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Google Could Learn From Rival Microsoft in EU's Antitrust Decision
Google's clash with EU antitrust enforcers has echoes of Microsoft's decade-long regulatory battle, a legacy that parent company Alphabet should bear in mind as it considers challenging the Commission.
GST Rate on Construction Sector Hiked to 18 Percent
The government on Thursday hiked the GST rate for the construction sector to 18 percent from 12 percent, but removed land value from computation of tax liability.
Senior Advocate K K Venugopal Most Likely to be New Attorney General
Law ministry recommended Venugopal’s name after taking into consideration others, including senior lawyer Harish Salve and current Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar,
This Bhopal Startup is Making Artefacts From Dung To Save Old Dairy Cows
Three youths have come up with a unique start-up in Bhopal that uses cow dung to prepare artefacts and other products.
India Couture Week To Begin On July 24
The India Couture Week (ICW) 2017, which will see participation from designers like Manish Malhotra, Tarun Tahiliani and Rohit Bal, is set to take place from July 24-30 in New Delhi.
Latha Rajnikanthji Radiates Positivity: Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher met superstar Rajinikanth's wife Latha and says it's always a pleasure and joy to meet her.
Donald Trump Appoints Indian-American as US Ambassador to Peru
President Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American Krishna R Urs as the new US Ambassador to Peru.
US to Toughen Airline Security; No Laptop Ban Expansion
The United States announced Wednesday it would implement tough new security rules for all airlines flying into the country, but held off from a threatened expansion of its carry-on laptop ban.
When Trump Raises Funds For Trump at the Trump Hotel
The next US election is still more than 1,200 days away, but Donald Trump is already drumming up cash to pay for his campaign -- and chose the Trump International Hotel, two steps from the White House, as a fundraising venue.
Fitch Ratings Maintains Negative Outlook on Banking Sector
Fitch Ratings maintained the negative outlook on the Indian banking sector based on an assessment on the sector's core capitalisation, a top official of the ratings agency said on Wednesday.
NHRC Notice to Rajasthan Govt Over 'Graffiti' Found on BPL Houses
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Rajasthan government over reports of a "humiliating graffiti" found painted on the houses of 50,000 below poverty line (BPL) families in Dausa district.
Ransomware Attack: Govt Rushes to Contain Damage, Secure Systems
The government went into a fire fighting mode on Wednesday after global cyberattack 'Petya' hit one of the terminals at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and partially disrupted operations of private port operator APM Terminals Pipavav.
Kashmiri Separatists Slam US Decision on Syed Salahuddin
Kashmiri separatists on Wednesday slammed the US decision to declare Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin as a "global terrorist", terming it as "highly unjustifiable and regrettable".
What is British PM May's Working Majority? Answer: 13 Votes
After losing her majority in parliament by betting on a snap June 8 election, British Prime Minister Theresa May must rely on a small Northern Irish party to ensure she can pass legislation.
23 Lakh Students Dropped Out of School During Akhilesh Yadav Regime, Says UP Education Minister
More than 23 lakh primary and middle school students have dropped out of schools in the last five years in Uttar Pradesh under the previous Akhilesh Yadav-led regime, state Basic Education Minister Anupma Jaiswal told News18.
Linking Aadhaar with PAN Card: 4 Important Things to Know
The central government has issued a notice making it mandatory to link existing Aadhaar numbers with permanent account number (PAN) of taxpayers with effect from July 1. Here’s what you need to know about linking Aadhaar number with PAN cards.