Decks cleared for 'Padmaavat' release as SC stays States' ban
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the notifications and orders passed by certain States to prohibit the exhibition of the Censor Board certified movie, Padmaavat , saying the court's "conscience is shocked" that the States have guillotined creative rights.
GST council recommends reduced tax rates
The GST Council recommended many relief measures regarding GST rates on goods and services, in the meeting held today. These recommendations covered many sectors and commodities.
Terror funding case: NIA files charge sheet against LeT, Hizb chiefs
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a charge sheet against 12 persons, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let) chief Hafeez Saeed and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen head Syed Salahuddin, in a case related to alleged funding of terror and secessionist activities in the Kashmir Valley
Tripura to go to the polls on Feb. 18, Meghalaya and Nagaland on Feb. 27
Assembly elections in Tripura will be held on February 18, while Meghalaya and Nagaland will go to the polls on February 27, the Election Commission of India announced on Thursday.
Agni-5 ballistic missile tested successfully
“This was the fifth test of the missile and the third consecutive one from a canister on a road mobile launcher. All the five missions have been successful,” Defence Ministry said in a statement.
The many firsts in Donald Trump’s first year
American business magnate Donald Trump took over as the 45th President of United States of America on January 20, 2017. He has been in the limelight for many reasons. Here is a rewind of his presidency.
Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year
In phenomenal form across formats, Indian captain Virat Kohli was on Thursday named the world cricketer of the year. He also bagged the top honour for ODI players in the ICC annual awards announced here.
Veteran Kannada actor Kashinath passes away
Veteran Kannada actor Kashinath passed away on Thursday at Sri Shankara Hospital in Bengaluru, where he was admitted two days ago.
