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Dasari supports RGV’s film auction...

Dasari supports RGV’s film auctioning idea

Chennai – Telugu cinema’s renowned filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao, who has backed the auctioning idea of Ram Gopal Varma, feels it will revolutionise the state of film distribution in the industry. Varma’s forthcoming Telugu thriller “Anukshanam” was sold to... read more »

Destroying ISIS may take years, US offic...

Destroying ISIS may take years, US officials say

WASHINGTON: The Obama administration is preparing to carry out a campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria that may take three years to complete, requiring a sustained effort that could last until after President Obama has left office, according to senior administration officials.The... read more »

J&K flood toll over 150, PM lines up...

J&K flood toll over 150, PM lines up Rs 1,000 crore to fight ‘national ...

JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The death toll in Jammu & Kashmir’s swamped districts from swirling waters of Jhelum, Chenab and Tawi and their tributaries rose to 150 with at least 50 more fatalities reported from various districts on Sunday. Numerous people were marooned even as relief efforts... read more »

Government of India can print Re 1 note:...

Government of India can print Re 1 note: Law Ministry

Putting to rest the debate on printing of one rupee notes, the Law Ministry has opined that the Government of India has all the powers to print currency notes of this denomination. While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has the authority to issue bank notes of denominational values of Rs. 2, Rs. 5,... read more »

FDI proposals worth Rs.2,327 cr cleared

The government, on Wednesday, cleared 19 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals worth Rs.2,326.72 crore. The proposals include those from Walt Disney Company and Reckitt Benckiser India,... read more »

China’s economy grows 7.5 per cent in Q2

China’s economy grew up by a more than expected 7.5 per cent in the second quarter of the year, with a slight revival in growth seen as reflecting the impact of stimulus and loosening... read more »

Microsoft to cut 18,000 jobs across organisation

India will be affected by Microsoft’s decision to cut up to 18,000 jobs, or nearly 15 per cent of the software giant’s workforce, according to people with direct knowledge of the... read more »

RBI sets Rs.100 cr floor capital for payments, small banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set a minimum paid-up capital of Rs.100 crore for those who wish to set up payments and small banks. Releasing the draft guidelines for licensing of... read more »

Brinda condemns rape of Bangalore school girl

Condemning the grisly act against a six-year-old girl in a school in Bangalore, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Thursday said concern for female safety continued in the country. “It’s a horrendous... read more »