Consult us before any decision on appointing CEO for Mumbai, Shiv Sena warn...
MUMBAI: Amid continuing standoff with the BJP over the proposal to appoint a chief executive officer (CEO) for Mumbai, the Shiv Sena on Monday warned its former ally to consult it before taking any such decision for the megapolis. “The current CM has big plans for the state. He wants to do... read more »
Flipkart to raise fresh funds at $10 billion valuation
MUMBAI: India’s largest online commerce player Flipkart is in the market to raise anywhere between $500 million and $1 billion in a fresh financing round, valuing the company at an eye-popping $10 billion, people familiar with the matter told TOI. A new investor, along with existing... read more »
Modi’s ‘Make in India’ push to depend on Chinese steel
NEW DELHI: India’s steel consumption is expected to grow at its fastest pace in five years next year on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s infrastructure push, but a scarcity of raw materials means it will be at the expense of another key goal — curbing imports. In his triumphant election... read more »
Sensex, Nifty slip after hitting all-time highs
MUMBAI: Both the indices — Sensex and Nifty — slipped into negative zone after hitting all-time highs in early trade on fresh selling, mainly in capital goods and refinery stocks, despite buying in FMCG and healthcare counters. The sensex resumed higher at 27,919.45 and firmed up further to an... read more »
Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy rejects CBI probe on “bar bribe” issue
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today rejected the demand of opposition leader V S Achuthanandan for a CBI probe into the ‘bar bribe’ issue, holding that... read more »
Mayawati fields two Dalit candidates for Rajya Sabha
Bahujan Samaj Party on Wednesday announced Dalit leaders Rajaram andVeer Singh as its nominees for forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections. As the strength of party legislators is less in Uttar... read more »
After Wagah blast, Pakistan Taliban faction threatens to target PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi: After claiming responsibility for the suicide bombing at the Wagah border in Pakistanthat killed at least 60 people and left over 110 injured, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan... read more »
President dissolves Delhi assembly
The Delhi Assembly was on Wednesday dissolved, paving the way for fresh elections that will end the political hibernation since the AAP government fell in February. A notification issued by... read more »
Battle for Delhi: Former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit says won&#...
Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday said she would not be contesting in the upcoming assembly polls, but added that she would help her party in the triangular battle. “I... read more »
