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India's GDP growth likely to slip to 4% in Fiscal 2020: Report

As industrial production contracted stood at just 4.3 percent in September, it is the sector's worst performance since October 2011.

Nov 13, 2019

17 Karnataka rebel MLAs open to contest bypolls, but remain disqualified: Supreme Court

The Karnataka Speaker's order to bar the disqualified MLAs to contest elections till the end of the life of the current Assembly term is set aside.

Nov 13, 2019

EPF scam: Abhinav Gupta, son of arrested UPPCL General Manager, in EOW custody

Abhinav reportedly took a commission for investing the EPF money of UPPCL employees in DHFL.

Nov 13, 2019

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Vodafone writes off book value of Indian operation, CEO flags liquidation risk

As per financial results released by Vodafone Group on Tuesday, the book value of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in the joint venture, Vodafone Idea, has slumped to zero in November 2019.

Nov 13, 2019

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These IT firms are banned from applying for US H-1B visas: Report

The major IT companies disqualified from applying for H-1B visas are, Azimetry, Inc., Bulmen Consultant Group, Inc., Business Reporting Management Services, Inc., NETAGE, Inc., Kevin Chambers, E-Aspire IT LLC and more.

Nov 13, 2019

Backlash over Reliance Jio's decision to charge voice calls

Vodafone issues ultimatum to Indian govt: UK media

Global telecom player, Vodafone has told Indian authorities that it will not provide more capital for its India business unless there are provisions allowing it to compete with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio.

Nov 13, 2019

Tis Hazari clash footage to be preserved: Delhi court directs police

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Jitendra Singh also directed the Delhi Police to file a compliance report stating the action taken by it in connection with the FIRs registered after the clashes.

Nov 13, 2019

Women showcase prowess in new-age technologies at TechGig Geek Goddess 2019; Tanneeru Leela wins the title crown

TechGig Geek Goddess is the annual, women-only coding competition from TechGig that brings together women programmers from all the walks of life to showcase their technology skills and claim their glory.

Nov 12, 2019

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra, Kovind gives his approval

President Ram Nath Kovind has imposed President's rule in Maharashtra after political parties failed to stake claim to form the government.

Nov 12, 2019

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Singapore bids goodbye to Amaravati Capital City Start-Up project

The closure is based on mutual consent between the AP government and the Singapore Consortium (comprising Ascendas Singbridge Pte Ltd (now part of CapitaLand Group) and Sembcorp Development Ltd.

Nov 12, 2019

India-ASEAN bilateral trade to reach $300 billion by 2025: Report

The concentration of India's exports items to ASEAN economies is very high in the top 20 commodities.

Nov 12, 2019

President's rule in Maharashtra? Shiv Sena moves Supreme Court

The Shiv Sena has moved the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing against the governor's recommendation for President's rule in Maharashtra.

Nov 12, 2019

Guru Nanak Jayanti: PM Modi, Amit Shah greet nation on 550th Prakash Parv

In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this was a day to rededicate ourselves to fulfilling Guru Nanak Dev's dream of a just, inclusive and harmonious society.

Nov 12, 2019

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Kerala to say 'cheers' as CM Pinarayi Vijayan considers opening pubs in state

Kerala CM Vijayan said that the government would consider opening pubs in Kerala as there are complaints that people working in the state, especially in IT barely have any means of entertainment after long working hours.

Nov 12, 2019

Ayodhya verdict: Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara's claims on shebait rights

The Supreme Court observed that the course of dealing with the maintainability of Suit No. 5 hinged on the question of whether Nirmohi Akhara was a shebait, and whether it had acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the idol.

Nov 12, 2019