The Latest Breaking News from India

LIC raises stake in HDFC to over 5%

NEW DELHI: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's largest insurer, has increased its stake in HDFC Ltd to over 5 per cent following the acquisition of shares from the open market.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

Roman holiday: ITA Airways starts Delhi-Rome nonstops; India-Italy connectivity to get major boost soon

NEW DELHI: India-Italy connectivity is all set to get a big boost. Erstwhile Italian carrier Alitalia’s successor ITA Airways has started its nonstop between Delhi and Rome Fiumicino.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

Pakistan blind cricket team's departure for India delayed due to visa issues: PBCC official

KARACHI: The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) on Monday said that the departure of its team for the T20 World Cup in India has been delayed owing to issues related to visa.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

Punjab: BSF to begin online booking of seats for Beating Retreat Ceremony at Indo-Pak Joint Check Post, Attari

AMRITSAR: For the convenience of tourists to witness the Beating Retreat Ceremony (BRC) — held jointly by the jawans of Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers — at Indo-Pak Joint Check Post (JCP) at Attari (India)and Wagah (Pakistan) happening since 1959, the BSF has begun online booking.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

Delhi HC Seeks RBI Stand On PIL Seeking Uniform Banking Code For Foreign Exchange Transactions

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to implement a Uniform Banking Code for foreign exchange transactions to control black money generation and Benami transactions. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 5, 2022

President Droupadi Murmu Approves New Design For President's Standard And Colour And Indian Navy Crest

The new design of the President's Standard and Colour highlights India's glorious maritime heritage and also symbolises a powerful, courageous, confident and proud Indian Navy.Read on for detail:

Dynamite News · Dec 5, 2022

Decision on India's claim to host Universe Bodybuilding Championship put on hold

RAIPUR: The decision on India’s claim to host NAC Universe Bodybuilding Championship was reserved for the 2023 NAC Congress to be held in Germany after Turkey and Spain managed to obtain the 2023 and 2024 events respectively on the basis of majority.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

Viswanathan Anand focuses on producing the next champion

KOLKATA: An idea floated quite casually has led to the foundation of an academy that is showing promise of making India the world’s next chess superpower. Sandeep Singhal, co-founder of WestBridge Capital Advisors, a venture capital firm based out of Bengaluru, asked Viswanathan Anand whether they can do something together…

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

Indian team will benefit a lot from the women's IPL: Smriti Mandhana

NEW DELHI: The inaugural edition of the women's IPL - which is set to be held in March next year - will become successful or not only time will tell, but one thing is for sure that it is going to help in raising the standard of the Indian women’s…

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

IndiGo veteran Sanjay Kumar resigns

NEW DELHI: IndiGo's chief strategy revenue officer Sanjay Kumar has resigned from the budget airline. Kumar is a veteran of Indian aviation who was associated with IndiGo from its early days.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022