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‘So every now and then, we get these fantastic cases which have fantastic amounts and claims. They have dimensions to the competition law which many countries -- which are so-called free economies -- are struggling to understand and disaggregate so that they can handle each aspect for itself,’ Sitharaman said. (Photo: ANI)

Finance Minister Sitharaman calls upon regulators to catch up with new business realities

She said India is rapidly transforming into new economy in globalised world, which calls for strict regulatory compliances by corporations.

23 Aug 2019 1:34 PM

Around 1600 students are studying in this Madrasa. The administration has requested the government for more facilities like a Computer Science lab. (Photo: ANI)

Children glad to be back in Madrasa as studies resume in Jammu

‘Now we are happy that we are able to study. Teachers are helping us to cover the syllabus,’ a student said.

23 Aug 2019 1:25 PM

‘Five officers including one Group Captain, two Wing commanders and two Flight Lieutenants have been held blameworthy by the court of inquiry by the Air Force headed by a senior officer,’ sources said in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Five Indian Air Force officers found guilty in Feb 27 Srinagar chopper crash

Inquiry was ordered by Air Force Headquarters under an Air Commodore-rank officer as the crash resulted in death of 6 of its personnel.

23 Aug 2019 1:19 PM

The officers have been found guilty of charges including negligence and not following correct procedures while shooting down the Mi-17 V5 chopper. (Photo: ANI)

IAF probe finds 5 officers guilty in Feb 27 Srinagar chopper crash

Six IAF personnel on board and a civilian on the ground had lost their lives in the crash.

23 Aug 2019 1:04 PM

Two persons have died, a few injured and among those two are in very critical condition, Banerjee, who rushed to the National Medical College and Hospital, where the injured were admitted, told reporters. (Photo: ANI)

2 killed, over 20 injured in stampede-like situation near temple in WB

Mamata announced compensation of Rs five lakh to family members of those killed in the stampede-like situation near Kachua Loknath temple.

23 Aug 2019 12:35 PM

A bench of justices R F Nariman and Surya Kant said a fresh letter has been written by the special judge on July 27 in which he had made five requests including providing him security. (Photo: File)

Babri demolition: SC asks UP govt to pass orders in 2 weeks on special judge's tenure

The bench asked senior advocate Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the state, to consider all the five requests within 2 weeks time.

23 Aug 2019 12:19 PM

Singh, 86, has come back as a member of the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. (Photo: ANI)

Former PM Manmohan Singh takes oath as RS member

The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.

23 Aug 2019 12:17 PM

Pakistan had also claimed that it had charged Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed with terror financing, and froze all assets of the JuD and other UNSC banned outfits this year. (Photo: File)

Terror watchdog FATF's Asia-Pacific Group places Pakistan in ‘enhanced blacklist’

Last week, Pak submitted document that detailed all the changes govt made to existing laws and actions taken against terror groups.

23 Aug 2019 11:59 AM

His co-workers on Thursday took out a large scale protest demanding strict action against the accused. (Photo: ANI)

UP: FIR registered against BJP MLA, aides for beating up govt officer in Sitapur

The whole incident was captured on the CCTV camera installed in the co-operative society office.

23 Aug 2019 11:26 AM

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the plea challenging the validity of law which makes triple talaq among Muslims punishable offence. (Photo: File)

SC to review triple talaq validity, sends notice to Centre

The contentious bill to ban Triple Talaq was passed in the Parliament last month.

23 Aug 2019 11:20 AM

The BPO was earlier part of the Essar Group and was sold in 2017 to private equity firm Capital Square Partners. (Photo: ANI)

IT sector in Kashmir to get a boost, generate more jobs

Launched in 2010, the Srinagar centre of Aegis has about 70 employees, which was about to shut due to absence of clients

23 Aug 2019 11:17 AM

Tamil Nadu police launched a combing operation following the alert which included raids at several locations. (Representational Image)

TN put on high alert after intel warns of 6 LeT members entering state

The security has been beefed up in all the major cities of Tamil Nadu and in public places including railway stations, malls and bus stands.

23 Aug 2019 11:03 AM

A video soon went viral on social media where it can be seen that the man calmly walked over to the SpiceJet plane and inspect it. (Photo: Gul Panag/ video screengrab)

‘Unbelievable’: Mumbai man climbs airport wall, inspecting plane on runway; see video

The man, who officials said was of 'unsound mind', had reportedly crossed the runway's perimeter intrusion identification system.

23 Aug 2019 10:51 AM

The chief minister gave the advice to students while addressing the fourth convocation of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) here. (Photo: FIle)

Students must play proactive role in development of society: Adityanath

UP CM said convocation ceremony is keeping alive tradition of 'gurukuls' that motivates students to speak the truth, follow the right path.

23 Aug 2019 10:43 AM

The inquiry commission will question them on their submitted affidavits. (Photo: ANI Representational)

Bhima Koregaon case: Inquiry Commission summons Gadling, Dhawale to appear before court

Both of them are currently lodged in judicial custody at Yerawada jail.

23 Aug 2019 10:11 AM

On Wednesday evening, Azad and his supporters had taken to the streets to protest against the razing of the temple and clashed with the police. (Photo: File)

Ravidas temple row: Muslim body extends support to Bhim Army

A Delhi court on Thursday sent 96 people, including Azad, to 14 days judicial custody.

23 Aug 2019 10:02 AM

The court, however, allowed family members and lawyers to meet the Congress leader for 30 minutes every day and that a medical examination should be done every 48 hours. (Photo: File)

Law will take its own action against P Chidambaram: Telangana BJP president K Laxman

A special anti-corruption court had on Thursday sent Chidambaram to CBI custody till August 26 in the case.

23 Aug 2019 9:56 AM

A few days back, Singh in a video had said, 'I am not scared of being arrested. I will surrender in the next three-four days." (Photo: ANI)

'I won't surrender before Bihar police,' says Mokama MLA Anant Singh

Singh has been absconding ever since a prohibited weapon and live ammunition were recovered from his residence.

23 Aug 2019 9:49 AM

In July, Sibal had said the economy was going through a "very difficult" phase as many sectors were in doldrums which are "not good" signs so far as the government's five trillion dollar economy target was concerned. (Photo: File)

Economy in slowdown, govt issuing notice for those defending civil liberties: Kapil Sibal

A special anti-corruption court on Thursday sent the Congress leader to CBI custody till August 26.

23 Aug 2019 9:39 AM

Chidambaram, who was arrested by the CBI on Wednesday in the case, had approached the top court against the high court's August 20 verdict. (Photo: File)

SC defers till Monday Chidambaram plea for protection against arrest

A Delhi court on Thursday allowed Central Bureau of Investigation the four-day custody of Chidambaram.

23 Aug 2019 8:12 AM

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