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With an "ambitious government undertaking comprehensive reforms", India has "enormous growth potential" compared to other emerging economies, the World Bank said today, as it projected country's growth rate to 7.3 per cent in 2018 and 7.5 for the next two years. India, despite initial setbacks from demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST), is estimated to have grown at 6.7 per cent in 2017

Washington, Jan 9: In a relief for Indian techies, US authorities today said that the Trump administration is not considering any proposal that would force H-1B visa holders to leave the country. The announcement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) came days after reports emerged that the Trump administration was considering tightening H-1B visa rules that could lead to

New Delhi, Jan 9: The Supreme Court today made the playing of the national anthem in cinema halls before a screening of movies optional, modifying its earlier order. The apex court modified its November 30, 2016, order by which it had made the playing of the anthem mandatory in cinema halls before the screening of a film. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said a 12-member inter

New Delhi, Jan 9: The Narendra Modi government poses a "threat" to the country's democracy and Constitution, Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani said today at a youth rally for which the Delhi Police had refused permission. The newly-elected MLA from Vadgam in Gujarat termed the refusal to grant permission to the 'Yuva Hunkar' rally in Parliament Street an example of the "Gujarat model" of politics. "The

New Delhi: In a shocking revelation, all-rounder Yusuf Pathan had failed a dope test during a domestic match last season. The member of the 2011 World Cup winning side has been suspended for the violation. A statement by BCCI testifies the same. The statement said, "Mr Yusuf Pathan has been suspended for a doping violation. Mr Pathan had inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance, which can be

New Delhi, Jan 9: Delhi Police have tightened security fearing law and order problem in the national capital, a day after it denied permission to a public meeting that was scheduled to be addressed by newly-elected Gujarat MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani here on Tuesday. The cancellation of the 'Yuva Hunkar Rally' has triggered massive protests in the national capital. According to ANI, the

New Delhi, Jan 9: Delhi Police have tightened security fearing law and order problem in the national capital, a day after it denied permission to a public meeting that was scheduled to be addressed by newly-elected Gujarat MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani here on Tuesday. The cancellation of the 'Yuva Hunkar Rally' has triggered massive protests in the national capital. According to ANI, the

New Delhi, Jan 9: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who is on a visit to Bahrain, on Monday made his case before the Indians residing there, delivering another sharply critical speech that took on the Narendra Modi government. Delegates of 50 countries participated in the valedictory session of a function, where the 47-year-old, who recently took over the reins of India's largest party, is the chief

Geneva, Jan 9: India hit back on Monday at Washington's latest legal assault on its solar power policies at the World Trade Organization, rejecting a US legal claim and exploring possible new protection of India's own solar industry. Last month, the United States had triggered a new round of litigation at the WTO, arguing that India had failed to abide by a ruling that it had illegally

Chitradurga Jan 8: Five people from Gokak taluk in Belagavi district were killed when the MUV in which they were travelling collided head-on with a lorry loaded with iron materials at Seebara on the outskirts of the city in the wee hours of Monday. There were 13 people in the Cruiser and they were all returning home aftera trip to Mysuru. The deceased are Siddarth Munyal, Rakesh Bahubali Jain