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Tailor who kidnapped, murdered 8-yr-old apprehended after 26 yrs of evading police

NEW DELHI, Aug. 3 -- A man convicted of kidnapping and murdering an eight-year-old boy in 1993 has been arrested by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police after evading law for over 26 years, an officia... Read More


20-yr-old woman dies by suicide; family alleges torture by her in-laws

NEW DELHI, Aug. 3 -- A 20-year-old woman died by suicide in southeast Delhi's Sunlight Colony area, with her family members alleging torture by her husband and in-laws, police said on Sunday. Police ... Read More


US penalty risk on Russian oil may add $9-11 bn to India's import bill

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- India's annual oil import bill could rise by $9-11 billion if the country is compelled to move away from Russian crude in response to US threats of additional tariffs or penalties... Read More


Exporters seek assistance, credit at cheaper rates to tackle tariffs

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Indian exporters from various sectors, including food, marine, and textiles, have sought financial assistance and affordable credit from the government to cope with the 25 per cen... Read More


Indian semicon mkt likely to grow over 2-fold to '9.6 lakh cr by 2030

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- India's semiconductor market is expected to more than double to grow in the range of $100-110 billion by 2030 according to industry estimates, an official statement said on Sunday... Read More


INDIA Bloc to have dinner meeting on Aug 7, march to EC on Aug 8

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Opposition INDIA Bloc leaders are likely to have a dinner meeting on August 7 to discuss strategy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, sources said on Sunday. The Opp... Read More


Chidambaram's statements misleading: Election Commission

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Election Commission on Sunday dismissed former Union minister P Chidambaram's claim about "adding" of 6.5 lakh voters in Tamil Nadu and said it was absurd to connect the ongoi... Read More


UP BJP likely to get new state president after national chief's election

Lucknow, Aug. 3 -- Speculation over the appointment of a new Uttar Pradesh BJP president continues to swirl, with party insiders indicating that the state unit may only get a new leader after the elec... Read More


Congress flags concern over women's safety in BJP-ruled states

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Congress on Sunday slammed the BJP over recent incidents of crimes against women in states ruled by the saffron party, and demanded proper compensation and security for the vi... Read More


Man held for issuing bomb threat to Nitin Gadkari's Nagpur residence

Nagpur, Aug. 3 -- Police on Sunday arrested a man for issuing a bomb threat to Union minister Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur, which later turned out to be a hoax, officials said. The man called ... Read More