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New Delhi: Banking operations at public sector banks across the country are likely to be disrupted Tuesday as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) goes ahead with its nationwide strike demanding a five-day work week. The decision to strike was taken after a conciliation...

New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) have successfully concluded negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said Monday. He said the trade deal from the Indian perspective is balanced and forward-looking, which will help in better economic integration of...

New Delhi: The United States and India share a historic bond as the world's oldest and largest democracies, US President Donald Trump said Monday as he greeted India on its 77th Republic Day celebrations. Trump's greetings came amid continuing strain in ties between the two...

Mumbai: Mumbai police have arrested an actor, who was recently seen in film Dhurandhar, for allegedly raping his domestic help over a 10-year period on the promise of marriage, an official said Monday. The accused, Nadeem Khan, was arrested January 22 following a complaint filed...

New Delhi: A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, after witnessing the 77th Republic-Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India-EU summit. Von der Leyen and European...

New Delhi: Import duty cuts on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear, as well as cars, and wines, are likely to be part of the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation bloc European Union (EU), the conclusion of which is set to...

New Delhi: Odisha's tableau, which rolled down the Kartavya Path on the 77th Republic Day Monday, traced the state's journey from its agrarian and cultural foundations to innovation-driven growth. It reflected the belief that true self-reliance is rooted in tradition and strengthened through technology and...

New Delhi: Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, the two top leaders of the 27-nation European Union, Monday watched India's 77th Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path, joining a select group of global leaders to have graced the nation's biggest ceremonial event...

Raipur: Eleven security personnel were injured as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Maoists went off during an anti-Naxalite operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, officials said Monday. The explosions occurred in the forests of Karregutta Hills Sunday, a police official said. Of the injured personnel,...