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Over 25 Corridors In Delhi Declared 'No-Tolerance' Zones For Parking: Traffic Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Over 25 corridors in the national capital have been declared as "no-tolerance zones" for parking and encroachment, the Delhi Traffic Police (DTP) said today. The move will come into effect from September 25, they said.

Beware Of 'Fake' Samajwadis, Akhilesh Yadav Tells Party Members

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav today cautioned his supporters against "fake samajwadis", signalling fresh strain in the party's top ranks.

Rajnath Singh Hails Sushma Swaraj's UN Speech, Says She 'Exposed' Pak Duplicity

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today congratulated External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for her "powerful" speech at the UN General Assembly saying she has "exposed" Pakistan's duplicity on terrorism.

Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal Violate FDI Rules, Alleges Traders Body

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The Confederation of All India Traders wrote toUnion Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu i claimingthat the companies were indulging in a "blatant violation" ofthe FDI policy.

Pro Kabaddi League: Bengal Warriors Defeat Bengaluru Bulls

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Bengal Warriors are second in Zone B with 58 points from 17 matches. Bengaluru Bulls remain fourth with 34 points from 16 matches.

Teenager Stages Own Kidnapping To Financially Help Girlfriend

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

A 16-year-old boy allegedly staged his own kidnapping with the help of his friend and demanded a ransom of Rs 50 lakh from his father to financially assist his girlfriend's family, the police said today.

Amazon To Invest Rs 179 Crore In Shoppers Stop

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Shoppers Stop will list its entire portfolio of over 500 brands on the Amazon marketplace in an exclusive arrangement.

Pakistan Navy Successfully Fires Anti-Ship Missile From Helicopter

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The Pakistan Navy today successfully test-fired an anti-ship missile from a helicopter in the northern Arabian Sea, a navy spokesperson said.

Scope For Rate Cut By RBI, Says Finance Ministry Official

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

In its last policy review in August, the RBI reduced the repo rate by 0.25 per cent to 6 per cent in August

Fuel Prices Will Come Down Soon, Says Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

"As the prices reduce in the international market, they will come down here also," the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister said.

Beware Of 'Fake' Samajwadis, Akhilesh Yadav Tells Party Members

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav today cautioned his supporters against "fake samajwadis", signalling fresh strain in the party's top ranks.

Arvind Subramanian Stresses Need To Tackle Economic Challenges

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The Chief Economic Officer's statements came soon after the government decided to give him a one year extension.

New Fingerprint Test To Detect Cocaine Use Within Seconds

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

In a "breakthrough", scientists have developed a rapid and highly sensitive fingerprint test that can detect whether someone has used cocaine within seconds.

Scientists Warn Of Global Threat Of 'Super Malaria'

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The rapid spread of "super malaria" in the South East Asia is an alarming global threat and there is an urgent need to eliminate it before the drug-resistant strain of malaria becomes untreatable again, scientists have warned.

Doklam Now Behind Us, Working With India To Take Ties Forward, Says China

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

China and India are working together to "take forward" their relationship leaving behind the Doklam episode, the Chinese Consul General here has said.

Six Months After Marriage, Couple Commits Suicide In Mumbai

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

A newly married couple allegedly ended their lives by hanging themselves at their home in suburban Malad, police said today.

West Bengal To Issue Passes To Tourists For Pandal Hopping During Durga Puja

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The West Bengal government for the first time has come up with special passes for tourists so that they can visit all Durga Puja pandals in and around the city. The state tourism department has issued the 'Sharodotsav 2017 special guest passes' for the Pujas and the Red Road carnival on October three, a tourism department official said today

India vs Australia: David Warner Says Good Start Key To Counter Indian Spinners

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have consistently bamboozled the visitors in the series but Warner said it has got nothing to do with the batsmen's ability to pick their line. The Aussies are currently trailing 0-2 in the five-match series.

Zydus Cadila Gets US Regulator's Nod To Sell Blood Pressure Drug

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The group has now more than 150 approvals and has so far filed over 300 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) since the commencement of filing process in FY2003-04, it added.

Senior Journalist KJ Singh, Mother Murdered In Mohali, Special Probe Team Formed

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Senior journalist K J Singh and his 92-year-old mother were found murdered at their residence in Punjab's Mohali, officials said today.

3rd ODI, Indore: India Look Towards In-Form Bowlers to Seal Australia Series

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Australia's plight could easily be gauged from the fact that eight of their batsmen could not touch double-digit scores in Chennai, while only four of them could score more than 10 runs in Kolkata.

Notes Ban 'Adventure' Wasn't Necessary, Says Former PM Manmohan Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the economy is on a 'downhill path' because of the 'adventure' of demonetisation last year, which was not required at all, either technically or economically

Bollywood Producer Karim Morani Surrenders In Rape Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Bollywood producer Karim Morani surrendered before police last night after the Supreme Court upheld the Hyderabad High Court's decision to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to the filmmaker who has been accused of raping an aspiring actress.

Etihad Airways Launches 'Fly Now Pay Later' Scheme

Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

To participate, travellers need to select the 'Pay by Instalment' option, choose their bank they have a credit card with and their payment period while making an online payment on the Etihad Airways website.

Japan Open: Indian Campaign Ends As Pranaav Chopra/Sikki Reddy Lose In Mixed Doubles Semis

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Pranaav Chopra and Sikki Reddy, who had clinched the Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold title at Lucknow this year, squandered the opening game advantage to go down 21-14, 15-21, 19-21.

Top US Defence Official To Visit 'Valued Ally' India, Hold Talks With PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will visit India and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman to reaffirm that Washington considers New Delhi a valued and influential ally. This is the first cabinet-level official's visit to India under the Trump administration

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis To Visit India, Meet PM Modi Next Week

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will visit India and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman to reaffirm that Washington considers New Delhi a valued and influential ally.

First-Ever Nutrition Policy Soon For Severe Acute Malnourished Children

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

In a first, the government will soon release a nutrition policy for Severe Acute Malnourished (SAM) children, a senior official said today.

No Communication From Narayan Rane So Far On Joining Party, Says BJP

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The BJP today said that although it has not received any formal communication from former Congress leader Narayan Rane, any decision about his joining the party will be taken by the top brass.

Income Tax Authorities' Search Continues On Premises Of SM Krishna's Son-In-Law

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Income Tax officials today continued their search for the second day at the properties belonging to former Union minister SM Krishna's son-in-law VG Siddhartha, who is also the chairman and managing director of the Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) group, sources said.