Tag: Indian
Major General Among 7 Given Life Sentence By Army Court
A Summary General Court Martial (SGCM) of the Indian Army has convicted seven personnel, including a Major General, in a 24-year-old fake encounter case, sentencing them to life in prison.....
400 Petrol Pumps In Delhi Shut As Dealers Go On Strike
A total of 400 petrol pumps, many with CNG dispensing units, began a day-long strike on Monday in protest against Delhi government's refusal to reduce VAT on fuels. ....
India, Japan To Start 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
India and Japan will start a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue involving their respective foreign and defence ministers to work for peace and stability in the world, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Narendra Modi said on Monday.....
GST A Monumental Reform, Hurt Growth For Just 2 Quarters: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday termed the Goods and Services Tax as a 'monumental' reform, emphasising that the implementation of the indirect tax had impacted economic growth for only two quarters.....
Soldier Killed, Another Injured In Pakistan Ceasefire Violation In Poonch
An Indian Army soldier was killed and another injured on Monday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan, forcing strong Indian retaliation.....
Chinese Investors Likely To Commit $30 Mn In 8 Indian Start-ups
Chinese venture capital (VC) funds are likely to invest around $30 million in eight Indian start-ups, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said after the 2nd Startup India Investment Seminar held in Beijing on Tuesday.....
Women's Boxing Worlds: Debutant Manisha Stuns Title Contender
Manisha Moun punched way above her weight to outshine Christina Cruz of the United States in a unanimous 5:0 decision to move into the 54 kg pre-quarterfinals at the 10th AIBA Womens World Boxing Championships here on Friday.....
BJP Failed To Deliver Double-digit Growth: Chidambaram
The Narendra Modi-led central government has failed to deliver on its promise of a double-digit growth in the last four years and it will not manage it even in the remaining six months of its term, Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said on Saturday.....
President Kovind, Vice President Naidu, PM Modi Pay Tributes To Ambedkar
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Dalit icon Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his death anniversary.....
Hockey World Cup: India Hammer Canada To Enter Quarters In Style
India demolished Canada 5-1 in their last Pool C match to earn a direct quarter-final berth at the men's hockey World Cup here on Saturday.....
