Wikimedia Foundation distances itself from Free Basics
A US-based non-profit organisation- The Wikimedia Foundation which maintains and owns Wikipedia and other autonomous sites has also inched itself away from Facebook's Free Basics programme.
SAIC motor of China to buy GM India's plant
SAIC Motors, a Chinese auto-major is planning to purchase General Motors India's (GMI) Halol manufacturing unit located in Gujarat.
Bihar: Political parties compete over Karpoori Jayanti celebrations
The Janata Dal (United) (JDU) and the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) jostled for the spotlight during the birth anniversary of Karpoori Thakur, Bihar's Dalit activist.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is Portugal's new President
Centre-right politician and TV personality Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa won Portugal's Presidential elections, accounting for over 52% of votes.
Indian satellite tracking station to assist Vietnam
India may soon have a satellite tracking station in Vietnam that will not only offer satellite tracking facilities to India but also enable India and Vietnam to observe Chinese activities.
Fog leads to massive car pile-up on Expressway
About 50 cars piled up in an accident at 27km from the zero point on the Yamuna Expressway due to foggy conditions.
Govt modifies gold monetization scheme to make it attractive
The government has refined the gold monetization scheme to make it more attractive and customer friendly.
Quickr and Snapdeal launch vernacular language support
With small towns poised to become the biggest e-commerce markets, e-classifieds firm Quickr launched 7 regional language interfaces for users to choose from.
Gurdaspur SP given clean-chit in Pathankot case
According to official sources, Senior Punjab Police officer Salwinder Singh was given a clean-chit by the NIA after they began probing his role in the Pathankot air base attack.
Budget boost likely for industrial corridor projects
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has asked the Finance Ministry to increase the outlay for industrial corridors for the coming financial year 2016-17 to Rs.3000cr from the existing Rs.1200cr.
