India: News
PMO yet to approve NITI Aayog's three year action plan
National Institution on Transforming India (NITI) Aayog which had scheduled to release its three year action plan has been unable to meet its April 1st deadline pending PMO's approval.
BSE to implement revised transaction rates from today
BSE from today is going to have a change in its transaction fees.
Amul reaps a creamy profit of Rs. 27,085 crore
Dairy-major Amul has reported a 18% hike in its turnover, raking a profit of Rs. 27,085crore for the 2016-17 fiscal.
Political Funding: Could electoral bonds, corporate funding ensure transparency?
Union Budget 2017 made tall claims towards bringing in transparency in political funding in India. Months later, moving forward on the proposals on electoral bonds and corporate funding might have rendered the process more opaque than before.
India's failed love stories are deadlier than terror attacks
Love was the official reason of 38,585 murders and culpable-homicide cases that took place in India during 2001-2015.
Indian police: Personnel may be fined for delay in services
In an attempt to ensure prompt delivery of public services, the Bureau of Police Research and Development has suggested penalizing personnel who fail to conduct duties properly.
IIT-Madras students develop mechanical toilet cleaner
5 students from IIT Madras have developed a hands-free mechanical device that sanitizes and cleans toilets before use.
Regional airlines: Captain Gopinath of Air-Deccan fame makes a comeback
Captain G.R. Gopinath, the man behind the Air Deccan franchise which pioneered low-cost airfares in India, is set to make a comeback.
Demonetization fails to dampen returns, market shows steady progress
The BSE Sensex performed remarkably this year marking a return of 17% where it oscillated between a low of 24523.20 on April 2016 and a peak of 29824.62 this year.
Bengaluru is India's most forgetful city
The Uber 'Lost and Found India' Index released a report on Thursday and ranked Bengaluru as India's most forgetful city.
India gains membership to International Energy Agency
India has gained Associate Membership to the Paris based International Energy Agency.
Non-farm sectors: 1 lakh jobs added in Apr-Oct 2016
Only a little over one lakh jobs were added between 1 Apr-1 Oct'16 in eight key non-farm sectors of the economy, stated a government report.
Westinghouse files for US bankruptcy
Westinghouse, Toshiba's nuclear subsidiary in the US has filed for bankruptcy protection having suffered massive cost overruns in its projects in Georgia and South Carolina.
Indian online players want government to ensure fair play
Indian online players argue that foreign rivals enjoy more fringe benefits than home grown ones.
For the first time, India becomes net-exporter of power
The Central Electricity Authority, which manages India's cross border trade of electricity has stated that India, for the first time has become a net exporter of electricity.
Delhi: Mumbai Angels to conduct Angel Investing Masterclass
Mumbai Angels (MA) is known for being one of India's largest angel networks which has provided assistance to several start-ups, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Modigate: Interpol rejects India's Red Notice request against Lalit Modi
Interpol has rejected the Enforcement Directorate's request of getting Red Corner Notice issued against former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi in a money laundering case in the T20 cricket tournament.
Ola cabs to introduce fully electric taxis
ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ola Cabs' parent company, is set to introduce fully electric cars as Ola cabs on a pilot basis across major Indian cities within three months.
Marijuana legalization: Canada moves one step closer
The ruling Liberal government in Canada is all set to announce legislation that will legalize marijuana in the country by July 2018.
Centre approves 101 cold-chain projects to curb food wastage
The government approved 101 cold-chain projects across the country, to attempt to curb the problem of food wastage in India.
India, Pakistan to hold maritime meet
Sources stated that India may host the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency next month for a meeting focused on maritime security with the Indian Coast Guard.
Work-life balance: Petition on Change.org seeks better, stronger policies
A petition on change.org is attempting to tackle the issue of a growing work-life imbalance. Titled 'Reduce working hours for all employees in INDIA and punish those who violate labour laws', it has over 43,000 signatures till now.
Wearable tech gets Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss stamp
Hugo Boss and Tommy Hilfiger are ready to dip their toe in the wearable market.
Yogi needs to plug gaps in law & order situation
As Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath has already taken some strong, albeit controversial measures. However, a worrying lack of numbers in the judiciary and police needs addressing.
India US relations: Doval in Washington to improve security ties
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Washington to meet his counterpart McMaster and US defence secretary James Mattis, in an attempt to strengthen bilateral security ties.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: UP CM Adityanath doubles financial grant
Newly-elected Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, during his first speech since assuming the post, announced the doubling of the financial grant given to Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims.
Dhaka airport attack: Islamic State claims responsibility
IS has claimed responsibility for a blast near a police check-post at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport intersection in Dhaka on March 24.
Goa Budget 2017: New CM Parrikar announces costlier petrol, beer
After a rocky government formation process, new Goa CM Manohar Parrikar doubled VAT on motor spirit from 7% to 15%, and hiked beer prices by Rs. 2-5 in the 2017-18 Goa budget.
Going cashless to support "Digital India"
Indians are more accustomed to having money in their physical wallets than a digital one.
Dalal Street: Who rules it?
It's not as easy to make money via stock markets as 'Wolf of Wall Street' shows.