Modi's cash crackdown hits rivals' election campaign coffers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock ban on high-value banknotes will hit the war chests of his rivals before a key state election next year, sparking accusations that his strike against "black cash" will unfairly boost his party's chances.
17 November 2016, 04:40 AM

Strong tremors felt in Delhi, NCR

Tremors are felt in New Delhi and parts of National Capital Region (NCR) of India after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes on the Delhi-Haryana border.
17 November 2016, 02:51 AM

Pak top diplomat plans to visit India

Pakistan's top foreign affairs official has said he plans to visit India next month for a regional conference, the first high-profile
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Modi's mother visits bank to exchange banned notes

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 95-year-old mother Heeraben arrives at a bank in Gujarat's Gandhinagar to exchange banned currency notes.
15 November 2016, 15:53 PM

India bans controversial preacher Zakir Naik's NGO for 5 years

Indian government bans Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), the NGO of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, as an 'unlawful organisation' for five years with immediate effect.
15 November 2016, 15:38 PM

Almost 70 killed in month of Rakhine violence: Myanmar army

Myanmar's security forces have killed almost 70 people since taking control of northern Rakhine state last month, the army says.
15 November 2016, 10:25 AM

Bangladeshi killed in ‘BSF firing’ along Satkhira border

A Bangladeshi cattle grazier is killed allegedly by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) members in the Indian territory opposite to Satkhira frontier.
15 November 2016, 06:42 AM

Pollution may force Delhi residents to pack up and go

Air quality has fallen to levels not seen in two decades amid calls for authorities to take urgent action.
14 November 2016, 06:55 AM

Dozens more killed in Rakhine unrest

Myanmar's military said 28 insurgents were killed during renewed clashes in western Rakhine state yesterday following a palpable uptick in violence in the strife-torn region.
13 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Help the tourists in India, please!

Prime Minister Modi’s ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes as a way to detect black money may, in the long run, work out but for now, it has turned life for many in total turmoil.
13 November 2016, 09:45 AM

Pakistan shrine blast death toll rises to 52

52 people are killed and 102 injured so far in a bombing at the shrine of Shah Norani in Khuzdar district of Balochistan, DawnNews reports.
13 November 2016, 05:57 AM

8 killed in surge of Rakhine violence

Myanmar's military says its troops killed six people and lost two soldiers in clashes with attackers in Rakhine state.
12 November 2016, 16:37 PM

4 Americans killed in Afghanistan blast

Four Americans are killed in a huge explosion inside the largest US military base in Afghanistan.
12 November 2016, 16:01 PM

At least 43 killed in blast at Pakistan shrine

At least 43 people are killed and 100 are injured in an explosion at the shrine of Shah Norani in Khuzdar district of Balochistan in Pakistan.
12 November 2016, 14:26 PM

Anger grows in India as banks struggle to swap banned notes

Anger intensifies in India as banks struggled to dispense cash following the government's decision to withdraw large denomination notes in an attempt to uncover billions of dollars in undeclared wealth.
12 November 2016, 13:06 PM

Two Indians die at bank queue

The scramble by millions of panicked consumers to exchange banned currency or deposit them turned tragic today when two people died in separate incidents in Maharashtra and Kerala amid chaos and confusion for the second straight day with poor cash flow.
11 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Daud Merchant lands in Indian jail after deportation

Abdur Rauf Daud Merchant has been sent to jail by an Indian court in Mumbai soon after his deportation to the neighbouring country from Bangladesh.
11 November 2016, 09:21 AM

Modi heads to Japan to seal nuke deal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed to Japan yesterday to seal a landmark nuclear energy pact and strengthen ties, as
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM

4 killed in latest shelling across disputed Kashmir border

Four people are killed in exchanges of fire between India and Pakistan in disputed Kashmir, officials said, the latest violence amid tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
8 November 2016, 13:57 PM

Saarc satellite to be launched by March next year: ISRO

Much-awaited South Asian satellite, proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the benefit of countries of the region, will be launched in March next year, according to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).chairman.
8 November 2016, 11:58 AM