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The annual revenue implication of the rate cuts would be Rs 5,500 crore, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

GST Council cuts rates on 23 items; movie tickets, TVs to become cheaper

The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.

22 Dec 2018 5:29 PM

Police said he was in his 50s. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Delhi cop commits suicide, jumps off police headquarters' building

The deceased identified as Prem Vallabh was posted in crime and traffic unit of Delhi Police.

29 Nov 2018 11:37 AM

This march would be the second major farmers’ protest in two months in the national capital. (Photo: ANI |Twitter)

Farmers from across India converge in Delhi for two-day Kisan march

Two-day rally will be one of largest congregations of farmers in Delhi, All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee claimed on Wed.

29 Nov 2018 9:51 AM

In a letter to Qureshi, Swaraj thanked him for the invite but said it would not be possible for her to travel to Kartarpur Sahib due to prior commitments. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sushma Swaraj declines Pak invite for Kartarpur Corridor, 2 ministers to go

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the groundbreaking ceremony of the facilities at on the Pakistan side on November 28.

25 Nov 2018 8:11 AM

The Central Pollution Control Board of India announced it would warn people to avoid jogging outdoors in the early morning and after sunset.

India’s air quality sinks to worst category possible, people advised to wear masks

Most recent air pollution data from World Health Organisation released said India was one of the world's 10 most polluted countries.

29 Oct 2018 8:59 AM

Akbar stepped down today as the Minister of State for External Affairs, following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications, by several women journalists. (Photo: File)

‘Chaal, Charitra, Chehra’ exposed: AAP praises women who ‘forced’ Akbar to resign

Reacting to Akbar's resignation, AAP spokesperson said the action was 'not sufficient' and demanded criminal proceedings against him.

17 Oct 2018 6:40 PM

China could have a larger share of the Indian market than earlier, provided it plays fair.

Curious bid by China to win Indian support

Now that China’s trade with the US is set to shrink in the near future, there are good arguments for India and China to enhance trade ties.

12 Oct 2018 1:52 AM

Surjewala told reporters that Modi should answer questions raised on corruption in Rafale deal and other issues and not teach lessons to its leaders on nationalism. (Photo: File)

Don't teach lessons on nationalism, answer questions raised: Cong asks PM Modi

The Congress leader charged that every time demonetisation-like 'disaster' happens and people suffer, Modi remembers Pakistan.

24 Sep 2018 5:35 PM

The sexual assault of 34 girls over a period of time in the government-funded shelter home came to light after a social audit was conducted by the Mumbai-based Tata Institute of Social Sciences. (Photo: PTI)

Govt official among 4 detained by CBI in Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case

CBI has detained Rani, assistant director in the social welfare department between 2015-17, and three staff members of Brajesh Thakur.

20 Sep 2018 8:50 PM

The Supreme Court's verdict came as it set aside Delhi High Court's August 2016 judgement which had declared as null and void the second marriage of a man during pendency of his appeal against divorce. (Photo: File)

Second marriage not void during pendency of divorce appeal: Supreme Court

The restriction placed on second marriage till dismissal of an appeal would not apply in cases were the parties have arrived at settlement.

28 Aug 2018 9:20 AM

Sources said that home department has been urging home minister Satyendar Jain for appointing senior public prosecutors following the request of Delhi police, but the minister has turned down the request. (Photo: PTI)

AAP, bureaucrats in tussle over appointing prosecutors for assault case

Satyender Jain is insisting on appearance of no one else but govt public prosecutors to handle chief secretary assault case in court.

28 Aug 2018 8:27 AM

Traffic will not be allowed on lower Ring Road from ISBT Kashmere Gate towards Shanti Van and from IP flyover towards Rajghat. (Photo: PTI)

For Vajpayee's funeral, traffic not allowed on these roads in Delhi

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's last journey will begin from BJP headquarters at Pt Deen Dayal Marg at 1 pm.

17 Aug 2018 9:01 AM

'We would raise the issues of lynching and communal violence in the country in both the Houses of parliament,' CPI(M) Lok Sabha member Mohammad Salim said. (Photo: File/PTI)

Left to press for PM's reply on communal violence, lynching in Monsoon Session

Opposition parties would be meeting on July 16 and work out a strategy for the Parliament, said the Left leaders.

15 Jul 2018 4:53 PM

Lord Alexander Carlile is adviser to the legal team of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia. (Photo: beta.parliament.uk)

UK lawmaker wanted problem between India, Bangladesh, we sent him back: MEA

MEA said Lord Carlile's intended activity in India was incompatible with purpose of his visit as mentioned in his visa application.

12 Jul 2018 5:48 PM

India sends back British MP from Delhi airport over 'inappropriate visa'

MEA said Lord Carlile's intended activity in India was incompatible with purpose of his visit as mentioned in his visa application.

12 Jul 2018 12:19 PM

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya is facing fraud and money laundering charges worth nearly Rs 9,000 crore. (Photo: File)

Very happy with UK court order, hope to recover major part of our money: SBI

SBI is the leader of consortium of 13 banks that lent money to Vijay Mallya's now defunct Kingfisher Airlines.

06 Jul 2018 3:44 PM

A police team has been rushed to the spot and an investigation is underway. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

11 of family found dead in Delhi; 10 hanging blindfolded, one on ground

Seven of the victims are women, including three teenagers, while four are men.

01 Jul 2018 9:18 AM

A video which is being circulated widely, sees her rolling out flatbreads to feed the hundreds who visit Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib daily for the 'langar'. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Watch: Nikki Haley prepares food for 'langar' at Delhi Gurudwara

This is Nikki Haley's first visit to India after becoming US envoy to the United Nations.

28 Jun 2018 12:09 PM

One of the brother alleged that, on Friday afternoon, his uncle and his cousin allegedly thrashed him and his wife. (Representational Image/File)

Paharganj man thrashes cousin’s wife over AC

The victim alleged that the accused were irritated after they got an Ac and always tries to find a thing to start the fight.

24 Jun 2018 5:37 AM

Chef Choong Chew Loon of Royal China, New Delhi shares the recipe of an amazing Lychee with Ice cream.

Beat the heat with some lychee treat

Lychees are rich in antioxidant vitamin C, with more than 100 per cent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C in one cup.

22 May 2018 3:27 PM

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