In Gujarat, ruling party BJP has got majority in the Thasra municipality, Kheda district by capturing a total of 94 seats in various local bodies unopposed before the polls slated to be held in two phases on November 22 and 29. BJP sources said it has won 6 of the total 14 seats supposed to […]
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FSSAI moves Supreme Court against lifting ban on Maggi noodles
In fresh trouble for Nestle India Ltd, food regulator FSSAI today moved the Supreme Court against the Bombay High Court order lifting the ban on Maggi noodles in the country. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) approached the apex court, terming the High Court’s August 13 order as “erroneous” and questioned the sanctity […]
Sensex gains 156 points in early trade on positive global cues
The benchmark BSE Sensex jumped over 156 points in early trade on the back of gains in stocks of realty, capital goods, banking and metal sectors amid positive cues from Asian markets. The 30-share index, which rose by 149.57 points yesterday, gained 156.91 points or 0.60 per cent to 25,917.01. On similar lines, the NSE […]
CM Anandiben Patel: ‘Congress Was Behind Patel Quota Agitation’
Gujarat state is gearing up for civicbody polls, Chief Minister Anandiben during her election campaign at Surat, while addressing party workers appealed them to refrain themselves from any propaganda influence. She claimed that Congress leaders were behind the Patel quota agitation. CM Anandiben said, “As the Congress is now completely exposed for its role in […]
India vs South Africa test: Rain delays start of play on Day 3
Rain has once again delayed the start of the third day’s play of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, here. Replying to South Africa’s 214 all out, India had ended the opening day at 80 for no loss and Day 2 was washed off due to consistent rains. […]
PM Modi seeks G20 deadline to lower cost of remittances
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sought a definite timeline before 2030 for reduction in cost of transferring money, a move that will help India as it is the world’s largest recipient of remittances. “Remittances are a key source of income for households and support for the economy in developing countries. We should define a target […]
Rupee down by 9 paise against dollar in early trade
The rupee weakened by 9 paise to 66.19 against the dollar in early trade, snapping its two-day winning run, on fresh demand for the US unit from importers. Besides, the dollar’s gain against euro in global market after the Paris attack added to the caution on the common currency and a lower opening in the […]
Sonakshi will surprise with her performance in ‘Force 2’ says Abhinay Deo
Director Abhinay Deo believes his “Force 2” leading lady Sonakshi Sinha will surprise everyone with her action in the film. “In this film you will see the difference. Here Sonakshi is shoulder to shoulder with John Abraham. People would be surprised looking at her. We have started shooting the action part with her. Almost 50 […]
Government to come out with definition of ecommerce: Nirmala
The government is working on the definition of ‘e-commerce’ to clear the air over key issues such as taxation and foreign investment in the burgeoning sector. Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said her ministry has received inputs from almost all the states on the issues related with FDI in e-commerce segment. When asked whether […]
Sushma Swaraj returns from USA trip mid-way in wake of Paris attacks
The terror assaults in France have cast a shadow over the Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who was on her way to the US to inaugurate the event, returning to India mid-way in the wake of the attacks. The Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas kicked off yesterday with hundreds of […]