Indian regulator set to grill Ola, Uber over surge in customer complaints

New Delhi (IANS) As thousands of commuters find themselves at the mercy of Uber and Ola drivers via ride cancellations, cancellation charges, random surge pricing and long waiting times, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) was set to…

Rupee hits all-time low against US dollar, more depreciation likely

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian rupee extended its losses and touched an all-time low of 77.42 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday.

The Indian currency is weighed by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and continued…

Party has been good to each one, its time to repay: Sonia message to CWC

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of its Chintan Shivir, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi told the Congress Working Committee meeting on Monday that there is no "magic wand" and only "selfless work" will revive the party.

"There is no magic wand.…

ULFA-I executes two members for 'spying'

Guwahati (IANS) Banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) on Saturday claimed that it has executed two alleged "spies of Assam police and Army" in their camp.

The ULFA-I in a statement said that it has "awarded death…

'Chinese confidence in Pak's security system seriously shaken'

Islamabad (IANS) There may have been no exodus of Chinese workers from Pakistan after the Karachi University attack, but they look less confident about the country's ability to protect them, says a Senator.

"The Chinese confidence in Pakistan's…

MP building fire: Jilted lover caused blaze, says police

Bhopal (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Police claimed to have arrested a person who had allegedly ignited a fire in a three-storey residential building that left seven people dead and nine injured here.

Police on Sunday identified the accused as…

RBI rate hike a surprise as it came between 2 review meetings: Sitharaman

New Delhi (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) move to raise the policy rate is part of a synchronised action by the central banks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, adding that it came as a surprise only because it was done…

ED interrogates IAS's CA in Ranchi illegal mining case

New Delhi (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday interrogated IAS Pooja Singhal's CA Suman Kumar, in connection with a money laundering case pertaining to illegal mining in Jharkhand's Ranchi.

After being in ED custody for…

Kids held hostage in UP school over non-payment of fees, freed after parents create ruckus

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS) The parents' association at the Heartmann school have decided to lodge a complaint against the school authorities after about 35 children were held hostage for non-payment of fees.

According to reports, the…

DC expresses anguish over slow pace of approval of KCC applications

Ranchi: Deputy Commissioner Chhavi Ranjan on Friday held a review meeting of the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Land Conservation and Horticulture Department. District Agriculture Officer, Ranchi Vikas Kumar, District Animal Husbandry Officer, District…