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Farm to Plates: As Millions go Hungry, India Looks at Ways to Stop Food Wastage
Union food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who was in Copenhagen to attend the World Food Summit 2018, pitched for more international collaborations in the field of food processing.
CBI Books Hyderabad-based Company in Rs 1,700 Crore Bank Fraud Case
The company, a manufacturer of equipment for telecom and power sector, had availed working capital credit facilities on August 12, 2009 to the tune of Rs 1,010.50 crore, the bank said.
Accuser Says 'One Hundred Percent Sure' Trump Supreme Court Pick Kavanaugh Sexually Assaulted Her
Christine Blasey Ford testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing that could determine whether Kavanaugh will be confirmed to the lifetime job after a pitched political battle between Trump's fellow Republicans and Democrats who oppose th...
'Husband Not the Master': CJI Misra Says Offence of Adultery Treats Women as Chattel, Dents Dignity
The CJI, who wrote the judgment for himself and Justice AM Khanwilkar, said the section was "manifestly arbitrary", archaic and violative of the rights to equality and equal opportunity to women and struck it down as unconstitutional.
'SC Verdict on Adultery Will Give License to People to Have Illegitimate Relationships'
Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal believed that the SC verdict on adultery is anti-women and that it has given an "open general license" to people "to be in marriages but at the same time have illegitimate relationships".
Dropped Minister D'Souza Threatens to Quit BJP Core Committee in Goa, Calls it Fight for 'Self-Respect'
Dismissing rumours of resigning from the post of MLA as a mark of protest, D'Souza, who is admitted at a hospital in the US for an undisclosed ailment, said this is his fight for "self-respect".
RBI Eases Cash Reserve Rules to Ease Liquidity
RBI in a statement said banks could 'carve out' up to 15 per cent of holdings under the statutory liquidity reserves to meet their liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) requirements as compared to 13 per cent now.
Google Doodle Celebrates 20th Birthday of The Search Engine
Founded 20 years ago, the company is marking the occasion with a Google Doodle around the world. In the doodle video, the history of Google has been shown.
Facebook Unveils Oculus Quest, Its New Virtual-Reality Headset
Oculus Quest, which comes with touch controllers and does not need a PC to operate, will be priced at $399, according to the company.
Virat Kohli Pens a Love Note for Anushka Sharma After Khel Ratna Win. Read Here
Virat Kohli took to social media to write a heartfelt note for Anushka Sharma, thanking her for making him realise the power of true love.
PM Modi Receives United Nation's Highest Environmental Honour
Six of the world's most outstanding environmental changemakers have been recognised with the Champions of the Earth Award.
With an Eye on Faltering Rupee, RBI to Raise Rates Next Week
Slightly over half the respondents said RBI Governor Urjit Patel and the Monetary Policy Committee would deliver a 25 basis point rise to 6.75 percent at the Oct. 5 policy meeting, with one economist calling for a 50 basis point rise.
NIA Busts Terror Funding Module of Pak-based Terrorist Hafiz Saeed's Outfit
According to the FIR, some Delhi-based individuals were receiving funds from operatives of Hafiz Saeed's FIF and were using it for terror activities.
Girls Banned From Wearing Skirts, Jeans at Govt Medical College of Amritsar
Boys have also been asked to wear formal trousers instead of jeans, according to a circular issued by college Principal Sujata Sharma.
British Sikh Woman Jailed for Harassing Hindu Ex-boyfriend with Beef
Amandeep Mudhar had pleaded guilty to racially aggravated harassment and was handed down a two-year sentence at Swindon Crown Court in south-west England on Tuesday.
Shahid Kapoor on Playing Dingko Singh: Looking Exactly Like a Person Makes It a Caricature
Shahid Kapoor has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his casting as the former boxing champion and Asian Games gold medallist Dingko Singh.