Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Bankers, particularly from public sector banks (PSBs), on Wednesday voiced concern on the formidable challenges in raising the amount of capital required under Basel III norms, given the timeline of its…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The NGO Common Cause on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking to put an end to the “misuse and misapplication” of the sedition law (Section 124A IPC) by the Centre…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday informed the BSE that Sunil Kant Munjal has ceased to be a “promoter” of the company with effect from August 16. “Sunil Kant Munjal’s…
Moscow, Aug 17 (IANS) Russia is trying to coordinate with the US in Syria and has denied any violation of UN resolutions in its use of an Iran air base, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
Bengaluru, Aug 17 (IAS) Buoyed by demand and growth, budget carrier AirAsia India is expanding operations to fly to three more cities from September 22 this year when the festival-cum holiday season commences. “We will…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said terrorism was the main issue between India and Pakistan and making it “difficult” to better their ties. “Problem is that the terrorism issue…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) CBI Special Judge Sanjay Garg on Wednesday reserved for August 22 the order on a central agency’s plea to cancel the bail to former Haryan Chief Minister O.P. Chautala’s son…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) has rejected Reliance Jio’s request for additional point of interconnect from its member companies, saying the optimal link has already been provided. “The…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) When planning to travel, look out for an Indian to avail best offers as they are best at bargaining and exploring more lucrative offers on booking online, a new survey…
Basel (Switzerland), Aug 17 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other Indian authorities concerned need to improve their communication on macroprudential policies, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) said here on Wednesday. “Communication of…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat began her Rio Olympics wrestling campaign overpowering Romania’s Emilia Alina Vuc 11-0 in the Freestyle 48 kg 1/8 round match here on Wednesday. Phogat was dominant from…
Agra, Aug 17 (IANS) A five-feet-long cobra was rescued on Wednesday from Artoni, Agra on the National Highway to Delhi. Wildlife SOS said a two-member rescue team was despatched to the location soon after they…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Nestle India launched new variants in its Maggi Noodles portfolio and re-launched cup noodles, a company statement said here on Wednesday. The FMCG major…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday launched a ‘Citizens’ Handbook’, stressing on the need for a collaborative, “in sync” effort by research organisations and the government. Sisodia released…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Two persons, including a minor, who were arrested on the charge of shooting at a property dealer in the national capital, drew their inspiration for the crime from a Hindi…
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Radio channel Radio City 91.1FM has launched the eighth season of its singing talent hunt show “Radio City Super Singer Season 8”, extending it to eight more cities this year. The…
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) India’s Kidambi Srikanth went down fighting to two-time defending champion Lin Dan of China in the quarter-finals of the men’s singles event of badminton competitions at the Olympic Games…
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) She has hit the streets numerous times for political reasons, but on Thursday West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will walk for a different cause — spreading road safety awareness. With…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Amid escalating bilateral tension over the unrest in Kashmir Valley, India on Wednesday said that Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar will go to Islamabad for talks with his Pakistani counterpart, but…
Moscow, Aug 17 (IANS) Russia on Wednesday denied that its use of an air base in Iran had involved the sale or transfer of combat aircraft thereby violating international sanctions. Russian bombers used the Hamadan…