Millions of Indian weavers vulnerable due to GST
By Mudita Girotra
New Delhi-- Millions of India's poor artisans and craftspeople, struggling to keep alive their traditional crafts and livelihoods, have been hit hard...
Philip Morris to fund fight against illegal cigarette trade in India
New Delhi--With illicit cigarettes capturing a fifth of the Indian cigarette market, a global tobacco major has said it will fund proposals under its...
Climate change drives snow leopards to edge in Ladakh, increases man-animal conflict
Leh, India---In the highlands of Ladakh, as snow began to melt at the end of a long winter, a cold April night saw an...
Indian public opinion changes in favor of foreign investment in defence: Jaitley
New York-- The Indian government has been able to change domestic public opinion in favour of inviting foreign investment into sectors of production that...
Telangana legislator brandishes footwear at US-based NRI woman, booked
Hyderabad--A Telangana legislator who allegedly abused a woman and even brandished his footwear at her was booked on Monday, police said.
Farooq Hussain, a member...
India’s judiciary stands guardian against authoritarian tendencies
By Amulya Ganguli
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice to cow vigilantes not to bother over much about judicial strictures shows a measure...
There will be generational shift in Congress leadership: Khurshid
Shillong-- Amid reports that Rahul Gandhi was set to take over the party leadership, Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday said there will be...
GST relaxations advanced Diwali celebrations: Modi in Gujarat
Dwarka--Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Diwali had come early because of the relaxation in GST rules that brought some relief to small...
India has ‘Plan B’, ready for any challenge from China: Air Force chief
New Delhi-- Air force chief Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa on Thursday said India is prepared to counter any threat from China and was...
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani richest Indian for the 10th consecutive year: Forbes
Mumbai--Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has again topped the list of richest Indian for the 10th consecutive year, business magazine Forbes India said on...
