China tests missile that can carry 10 nuclear warheads: Report

China tests missile that can carry 10 nuclear warheads: Report

Beijing, February 2 : China has reportedly tested a new version of a missile that can carry up to 10 nuclear warheads, signalling a major shift in its nuclear capability as Beijing gears up for a possible military showdown with the US under Trump Presidency. The flight test of the DF-5C missile was carried out […]

India increases defence budget by 6.2%

India increases defence budget by 6.2%

New Delhi, February 1 : Despite rapidly expanding military prowess of China and an perpetually belligerent Pakistan, the Narenda Modi-led Government on Wednesday maintained a ‘small’ hike of about 6.2 per cent in defence spending and announced an allocation of Rs 2.74,114 crore ($40.31 billion) for the fiscal 2017-2018. The budget includes a capital outlay […]

Tax rate in Rs 2.5-5 lakh income bracket cut to 5%

Tax rate in Rs 2.5-5 lakh income bracket cut to 5%

Chennai : In a major relief to the tax-burdened middle-class people, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed to halve the income tax to 5 per cent for those earning between Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 5,00,000 per annum. Presenting the 2017-18 Budget in the Lok Sabha, Jaitley said he proposed to halve the income tax […]

SC to hear BCCI plea on ICC participation

SC to hear BCCI plea on ICC participation

NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a BCCI plea seeking the modification of its earlier order appointing three nominees to represent the apex cricketing body at ICC meeting from February 2 to February 5. The bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra agreed to hear the matter at 2.00 p.m. as senior counsel […]