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Shell sold its stake in the open market after GAIL waived off its first right of refusal.

Shell exits city gas business in India, sells MGL stake in open market

Shell exercised its option to exit MGL as the lock-in period for minimum promoter holding expired last month.

20 Aug 2019 2:58 PM

Ahead of the publication of the final list of the NRC later this month, the Union Home Ministry on Tuesday said adequate arrangements will be made for people to appeal against non-inclusion in the list of Assam's residents. (Photo: File)

MHA says, 'Arrangements made to appeal people non-included in final NRC'

The decisions have been taken at high-level meeting chaired by Amit Shah and attended by Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and others on Monday.

20 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

72 per cent of the job seekers said they would not believe a job opportunity is real, if there was no information about the employer reputation available online. (Photo: AFP)

Employer reputation key factor considered by job seekers: report

Before applying for a job, job seekers look for insight into factors of the company such as career growth opportunity, stability.

20 Aug 2019 1:39 PM

Three officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have been transferred for allegedly demanding bribe to exclude a Delhi-based businessman linked to terror funding case involving Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, said NIA on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

3 NIA officers transferred for demanding bribe in Hafiz Saeed-linked case

This comes after the agency had received a complaint of misconduct against the three officers.

20 Aug 2019 1:20 PM

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude for delivery in August was trading higher by Rs 22, or 0.55 per cent, at Rs 4,044 per barrel.

Crude oil futures up on positive cues

Analysts said speculative positions created by traders led to the rise in oil prices.

20 Aug 2019 1:05 PM

'For 30 minutes, our heart was almost stopping,' he said after the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) manoeuvre was completed successfully at 09:02 am. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Our heart almost stopped: ISRO Chief on Chandrayaan-2 manoeuvre

'Now the tension has only increased, not reduced,' Sivan said while addressing a press conference.

20 Aug 2019 12:56 PM

Facebook Inc is resisting the state's suggestion on grounds that sharing of 12-digit Aadhaar number, the Biometric Unique Identity, would violate privacy policy of users.

Linking of user profile with Aadhaar: SC agrees to hear Facebook's plea

The top court issued notice to the Centre, Google, Twitter, YouTube and others and sought their response by Sept 13.

20 Aug 2019 12:49 PM

A new five-year e-tourist visa will be introduced with USD 80 fee and a one year with USD 40 fee, minister Prahlad Patel said. (Photo: Representational Image/Pixabay)

India's e-tourist visa fee to be based on tourist footfall

The move is being introduced to encourage tourists to visit India.

20 Aug 2019 12:37 PM

The hearing is underway before the bench also comprising justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya case: 'Temple destroyed to build mosque,' says Ram Lalla's advocate

The submissions were made during the eighth day hearing in the case before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

20 Aug 2019 11:35 AM

If Jadeja achieves the feat in the first Test at Antigua, he will become the second-fastest Indian bowler to reach the landmark after Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo: File)

Ravindra Jadeja 8 wickets away from reaching this milestone

India and West Indies take on each other in the first Test of the two-match series in Antigua from August 22.

20 Aug 2019 11:00 AM

Water level in the Yamuna river on Tuesday morning crossed 'danger mark' as Haryana released more water from Hathni Kund barrage. (Photo: ANI)

Over 55 killed as rain hits north India; Yamuna above 'danger mark' in Delhi

A flood alert was sounded in parts of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

20 Aug 2019 10:19 AM

In the award function, Shai Hope won the CWI ODI player of the year whereas Keemo Paul was awarded the CWI T2OI Player of the Year. (Photo: AFP)

Jason Holder wins Cricket West Indies Test Player of the Year award

Holder won the award at CWI's annual award ceremony for inspiring performances for the team last year.

20 Aug 2019 9:56 AM

The NBFC sector has been reeling under stress since the unfolding of the IL&FS liquidity crisis in September 2018 due to alleged fraud and mis-management issues.

DHFL makes fresh default on Rs 1,571 crore bond repayments

The company is estimated to be sitting on a debt-pile of over Rs 90,000 crore.

20 Aug 2019 9:36 AM

Islamabad said the unexpected release of water into the River Sutlej that flows from India to Pakistan was part of an attempt by New Delhi to flout the longstanding treaty between the countries. (Photo: File)

India rejects Pak's claim of using water as 'weapon of war' amid Kashmir turmoil

Relations between the neighbours, already hostile, have been further strained after India revoked the special status of J&K region.

20 Aug 2019 9:35 AM

Priyanka Gandhi's husband and businessman Robert Vadra and her daughter Miraya Vadra were also present at the occasion. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Leaders across parties pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 75th birth anniversary

Rahul had tweeted that party would be holding several memorial events across the country this week to mark his father's birth anniversary.

20 Aug 2019 9:17 AM

Nirmala Sitharaman had cut corporate tax for companies with annual turnover of up to Rs 400 crore.

Corporate tax for large companies to be gradually cut to 25 pc: Sitharaman

The ministry has decided to hold meetings of tax administrators across various Tier II cities in the country.

20 Aug 2019 8:43 AM

Businesses with annual turnover of 500 million rupees will not have to pay a merchant discount rate on debit card and other digital modes of transactions, excluding credit cards.

Visa critical of India's move towards no-fee debit card transactions

For debit cards, the fees are on average between 0.40 per cent and 0.80 per cent of the transaction amount.

20 Aug 2019 8:30 AM

Ratul Puri, the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, along with four directors on Tuesday have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged Rs 354 crore bank fraud case. (Photo: File)

Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri arrested in Rs 354 crore bank fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had also filed a First Information Report (FIR) in the case and raided six locations on Monday.

20 Aug 2019 8:20 AM

In July, Sunrisers Hyderabad appointed England's World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss the new head coach, replacing Tom Moody. (Photo: AFP)

Sunrisers Hyderabad appoint Brad Haddin as assistant coach

In the 2019 IPL edition, Sunrisers Hyderabad finished at the fourth spot of the points table with 12 points.

20 Aug 2019 8:12 AM

According to ISRO, by firing Chandrayaan-2 on-board motors, the space craft will be moved into the lunar orbit. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2 makes it to lunar orbit, ISRO chief calls it 'major milestone'

After successful insertion, ISRO would carry out 4 more orbit maneuvers (Aug 21, 28, 30 and Sep 1) before Sep 7 landing on the moon.

20 Aug 2019 7:58 AM