04 May 2016

'Choppergate' sparks fireworks in Rajya Sabha

Debate on the AgustaWestland scam spiraled into a chaos that rocked the Rajya Sabha; the BJP directly attacked the Gandhi family.

Govt bars Apple from selling 2nd-hand phones in India

The Indian government has dealt a blow to Apple's plan of importing and selling second-hand phones in India, to prevent dumping of hazardous e-waste in the country.

J&J to pay over $55m as compensation

The New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company, Johnson & Johnson, has been ordered to pay over $55 million to a 62-year-old American-woman Gloria Ristesund as compensation.

Leicester City are the new Champions of England

Leicester City won their first English Premier League title, in one of the greatest sporting stories of all time.

SHG rural credit rises to Rs.30,000cr

In what could bring cheer to the drought grappled rural economy, the rural credit availed by Self Help Groups (SHGs) in India has increased significantly by 40%.

03 May 2016

EU-US TTIP deal may fail due to Greenpeace leak

A top French trade official said that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) talks may stall as US' reluctance to make concessions had been revealed.

China invites neighbours for 'security governance model'

Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited China's neighbours to "to build consensus and step up dialogue" for "a security governance model with Asian features."

States can regulate pvt college fees: SC

The Apex Court has ruled that the State has the authority to regulate private professional colleges as a means to spread education and check commercialization.

India, China face social risk due to inequality: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned both India and China that they face social risk due to rising inequality.