Equity markets cheer GST launch, FMCG stocks soar
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Cheering the launch of the country’s biggest indirect tax reform — the Goods and Services Tax (GST) — at the start of July 1, the Indian equity markets surged and provisionally…
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GST: Domestic LPG gets costlier, commercial LPG is cheaper
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) With all grades of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) coming under GST, consumers in India will be paying more from this month for their cooking gas cylinders. While petroleum is not…
Huawei opens 17 new service centres in India
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In a bid to enhance after-sale device support, smartphone manufacturer Huawei on Monday launched 17 exclusive service centres across the country. The service centres are located in Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi,…
‘Negative factors’ straining US-China tiess, Xi tells Trump
Washington, July 3 (IANS) Beijing’s ties with Washington have been strained by “some negative factors”, Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump in a telephonic conversation. The call on Sunday came at the…
Greener Beijing welcomes back wild birds
Beijing, July 3 (IANS) A private home in an old alleyway in downtown Beijing has welcomed a group of rare guests — five fledgling swallows. “I haven’t seen a swallows’ nest for over 30 years,”…
SC stays Madras HC order on farmer loans
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In a relief to the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of a Madras High court order directing the government to waive off loans of…
Fire at Kolkata’s Apollo hospital, no injuries
Kolkata, July 3 (IANS) A fire broke out inside the operation theatre of a leading city-based private hospital here on Monday, a fire department official said. The fire broke out on the second floor of…
India leads when it comes to customer retention via technology
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) With innovation being the key instrument in guiding businesses, customer retention is the top priority for Asian companies with India leading the trend, a new research revealed on Monday. According…
Khalistan hoardings in Punjab: BJP seeks action
Chandigarh, July 3 (IANS) With the Congress government in Punjab choosing to remain silent over the issue, the BJP has demanded immediate action against controversial hoardings seeking a ‘freedom referendum’ in Punjab. The hoardings, which…
Smartphone app to help colour blind students conduct lab experiments
Kolkata, July 3 (IANS) Indian scientists have developed a smartphone app that helps colour blind and visually impaired students detect colour changes in a routine lab experiment, thereby ensuring their active participation and independence. The…
Kittel wins Tour de France 2nd stage
Paris, July 3 (IANS) Germany’s Marcel Kittel claimed his 10th stage victory in the second stage of the 2017 Tour de France cycle race, while reigning champion Christopher Froome sustained a crash shock with 30…
FMCG stocks surge to record high, ITC top gainer
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Stocks of FMCG rose to hit record high on Monday, with ITC, which is the largest contributor to the index, witnessing the highest momentum. The S&P BSE FMCG index touched a…
I’m versus all fundamentalism: Shabana Azmi
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who has often raised her voice against various issues, on Monday clarified her stance in backing the ‘Not in My Name’ protests, stating that she will continue…
Pacific Island countries meet to battle climate change
Suva, July 3 (IANS) About 300 leaders and experts from Pacific Island countries gathered here on Monday to discuss enhancing cooperation in the fight against climate change. The event, organised by Climate Action Pacific Partnership…
India test fires quick reaction missile
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) India on Monday successfully test-fired an indigenously developed short range and Quick Reaction Surface to Air missile (QRSAM) from Chandipur along the Odisha coast. The surface-to-air missile was test fired from…
Male partner’s age can affect IVF delivery success: Study
London, July 3 (IANS) Discarding the idea that male fertility goes on forever, new research warns that the chances of having a baby through IVF may depend on the age of the male partner as…
Nepali VP to visit trade fair in China
Kathmandu, July 3 (IANS) Nepali Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun will participate in the 23rd Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair in China as the guest of honour, an aide said on Monday. Manoj Gharti Magar…
China says it is also different from 1962
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, July 3 (IANS) Amid rising tensions over their border row, Beijing on Monday responded to India in similar fashion, saying the China of 2017 was not the China of 1962. “To…
Chennaiyin FC appoint Gregory as head coach
Chennai, July 3 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Chennaiyin FC appointed former Aston Villa manager John Gregory as head coach on Monday. The 63-year-old Gregory will succeed former Italy defender Marco Materazzi who guided…
54 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 3 (IANS) Up to 54 Taliban insurgents were killed in Afghan army operations over the past 24 hours in southern Helmand province. “Afghan special forces conducted night operations against insurgents in Nawa district…