Budget booster likely for capital gains on property & equity

New Delhi (IANS) In what is being billed as a make or break Budget to revive the economy, the Modi government is likely to introduce heavy duty measures for rationalization of key equity taxes, including scrapping capital gains on sale of property,…

Govt invites bid to sell Air India along with Air India Express & AISATS

New Delhi (IANS) In its second attempt to sell national carrier, the government on Monday invited expression of interest (EoI) from prospective buyers for divesting its entire 100 per cent stake in Air India along with its wholly-owned subsidiary…

Michelle Obama wins a Grammy

Los Angeles (IANS) Former US First Lady Michelle Obama won a Grammy for the best-spoken word album for "Becoming", her best-selling memoir, during the awards ceremony's pre-show.

"Becoming" was read by Obama in the audiobook.

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China coronavirus toll reaches 80, 2,744 infected

Beijing (IANS) Chinese health authorities on Monday said that 80 people have died due to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in the country, with 2,744 confirmed cases.

The National Health Commission said that of the infected, 461…

TikTok to Paytm, China quietly flexes muscles in India

New Delhi (IANS) From cops on duty to young lads in small-town India, Chinese short-video making app TikTok has become a rising phenomenon, owing to a strong local network while providing marketers with a platform to reach millions of untapped users.
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Coronavirus scare in east UP due to case in Nepal

Gorakhpur (IANS) The first case of the deadly coronavirus reported from Nepal, has led to a scare in eastern Uttar Prdesh, particularly Gorakhpur, because of its proximity to Nepal and the heavy traffic flow across the porous border.

R. N.…

Prime Minister Modi wishes nation on 71st Republic Day

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning extended his warm wishes to Indians on the occasion of India's 71st Republic Day.

Prime minister took to Twitter to convey his greetings: Wishing everyone a Happy Republic…

Government does not believes in making lucrative promises: Hemant

Dumka: Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that his government does not believes in making lucrative promises but talks about converting promises into results.

Addressing the people after inaugurating the swimming pool here he said that wherever…

BJP stages ‘silent protest’ outside the Rajbhawan protesting against Burugulikera massacre

Ranchi: The BJP in Jharkhand staged a ‘silent’ protest outside the Raj Bhawan protesting against the killing of seven tribals in Burugulikera under Gudri Police Station area of the West Singhbhum district.

The agitation programme was led by…

CM calls upon people to imbibe ideals and energy of great martyrs

Dumka: Chief Minister Hemant Soren has called on the people to imbibe the ideals of the great martyrs in their lives as then they will able to feel the energy which is needed for the country state and society.

Speaking as the Chief Guest during…