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The government holds 51 per cent stake in Pawan Hans, which has a fleet of 43 helicopters.

Govt invites bids for strategic sale of Pawan Hans for 3rd time

The last date for submission of Expression of Interest (EoI) is August 22, 2019, and intimation to the short-listed bidder is Sept 12.

12 Jul 2019 8:53 AM

Two-wheeler and three-wheeler makers had expressed concerns over proposal to shift to 100 per cent EVs.

Auto industry to conduct study on EV migration, to discuss with govt

Migration to EVs needs to be planned to ensure entire ecosystem is ready through a multi-year road map.

11 Jul 2019 3:56 PM

Karnataka Congress leader Roshan Baig, who was suspended from the party, resigned from the post of MLA on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Suspended K'taka Cong leader Roshan Baig resigns from post of MLA

Baig, who was recently suspended for his anti-party activities had earlier said that he would join BJP.

09 Jul 2019 1:08 PM

There were concerns that the increased surcharge on super-rich could also affect foreign funds investing in India.

Govt to soon issue clarification on applicability of surcharge on FPIs

Increase surcharge from 15 pc to 25 pc on taxable income between Rs 2-5 cr, and from 15 pc to 37 pc for income above Rs 5 cr.

08 Jul 2019 3:50 PM

Congress leader and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that there is no threat to the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

No threat to Cong-JD(S) govt in state: Siddaramaiah on K'taka crisis

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that everybody is expected to be loyal to the party and not to a particular person.

07 Jul 2019 1:19 PM

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court order which upheld the constitutional validity of the quota for the Maratha community in education and government jobs in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

Plea filed in SC challenging Maratha reservation validity in Maharashtra

Bombay HC, in its June 27 order, said 50 per cent cap on reservation imposed by apex court could be exceeded only in exceptional cases.

06 Jul 2019 11:34 AM

The higher education department on Friday issued a notification to teachers of all government and aided non-government colleges in the state to perform their duty for at least seven hours. (Photo: File)

Odisha govt mandates 7-hour duty for college teachers

The notification said that teachers will have to devote time for the library, research and extra classes, apart from usual teaching work.

06 Jul 2019 9:09 AM

A section of Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) employees went on a strike here on Monday, putting commuters, especially office-goers, to hardship due to lack of buses. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Bus drivers go on strike over delayed wages in Chennai; TN govt urges to resume

Of 33 depots in city, 29 are working in full strength and some issues persisted in the rest due to 'communication issues', an official said.

01 Jul 2019 12:04 PM

On the fourth anniversary of his government's flagship programme 'Digital India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the initiative has empowered people, reduced corruption and improved public service delivery to benefit the poor. (Photo: File)

Reduced corruption, empowered people: PM on Digital India’s 4th anniversary

Highlighting success of programme, Prasad said 3.65 lakh Common Service centres have been opened and 123 crore Aadhaar were generated.

01 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

Air India is expected to report a loss of more than 76 billion rupees for the year that ended in March 2019. (Photo: File)

Government clarifies still planning to sell debt-laden carrier Air India

Government failed last year in its attempt to sell a 76 pc stake in loss-making Air India due to a lack of interest from bidders.

28 Jun 2019 9:51 AM

Govt working towards 'one nation one ration card': Paswan

The food ministry will also create a central repository of all ration cards which will help in de-duplication.

28 Jun 2019 9:27 AM

The Karnataka CM had earlier spent the night at Government Primary School in Chandraki village on June 21. (Photo: ANI)

Kumaraswamy stays at a govt school in Karegudda during his village visit programme

Kumaraswamy had said he wanted to conduct at least two to four village stay tours every month.

27 Jun 2019 9:10 AM

India, the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has pledged to cut emissions and have clean energy account for at least 40 per cent of its installed capacity by 2030. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

India plans to add 500 GW renewable energy by 2030: Govt

India’s annual coal demand rose 9.1 per cent to 991.35 million tonnes during the year ended March 2019.

26 Jun 2019 8:57 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Govt, RBI closely monitoring rupee exchange rate: Sitharaman

Rupee has depreciated from Rs 60.50 to a dollar in 2013-14 to Rs 69.74 to a dollar in April-December of 2018-19.

25 Jun 2019 8:01 PM

FPCE President Abhay Upadhyay said and pitched for the creation of a stress fund to end the mental and financial stress of these home buyers.

Home buyers body want Rs 10,000 cr 'stress fund' to complete stalled projects

The association said that delay in project execution is the biggest bane plaguing the real estate sector.

24 Jun 2019 12:59 PM

Nearly 28.27 per cent of the outstanding dated securities had a residual maturity of less than 5 years.

Govt's total liabilities rise to Rs 84.68 lakh crore at end-March 2019

Public debt accounted for 89.5 per cent of the total outstanding liabilities at end-March 2019.

22 Jun 2019 12:27 PM

The searches in the state are currently underway, the ACB said. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka ACB raids public servants across state over disproportionate assets

More details are awaited.

21 Jun 2019 9:52 AM

The government has been pushing to boost the adoption of electric vehicles, as it tries to bring down its oil imports and curb pollution.

India plans to exempt electric vehicles from registration fee

Proposed exemption will apply to all categories of electronic vehicles, including scooters, motorbikes, autorickshaws and cars.

20 Jun 2019 10:10 AM

Earlier in the day, the RBI injected Rs 15,000 crore into the system through bond purchases.

RBI to pump in Rs 12,500 cr liquidity on June 20

The government securities to be purchased in the auction would be communicated in due course, the RBI added.

14 Jun 2019 8:46 AM

Government lawyers said granting spousal benefits would go against Hong Kong's legal definition of marriage as being between a man and a wife. But the judges dismissed that argument. (Photo: Representational I File)

Hong Kong court goes against govt to deliver landmark ruling on spousal benefits

The judgement, handed down by the Court of Final Appeal, is the latest instance where judiciary has found against the govt.

06 Jun 2019 4:28 PM

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