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EPFO witnesses huge withdrawal in lockdown months, highlights grim economic picture

In line with the latest trend, EPFO estimates that nearly 10 million would withdraw from their saving in coming days.

Jul 28, 2020

Govinda on camps in Bollywood: There are four or five people who dictate the whole business

Senior actor Govinda, in an interview, has spoken about nepotism, favouritism, and camps in Bollywood.

Jul 21, 2020

Anurag Katriar, President of NRAI, CEO & Executive Director of deGustibus Hospitality Pvt Ltd

Zomato, Swiggy will eat away India's F&B sector without strong reforms: Anurag Katriar, President, NRAI [Exclusive]

Emphasising on the need for policy reforms and liquidity support from the government to tide over the Covid-19 crisis, Anurag Katriar, President, NRAI veers off to sharing views on the food aggregators' aggressive push and dominance in the F&B sector, responsible for denting profit margins and hurting industry growth prospects.

Jul 19, 2020

Who is Roshni Nadar Malhotra, the newly-appointed chairperson of HCL Group

Roshini Nadar has been appointed the new chairperson of HCL Group, replacing her father Shiv Nadar who would continue as managing director.

Jul 17, 2020

Policy gaps deny dues to military personnel killed at LAC

The Army HQ has raised this issue of a uniform treatment to all deceased soldiers due to illness but there has not been a permanent resolution.

Jul 6, 2020

Remembering Saroj Khan: Astonishing facts about Bollywood's 'Masterji' that will leave you teary-eyed

The world woke up with the sad news of veteran choreographer Saroj Khan's demise. Let's take a look at some of the astonishing facts about 'Masterji' that will make you emotional!

Jul 3, 2020

Nitin Gadkari clarifies asking FM Sitharaman not to stop Chinese imports at ports

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari clarified on why he asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman not to hold back Chinese imports at the Indian ports. This was done after many complained of BJP's doublespeak on boycotting China origin products.

Jun 28, 2020

Surat Police officer slaps lady bank staffer

Surat shocker: Cop slaps, assaults woman banker; FM Sitharaman says 'accused suspended'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reacted angrily to the shocking incident and urged the Surat police to ensure that the accused constable is not spared.

Jun 24, 2020

PM Modi to flag off the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan scheme; all you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan' today, June 20 to boost livelihood opportunities in rural India amid COVID-19 crisis.PM Modi will launch the scheme worth Rs 50,000 crore through video conference.

Jun 20, 2020

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's freebies make Tollywood shift base to Andhra Pradesh

Several filmmakers from Tollywood are planning to move or expand their bases to Andhra Pradesh after Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy offered some freebies for shooting and film activities.

Jun 11, 2020

Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: India plans to curb weapons imports, focus on domestic manufacturing

Under its "Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan", the Narendra Modi government has decided to soon initiate procurement of arms and ammunition from local industries to reduce import dependence on foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Jun 10, 2020

1.5 crore dairy farmers to get Kisan Credit Cards in next two months

The government has launched a two-month special drive for providing Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers belonging to milk unions and milk-producing companies. Complete details here.

Jun 2, 2020

Cabinet meeting highlights: Boost for MSMEs, big hike in MSP for Kharif crops

The Centre's contribution to the distressed asset fund is Rs 4,000 crore through its investment in the Credit Guarantee Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) set up by it along with Sidbi.

Jun 1, 2020

Did Congress-ruled states handle migrant crisis any better? Nirmala Sitharaman asks

The finance minister also said that the Modi government will help migrant workers, who walked back to their homes amid the pandemic fears, to return back to cities and towns.

May 20, 2020

No relief for aviation sector; Centre's projected savings of Rs 1,000 cr inflated

Experts contend that there is hardly any room left for further significant shortening of routes, but even if it's done by opening up more air space, it will have a marginal effect in terms of savings for the airlines.

May 19, 2020

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