New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) India and Kyrgyzstan share common concerns on the threat of terrorism and extremism, President Pranab Mukherjee has said. “India values its long-standing friendly relations with Kyrgyzstan. India and Kyrgyzstan share…
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) With a view to battle pollution by encouraging people to take public transport, the Delhi government on Wednesday significantly cut bus fares for January. Commuters will now have to pay…
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Industrialist Nusli Wadia on Wednesday said he will not attend the extra-ordinary general meeting (EGM) of Tata Steel where he is expected to be removed as an Independent Director of the…
Dubai, Dec 21 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja’s career best 10-wicket haul against England in the Chennai Test has helped him vault to the second spot, just behind his top-ranked teammate Ravichandran Ashwin, in the…
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Profit booking, coupled with a weak rupee and outflow of foreign funds, pulled the Indian equity markets lower on Wednesday. The key indices provisionally closed flat — marginally in the red…
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday passed an ordinance to facilitate digital transfer of salaries by employers across the country. However, the cash payment system will continue, a senior official said….
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A court here on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Additional Sessions Judge Vikash Dhull allowed the anticipatory…
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Encouraging digital transactions further, the government on Wednesday asked all public sector banks to lower the charges for various forms of electronic payments up to March 31, 2017. “In order…
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The time spent on smartphones has gone up considerably in the country, surpassing the time spent on any other media including TV, a report revealed on Wednesday, adding that Indian…
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) In a U-turn, the RBI on Wednesday withdrew its order barring people with KYC-compliant bank accounts from depositing over Rs 5,000 in old currency more than once until December 30….
Chennai, Dec 21 (IANS) Income Tax officials on Wednesday raided the house of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary P. Rama Mohana Rao and his office at the Secretariat. “The raids are on,” a senior Income Tax…
Kathmandu, Dec 21 (IANS) Police in Nepal are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who was banished to a poorly-ventilated shed because she was menstruating, a media report said on Wednesday. The girl’s body…
Unjha (Gujarat), Dec 21 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday prayed at a temple dedicated to the deity of the Patel community ahead of a public rally in Mehsana district in Gujarat. The…
Ranchi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Ranchi Police on Wednesday announced a Rs one lakh reward for any clues in the rape and murder of a 19-year-old here on December 16. When the country was mourning…
Colombo, Dec 21 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Coast Guard to arrest 12 Indian fishermen poaching in the northern seas of the island country, the navy said on Wednesday. Two Indian fishing trawlers…
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday approved the formation of Indian Enterprise Development Services (IEDS) cadre in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, an official statement said. The formation…
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday lashed out at the central government after an income tax raid at the house of the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary. Banerjee dubbed the…
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has permanently banned offshore drilling in areas of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. According to the White House, Obama’s move on Tuesday will prevent future leasing of…
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Reliance Communications Ltd. (RCOM) on Wednesday announced the signing of binding agreements for the acquisition of its nationwide tower assets by affiliates of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN)…
Ulan Bator, Dec 21 (IANS) After inviting Beijing’s wrath for hosting the Dalai Lama, Mongolia has said it will never again allow the Tibetan spiritual leader to visit the country. Mongolian Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil…