Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Incessant and torrential rains battered the northern states on Thursday, with Himachal Pradesh reeling under the natural disaster ever since the onset of monsoon and Delhi getting impacted due to......

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

The high point of the 19 Shastri months was the 22-day war that he fought against great odds and won in principle, even if military historians often call it a stalemate. Pakistan saw a great......

Punjab flood: Toll rises to 37; crops in 23 districts damaged

A fresh spell of heavy rains compounded the flood situation in Punjab with the death toll rising to 37 on Wednesday, while crops on 1.75 lakh hectares of land in 23 districts got damaged by the......

10 satellites ensuring safety, security of citizens: ISRO chief

ISRO chairman Dr V Narayanan said that 10 satellites are continuously working for a strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the country's citizens. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

'First priority should be to simplify the GST.' 'Bank consolidation as a reform is overstated.' 'You cannot create jobs sustainably when you grow at 4-5%.' Chief Economic Advisor Arvind......

8 promises Modi made on I-Day 2015: Some met, some are works-in-progress

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his third Independence Day speech on August 15, he is inviting ideas from citizens on issues he should speak on Speeding up financial inclusion,......

Five game-changers in the Budget

Incrementalism can only work if subsequent Budgets and opportunities in between Budgets are used to reform as well, says Ajay Chibber. This Budget signals a shift from a hand-out to a hand-up......

'Rs 77,000 cr bank loan fraud took place under Modi'

'Last year, Rs 20,000 crore was ripped off from the banking system.''The situation has deteriorated under the Modi government.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi at the convocation of the......

Kashmiri students arrested for celebrating India's World Cup defeat

IMAGE: India lost the World Cup final to Australia. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Indian police arrested seven students in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) region under anti-terror laws for......