GDP back series data stirs hornets' nest; economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia's big admission on fiscal deficit

Montek Singh Ahluwalia also admitted that the Manmohan Singh government could have managed fiscal deficit in a better manner post the global financial meltdown in 2018-09.

Good News! Colleges to now issue driving licences: Here's all you need to know

Educational institutes and colleges will now issue learners' driving licence to students. To start with 4 colleges will have this facility and soon will be expanded to over 10 colleges in Delhi.

SBI Chairman lists these reasons behind NPA mess, says banks need to do this now

The problem of mounting NPAs came into existence due to a delayed response from banks, said SBI Chairman.

Kerala floods impact: Banking, financials, tyre, agriculture industry among most affected

Sensex, Nifty close at record levels: These 5 key factors drove stock market rally today

PepsiCo puts fizz into healthy drinks with $3.2 bln SodaStream purchase

Atal Bihari Vajpayee prayer meeting: LK Advani says never thought I will address a meeting like this

Reliance Industries shares hit record high on report of $5 billion retail joint venture talks with Alibaba

3 reasons why you should invest in a Direct Mutual Fund plan and not a regular plan

4 interesting things GDP back series data shows beyond 10% growth

gALLERIES

Received income tax notice? Here is what it means and what you need to do

Now even a slight inaccuracy in the filing of tax returns can get you a notice from the Income Tax Department.

Filing tax returns? Here's why you shouldn't forget to mention these incomes

With the due date for filing income tax return for the financial year 2017-18 approaching fast, taxpayers across the country are busy filing their returns.

Gurugram-Mumbai Expressway to be connected to Delhi's DND flyway! New 8-lane road being planned

According to officials, the road connecting the Western Peripheral Expressway to DND would be around 58 km long. They also said that it would be constructed at a cost of Rs 2,000 crore. However, the cost for land acquisition has not been estimated yet.

New Maruti Suzuki Ciaz launched at a price of Rs 8.19 lakh: Most fuel-efficient sedan in India gets new 1.5-litre petrol engine

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has been updated with a wide list of changes, including a new 1.5-litre petrol engine with hybrid tech and enhanced safety and convenience features. Prices of the new Ciaz facelift start at Rs 8.19 lakh.

After ‘Big Data’, insurance industry turns to ‘Big Paper’ to augment customer experience

Credit Score: 10 amazing ways a good credit rating can help you in financial markets

Fasal Bima Yojana: Farmers still unaware of Modi's crop insurance scheme details; survey reveals why

Stock market alert! BSE to delist 17 shares from tomorrow: Check full list before trading

Petrol, diesel prices at over 2-month high despite falling crude oil; check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities

Kerala floods: Indian Railways introduces special train services to clear extra rush; details here

AUTOMOBILES

New Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Honda Amaze features compared: Which sedan packs more & for how much?

Buyers are often confused between the Maruti Dzire and the Honda Amaze and for many, the availability of features is the deciding factor when it comes to buying a car. Here's which sub-compact sedan packs in more features and for how much.

Good News! Colleges to now issue driving licences: Here's all you need to know

Honda HR-V India launch, the truth behind Honda’ Hyundai Creta competitor

New Maruti Suzuki Ciaz launched at a price of Rs 8.19 lakh: Most fuel-efficient sedan in India gets new 1.5-litre petrol engine

CaFE Invest

Use stock market correction like e-commerce sale-day for big gains: Kotak AMC MD Nilesh ShahNilesh Shah, Kotak AMC

Investors must allocate half of their money to debt funds: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC CEOA Balasubramanian, Aditya Birla Sun Life

Risk-reward ratio attractive in large-cap stocks; Motilal Oswal's Siddharth Bothra picks top betsSiddharth Bothra, Motilal Oswal AMC

Earnings to be key for stock market momentum; UBS India's Anuj Kapoor says watch out for these usual suspectsAnuj Kapoor, MD, UBS India

TECHNOLOGY

Jio GigaFiber effect: Tata Sky Broadband begins rolling out in 12 cities

Tata Sky Broadband comes close on the heels of Jio GigaFiber that is now taking registrations from across the country

Soon, file FIR and apply for character certificates using UPCOP app in Uttar Pradesh

iPad explosion in Apple store leads to immediate evacuation in Amsterdam

OnePlus 6T reportedly in the works, could launch in October

INDIA

By the military, of the military! Half of Imran Khan's cabinet has served under Musharraf

Out of the 21 members, 12 were those who previously held key posts in the regime of former military dictator General (retired) Pervez Musharraf.

HEALTH

Almond snacking may lower cholesterol, blood glucose, says study

A morning snack of almonds may reduce total cholesterol, and improve the body's ability to regulate blood sugar in breakfast-skipping college students, a study claims.

INSURANCE

Explained: How technology can help make buying insurance easier

From purchasing a policy to raising a claim to assessing risks more accurately, technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and wearables can make it easier for both customers and insurers

JOBS & EDUCATION

RRB ALP recruitment 2018: Indian Railways to conduct exam despite Vajpayee's death; postponed in Kerala

The railways on Thursday said the Railway Recruitment Board exams scheduled for Friday, August 17, for the post of assistant loco pilots and technicians will go ahead as per schedule.

SCIENCE

This new software may predict landslides weeks in advance, say scientists

Australian scientists have developed a new software that may help predict landslides two weeks before they actually happen, and potentially save lives.

LIFESTYLE

'English Vinglish' actress Sujata Kumar passes away

Actress Sujata Kumar, fondly remembered for playing late veteran actress Sridevis sibling in the film "English Vinglish" has died of cancer, said her sister Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, the actress-singer.

BANKING & FINANCE

IBC's Rs 50,000 crore NPA resolution success! Creditors recover more than half of their money

Creditors have recovered Rs 49,783 crore, or almost 56% of their admitted claims, from 32 stressed companies where insolvency resolution plans were approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) by the end of June, showed data compiled by the insolvency regulator.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Credit Score: 10 amazing ways a good credit rating can help you in financial markets

There are 10 important reasons for you to maintain a good credit rating in the financial markets. Here they go.

TRAVEL

The many facets of Vizag

Visakhapatnam has emerged as an important tourism destination in the country in recent years due to focused strategy of the state government and the industry stakeholders.

COMMODITIES

Good news for jewellery buyers! Gold price falls Rs 450, Silver gets cheaper by Rs 1,000 in 1 week

Good news for jewellery buyers: Gold prices have fallen Rs 450 while silver prices have declined by Rs 1,000 in one week in the New Delhi bullion market.

ECONOMY

Macro economic instability, inflation, corruption were highest under UPA government: Surjit Bhalla, EAC-PM

New GDP data does not change reality that 'macro-economic instability' was highest under the previous UPA government period, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) member Surjit Bhalla said today.

Sports

Asian games 2018: Shooter Deepak Kumar wins air rifle silver

Indian shooter Deepak Kumar claimed the silver medal in men's 10m air rifle event after producing excellent scores at crucial junctures, pipping fancied teammate Ravi Kumar at the 18th Asian Games here today.

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