India

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

College girl texts 'I love Muslims', kills self after facing wrath of Hindutva brigade

The girl left a suicide note behind blaming the Hindutva activists for pushing her to take the drastic step.

Jan 9, 2018

ISL 2017-18: FC Goa sign Aizawl FC star Lalmuankima

Apart from the former Aizawl FC winger, the Indian Super League side also completed the signing of Manipuri goalkeeper Mohammed Nawaz.

Jan 9, 2018

Yuva Hunkar Rally: Mewani takes caste challenge to PM Modi in Delhi, accuses BJP, RSS of atrocities on Dalits

Mewani on the Parliament street on Tuesday said, "Through media I want to clarify that the way in Gujarat Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakore and Jignesh Mevani crushed BJP's target of 150 seats, I am being targeted."

Jan 9, 2018

Ola, ICICI Bank join hands to offer digital loans, credit cards and more

Taxi aggregator Ola ICICI Bank signed MoU to bring forth a range of integrated offers to their customers and driver-partners.

Jan 9, 2018

Higher direct tax collection could give government some breather amid fiscal worries

Less growth in the gross domestic product than estimated in the Budget is putting in more pressure on the fiscal target.

Jan 9, 2018

Supreme Court takes a backseat on national anthem debate, says let theatre-owners decide

The Supreme Court has ordered that playing the national anthem is not mandatory in cinema halls anymore Read to know more.

Jan 9, 2018

Haryana shocker! Khattar govt spent Rs 3.80 lakh to buy 10 Bhagavad Gita copies, reveals RTI

The Haryana government's expenditure came to light after a man named Rahul Sehrawat from Hisar received inputs of expenses from the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) under the RTI Act.

Jan 9, 2018

Aadhaar linking deadline extended: When is the last day to link Aadhaar with saving schemes?

The deadline for linking Aadhaar number to small savings schemes has extended by three months to March 31, 2018.

Jan 9, 2018

Budget 2018: Govt's 'plan' to extend short-term capital gains tax to 3 years may affect your investment goals

The move is aimed at bringing the tax of equities on par with some other asset classes.

Jan 9, 2018

Relief for Indian techies: US says no change in H1B visa extension policy

The USCIS is not considering a regulatory change that would force H-1B visa holders to leave the United States, an official said.

Jan 9, 2018

Pro Wrestling League 2018 live streaming: Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik fight on Day 1

Sushil Kumar is a part of team Delhi Sultans, while Sakshi Malik is a part of team Mumbai Maharathi for PWL 2018.

Jan 9, 2018

Vistara launches 24-hour 3rd anniversary sale: Fares start as low as Rs 1,099

Vistara's 24-hour sale offers all-inclusive fares starting Rs 1,099 for travel between January 17 and April 18.

Jan 9, 2018