India

Economists in pre-Budget meeting tell PM Modi to focus on jobs, agriculture and fiscal consolidation

On the agricultural front, the experts suggested the government to create more jobs in rural areas change the crop geometry, and improve linkage of farmers with markets.

Jan 11, 2018

Cab rides to get expensive in Bengaluru: Here's all you need to know about the fare slabs

Taxi rides in Karnataka are set to become more expensive. Depending on the cost of the vehicle, four categories of fares have been fixed in the new fare system.

Jan 11, 2018

Need to mainstream climate co-benefits to fight air pollution in India

Air pollution is not a standalone issue but has strong linkages to energy, environment and climate challenges the country face.

Jan 11, 2018

Jailed AIADMK leader Sasikala's husband M Natarajan surrenders before CBI Special Court

Natarajan was accused of evading customs duty while importing a luxury car from the United Kingdom back in 1994.

Jan 11, 2018

3 Indian Army soldiers injured after terrifying free fall from chopper during Army Day rehearsals [Video]

A video has been making rounds on social media which shows the jawans sliding down on a rope tied to the chopper.

Jan 11, 2018

India races to make history in space: Everything to know about ISRO's 100th satellite

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 42nd flight (PSLV-C40), will launch the 710 kg Cartosat-2 Series Satellite for Earth observation and 30 co-passenger satellites together weighing about 613 kg at lift-off.

Jan 11, 2018

UIDAI introduces Virtual Aadhaar ID to address privacy concerns

Virtual ID is a temporary 16-digit randomly-generated number that an Aadhaar holder can use for authentication along with his/her fingerprint instead of disclosing the Aadhaar number.

Jan 10, 2018

I-T dept warning: Keep away from benami transactions or face music

The Income Tax department put out an advertisement in leading national dailies titled "Keep Away from Benami Transactions".

Jan 10, 2018

Karnataka ready for Santosh Trophy 2018 South Zone qualifiers, starting Jan 17

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry, Andaman & Nicobar, Karnataka and Services will battle it out for a place in the Santosh Trophy final stage.

Jan 10, 2018

Paytm forays into investment business, plans to invest $10 million

Paytm has plans to launch money market fund in future, just like Alibaba's Yu'e Bao Fund.

Jan 10, 2018

Teen girl killed after gang-rape in Uttar Pradesh; accused confess they did it for fun

After sexually assaulting the minor, the trio strangled her and dumped the body in a canal at Greater Noida's Bil Akbarpur village.

Jan 10, 2018

AirAsia India mulls IPO to beat market blues and catch up with market leaders IndiGo, SpiceJet

AirAsia India which commenced operations in 2014 has a fleet of 14 Airbus A320 aircraft and has around four percent domestic market share.

Jan 10, 2018

Modi govt's big FDI push: Cabinet approves 100% FDI in single brand retail via automatic route

Cabinet approved 100 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in single-brand retail via automatic route.

Jan 10, 2018

Middle class can expect a big tax relief in Union Budget 2018

The government is reportedly contemplating to hike personal tax exemption limit in Union Budget 2018-19.

Jan 10, 2018

IPO alert: Newgen Software IPO to open on Jan 16; price band at Rs 240-245

Newgen Software Technologies will launch its IPO on January 16. The price band is fixed at Rs. 240-245 per share.

Jan 9, 2018