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View: All eyes on courts for CAA but they have been known to falter before
Labelling dissidents as anti-national is not how democracies work. Instead, our political leadership and its followers should introspect as to who really is creating this
Huge opportunity for Indian SaaS companies make investors bullish
The two-day event that was held on the outskirts of Chennai saw more than 500 companies and over 50 investors attending the event and was sponsored by VC firms like Tiger
China virus death toll rises to 56, total cases near 2,000
The death toll from a virus in China has risen to 56 and the number of people infected across the country is nearing 2,000, authorities said Sunday.
Haryana to set up 200 pack-houses for vegetables and fruits
The Agriculture Minister was addressing farmers today after inaugurating Haryana's first integrated packhouse and crop group (Pihowa Vegetable Producer Company) under the
Republic's Children: Recalling aspirations for the nation
Seven Indian who were born in 1950, along with the republic, recall their aspirations for the nation, and their journey.
View: The citizenship law reopens an old chapter in the uneasy Centre-state ties
As many as 12 states and two UTs are now ruled by parties that do'not agree with the BJP on several issues.
The forgotten founders of India
Our republic, which turns 70 today, has many founders. Some are national icons Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru, BR Ambedkar, and Maulana Azad
Hours after restoration of low-speed mobile internet in Kashmir, service 'temporarily' suspended
Restoring the service was the latest step towards easing the restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir following the Supreme Court's January 10 ruling asking its administration t
Assamese to be made mandatory for govt jobs in Assam
Finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said, We will bring a bill where it will essential that student has to study Assamese as one of the subject for getting a
Why this is the best time to be a writer in show business
In an industry where a grand total of seven actors are being chased by 70-odd filmmakers, writing has become that much more critical even to get a good actor on board a p
KV Kamath: The contrarian who became legendary for his antics and interjections
Kamath was industrious, energetic and, in hindsight, could be seen as prescient in many of his proposed amendments. But he also had a talent for wasting time, as on Augus
Recollecting India's frantic efforts to end starvation after independence
Early years of the republic were scarred by the Bengal Famine. But its desperate efforts to end starvation were full of policy missteps. It was perhaps inevitable that st
Anti-CAA protests: People hold up Constitution as the only document that matters
Seventy years after the Constitution came into effect, that word 'samvidhan' has travelled from distant swearing-in ceremonies to the streets where it is uttered in rage
SoftBank says former employee arrested on suspicion of leaking company info
A former employee of SoftBank Group Corp's wireless business has been arrested on suspicion of leaking company information, the telecommunications firm said on Saturday.
U.S. Treasury's Mnuchin says he has learned his lesson on dollar comments
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday he had learnt the hard way to be guarded in his comments on the dollar after roiling financial markets in 2018 by
India, Brazil sign 15 accords to deepen ties across range of sectors
India and Brazil have signed 15 accords aimed at forging closer ties between the two emerging market giants across a range of sectors, especially defense, both countries'
H-1B spouses await their fate in Trump's US
The New Year hasn't brought much cheer to thousands of Indians working in the US. Dependent spouses of H-1B visa holders, who are on H4 visas, have their fingers crossed
Govt sets up helpline for people to report coronavirus
NEW DELHI: The government has urged people with travel history to China since January 1 this year to voluntarily report themselves to authorities if they experience sympt
U.S. Treasury chief Mnuchin says optimistic about U.S.-UK trade deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he was optimistic about the chances of a trade deal between the United States and Britain this year, adding that he met Britai
PM Modi says looking to expand defence sector cooperation with Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday he had discussed cooperation in several sectors with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and that the two countries were foc
Brazilian Presidents visit expand Indias forays into Latin America
The visit that will enable to boost Indias forays into Latin America was strengthened with the conclusion of 15 agreements and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) includi
Repealing of Plantation Labour Act 1951 will affect the tea Industry: Tea Association of India
Tea Association of India (TAI) stated The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019, is expected to be introduced in the Budget session of Lok Sabha.
Transfer of Koregaon-Bhima case to NIA is appropriate: Devendra Fadnavis
Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday welcomed the Centre's decision to hand over the Koregaon-Bhima violence case to the National Investigation
Blockade slashes Libya's oil output by three quarters - NOC
Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Saturday that oil production had dropped to 320,154 barrels per day (bpd) by Jan. 23, from 1.2 million bpd before a week-lo
AAI and AAOCLAS to open perishable cargo centre in Guwahati airport
The team was led by Sanjeev Jindal, Regional Executive Director, AAI; Ramesh Kumar,Airport Director, LGBI Airport.
TVS drives into e-scooter market with iQube Electric
CHENNAI: Two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor unveiled its electric scooter iQube Electric in Bengaluru on Saturday, another big-ticket entry into a growing market occupied
University of Houston signs MoU with Himachal based-Shoolini University
NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh-based Shoolini University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Houston, Texas, through which five of the form
Coal India adheres to environmental, sustainable standards: CMD
The miner's comment came after the CAG of India, in a report, said that six, out of seven coal producing subsidiaries of CIL, did not formulate environmental policies as
TVS iQube Electric Scooter Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 1.15 Lakh
TVS Motor Company forays in the electric vehicle space with the X electric scooter and will take on a host of new e-scooters including the Ather 450, Bajaj Chetak, Okinaw
The 2020 edition of the Mahindra Roxor has been revealed. The Thar-based off-road vehicle, which is sold in North America, gets a new grille up front along with a few oth
Affordable Housing: Nearly 1.4 crore houses sanctioned under PMAY (Gramin)
The progress of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)-Gramin has been significantly better compared to PMAY-Urban, as 88 per cent of the sanctioned houses
Delta Air Lines fined $50,000 for discriminating against Muslim passengers
Delta Air Lines was on Friday fined USD 50,000 by the US Department of Transportation to settle allegations it discriminated against three Muslim passengers who were orde
Petrol, Diesel Prices Set To Fall Over Coronavirus Scare Hits Oil
Crude oil prices in the international market posted its worst week (24 Jan ending) since July over the fear of coronavirus outbreak across the globe affecting demand. Pet
Karnataka govt to amend certain rules of Land Reforms Act: BS Yediyurappa
The investor's side (during the meet) had some doubts and opposition to cumbersome procedures in starting their units and we assured them of solving all their problems.
Direct Tax Collection To Fall For First Time In 2 Years: Report
Direct tax mop up for the first time is likely to decline in around two decade's time. This shall be alongside a scenario when the country's economic growth has fallen sh
20% salary to be deducted as tax if employee doesn't share PAN, Aadhaar
The rule will be applicable to those who earn more than 2.5 lakh per annum, said CBDT.In its 86-page page circular, the CBDT has said employees have to quote PAN and Aadh
Testing B-school students on Innovation - OnePlus ETPrime Intellect
PPOs and internships from OnePlus to winners
ICICI Bank December-quarter net profit nearly trebles
ICICI Bank, the country's second largest private lender, reported a near trebling of its quarterly profit on Saturday, helped by a rise in retail loans and improving asse
ICICI Bank Posts A Massive Increase Of 158% In Q3 Net Profit
On Saturday, ICICI Bank posted a 158.32 percent increase in standalone profit at Rs 4,146 crore for the December ended quarter against Rs 1,605 crore seen in the same per
Harley-Davidson Reveals Two New Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Harley-Davidson put up photographs of two new concept electric two-wheelers on its US website. With the coming of the LiveWire and now two new concepts, Harley is getting
For Budget 2020, NCEDP recommends lower Tax, Interest rates and GST for differently abled
Chhattisgarh: Braving odds, a 'Divyang' with no limbs operates computer, drives scooter
Nirbhaya case: Mukesh Kumar moves SC, seeks judicial review of rejection of mercy petition by Prez
Mukesh Kumar, one of the death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya murder and gang rape case has moved the Supreme Court seeking judicial review of the rejection of mercy p
BJP's Kapil Mishra faces 48-hour campaigning ban following controversial tweets
The ban order, signed by the Chef Election Commissioner and two fellow Election Commissioners, would come into force from 5 PM on Saturday.
PIL filed in SC against DoT for not taking coercive action on AGR dues
The petition states that telcos have willfully disobeyed paying their AGR dues by the January 23 deadline.
Patanjali may become the largest FMCG company, expects 40000 million turnover in 2021
Patanjali Ayurved is expected to reach a turnover of Rs 35,000 crore to Rs 40,000 crore in the next financial year. The promoter of the company, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, sa
Indians Will Be Able To Apply For Schengen Visa 6 Months In Advance
Starting 2 February 2020, Indians travelling to Europe will be able to apply for a Schengen visa six months ahead of their proposed date of travel, an EU spokesperson sai
India, Brazil ink 15 pacts; PM Modi says a 'new chapter in bilateral ties'
PM Modi said an action plan has been finalised to further expand strategic ties between the two strategic partners
20% TDS If Employee Does Not Shares PAN Or Aadhaar
The government has mandatorily asked employees who are subject to TDS deduction to produce their PAN or aadhaar or else face mandatory 20% deduction from their salary.In
Who took care of BJP supporters' children's education at time of inflation, Kejriwal asks Amit Shah
Amit Shah posted two photos on Twitter in which he can be seen visiting the house of a BJP supporter.
Centre likely to increase import duties on 50 items: Report
The Centre has indicated that it may increase import duties on as many as 50 items as the administration goals to revive the crumbling state of the In
