15 Nov 2016

Here is all that kept Delhi busy

Delhi's air quality showed signs of improvement after 20 days due to a change in direction of winds.

Government explores 'electric highways' for India

The Indian government has sought proposals from Sweden to explore the feasibility of building an 'electric highway'.

How is Mumbai's mood on 15th Nov?

Rahul Gandhi is likely to appear in Bhiwandi court in a defamation case filed against him by an RSS worker.

Abbott bowls SA to series victory against Australia

South Africa registered an innings and 80 runs win over Australia at Hobart as pacers Kyle Abbott and Kagiso Rabada destroyed the hosts taking six and four wickets respectively.

412 million Friend Finder Networks accounts hacked

Friend Finder Networks, an adult pornography, and dating site was hacked, revealing the private details of almost 412 million accounts.

2016: India witnesses highest asset sales

Market data reveals that India has chronicled the highest number of asset sales this year than in any other year after the country witnessed liberalization.

Abu Dhabi looks to attract Indian investors with tax incentives

UAE's capital city of Abu Dhabi is eyeing Indian businesses as potential investors and offering the investors tax incentives such as zero tax for 50 years and full ownership.

14 Nov 2016

Kolkata's red light area unaffected by demonetization

Following PM Narendra Modi's announcement to discontinue Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes, a lot of cash based businesses in India hit a new low.

Czech Republic beat France to retain the Fed Cup

Czech Republic cemented their place as best women's team in the world as they retained the Fed Cup title, defeating France 3-2 in the finals.

So, what was Delhi up to on 14th November?

Excise department arrested around 210 people in the last six days for drinking in open.

Sheila Dikshit's son-in-law arrested

Former Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dixit's son-in-law has been arrested for allegedly inflicting violence on his wife.

Lewis Hamilton wins Brazilian Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won his ninth race of the season after finishing first in the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sau Paulo. It was his first win at the Brazilian GP.

So, this is what happened in Mumbai

Card swipe machines added to the misery of cashless citizens when servers crashed and forced people to resort to cash payments.

Golfer Aditi Ashok scripts history by winning Indian Open

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok became the first Indian woman golfer to win a Ladies European Tour title after she won the 2016 Hero Women's Indian Open.

What made news last week?

The government's sudden demonetization move left cities in chaos; several people have criticized the move while others support it as a logical means to tackle a bigger problem.

IMF approves $12bn loan to Egypt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a three-year $12bn loan for Egypt to help it come-out the deep economic crisis, bring down public debt and control inflation.

Reliance Infra's profits surge this quarter

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure posted a 34% surge in profits for their second quarter in the financial year 2016-2017.