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Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel had a meeting with officials of Twitter earlier this week and requested them to create a dedicated mechanism. (Photo: Twitter)

Infra development taking place in 15 identified tourism circuits: Govt...

Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel said the ministry is developing infrastructure in circuits like tourist parks and tourism...

15 July 2019 1:51 PM IST

As per the Central Statistics Office (CSO) data inflation in vegetables contracted by 2.19 per cent last month, compared to 7.8 per cent in June.

WPI inflation eases to near 2-year low at 2.02 per cent in June

WPI inflation in June is the lowest in 23 months, since July 2017, when it was at 1.88 per cent.

15 July 2019 12:38 PM IST

The future of China is not rosy, but perhaps the most surprising aspect is that Muslim nations around the world are keeping mum about the fate of the Uyghurs; nobody has so far dared to question China about its Muslim policy.

China GDP growth slows to 6.2 per cent in second quarter

The slowing economy makes it more difficult for President Xi Jinping to fight back forcefully against the US.

15 July 2019 9:21 AM IST

The rupee may trade in Rs 68.50-70.50/$1 range in the week to May 24 compared to Rs 69.80-70.92/$1 range in the previous week, a poll of 12 foreign exchange dealers showed on Monday.

RBI to come out with mobile app for currency notes identification

RBI said identification of banknote denomination is key to successful completion of cash transactions by visually...

14 July 2019 7:36 PM IST

The court was hearing public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an NGO, Janhit Manch, which sought demolition of slums near water pipeline and alleged that these slums are a threat to the pipeline.

'Nal se Jal': Water, sanitation may see Rs 6.3L cr investment in next...

The investments would be made in verticals such as pipes, EPC, water treatment pumps, cement, among others, according to...

14 July 2019 4:51 PM IST

Few large retail outlets have already started advertising the downward revised prices of FMCG items.

DPIIT to soon float draft national retail policy to seek stakeholders'...

The policy will streamline the retail trade and promote ease of doing business in the retail sector.

14 July 2019 12:22 PM IST

The inflationary expectations would be seeping even in the core inflation (non-food, non-fuel). Going forward, both external and internal factors would weigh on the mind of the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI: Assocham

June inflation hits eight-month high but rate cut still possible

Core consumer inflation, which strips out food and fuel prices, was estimated at an annual 4.09-4.11 per cent in June.

13 July 2019 10:14 AM IST

Investors who have received bonus shares from hundreds of companies over the past few years have been subject to the higher tax outgo.

France adopts pioneering tax on tech giants like Google, Amazon,...

Global tax rules should be updated for the digital age, Internet Association's Jordan Haas.

12 July 2019 12:51 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that every single rural family will have electricity and a clean cooking facility by 2022. (Photo: ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman says tax targets 'absolutely' achievable: report

India expects to rake in 24.6 trillion rupees (USD 358.97 billion) in gross tax revenue in 2019-20.

12 July 2019 12:07 PM IST

New Delhi said the step would further facilitate India-US trade and technology collaboration in defence and high technology areas.

India, US officials to meet Friday to discuss trade issues

A team led by AUSTR for South and Central Asia, Christopher Wilson, will hold the meeting with senior government...

11 July 2019 7:20 PM IST

New Delhi said the step would further facilitate India-US trade and technology collaboration in defence and high technology areas.

India-US trade talks to restart Friday amid few signs of a compromise

US President Donald Trump has been putting pressure on India to do more to open its markets.

11 July 2019 4:06 PM IST

FIPB takes a call on proposals for FDI in ocuntry.

India attracts USD 64.4 bn FDI in FY19 despite global headwinds: V...

Centre is considering further opening foreign direct investment in aviation, media and other sectors.

11 July 2019 9:18 AM IST