New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The demolition of 500-year-old Ravidas temple in Tughlaqabad has become a major political issue in Punjab as an agitated Ravidasia community, which holds significant influence, particularly in the Doaba region,…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The chants of “Mandir wahin banayenge” (We will build temple there) reverberated the national capital on August 21 as thousands staged protests here. The usual political slogan, however, was not…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) “I was having dinner in my house when I heard loud noise coming from outside. As I looked out of my window, I saw a mob with sticks going on…
New Delhi, Aug. Aug 29 (IANS) With the Assembly elections in Delhi slated to be held next year, political parties in the national capital have come out in strong support of re-building Guru Ravidas temple…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The ongoing protest and demonstrations related to demolition of Guru Ravidas Temple in the protected land of Tughlaqabad forest area has got a new twist with a petition being filed…
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Bimal Jalan-led panel has recommended a review of the Reserve Banks Economic Capital Framework (ECF) every five years. “The Committee recommends that the framework may be periodically reviewed every…
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Stocks advanced as the government was set to receive 1.76 lakh crore of RBI’s surplus, which will give it more room for a stimulus in order to revive economic growth. Experts…
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) The Rs 1.76 lakh crore RBI surplus transfer to the government may give limited relief to the fisc while risk to the fiscal remains on account of the expected shortfall in…
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) The 10-year government bond yield fell another 8 basis points on Tuesday to hit a three-week low after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it would transfer Rs 1.76 lakh…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The appointment of the support staff by the nation selectors — led by M.S.K. Prasad — has left certain questions unanswered and one among them is the decision to ignore…
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) R. Sridhar is a better fielding coach than Jonty Rhodes. At least the M.S.K. Prasad-led selection panel feels that way. India’s current fielding coach Sridhar retained his place…
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) In the discussions that have been swirling around who should be included in Indian head coach Ravi Shastri’s support staff, Bharat Arun seems to be best placed…
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) The much-debated No. 4 spot still not settled and a middle order that needs to be worked on, India’s new batting coach Vikram Rathour will have his task…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Beating strong competition from Mike Hesson and Tom Moody, Ravi Shastri has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Indian team till the 2021 World T20 in India. While…
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Foodies and restaurant-goers may well be at the receiving end of the recent campaign by restaurant owners against deep discount by online food aggregators. Most consumers although understand the business…
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) As the battle between online food aggregators and restaurants turns serious with more than 2,500 restaurants now logged out against the deep discounting practices of online food…
By Rituraj Baruah New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) As restaurants across the country, led by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) are taking online food aggregators head-on against deep discounts in the dine-in segment,…
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The ongoing stand-off between online food aggregators and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), a trade body that represents more than 5 lakh restaurants in the…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Lack of regulations along with tight budgets and wide range of choices have both commoners and the government in a fix over replacement of vintage equipment ranging from more than…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) is hoping that its fresh attempt to procure 114 fighter jets will be a speedier hunt than the process that led to the procurement of…