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TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh on Friday alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was caught in a paper leak in class X examination. (Photo: File)

He was caught in 10th class paper leak: TDP leader hits out at Jagan Reddy

He was answering a question on the YSRCP government’s recent decision to convert all government schools into English medium schools.

16 Nov 2019 9:42 AM

Amid confusion over the latest verdict of the Supreme Court and threats by some women activists to worship at hilltop temple, the Sabarimala will open on Saturday for three-month pilgrimage season. (Photo: ANI)

Sabarimala Temple opens for devotees, 10 women sent back by police

Ahead of the opening of the temple, Kerala govt said they will not provide protection to any woman visiting the temple.

16 Nov 2019 9:08 AM

The dates for filing the reconciliation statement has also been extended accordingly.

Deadline for filing GST annual returns extended; forms simplified

The earlier deadline for filing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for 2017-18 was November 30, 2019, while that for 2018-19 was December 31, 2019.

14 Nov 2019 5:01 PM

Vodafone’s shares were up 0.6 per cent at 161 pence at 0931 GMT as investors focused on an upgrade to its earnings forecast rather than India.

Vodafone's future in India in doubt after latest setback

Vodafone had asked the government for a relief package comprising a two-year moratorium on spectrum payments.

12 Nov 2019 3:35 PM

As per the initial calculations, access players like Airtel, Vodafone Idea and other telecom operators may have to pay the government a whopping Rs 1.42 lakh crore within three months.

Govt within its rights to hold spectrum auction: COAI

DoT is also now mulling whether the apex court order also impacts any other company which uses spectrum or has a licence.

12 Nov 2019 1:46 PM

With a focus on 5G technology, digitization will be faster, deeper and farthest.

Telecom players to lead digital transformation in India

The government of India aims to launch the service by 2020.

11 Nov 2019 1:18 PM

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday morning. (Photo: File)

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', expected to turn 'severe' today

With winter setting in, a dip in minimum temperature makes the air cold and heavy leading to accumulation of pollutants close to the ground.

11 Nov 2019 11:08 AM

77,000 trucks have been used for transportation of the fruit. (Photo: Pixabay)

10.78 lakh metric tonnes of apples transported out of J&K: Govt

The chief secretary was informed that till date 4.85 lakh fruit boxes valuing Rs 32 crore have been procured.

09 Nov 2019 9:44 AM

The ministry said the government has undertaken series of financial sector and other reforms to strengthen the economy as a whole.

FinMin says fundamental of Indian eco robust, reforms to stimulate investments

Government of India has also proactively taken policy decisions in response to the global slowdown.

08 Nov 2019 10:21 AM

The Telangana High Court on Thursday directed the state government to hold discussions with the striking employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) to resolve the over the one-month long strike. (Photo: File)

'Hold discussion with striking TSRTC employees': T'gana HC directs state govt

The BJP said CM should mend his ways and be sensible to end 'the pointless drama being played out on hapless RTC employees.'

08 Nov 2019 9:41 AM

The focus of this special window will be on the projects that are stalled for lack of construction funding.

Homebuyers can approach banks for loan revival: Govt

Homebuyers are advised to reach out to their respective lending institutions to seek necessary guidance.

07 Nov 2019 4:44 PM

DHFL is currently classified as stressed account but will slip into becoming a Non-Performing Assets (NPA) by December 31 unless a resolution is found.

Govt not planning to help banks rescue shadow lender DHFL: sources

DHFL’s creditors include mutual funds, pension funds, insurance firms and a wide array of retail investors.

07 Nov 2019 1:30 PM

Government vehicles, which are over 15-years-old have been banned across Bihar, while commercial vehicles of the same age will be stopped from plying in Patna and adjacent regions, the state government said on Monday. (Photo: File)

Bihar government bans vehciles older than 15 years

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar emphasised on reducing pollution and said farmers found burning stubble will not be given agricultural subsidy.

05 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

A forensic audit by KPMG has reportedly found massive fund diversion by the promoters.

Govt orders SFIO probe against crisis-hit DHFL

On October 29, a senior official said there were good enough reasons to refer the DHFL matter to the SFIO.

01 Nov 2019 4:40 PM

Personal income tax collections amounted to Rs 4.7 lakh crore last year, or 2.5 per cent of GDP.

Govt unlikely to go for income tax cut due to fiscal stress

The share of direct taxes to India's total tax revenues peaked at 61 per cent in 2009-10

30 Oct 2019 6:48 PM

The Centre had announced this loan package in two tranches -- first in June 2018 amounting to Rs 4,440 crore and the other in March 2019 of Rs 10,540 crore.

Govt's Rs 15,000 cr soft loan scheme to sugar mills moving at snail's pace: experts

The objective was to help millers in clearing cane arrears and divert surplus sugar for ethanol manufacturing.

30 Oct 2019 3:53 PM

The projection is lower than 6.1 per cent that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had forecast in early October.

Fitch cuts India's FY20 GDP growth forecast to 5.5 per cent

GDP expansion will pick up to 6.2 per cent in the next financial year (2020-21) and to 6.7 per cent in the year after.

24 Oct 2019 2:20 PM

The report said traditional and modern retail, including e-commerce, have their own merits that must be integrated to provide a common platform.

Govt, industry must collaborate for digitisation of kirana stores: Report

It also said there is a need to focus on rural markets as overlooking of non-urban centres may lead to undesirable results.

23 Oct 2019 12:29 PM

Gifts include free transport, boarding, lodging or other pecuniary advantage when provided by any person other than a near relative or personal friend having no official dealings with the government servant. (Photo: Representational)

Centre relaxes gift policy for employees, hikes monetary limits

All officials under Groups 'A' and 'B' shall not accept any gift without the government sanction value exceeds Rs 5,000.

22 Oct 2019 4:03 PM

Justin Trudeau is expected to serve another term as Canada's prime minister as Liberals are winning a plurality of seats in Parliament, according to CBC News. (Photo: File)

Trudeau's Liberals to form minority government after winning Canada vote

Around 27.4 million people are eligible to vote at one of the approximately 20,000 polling places across the country.

22 Oct 2019 10:25 AM

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