126 killed, about 200 hurt as massive quake hits Tibet

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others with tremors also shaking buildings and forcing people to run to......

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu deputy Chief Minister......

RG Kar rape-murder verdict tomorrow; CBI seeks Roy's death penalty

The much-awaited judgement in the brutal rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, which led to nationwide outrage and prolonged protests, will be delivered on......

Kukis, Meiteis serve in same unit with harmony because....: Gen Dwivedi

Chief of Army staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Wednesday the force serves as a melting pot and pointed out that members of Kuki and Meitei communities from Manipur operate in the same unit......

Tata's Rs 27K-cr Assam chip plant to start in 2025; create 27K jobs initially

Tata Electronics on Saturday began the construction of its Rs 27,000-crore chip assembly plant in Assam, which is expected to become operational  next year and create 27,000 jobs initially.......

India readies plan to be a global semiconductor giant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for a Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor assembly and test facility in Assam's Morigaon district on Wednesday. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Strong growth prospects for the affordable housing finance sector

The competitive intensity is high in the lender segment, with banks, small finance banks and NBFCs including both specialised HFC and non-specilaised NBFCs active in the segment. Illustration:......