India

Bank unions oppose PSB divestment; nationwide strike in offing [details]

Following the Budget session, The All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) has expressed discontent towards the government's proposal to privatise PSUs and divestment of PSBs and plan a nationwide protest.

Feb 1, 2021

What is costlier, what is cheaper; see Budget 2021 impact on day-to-day life [full list]

As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2021 to revive India's economy, here's a look at all the goods that got costlier or cheaper as a result.

Feb 1, 2021

Budget to revive sluggish economy, says CM Yediyurappa; What's in store for Karnataka

Hailing Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for coming out with a Budget that can revive the sluggish economy, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said he strongly believes that the Budget will boost the economy.

Feb 1, 2021

Twitter withholds Caravan, Kisan Ekta Morcha accounts "in response to a legal demand"

The "legal demand" that has led to such withholding is not immediately clear.

Feb 1, 2021

Foreign liquor consumers will contribute to India's infrastructure push [here's how]

New Agri Infra Development Cess of 100 percent has been imposed on alcoholic beverages, creating a sense of panic among consumers. Here's what it means.

Feb 1, 2021

Budget 2021-22: Affordable and rental housing, infra get push | Details inside

The impact of the pandemic has been catastrophic with early govt. estimates indicating a 7.7% contraction in FY 2020-21 – the biggest GDP growth plunge in over four decades.

Feb 1, 2021

FIRs replace corrigendum: Who stands to lose in the epic battle of government vs media

Traditionally, news reports and editorials have maintained the fine line between facts and opinions. However, with social media and the virality it brings along, new laws and definitions need to be coined

Feb 1, 2021

It's the price you pay for stardom: Shatrughan Sinha on fallout with Amitabh Bachchan

Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan's fallout is not new for the Bollywood buffs. But for the first time Shatrughan Sinha has come out in open about the same. Read to know how he reacted when asked about his relationship with Big B.

Feb 1, 2021

Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman replaces bahi-khata with Made In India tablet

In a significant change amid digitalisation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman this year unveiled a 'Made in India' tablet replacing the traditional briefcase before presenting Budget 2021.

Feb 1, 2021

Budget 2021: Swasth Bharat scheme, income tax relief for senior citizen | Highlights

At the beginning of the Union Budget session, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana with a corpus of Rs 64,000 crore.

Feb 1, 2021

'Don't be a misogynist': Salman Khan bashed by producer Pritish Nandy

Producer Pritish Nandy gave a good scolding to Salman Khan for constantly bashing Abhinav Shukla and Rubina Dilaik. The producer also referred to Salman Khan as a misogynist.

Feb 1, 2021

Myanmar's Suu Kyi and top leaders detained in military coup; emergency declared

The military seized control of Myanmar after it detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other senior officials of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party

Feb 1, 2021

Tata Safari 2021 First Drive Report: Full of brawn and zest, and a lithe dancer on freeway

Tata has taken the decades-old Safari nameplate to a new perch, driven by an urge to please even the naysayers.

Feb 1, 2021

Rajya Sabha Budget Session's first phase curtailed by 2 days

The first phase of Rajya Sabha's Budget Session will conclude two days ahead of the slated time with all political parties unanimously deciding on Sunday to end the sittings on February 13 in place of February 15.

Feb 1, 2021

Cinema halls allowed to operate at 100% capacity from Feb 1 | Details inside

After almost 10 months of complete ban on opening of cinema halls amid Covid-19 pandemic, the central government on Sunday allowed these to be operated at 100% capacity from February 1, except in containment zones, while adhering to health safety protocols.

Feb 1, 2021

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India

Bank unions oppose PSB divestment; nationwide strike in offing [details]

What is costlier, what is cheaper; see Budget 2021 impact on day-to-day life [full list]

Budget to revive sluggish economy, says CM Yediyurappa; What's in store for Karnataka

Twitter withholds Caravan, Kisan Ekta Morcha accounts "in response to a legal demand"

Foreign liquor consumers will contribute to India's infrastructure push [here's how]

Budget 2021-22: Affordable and rental housing, infra get push | Details inside

FIRs replace corrigendum: Who stands to lose in the epic battle of government vs media

It's the price you pay for stardom: Shatrughan Sinha on fallout with Amitabh Bachchan

Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman replaces bahi-khata with Made In India tablet

Budget 2021: Swasth Bharat scheme, income tax relief for senior citizen | Highlights

'Don't be a misogynist': Salman Khan bashed by producer Pritish Nandy

Myanmar's Suu Kyi and top leaders detained in military coup; emergency declared

Tata Safari 2021 First Drive Report: Full of brawn and zest, and a lithe dancer on freeway

Rajya Sabha Budget Session's first phase curtailed by 2 days

Cinema halls allowed to operate at 100% capacity from Feb 1 | Details inside

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh