Another version of UDAN scheme! Tourist destinations to be connected to other cities, says Jayant Sinha

The Civil Aviation Ministry today said it has started work on another version of regional air connectivity scheme for tourist destinations.

PSB bailout! 5 get Rs 11,000 crore; capital infusion in more banks by September

After approving capital support for five public sector banks (PSBs), the finance ministry is assessing the needs of 2-3 more banks and fund infusion in them would be done by the end of the second quarter of the current fiscal.

Double digit growth continues: Domestic air passenger traffic grows 18.36% at 113.25 lakh in June

Domestic airlines flew 17.57 lakh more passengers in June at 113.25 lakh, compared with 95.68 lakh in the same month last year, registering a growth of 18.36 per cent, according to a DGCA data.

Google hit with record $5 billion EU antitrust fine; says will appeal

Epic flop! Jack Ma's Alibaba Pictures produced the most expensive Chinese film ever, and it bombed at box office

H1B visa programme: 'Closely engaged' with US on movement of Indian professionals, says government

After MSP hike, Modi government now hikes sugarcane price by this much

FULL TEXT: CEO Sundar Pichai reacts to European Commission's whopping €4.34 billion fine on Google

Air India stake sale: Government to revisit plan after oil prices, forex rates stabilise

Whopping Rs 1.3 crore fine for e-Way bill error triggers transport strike - just a day before GST Council meet

gALLERIES

Airbus CEO Tom Enders says activating Brexit contingency plans

The chief executive of European planemaker Airbus said he was activating his Brexit contingency plans after the British government's plan for leaving the bloc appeared to be "unravelling".

TRAI's data privacy suggestions valuable, timely; DoT to take institutional view, says Aruna Sundararajan

Regulator Trai's recent recommendations on data privacy and ownership framework are "valuable and timely", and the Department of Telecom (DoT) will have to take "institutional view" of the matter, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said today.

Google fined by EU: After record $5 million fine, European Union's Margrethe Vestager says she likes US

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said she "very much liked" the United States, countering a reported remark by President Donald Trump that she "hated" the country because of her antitrust actions against U.S. firms.

Good news! HRA, CCA hike alert for UP govt employees - Check when 15 lakh staffers will get increased salary

The Uttar Pradesh government today doubled the house rent allowance (HRA) and city compensatory allowance (CCA) from July 1.

Consumers facing problems, many complaints over supply of defective, damaged goods by e-commerce firms: Centre

Modi Govt scheme: Invest just Rs 126/month, and get Rs 36,000 yearly- Here is how

This element could take oil to $400 or more in 2020 that would almost certainly trigger a global recession

Idea shares collapse to nearly 9-year low on news report DoT rejects Idea-Voda dues plea

Top performing large cap mutual funds continue to load up on this bank stock

Motilal Oswal continues to bet big on this automobile stock; CEO Aashish Somaiyaa's take on axle load norms

AUTOMOBILES

Number plates will soon be compulsory for cars of President, Vice-President, Governor, LG: Delhi HC

Placing of number plates on state cars is said to be a way of eradicating VVIP culture in India, and is the second such move in two years by the Modi government - the first being the ban on sporting a red beacon on such cars.

Suzuki Burgman Street: Honda Grazia and TVS Ntorq 125 competitor to launch in India tomorrow

Why Mercedes-Benz wants to go to Bellary and Jamnagar: 'Service on Wheels' to arrive in 15 small cities

Cars, SUVs in India under Rs 15 Lakh with sunroof

CaFE Invest

A long-term horizon for your investments is likely to generate better risk-adjusted returns, in times of global volatility

Jean Dreze EXCLUSIVE: ‘MGNREGA workers have become guinea-pigs for Aadhaar Payments System’

As Sensex hits all-time highs, this fund manager shares which sectors to buy stocks in, which ones to avoid

2014-like Modi euphoria no longer there, pro-investor message diluted by scams: Tarun Bhatia, Kroll

TECHNOLOGY

Honor 9N India launch date is July 24 - From price to specifications, all you need to know

Honor 9N, or the Honor 9i, is a dual SIM smartphone that runs EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo

Nokia X5 with dual cameras, notched display launched: Price, specifications

Intex Indie 5 with 4000mAh battery launched with price below Rs 5,000

Regional push: Now, email address in your own language

INDIA

No plan to increase retirement age of SC, HC judges, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

There are no plans to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court and high court judges, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said today. Prasad was asked about reports claiming that a constitutional amendment bill to increase the retirement age of judges of the SC and the 24 HCs by two years was being prepared.

HEALTH

Daily exercise may cut heart attack risk even in polluted areas, says study

Regular physical activity may reduce the risk of heart attack, even in areas with moderate-to-high levels of traffic pollution, a study claims.

INSURANCE

Life Insurance: Term plan can be bought only by an earning individual

A term plan is issued to a person who is earning. Both the proposer of the policy and the life to be insured has to be the same person.

JOBS & EDUCATION

Indian Army Recruitment 2018: Vacancies announced at joinindianarmy.nic.in with whopping salary of up to Rs 2.5 lakh/month

Indian Army Recruitment 2018: Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in, if you aspire to be a part of the ground fighting wing of the Indian armed forces. Online applications available until August 9. Apply Now.

SCIENCE

Scientists discover twelve new moons orbiting Jupiter

Scientists have discovered twelve new moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing the total number of natural satellites circling around the king of planets to a whopping 79.

LIFESTYLE

Sanju Box Office collection: Ranbir Kapoor starrer crosses another milestone!

Actor Sanjay Dutt's biopic 'Sanju' starring Ranbir Kapoor is busy creating milestones! On the third Saturday of its release, the Rajkumar Hirani directorial has finally booked its spot in the Rs 300 Crore club.

BANKING & FINANCE

Bandhan Bank Q1 net profit jumps 47% to Rs 482 crore

Bandhan Bank today reported a net profit of Rs 482 crore in the first quarter ending June 2018, registering a jump of 47.51 per cent.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Buying Vs Renting a House: 5 home truths that you must consider

The millennial generation has realized that buying a house may not be as beneficial or important as it is made out to be by the elders.

TRAVEL

Mandela and the Mahatma

Two nations. Two men. One goal: Freedom for their countrymen. Today July 18 (known globally as Mandela Day) 2018, as the world celebrates the birth centenary of Nelson Mandela, come discover Inanda, a few miles from Durban, which stands witness to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's profound influence on Mandela, fondly known to his countrymen as Madiba

COMMODITIES

This element could take oil to $400 or more in 2020 that would almost certainly trigger a global recession

What’s the most important element in global commodity markets right now? Carbon? Copper? Gold? Wrong on all three counts.

ECONOMY

Whopping Rs 1.3 crore fine for e-Way bill error triggers transport strike - just a day before GST Council meet

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld a hefty fine of Rs 1,32,13,683 imposed on a company for errors in the e-Way bill, triggering a nation-wide transport protest from July 20.

Sports

ICC ODI rankings out! Virat Kohli emerges as #1; Kuldeep Yadav achieves this big feat

India skipper Virat Kohli held on to his No.1 spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI player rankings for batsmen, but had a new man just after him with England Test skipper Joe Root vaulting to the No.2 spot at the end of the three-match rubber.

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