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The status 35 coal blocks in the states of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh allocated to the companies like Hindalco Industries, Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd, NTPC, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), JSW Steel will be reviewed on December 21, the official said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Plan to push coal supplies to power plants kicks off: Power Ministry

There were fears of power outages in the festive season because of critical coal shortage at power plants.

18 Oct 2017 7:43 PM IST

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said armed as well as para-military forces will be able to make calls to their families using satellite phone for Re 1 per minute from Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Diwali gift for armed forces: Govt cuts Satphone call rates to Re 1...

The current call rate for most of such connections was Rs 5 per minute, although some subsidised ones paid Re 1.

18 Oct 2017 7:24 PM IST

Reserve bank of India

MPC minutes: RBI worried about inflation rise

MPC members also said they expected that a slowdown in economic growth could prove transitory.

18 Oct 2017 6:32 PM IST

EPFO allows you to link Aadhaar with UAN in these 5 steps

EPFO allows you to link Aadhaar with UAN in these 5 steps

Introducing the new facility on Diwali eve, EPFO said it will provide 'better and speedy EPFO services' to members.

18 Oct 2017 6:04 PM IST

India is tightening quality controls for consumer and capital goods, officials say, a move that follows calls to curb cheap imports from China. (Photo: Pixabay/ Representational)

Border row forces India to impose stricter rules for Chinese goods

New rules target Chinese toys, electronic goods, machinery, food processing, construction and chemicals material.

18 Oct 2017 5:09 PM IST

The income tax department on Wednesday came out with draft notification for fresh registration of trusts who have carried out modification of their objects. (Photo: PTI)

I-T dept issues draft notification for registration of trusts

The I-T department has now come out with draft notification to amend Rule 17A and Form 10A of the Act.

18 Oct 2017 4:17 PM IST

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis

Maha govt releases Rs 4,000 cr in phase 1 of loan waiver scheme

This scheme will not stop until every eligible farmer benefits from it.

18 Oct 2017 4:11 PM IST

Oily and spicy dishes are becoming less popular and the traditional nihari paaya, khichdi and keema and even biryani and tahari are being replaced in restaurant menus with more healthy options.

Soon eating at AC restaurants will not cost you much, read why

GST Council may cut tax rate on eating at AC restaurants from 18 per cent to 12 per cent.

18 Oct 2017 12:06 PM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (Photo: PTI)

Stressed upon developing transparent market for LNG, says Pradhan

He adds competitive market for LNG is important for India as it imports 50 pc of gas need as LNG.

18 Oct 2017 11:10 AM IST

Enjoy Diwali without packing on the pounds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indians likely to spend less this Diwali due to GST, note ban...

The survey titled 'Pulse of the Nation Diwali Poll' was conducted online on October 14.

17 Oct 2017 9:19 PM IST

With just 10 centres to give BIS approval to gold jewellery in TS most of the gold in the city may not be pure. (Representational image)

Immediately pay interest on gold under GMS: RBI to banks

The government had launched the scheme to curb imports of gold, which has a bearing on current account deficit.

17 Oct 2017 8:31 PM IST

FDI inflows into India firmed up by 22 per cent to USD 35.85 billion during April-December 2016.

DIPP eases mechanism for processing FDI proposals

The move is aimed at further promoting ease of doing business in the country to attract overseas inflows.

17 Oct 2017 7:35 PM IST