04 Sep 2016

Report predicts boom in Indian music industry

Consultancy firm KPMG and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) released a report based on information provided by the Indian music business sources predicting a boom in the industry.

PM Modi meets Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral ties

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's President Xi Jinping ahead of the G20 leaders summit at Hangzhou.

Urjit Patel taking charge as RBI Governor on 6 September

With Raghuram Rajan's tenure as RBI Governor seeing an end after he announced his decision to step down from taking up a second term, Urjit Patel will take over the reins as his successor on Tuesday.

Mother Teresa's elevation to Sainthood

Nineteen years after the death of Mother Teresa, who worked for the upliftment of the poor and needy, she will be proclaimed a saint in the Vatican City.

DLF exits the cinema business

India's largest real estate firm, DLF has been offloading its cinema business in tranches.

03 Sep 2016

National media a mouthpiece for official narrative

An article from the University of Kashmir stated that the 'partial journalism' exercised by national media has disregarded the voice of objection from Kashmir to support the official narrative.

India and Vietnam increase cooperation across various sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two day visit to Vietnam, said both countries recognized the growing need for cooperation in order to respond to emerging regional challenges.

Massive explosion at a night market in southern Philippines

An explosion at a night market in Davao killed at least 14 people and injured 70, according to local news agencies.

Army's crackdown on obesity menace

According to an internal note circulated by the Army headquarters on August 8, overweight personnel will no longer be considered for foreign postings and career courses.

200 e-commerce companies suspected fake, under DIPP scanner

Around 200 e-commerce companies have come under the scanner of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), many of whom are suspected to be fake.

Indian Railways introduces Rs.10 lakh insurance cover for passengers

The Indian Railways introduced an innovative scheme that helps enable its rail passengers to opt for insurance coverage of upto Rs.10 lakh.

David Luiz's surprise return to Chelsea

David Luiz made a surprise return to Chelsea after spending two years with Paris Saint-Germain.