Congress used defence deals as ATMs, says Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the previous Congress governments of using defence deals as automated teller machines (ATM).
Free India’s first terrorist was a Hindu, his name is Nathuram Godse: Kamal Haasan
Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan has stoked a possible controversy by saying “free India’s first terrorist was a Hindu,” referring to Nathuram Godse who killed Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.
Mayawati accuses Modi of ‘abandoning’ wife for 'political selfishness'
Getting personal in an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Monday asked how a man, who had abandoned his “innocent wife” for “political selfishness”, be expected to respect women.
Retail inflation inches up to 2.92% in April
Retail inflation rose marginally to 2.92% in April, mainly due to spike in food prices. The inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2.86% in the previous month and 4.58% in April 2018, said the data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Sweden reopens Julian Assange rape investigation, to seek extradition
Sweden reopened an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday and will seek his extradition from Britain, potentially delaying efforts by the United States to bring him to its courts to face trial over a huge release of secret documents.
Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dies aged 97
Doris Day, whose wholesome screen presence stood for a time of innocence in ‘60s films, has died, her foundation says. She was 97.
Sanjiv Puri becomes CMD of ITC
ITC Managing Director Sanjiv Puri has been appointed as the chairman by the Board of Directors. His new designation will now be chairman and managing director, the company said in a stock exchange filing.
ICICI-Videocon bank loan case: Chanda Kochhar appears before Enforcement Directorate
Former ICICI Bank managing director and chief executive officer Chanda Kochhar, along with her husband Deepak Kochhar, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday for questioning in connection with the Videocon Group bank loan case.
India have balanced side but World Cup 2019 wide open: Rhodes
India may be packed with fabulous 15 but there are no clear favourites in the upcoming World Cup, which will be wide open due to change in format, stressed former South Africa star Jonty Rhodes.
Sunny Deol escapes unhurt in Gurdaspur mishap
Actor-turned politician Sunny Deol escaped unhurt after his vehicle was involved in a collision with three cars on Monday, police said.