ShopClues bags a whopping $1 billion valuation
E-commerce giant ShopClues raised close to $150 million from Singaporean sovereign-wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd, propelling it into the ranks of the Indian unicorn companies.
New ethanol policy aims to boost production
In a bid to increase the consumption of ethanol and other biofuels in transportation sector, the government has decided to issue a new ethanol policy.
Phone tapping powers to BSF unlikely
The Border Security Force (BSF) has requested the Centre for phone tapping powers to improve surveillance along the Pakistan border.
Team SanTina marks 29th win in a row
World No.1 women's doubles team Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis marked a record-breaking 29th win in a row as they beat Yaroslava Shevedova and Raluca Olaru to progress to the WTA Sydney International Women's Doubles Final.
Al Jazeera America to shut down by April
Al Jazeera America will cease its cable TV and digital operations by April 30 of this year.
India has largest diaspora population in the world
According to a survey conducted by the UN department of economic and social affairs (DESA), India has the largest diaspora population in the world, with 16 million Indians living abroad.
India-China trade deficit rises to $45 billion
The trade deficit between India and China has risen to $45 billion for 2015.
