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"The temple is at the spot of Lord Ram's birthplace and it cannot be removed," he said. (Photo: File)

SC's decision will be in favour of Ram temple, construction in Nov: Subramaniam Swamy

Swami was in Ayodhya on a two-day visit. He said that the right to worship is a fundamental right and cannot be denied to anyone.

15 Sep 2019 7:30 PM

In June 2019, the total outstanding on discoms was Rs 69,905 crore, while the total overdue amount was Rs 51,748 crore. (Representational image)

Power gencos outstanding dues on discoms rises 57 pc to Rs 73,000 crore in July

According to PRAAPTI portal, distribution companies owed a total of Rs 46,779 crore to power generation companies in July 2018.

15 Sep 2019 7:07 PM

FIEO President Sharad Kumar Saraf said the new scheme of Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) with revenue burden of up to Rs 50,000 crore for the government, looks attractive as it will neutralise all duties and levies suffered by the export products.

Incentives for exports to boost shipments: Exporters

FIEO said the new measures in form of incentives and refund of taxes will go a long way in enhancing the growth prospects.

15 Sep 2019 6:54 PM

SBI owns 74 per cent in the cards venture, while its foreign partner can also choose to dilute its stake through the IPO (initial public offering), said SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar.

SBI shelves IPO plans for general insurance arm; card JV to hit market in Q4

Investor interest for cards business is very high, and SBI Card listing will happen in March quarter, said SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar.

15 Sep 2019 6:40 PM

The Union Home Minister said that the government would take Hindi Divas outside Delhi, and would celebrate a Hindi Saptah across the country. (Photo: PTI)

Ideology of RSS is to impose Hindi as national language: Sitaram Yechury

He called Hindi the heart and soul of freedom struggle.

15 Sep 2019 6:37 PM

"We have repeatedly called upon Pakistan to ask its forces to adhere to 2003 ceasefire understanding and maintain peace and tranquility along the LoC and the International Border,” the government source said. (Photo: File | PTI)

India urges Pakistan to adhere to 2003 ceasefire agreement

Pakistan alleged that India had violated the ceasefire agreement on September 14 in Nikial and Jandrot sectors of the LoC.

15 Sep 2019 6:09 PM

CAIT is of the view that traders are forced to sell the goods packed in single- use plastic by big manufacturers.

Issue guidelines to remove confusion on single-use plastic: Traders' body

Confusions, if not taken cognisance of, may prove to be a roadblock in eradication of single-use plastic, CAIT said.

15 Sep 2019 4:55 PM

Malala wrote, 'I am deeply concerned about reports of 4,000 people, including children, arbitrarily arrested & jailed, about students who haven’t been able to attend school for more than 40 days, about girls who are afraid to leave their homes.' (Photo: Twitter)

Article 370: BJP MLA asks Nobel laureate Malala to raise concern for Pakistani minorities

Karandlaje asserted that India is pursuing development projects in Jammu and Kashmir and the choices of people are being heard.

15 Sep 2019 4:36 PM

He also stated that NRC will be implemented in the state and those who do not qualify as India citizens will be sent to their home respectfully. (Photo: ANI)

Go and become PM of Bangladesh: BJP MLA tears into Mamata over NRC

Mamata has vociferously opposed the NRC exercise in Assam and had earlier said that she will not allow the same in West Bengal.

15 Sep 2019 4:02 PM

The proposed mechanism may cover all kinds of financial irregularities and fraudulent activities, unlike the 'informant mechanism' which is limited to the cases of insider trading.

Sebi mulls new whistleblower mechanism for auditors, other 'gate-keepers'

The proposed move assumes significance in the wake of several auditors in the recent past decided to exit from their audit mandate.

15 Sep 2019 3:47 PM

Stunting is the impaired growth and development that children experience from poor nutrition, repeated infection, and inadequate psychosocial stimulation. (Photo: AFP)

Govt reviewing parameters used to measure stunting in children

India tops the list of countries with 46.6 million children who are stunted.

15 Sep 2019 3:42 PM

The officials paid last respects to the dog, who died on September 11. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh condoles 9-yr-old dog's death

Dutch was instrumental in identifying Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in various operations.

15 Sep 2019 3:28 PM

Sibal, also a former Union minister, claimed that Chinmayanand would have been arrested and the BJP would have demanded Congress to sack him from the party. (Photo: File)

What would've happened if Chinmayanand had been a Congressman, Sibal asks Modi

Last month a medical student, who was studying in a college run by Chinmayanand, had alleged that he sexually harassed her for over a year.

15 Sep 2019 3:15 PM

Indian forces exercise maximum restraint and respond to unprovoked violations and attempts at cross border terrorist infiltration, Kumar said. (Photo: Representational)

21 Indians killed in 2,050 ceasefire violations by Pak this year: MEA

'We have highlighted our concerns at unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces,' Kumar said.

15 Sep 2019 3:06 PM

India will look to keep their momentum going in their second series after the semi-final exit in the ICC World Cup 2019. Proteas played nine matches in the tournament and managed to win three while one was abandoned due to rain. (Photo:AFP)

Players to keep an eye on in India-South Africa first T20I

After clean-sweeping West Indies, the Indian team will lock horns with South Africa in the opening game of the 3-match T20I series.

15 Sep 2019 3:06 PM

'You want to escape by insulting north Indians,' Priyanka Gandhi tweeted. (Photo: File)

Priyanka tears into Gangwar for insulting North Indians

Gangwar on Saturday claimed that there is no dearth of job opportunities in the country.

15 Sep 2019 2:50 PM

Over 80 former MPs are yet to vacate their official bungalows in Lutyens' Delhi despite a stern warning by a Lok Sabha panel, sources said. (Photo: File)

82 ex-MPs still to vacate official bungalows despite warning: report

According to rules, former MPs have to vacate their respective bungalows within one month of dissolution of the previous Lok Sabha.

15 Sep 2019 2:41 PM

MSI executive director (marketing and sales) Shashank Srivastava said that while cars and vans (A and C segment) have performed well, there has been a drop in sales of utility vehicles (B segment).

Maruti Suzuki's PV mkt share shrinks in April-Aug; Hyundai, Mahindra gain

Maruti Suzuki sold 5,55,064 units this fiscal as compared with 7,57,289 units during April-August previous year.

15 Sep 2019 2:08 PM

In a video posted by Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo, Mateo can be seen scoring a penalty and then celebrating like the Barcelona star. (Photo: Instagram/ screengrab)

Mateo Messi converts a penalty and celebrates like his dad: watch video

It looks like Argentine striker Lionel Messi's son Mateo has inherited great goal-scoring skills from his father.

15 Sep 2019 2:04 PM

'Modiji may I ask what would have happened to Swami Chinmayanand by now if he had been a Congressman?" Sibal wrote on Twitter, adding: "My guess: 1) Would have been arrested, 2) The BJP demanded suspension from the party, 3) Godi media headline 'The Nation wants to know', 4) You would have spoken by now. Right?' (Photo: File)

'What would've happened if Chinmayanand had been a Congressman?', Sibal asks Modi

Sibal had earlier accused the Centre of shielding BJP MLA Kuldeep Senger accused of raping and attempting to kill a girl in Unnao.

15 Sep 2019 1:38 PM