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Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat objects to Ashok Gehlot's acquittal in defamation case | SC protects 3 journalists of Editors' Guild of India from arrest till Sep 11 over Manipur fact-finding report | Alia Bhatt's Ed-a-Mamma enters into a joint venture with Reliance | Modi govt should spell out agenda of special Parliament session, INDIA bloc demands 'Bharat' row | Amid 'Bharat' buzz, Congress leaders gather at Sonia Gandhi's home, INDIA bloc meet to follow | SC reserves verdict on a batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 in J&K | PM Modi to visit Indonesia for 20th ASEAN-India Summit | 'President of Bharat' in G20 invitation triggers speculation over India's official name change | PM Modi to hold meeting with Sheikh Hasina on Sept 8 | TMC MP Nussrat Jahan summoned by ED in financial fraud case

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Brazil for cooperation in the oil and natural gas sector

Jan 22, 2020, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Republic of India and Federative Republic of Brazil on cooperation in the field of oil and natural gas.

Western Union, Airtel Payments Bank Real-Time International Remittances to India

Jan 22, 2020, at 04:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and Airtel Payments Bank, a subsidiary of India’s largest integrated telco - Bharti Airtel, on Wedesnday announced a collaboration enabling millions of Airtel Payments Bank customers in India to receive international remittances in their bank accounts.

WEF: Regional outlooks for 2020 show signs of promise for trade, stronger economies

Jan 22, 2020, at 04:00 pm

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 21 January 2020 – On the first day of the World Economic Annual Forum Meeting 2020, leaders reported on their regions’ respective strategic outlooks, highlighting cooperation to improve trade and economic growth.

Hyundai launches all new AURA

Jan 21, 2020, at 09:04 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Automobile major Hyundai Motor India Ltd launched it's new Sedan car Hyundai AURA, here on Tuesday.

Encouraging small businesses by women to grow is the key aim of Global Links India Alumni Connect

Jan 21, 2020, at 08:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Global Links India Alumni Connect recently organised their capstone ceremony at the American Center in Kolkata, which revealed how a select group of students and women entrepreneurs got together to scale up their small businesses. 

Challa Sreenivasulu Setty new Managing Director of SBI

Jan 21, 2020, at 08:35 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Mr Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has taken charge as the Managing Director of State Bank of India with effect from January 20, the bank said on Tuesday.

Rupee down 10 paise against USD

Jan 21, 2020, at 08:02 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee remained negative for the fourth straight session on Tuesday as it lost by

ICICI introduces 'Cardless Cash Withdrawal' through ATM using 'iMobile'

Jan 21, 2020, at 05:52 pm

New Delhi/UNI: ICICI Bank on Tuesday announced the launch of a 'Cardless Cash Withdrawal' facility from its ATMs by simply raising a request on 'iMobile'-- its mobile banking application.

RBI cancels Vodafone M-Pesa certificate

Jan 21, 2020, at 05:48 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday cancelled the certificate of Vodafone’s mobile phone-based banking service M-Pesa Limited due to voluntary surrender of authorisation.

Tata Steel moves down 3.01 pc to Rs 475.90

Jan 21, 2020, at 05:45 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Tata Steel on Tuesday slid 3.01 per cent to Rs 475.90 to be the top losers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Indian Market: Sensex slumps 205.10 pts

Jan 21, 2020, at 05:42 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday dropped another 205.10 points to close at 41,323.81, after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered India's growth forecast.

Indian Rupee down 10 paise against USD

Jan 21, 2020, at 05:40 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee remained negative for the fourth straight session on Tuesday as it lost by 10 paise at 71.20, a two-week-low against the US Dollar on brisk demand for US Dollars by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.

Top Rankers Management Club organizes 21st edition of National Management Summit 2020

Jan 21, 2020, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Top Rankers Management Club, a forum of successful corporate people, recently held its 21st National Management Summit 2020 in Delhi.

GRSE WIPS cell organizes workshop for its lady employees

Jan 21, 2020, at 04:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Forum of Women In Public Sector (WIPS), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Chapter, organized a workshop “Communicate to Connect” for its women employees recently in Kolkata.

IndianOil inks agreement with Cummins; to collaborate for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) bulk dispensing

Jan 21, 2020, at 04:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  IndianOil, one of the largest corporate companies of India, has signed an agreement with Cummins Technologies for bulk dispensing of IndianOil’s Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), branded as IOC ClearBlue, in their advanced engines with SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) systems. 

2020 to be year of ‘slowbalisation’ for global economy, India expected to rise in global economic ranking, says PwC

Jan 21, 2020, at 03:43 pm

London/IBNS: Global economic growth in 2020 is expected to grow at a rate of around 3.4% in purchasing power parity terms compared to its long-term average of a 21st century average of 3.8% per year, according to new projections by PwC.

Viet Nam prepares for success in fourth industrial revolution with World Economic Forum

Jan 21, 2020, at 03:18 pm

Davos-Klosters/IBNS: Over the past three years, the Government of Viet Nam has partnered with the World Economic Forum to identify, assess and greenlight areas of improvement for the country’s economy. By the end of the Country Partnership, Viet Nam’s score on the Global Competitiveness Index rose from 51 out of 100 in 2017 to 62 out of 100 in 2019.

Zomato acquires Uber Eats India

Jan 21, 2020, at 10:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Uber Eats on Tuesday announced that food delivery and restaurant discovery startup Zomato has acquired its Indian business.

Bengal Chamber organises Infrastructure Conclave Shaping India: The Craftsmanship of Infrastructure

Jan 20, 2020, at 07:05 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal Chamber on Friday organized its Infrastructure Conclave- Shaping India: The Craftsmanship of Infrastructure here.

Punit Sood appointed as the Head of RBS India

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:48 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: RBS India, the technology and operations hub of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS),on Monoday announced the appointment of Punit Sood as the Head of RBS India. 

Paytm launches all-in-one QR in AP, Telangana

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:26 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: India’s largest payments platform Paytm, owned by One97 Communications Limited, on Monday launched All-in-One QR in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to enable merchants accept unlimited payments through Paytm Wallet, rupay cards and all UPI based payment apps directly into their banks accounts at zero per cent fee.

Kotak Bank drops by 4.70 pc to Rs 1618.05

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:24 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Kotak Bank on Monday slipped by 4.70 per cent to Rs 1618.05, to be the top losers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Union Budget: Finance Ministry hosts halwa ceremony

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:20 pm

New Delhi/UNI: With 11 days to go for the presentation of Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament, the customary `Halwa' ceremony was held at the North Block headquarters of the Union Finance Ministry here on Monday.

Indian market: Sensex down by 416.46 pts

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:13 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Monday dropped by 416.46 points, to settle at 41,528.91 on profit booking by local operators at higher level.

Bank of Maharashtra consolidated Q3 net profit at Rs 131.90 cr

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:11 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Public sector lender Bank of Maharashtra has reported a net profit of Rs 131.90 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 as against net loss of Rs 3755.89 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2018.

Total wealth of 63 Indian billionaires higher than last year’s Union Budget of India 2018-2019: Oxfam

Jan 20, 2020, at 09:34 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The combined total wealth of 63 Indian billionaires is higher than the total Union Budget of India for the fiscal year 2018-19 which was at INR 24,42,200 crore, a new report from Oxfam said ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

SMS, voice messages restored on pre-paid mobiles in J&K UT, says Govt

Jan 18, 2020, at 05:18 pm

Jammu/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday said SMS and voice message services have been restored on pre-paid mobiles in the Union Territory while 2G internet facility in two districts of Kashmir valley.

Bengaluru: Double property tax fine for building plan violations

Jan 18, 2020, at 03:57 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: The Karnataka cabinet decided to amend a relevant act allowing the city civic body BBMP to levy two times the regular tax as penalty on unauthorised constructions until they were removed or demolished.

Australia confers Order of Australia honour to Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Jan 18, 2020, at 01:29 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu, on Thursday invested Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as an Honorary Member within the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division.

MyGate announces East India expansion plan after establishing strong Kolkata base

Jan 17, 2020, at 08:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: MyGate, India’s leading security and community management solution for gated premises, has announced plans to expand across East India after solidifying presence across Kolkata.