Retail inflation dips to 6.58% in February from 7.59% in January; factory output grows by 2% in January
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) fell to 6.58 per cent in February from 7.59 per…
Delhi schools, colleges closed till March 31 due to coronavirus threat
News / Education / Delhi schools, colleges closed till March 31 due to coronavirus threatThe Delhi government on Thursday declared…
EU condemns Trump travel ban from Europe as virus spreads
President Trump delivers remarks to the news media during the meeting, on March 11. (AFP photo)BRUSSELS: The European Union on…
Coronavirus: World walls off as leaders warn viral pandemic will worsen
BANGKOK: People around the world became increasingly closed off from one another Thursday as sweeping travel bans accelerated, walling regions…
Viewer at India-Australia Women’s T20 World Cup last tests positive for coronavirus
File photo from the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final between India and Australia at the MCG (AFP Photo)MELBOURNE:…
Sensex tanks over 2,600 points; Nifty skids below 9,700: Things to know
NEW DELHI: Equity indices plunged further on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex falling over 2,600 points following a declaration…
India quarantines itself from world for a month to eliminate coronavirus
A medic uses thermal screening device on passengers arriving at Guwahati airport in view of novel coronavirus outbreak (PTI)NEW DELHI:…
Live updates: Never aspired to become chief minister, says Rajinikanth
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 12, 2020, 12:06:12 ISTActor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Thursday clarified that he never aspired…
Coronavirus: Foreign players’ IPL involvement in doubt after fresh visa restrictions
NEW DELHI: The participation of foreign players at this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) came under severe doubt after the…
India vs South Africa 1st ODI: India excited to complete season on a high versus South Africa
DHARAMSALA: Two hours after landing here on Tuesday, Virat Kohli was the first player to arrive for practice. He took…
Coronavirus, live updates: 60 validated cases in India, says Health Ministry
The viral coronavirus pandemic has affected daily lives worldwide as borders were shut and strict restrictions imposed to avoid the…
COVID-19: U.S. suspends travel from Europe for 1 month
U.S. President Donald Trump | File | Photo Credit: REUTERS The restrictions won’t apply to the United Kingdom U.S. President…
US, UK soldiers amongst 3 dead in Iraq rocket attack: US official
An American soldier, a British soldier and one U.S. contractor were killed Wednesday, a U.S. official said, in the deadliest…
Coronavirus: Air India announces momentary suspension of services to Rome, Milan, Seoul
The decision came following the government suspending all visas, except a few categories such as diplomatic and employment, till April…
SBI FD rates listed below 6%, most affordable because ’04
MUMBAI: State Bank of India has cut deposit rates to its lowest level since 2004 and has done away with…
UP takes fight over ‘recovery’ hoardings to SC
LUCKNOW: The UP government on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against an Allahabad high court order directing it to take…
Action against Delhi riots accused will serve as example: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday vowed to ensure punishment for those responsible for the Delhi riots irrespective…
Allies leave Cong to take care of itself, scuttle plans to improve RS numbers
NEW DELHI: Congress's entreaties to three allies for Rajya Sabha berths in their bastions have come unstuck, dealing a blow…
Coronavirus break out live updates: WHO declares crisis a pandemic
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 12, 2020, 05:18:20 ISTIndia on Wednesday evening decided to virtually quarantine itself…
A royal somersault: On Jyotiraditya Scindia’s defection
Mr. Scindia’s switch to the BJP poses questions about the politics he professed until now Jyotiraditya Scindia’s departure from the…
For an equal opportunity: On election reforms
ECI’s plans to strengthen the electoral process are welcome, but some require scrutiny Even as electoral democracy has taken strong…
Forcible dispossession of an individual’s home a human ideal infraction: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India. Due process of law is must, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court has reiterated that…
States to be asked to conjure up Epidemic Illness Act: Centre
“It has been decided that all States/Union Territories should be advised to invoke provisions of Section 2 of the Epidemic…
Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ramdas Athawale in BJP very first list of Rajya Sabha candidates
Second list expected soon with nominations from Gujarat, Himachal, Haryana and MP The BJP on Wednesday released its first list…
Delhi violence | Opposition slams Home Minister, seeks judicial probe
Opposition leaders on Wednesday targeted Home Minister Amit Shah for the failure of the Delhi police to immediately control the…
COVID-19 is now a pandemic, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 11 said that according to its assessment, COVID-19 “can be characterised as a…
Delhi violence | Amit Shah lauds police for controlling riots
Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lauded the Delhi Police for “controlling the Delhi riots within 36 hours” and informed…
Supreme Court to hear U.P. appeal on March 12
The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday an appeal filed by the Uttar Pradesh government challenging an Allahabad High Court…
Interactive map of verified coronavirus cases in India
Students wear protective masks at a railway station in Kochi. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A State-wise live tracker of positive…
Coronavirus: India suspends all tourist visas till April 15
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas to India till April 15 to prevent the spread of…
10 coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray
MUMBAI: Two persons from Mumbai on Wednesday tested positive for coronavirus, taking the number of such cases in Maharashtra to…
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces 23 years in prison!
Harvey Weinstein was back in court on Wednesday for the final act of the rape trial that landed him behind…
Biden close to sealing Democratic nomination to face Trump in 2020
WASHINGTON: Former vice-president Joe Biden is close to wrapping up the Democratic Party nomination to face Republican President Donald Trump…
Will not spare anyone involved in Delhi riots, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI: Vowing not to spare anyone involved in the Delhi riots irrespective of their religion, caste or party affiliation,…
No riots took place post Feb 25 in Delhi, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha: Highlights
NEW DELHI: Union home minister AmitShah on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the Delhi riots on Wednesday, while defending the Delhi…
Lok Sabha withdraws suspension of 7 Congress MPs
Om Birla. File | Photo Credit: PTI Lok Sabha on Wednesday revoked the suspension of seven Congress members. A motion…
After NZ drubbing, India ready for fresh start versus South Africa
Following a harsh reality check in New Zealand, Virat Kohli and his men are back in familiar environs. Backed by…
Bureau of Immigrations issues advisory to global guests on travel, visa restrictions
“Anticipating a rise in COVID-19 cases, more labs now are screening samples.” Students wear protective masks at a railway station…
Madhya Pradesh political crisis: Congress MLAs go to Jaipur, BJP MLAs in Gurugram
In a major development on Wednesday, former Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia, a day after quitting the party, formally joined the…
You will see a surprise when floor test happens, states Congress leader Digvijaya Singh
Breaking his silence on the current political crisis in Madhya Pradesh with former Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and 22 MLAs…
Gold loan fraud worth ₹6.71 cr. found in Central Bank of India’s Machilipatnam branch
The bank’s appraiser had allegedly enabled 68 persons get loans by pledging gold imitation jewellery Police on Wednesday registered a…
Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till afternoon
The Budget Session of the Parliament of India resumes on Wednesday after a break for Holi. In today’s agenda are…
Coronavirus outbreak most current developments: UK health minister tests positive
People wear protective masks in Kochi. Kerala is under lock down after more patients tested positive for Covid...Read MoreNEW DELHI:…
Rajinikanth may announce political party tomorrow
CHENNAI: Actor Rajinikanth is likely to announce his political party on Thursday. Six days after holding a meeting of the…
US coronavirus cases surge past 1,000, death toll rises to 28
WASHINGTON: The number of novel coronavirus cases in the US surged past 1,000 on Tuesday, after public health experts criticized…
How PM Modi won India’s elections but paralyzed economy: Nikkei Asian Review
NEW DELHI: In its latest cover story, Japan's Nikkei Asian Review said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might have won…
Madhya Pradesh political crisis live updates: Congress MLAs may be shifted outside state
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 11, 2020, 15:25:22 ISTThe Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh is teetering…
18 new coronavirus cases across India, Kerala put under lockdown
People walking on the busy S M Street in Kozhikode wearing masks as a preventive measure in the wake of…
MP political crisis: Congress mutiny reveals dangers of sidelining young turks
Scindia's resignation letter made it evident that his gripe was against CM Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh (Fil...Read MoreNEW DELHI:…
Coronavirus outbreak live updates: 18 new cases across India, Kerala under lockdown
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 11, 2020, 10:07:57 ISTThe number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has…