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The Make in India initiative was launched in September 2014 with an aim to promote India as an investment destination and a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation.

Rs 25,000 cr tenders cancelled or modified to promote Make in India...

Govt issued the order on June 15, 2017, to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India.

5 Aug 2019 9:43 AM IST

The agenda going forward is clear: The banks have to regain the confidence of investors so that they can raise funds from the capital markets and not be dependent on government. (Representational image)

Good money after bad? India's bank rescue plans keep on coming

Capital infusion has not been sufficient and a delay in addressing banking issues could prolong India's economic...

3 Aug 2019 1:18 PM IST

Thousands of civil servants on Friday gathered in Hong Kongs central district to demonstrate support for the anti-government protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese territory from the past few weeks. (Photo: ANI)

Hong Kong civil servants join anti-government protests

Organisers of the protest estimated the turnout to be around 40,000 while police put the figure at 13,000.

3 Aug 2019 11:59 AM IST

A peon posted at a government school in Katni was suspended on Friday after a video of him mercilessly thrashing students inside the classroom in presence of a teacher went viral over social media. (Photo: ANI)

Peon suspended for thrashing, dragging students by hair in MP

In the video, the peon can be seen sitting on a bench and students on the floors in fear.

3 Aug 2019 10:30 AM IST

Eight people were killed and eighteen injured in the Amarnath Yatra terror attack. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Amarnath Yatris, tourists advised to curtail their stay in Valley: J&K...

The Principal Secretary (Home) issued a security advisory, saying pilgrims and tourists may 'return as soon as...

2 Aug 2019 4:10 PM IST

Mauritius is compliant with all OECD norms, including the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Tax force on direct taxes gets more time to submit report

The government has allowed the task force to submit its report by 16th of August 2019.

1 Aug 2019 10:56 AM IST

Retail onion prices are ruling at around Rs 60-80 per kg.

Govt bans onion exports as prices stay elevated

In June, India withdrew 10 per cent export incentives on onions after prices started to rise due to dwindling supplies.

30 Sept 2019 9:41 AM IST

After preliminary attempts to negotiate a unity coalition between Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz failed, Israels President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday tasked Netanyahu with forming a new government in the country. (Photo: ANI)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu given first chance to form government

It is second time this year Netanyahu has been asked to form government after he failed in April to put together...

26 Sept 2019 12:53 PM IST

Yediyurappa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and appraised him about the flood situation in Karnataka and other issues. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka govt slashes penalties for traffic offences under new Motor...

Karnataka Deputy CM and Transport Minister, Laxman Sangappa Savadi had earlier said the fine rates under the new Act...

22 Sept 2019 11:13 AM IST

International rating agency Moodys Investors Service on Tuesday warned that weak growth prospects for India will complicate the governments fiscal consolidation efforts, weighing on the sovereigns credit quality.

Corporate tax cut positive but growth faces headwinds: Moody's

On Friday, the Centre announced a reduction in the base corporation tax rate to 22 per cent from 30 per cent.

21 Sept 2019 1:16 PM IST

The number of dengue cases has spiked this month as compared to last month at the Government Fever Hospital here. (Photo: ANI)

Rise in dengue cases this month at govt hospital in Hyderabad

He said that the government has come up with so many initiatives like improving lab techniques.

21 Sept 2019 11:06 AM IST

Mauritius is compliant with all OECD norms, including the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

US corporate sector hails India's move to slash income tax rate for...

Government slashed the income tax rate for companies by almost 10 percentage points to 25.17 per cent.

21 Sept 2019 9:49 AM IST