Sec 144 imposed in T'gana town after communal clash ahead of Bakrid; 13 held

Thirteen people were arrested a day after members of two communities clashed in Medak town of Telangana over alleged transportation of cows for slaughter ahead of Bakrid festival. IMAGE: People......

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, its principal said. IMAGE: Mukhtar Ansari. Photograph: ANI Photo......

HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday set aside the promulgation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing protests over the last one week. IMAGE:......

Sec 144 clamped in Bengal village after protests for TMC leader's arrest

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC were imposed and internet services suspended in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, where local women held protests demanding the......

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Several institutional investors were ineligible to invest in these companies as they failed to meet the disclosure norms The decision of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Dynamics, both......

Savings from G-secs buyback may decline after 2006

The savings in interest outgo through the government securities buyback is likely to decline after 2006.Though savings in interest was expected to be Rs 520 crore (Rs 5.20 billion) this year and......

Markets saddled with Rs 6,500-cr inflation bonds

  Reserve Bank of India said it had cancelled the buyback in consultation with the government. The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday decided not to accept any offer for the repurchase of Rs......

Beat inflation and get good returns from your investments

Inflation indexed bonds assure a positive return over inflation. Other than interest rate movements, fixed income investments face a threat from inflation, as high inflation means lower......

Swimmers, wrestlers shine as India's gold rush continues at South Asian Games

IMAGE: Weightlifter Sambo Lapung celebrates after winning the gold medal at the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati, on Sunday. Photograph: PTI There was no stopping the Indian juggernaut at the......