Modi stokes divisions in world's biggest democracy: The Economist

New Delhi (IANS) Narendra Modi stokes divisions in the worlds biggest democracy", The Economist said in its cover story on Friday.

In the cover story titled "Intolerant India", one of the world's most respected news magazines, The Economist…

SIT begins probe in killing of Jharkhand tribals

Ranchi (IANS) A Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday began a probe into the killing of seven tribals in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Jharkhand Police headquarters on Thursday had formed an eight-member special investigation…

Govt preparing law to link Aadhaar to Voter ID

New Delhi (IANS) Union Law Ministry has been working on a Cabinet note to prepare a new law after considering the Election Commission's proposal to give it statutory backing to collect the Aadhaar numbers of new applicants and existing voters…

Arbitrary or excessive tax is also social injustice: CJI

New Delhi (IANS) Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Friday said tax evasion is an injustice to fellow Indian citizens but arbitrary or excessive tax also results in social injustice by the government.

His observation gains significance as…

Allahabad HC upholds ban on loudspeakers in mosques

Prayagraj (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has refused to quash an administrative order that banned the use of loudspeakers for 'azaan' at two mosques in Baddopur and Shahganj villages of Jaunpur district in Uttara Pradesh.

The court…

Cos to get extended tax withholding on ECB interest payout

New Delhi (IANS) Indian companies seeking foreign debt may continue to see its cost of capital fall amidst a rise in overseas investor interest with government looking to extend a concessional 5 per cent withholding tax on these overseas papers.

Govt to sell 15% stake in Bharat Dynamics via OFS

New Delhi (IANS) The Department of Investment and public Asset Management (DIPAM) will put 15 per cent of government stake on sale in Defence PSU Bharat Dynamics Ltd under the Offer for Sale (OFS) route and has invited merchant bankers to bid for…

'J&K accession irreversible; secessionist arguments can't be permitted'

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the accession of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union is "irreversible".

Attorney General K.K. Venugopal, replying on the batch of petitions filed challenging the revocation…

Common man suffered most in Mangluru stir: Panel

Bengaluru (IANS) A fact-finding commission investigating police firings in Mangalore in the recent anti-CAA unrest found that greater harm was caused to civilians and innocent people not connected to the protests.

"Greater harm was caused to…

Dhoni, J'khand CM inaugurate new facilities at JSCA

Ranchi (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and former India captain M.S. Dhoni have inaugurated new facilities at the Jharkhand Cricket Association Stadium (JSCA).

On Wednesday evening, Dhoni and Soren inaugurated the solar power system,…