Program me a country that says everybody is welcome: Jaishankar on CAA
The External Affairs Minister hits out those criticising the Citizenship (Amendment) Act No country in the world says everybody is…
Demonstrations erupt in Kerala over Centre’s move to ban 2 Malayalam news channels
A glimpse from the protest against the ban on Asianet and Media One news channels. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement…
Yes Bank crisis: ED questions founder Rana Kapoor; customers scramble for cash
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) decision to place a 30-day moratorium on Yes Bank and cap withdrawals…
Women’s T20 World Cup: PM Modi extends best dreams to India, Australia ahead of last
(Twitter Photo)NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Indian and Australian teams ahead of the…
On the trail: Sanders and Biden turn to the Midwest as next round of contests loom
US Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. (Agencies) DETROIT: US Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders…
Coronavirus in India: Government issues fresh travel advisory
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday issued a fresh travel advisory for citizens in order to prevent the spread of…
Left BJP, not Hindutva: Uddhav Thackeray in Ayodhya
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday asserted that he might have broken ranks with the BJP but…
Status of non-tribals in Meghalaya comparable to that of Kashmiri Pandits in 1991, states Guv Tathagata Roy
Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy. File | Photo Credit: J. Manoharan “There should not be any discrimination and people should not…
Maximum investment in Yes Bank will be 10,000 crore, says SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar
SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar addresses the media in Mumbai on March 7, 2020. | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre “Our investment…
I&B ministry raises 48-hour restriction on Asianet News, Media One
Centre on Saturday lifted the 48-hour ban imposed on two Malayalam news channels, Asianet News and Media One, for reportage…
Federal government invites quotes for sale of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
The government invited bids on Saturday for the sale of its entire 52.98% stake in the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited…
Coronavirus | India shares two SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences
India has finally shared two whole genome sequence data of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with the Global Initiative on Sharing…
Coronavirus | Live updates: China, Italy report more COVID-19 deaths
More than 100,300 people have been infected globally by coronavirus, according to a Reuters tally based on statements from health…
Coronavirus: TN to establish quarantine facilities for persons suspected to have COVID-19
Tamil Nadu is planning to establish full-fledged quarantine facilities for persons suspected to have coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the outskirts…
PM Modi gets psychological while engaging with Jan Aushadhi Yojana recipients
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday got emotional during his interaction with the Jan Aushadhi Yojana beneficiaries when…
Appeal to people to stay away from rumours regarding coronavirus: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked people to stay away from rumours regarding coronavirus and emphasised on…
Two suspected coronavirus patients in J&K suffering from ‘high viral load’
JAMMU: Two suspected coronavirus patients undergoing treatment at a hospital here were "high viral-load cases", the Jammu and Kashmir administration…
TTD withdrew its Rs 1,300 crore from Yes Bank in October 2019
The crisis in Yes Bank will have no impact on Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). In April 2019, TTD had decided…
Airlines face worst crisis, only 25 flyers on 256-seater flight
MUMBAI: When was the last time a Friday afternoon online search for a flight next morning to London and return…
Coronavirus outbreak live updates: 21 on cruise ship off US test positive
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 07, 2020, 12:58:19 ISTTotal coronavirus cases has crossed one lakh globally, with…
Twenty-one on cruise liner off US test favorable for coronavirus
AFP | Mar 7, 2020, 05:07 ISTGrand Princess cruise ship (file photo)LOS ANGELES: Twenty-one people on board a cruise ship…
Dozens killed as gunmen attack Afghan political rally
KABUL: Dozens of people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a political rally in Kabul on Friday, the deadliest…
Prevent mass events, says govt as corona cases struck 31
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday advised all states to avoid or postpone mass gatherings till Covid-19 is contained as…
SC commutes death sentence of man who murdered 3 minors
NEW DELHI: At a time when the execution of the Nirbhaya case convicts is getting repeatedly postponed, the Supreme Court…
Tata Sons board tilts towards bid to acquire Air India
MUMBAI: The board of Tata Sons is veering around to back the proposal to acquire Air India, which has been…
SC order paves way for faster land acquisition, reduced litigation
NEW DELHI: In a major relief to governments and official agencies, the Supreme Court has cleared the air over validity…
DMK general secretary Anbazhagan say goodbye to
K. Anbazhagan, DMK’s general secretary for 43 years, four-time Minister and a close friend of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi,…
Delhi violence | When the Centre cannot hold — on communal fault lines, state apathy and hope that lingers amidst despair
On February 27 afternoon, a few days after deadly riots rocked north-east Delhi, the busy marketplace of Maujpur is deserted.…
Banking on bailouts: On Yes Bank crisis
The prompt bailout proposal for Yes Bank, while commendable, raises several questions Just one day after it placed the financially…
Double-edged sword: On Supreme Court’s cryptocurrency ruling
The SC ruling gives relief to cryptocurrency exchanges, but they still need to be regulated That the Supreme Court struck…
In RBI bailout, SBI to get 49%stake for 2, 450 crore
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a draft reconstruction scheme for the beleaguered Yes Bank, aimed at…
Land acquisition will not lapse if relief is paid to treasury: Supreme Court
Land acquisition will not lapse if relief is paid to treasury, the Court says. The Supreme Court on Friday reaffirmed…
Coronavirus | Assam on edge over U.S. tourist
A 76-year-old tourist from the United States tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bhutan on Thursday night, triggering alarm in…
Want N95 mask? Get doctor’s prescription
Various N95 respiration masks at a laboratory of 3M, that has been contracted by the U.S. government to produce extra…
Authorities need to take exact same action against leaders spewing hate, Harsh Mander informs SC
The Delhi Police should extend the same alacrity to act against leaders who spewed hate and led to 53 deaths…
COVID-19 | Number of India cases mounts to 31
After another man from Delhi with a travel history to Thailand and Malaysia tested positive, the total number of COVID-19…
How worried should you be about the coronavirus?
NEW YORK: One of the most common questions asked of health experts about the new coronavirus is some variation of…
Coronavirus spreads across borders: Top developments
View of St. Peter's square, Vatican City. (Credits: ANI)NEW DELHI: Crossing more borders, the new coronavirus hit a milestone Friday,…
‘Right talking’ critics hate those doing right things: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at 'right talking' critics of his government's decisions such as…
Tourism ministry tracking whereabouts of 450 Iranian tourists who entered country in February
NEW DELHI: The tourism ministry is tracking the whereabouts of 450 Iranian tourists who entered the country in February this…
Trump indications $8.3 bn expense to fight coronavirus break out in US
US President Donald Trump signs a USD 8 billion emergency funding bill to combat COVID-19 (AFP)WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on…
Global GDP might lose $77-347 billion due to coronavirus, Asia to be hit substantially: ADB
NEW DELHI: The coronavirus outbreak has the potential to significantly harm the Asian economies, and the global economy may suffer…
Delhi violence: Court sends out Tahir Hussain to seven-day police custody
PTI New Delhi, March 06, 2020 18:53 IST Updated: March 06, 2020 18:57 IST AAP councillor Tahir Hussain PTI New…
Nirbhaya case convict moves Supreme Court looking for remediation of his legal solutions
Mukesh Singh, one of the four death row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, moved a plea in…
Oil rates plunge over 5%on OPEC reports, coronavirus
The logo of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) sits outside its headquarters ahead of the OPEC and…
Attack in Kabul kills at least 27 people, wounds dozens
Gunmen attacked a ceremony in Kabul on Friday, killing at least 27 people in the first major attack on the…
Yes Bank issue | “I want to assure every depositor that their money shall be safe,” says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses media on cabinet decisions at Shastri Bhawan, in New Delhi. File Photo. | Photo Credit:…
When will there be a coronavirus treatment?
WASHINGTON: Drugmakers are racing to find treatments and vaccines for the new coronavirus, but crossing the finish line would mean…
Sensex crashes 894 points; Nifty ends below 11,000; Yes Bank dives 56%
NEW DELHI: Equity indices crashed on Friday amid steep slide in banking shares and rising fears of economic slowdown as…