New Delhi (IANS) A total of 160 private companies and NGOs on Monday made an appeal to all political parties to include decentralised renewable energy solutions in their manifestos for the general elections. The appeal was signed by Panasonic India, Barefoot … read more
Over the last two-to-three decades, the major success story of the Indian economy has been the stellar growth of its IT industry. But as the dividends from the sector reach the eventual inflection point, India needs to build similar competencies … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Cash-strapped Jet Airways pilots’ union has written to the government, seeking its help in recovering their pending salaries along with the accumulated interest. Jet Airways currently has 1,900 pilots on its rolls. In a letter written to Minister … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Amidst the acute financial crisis at BSNL, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has handed over the responsibility of the Finance Director at the cash-strapped PSU to current Director Mobile as well as fixed line, Vivek Banzal divesting the … read more
New Delhi/Mumbai (IANS) Air passengers face the grim prospects of high air fares and fewer flight choices as several airlines cancel operations due to a number of reasons including the grounding of 737-MAX aircraft. According to industry insiders, some sectors have … read more
Mumbai (IANS) Actors Akshay Kumar and Ayushmann Khurrana, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s behest, have urged people to cast their vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2019. Indirectly quoting films like Ayushmann’s “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” and Akshay’s “Toilet: Ek … read more
Bengaluru (IANS) India’s IT czar and Wipro Chairman Azim Premji has earmarked 34 per cent of Wipro Ltd shares worth Rs 52,750 crore ($7.5 billion) for his philanthropic activities, a statement said on Wednesday. “Azim Premji has increased his commitment to … read more
New Delhi/Mumbai (IANS) The government on Wednesday made it clear that operations of all Boeing 737-800 MAX aircraft will be suspended at 4 p.m. Late on Tuesday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation tweeted: “DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has taken … read more
Ranchi (IANS) Digital transaction is on the rise in the tribal state of Jharkhand with the number of net banking users growing more than 4 lakh in the last one year, according to a report released here on Monday. The State … read more
Hyderabad (IANS) Ending speculations, Telugu actor Ali on Monday joined the YSR Congress party. The comedian called on YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy at the latter’s Lotus Pond residence here and joined the party. Ali, whose full name is Mohammad … read more