Should move forward on Land acquisition bill, says PM Modi at all-party mee...
At an all-party meeting convened ahead of what looks like a stormy Monsoon Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on the crucial and much controversial land acquisition bill. “We should move forward on the land bill,” the Prime Minister told leaders of all political parties... read more »
Vyapam scam: UN body calls for probe into death of Delhi journo
Indian authorities have been called on by the head of a UN agency mandated to defend freedom of expression to investigate the mysterious death of TV reporter Akshay Singh while covering the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, saying crimes against journalists must not go unpunished. Director-General of... read more »
Home Minister Rajnath Singh greets the nation on Eid-ul Fitr
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today wished people on the occasion of Eid. In a message, the Home Minister said that the auspicious occasion will bring joy, happiness and peace to everyone. The Home Minister also greeted people through an Instagram video message on this occasion.... read more »
Suicide bombs kill at least 64 people in north-eastern Nigeria
The explosions hit the towns of Gombe and Damaturu, scaring people into staying home during the Muslim Eid al-Fitr celebrations, officials said. Police said two female suicide bombers killed 12 people at prayer grounds in Damaturu. Hours earlier two bombs killed dozens of people buying goods for... read more »
Asia markets mostly up but Shanghai tumbles again
Asian markets mostly recovered Tuesday from the previous day’s Greece-fuelled sell-off, but Shanghai sank again as analysts warned government measures to staunch a recent rout will... read more »
India is now the 3rd largest steel producer in the world
India has become the world’s third largest steel producer and is willing to produce 300 million tonnes in the next decade Union Steel & Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said... read more »
Top 8 things to look out in the market today
The Nifty is likely to fall in early deals on Wednesday as weak cues from Asian markets, particularly Chinese stocks, hit sentiment on Dalal Street. Wall Street closed with modest gains as... read more »
UBS will lead the Ferrari IPO
Bloomberg reported Tuesday that UBS will be the investment bank that leads Ferrari’s initial public offering, scheduled for October. Bloomberg’s Tommaso Ebhardt, Ruth David, and... read more »
CBI registers case against Teesta Setalvad for ”illegalR...
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad for allegedly receiving funds from foreign entities without prior permission from the... read more »
