New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) In a bid to lift the fortunes of the beleaguered construction sector, the government on Wednesday approved new norms to ensure quicker resolution of disputes, kick-start stalled projects and make…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) In a set back to the Tatas, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the land acquired by the previous Left Front government in West Bengal for the Nano car…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India and the US on Wednesday called upon Pakistan to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and the 2016 Pathankot airbase attack to justice. In a joint…
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Indian equity markets were pushed higher on Wednesday ahead of the release of key macro-economic data, supported by fresh buying. Both the key Indian equity indices traded in the green during…
Panaji, Aug 31 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday expressed regret over the unceremonious removal of Subhash Velingkar as the state RSS chief. The chief minister initially refused to comment on the sacking…
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) A Mumbai couple’s teenaged daughters — Malvika and Radha who are school dropouts, are earning thumping accolades for pursuing and excelling in their chosen fields of interest. The couple — Raj…
By Preetha Nair Thimphu, Aug 31 (IANS) The ‘thinking actress’ of Bollywood, Tabu, has no pretensions in admitting that she is not a bookworm and loathes labels of any sort. The 44-year-old actress said that…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry here on Wednesday sent out a strong message to China over its dispute with the Philippines on the contentious South China sea and warned…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Wednesday removed its Goa chief, Subhash Velingkar, for working against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state. “Velingkar has been removed from…
Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IANS) At least seven people were killed as heavy rains battered Hyderabad on Wednesday, officials said. The downpour brought life in the city and the outskirts to a standstill. Low-lying areas were…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) has had a record sales of 4.5 lakh units in August, the company said on Wednesday. “We had 4.5 lakh record sales…
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Indian equity markets were pushed higher on Wednesday ahead of the release of key macro-economic data, despite mixed global cues and lower crude oil prices. Both the key Indian equity indices…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Wednesday said e-rickshaws and e-carts don’t need permits to ply on the roads. The ministry said in a gazette notification that the…
New York, Aug 31 (IANS) The world’s largest $67 billion technology merger between EMC Corporation and Dell Technologies is all set to close on September 7 after China granted the regulatory clearance. Dell Technologies, the…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Sony Pictures Networks India on Wednesday announced it is acquiring the sports broadcasting business of Zee Entertainment for $385 million in an all-cash deal. “Zee’s TEN Sports channels being acquired…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Thanks to the government’s efforts, the prices of major pulses have come down, Union Minister for Urban Development M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Wednesday. “Thanks to the initiatives of the…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Did you come in boats? This was the question US Secretary of State John Kerry raised at the IIT-Delhi on Wednesday. “I don’t know if you came in boats or…
Tokyo, Aug 31 (IANS) At least 10 persons were killed and three were missing after Typhoon Lionrock lashed Japan, officials said on Wednesday. Nine bodies were recovered near a nursing home while the body of…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) In a bid to lift the construction sector, the government on Wednesday approved new norms that will help in quicker resolution of disputes to kick-start stalled projects ann make access…