned and repaired in order to enable guests to see these parks.

20 Feb 2018 4:06 AM

Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivjai Maharaj

BJP, Congress play ‘Shivaji politics’

In first event of its kind in Delhi, both parties try to reach out to Marathas.

20 Feb 2018 2:11 AM

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