Amritsar train tragedy: Over 50 feared dead, Punjab CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia

As many as 20 people are feared dead and around 50 others injured when a passenger train ran over people watching Dussehra celebrations near Jhoda Phatak in Amritsar.

Proposed changes by US for specialty occupation under H-1B visas to add costs for IT companies: Nasscom

IT industry body Nasscom Friday warned that proposed changes by the US administration around definition of specialty occupations under the H-1B visas will add costs for global IT services companies that play a critical role in helping American companies stay competitive in the global market.

India's nation brand value increases 5% in 2018; US, China dominate most valuable nation brands list

The US grabbed the first spot in the list again with a brand value of $25,899 billion, which rose 23% from the past year as the US economy grew at a rapid pace.

Indian Railways' first station inside a tunnel! Know about Keylong station on Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line

RIL share price today slumps up to 7% after Mukesh Ambani announces weaker than expected Q2 earnings

Chhattisgarh Assembly election: Former CM Ajit Jogi will not contest in polls

#MeToo fallout in Malayalam cinema: Dileep removed as AMMA member, confirms Mohanlal

Oil set for weekly loss as supplies allay Saudi Arabia tensions

Himachal Pradesh to get 220 electric buses: Tender to be floated in 15 days

Gujarat aims to attract tourists with 'Statue of Unity', make it one of the most visited spots in India

gALLERIES

Dussehra 2018 celebrations Highlights: PM Modi fires arrow to eliminate effigy of demon king Ravan

Dussehra 2018 Live updates: Vijayadashmi or Dussehra is being celebrated across the country with full fervor and enthusiasm.

Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana: PM Narendra Modi says PMAY is government's fight against poverty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana (PMAY) was his government's endeavour to eradicate poverty and urged the beneficiaries of the scheme to empower their next generations through education.

Facebook hires former UK deputy PM Nick Clegg as head of global affairs

Facebook Inc has hired former U.K. deputy prime minister Nick Clegg as head of the social network's global affairs and communications team, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

Here’s the Asia stocks verdict: Bulls are reluctant to run

Looking at the market on Friday, one thing was clear: it takes time to get the bulls running.

DoT asks MTNL to outline long-term roadmap as part of revival talks

Bullet-proof Land Cruisers, Fortuners in 400 luxury vehicles approved by Punjab government for CM, his ministers, MLAs

10 bad financial habits every investor should overcome this Dussehra

Share Market HIGHLIGHTS: Sensex ends 463.95 points lower, Nifty ends tad above 10,300; RIL, Yes Bank top losers

As IPO looms, Uber says it's not just about rides

Internet on flights: Government to allow data service under in-flight connectivity

AUTOMOBILES

Himachal Pradesh to get 220 electric buses: Tender to be floated in 15 days

The central government will bear 60% of the cost under the new government scheme. PMI and Chinese Beiqi Forton Motors have partnered for marketing and sales of buses in India. These buses have the option of fast charging and can withstand heavy ridership on the steep hills of Himachal Pradesh says the company.

2019 Honda CBR150R revealed: Updated with ABS and new colour options

KTM 790 Duke launch in India soon: Price, Engine specs and features on the first KTM parallel twin!

All-new Hero Destini 125: 10 things to know about Honda Activa 125 rival

CaFE Invest

Volatile stock market must not derail your listing plan; key things to consider while filing for IPODara Kalyaniwala, Prabhudas Lilladher

Today’s small-caps to be large-caps in few years, says Ambit’s Sushant Bhansali; shares multibagger formulaSushant Bhansali, Ambit Capital

More time needed for confidence in small, mid cap stocks; watch these upcoming IPOs for listing gains: Q&AAchin Goyal, Bonanza Portfolio

EXCLUSIVE: Farmers’ loan distress will continue if there’s no comprehensive insurance, says Rabo Equity CMDRajesh Srivastava, Rabo Equity Advisors

TECHNOLOGY

Apple iPhone Xr pre-orders: Here is the most affordable offer you can get

Apple iPhone Xr will be bundled with monthly postpaid plans of Rs 3,499 for 24 months. The iPhone Xr has a single 12-megapixel camera on the rear and a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display.

Massive 3.5TB data! BSNL now offering 100Mbps data to broadband users

Apple announces October 30 event, new iPad Pro, MacBook Air models likely to launch

Do you know who owns WhatsApp? Well, 50% Americans don't

INDIA

Why not triple talaq line to Sabarimala, Sitaram Yechury asks Centre

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury Friday demanded to know why the Centre was not applying the yardstick of equal treatment of women it used on the triple talaq issue to the Sabarimala row and blamed the BJP for whipping up communal passions for electoral gains.

HEALTH

Woman gives birth after undergoing uterus transplant

A 28-year-old woman who had undergone a uterus transplant gave birth to a baby girl at a private hospital here Thursday.

INSURANCE

Postal Life Insurance to cover more people: Here is what you should know about the schemes

Started in February 1884, the Postal Life Insurance (PLI) is the oldest life insurer in India, which offers six endowment insurance policies.

JOBS & EDUCATION

CBSE clears affiliation applications of 8,000 new schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reportedly cleared around 8,000 pending applications for affiliation, some of them dating back to 2007.

SCIENCE

Can genes decide which university you attend? This study says it partly may

Scientists have for the first time shown that DNA plays a significant role in whether young adults choose to go to university, which varsity they choose to attend and how well they do.

LIFESTYLE

#MeToo: Sushant Singh Rajput denies sexual misconduct allegations by Sanjana Sanghi, says it is a smear campaign

Sushant Singh Rajput has denied sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him in a report which states the actor behaved inappropriately with "Kizie Aur Manny" co-star Sanjana Sanghi.

BANKING & FINANCE

FinMin banking on M&As among CPSE, share buybacks to meet FY19 disinvestment target

The Finance Ministry is banking on merger and acquisitions among CPSEs and share buybacks by state-run companies to meet the Rs 80,000-crore disinvestment target for the current fiscal.

PERSONAL FINANCE

10 bad financial habits every investor should overcome this Dussehra

Given the gaining importance of financial markets in our daily lives as well as in our efforts to build capital for future security, it would be a good idea to look at 10 bad financial habits which one should resolve to stay away from.

TRAVEL

Algarve: A family holiday destination

Algarve, in the southernmost region of Portugal has beautiful sandy beaches framed by golden cliffs, a mild climate, safe and friendly environment, variety of exquisite cuisines making it an ideal place for family holiday

COMMODITIES

Oil set for weekly loss as supplies allay Saudi Arabia tensions

Oil headed for a weekly loss as plentiful supplies helped offset worries that tensions between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. over the disappearance of a journalist could lead to the use of crude as a political weapon.

ECONOMY

India's nation brand value increases 5% in 2018; US, China dominate most valuable nation brands list

The US grabbed the first spot in the list again with a brand value of $25,899 billion, which rose 23% from the past year as the US economy grew at a rapid pace.

Sports

Lewis Hamilton'100% certain' that Mick Schumacher will race in F1

World champion Lewis Hamilton insisted Thursday that he was "100 percent certain that there will be another Schumacher in F1", backing Mick Schumacher to follow in his legendary father Michael's footsteps.

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