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Softbank's technology investment fund plans hit by WeWork debacle

Major investors have yet to sign on, leaving a $38 billion pledge from publicly traded Softbank Group itself as the only large commitment.

Oct 4, 2019

Here's how India won Hyderabad Nizam's £35 million bank deposit case against Pakistan

The 70-year-old legal battle between India and Pakistan came to its conclusion after the UK court ruled the contentious funds will be given to the descendants of the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Oct 3, 2019

How PM Narendra Modi is appropriating Mahatma Gandhi's legacy to fulfill climate goals

Launched on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2014, the mission sought to clean up urban and rural infrastructure and aimed to achieve "open-defecation free" (OPF) India by 2019.

Sep 28, 2019

PM Modi outlines India's rapid development agenda at UN, doesn't mention Kashmir

Though PM Modi did not mention Kashmir in his speech, the import of his address was clear -- that his every move was aimed to bring governance to every citizen, something that Jammu and Kashmir was deprived of due to Article 370.

Sep 28, 2019

Attacks, non-payment of teachers' salaries keep two million children out of school in war-torn Yemen

When children are not in school, they face countless risks of exploitation, abuse and other rights violations.

Sep 26, 2019

Here are the reasons why it is good for Kavin to quit Bigg Boss Tamil 3 midway

Kavin should accept the offer made by the Bigg Boss and leave the Tamil reality show with Rs 5 lakh cash.

Sep 26, 2019

Markets today: Sensex slips 300 points, Nifty drops below 11,500

The key Indian equity indices opened on a negative note; Sensex was down over 300 points at 38,790, the Nifty50 on the NSE slipped 92 points to breach the 11,500-mark.

Sep 25, 2019

Facebook buys startup behind mind-reading wristband to bolster AR, VR efforts

Facebook has acquired yet another startup to race ahead into the future using its mind-boggling tech.

Sep 25, 2019

British travel company Thomas Cook collapses, stranding 150,000 travellers abroad

Thomas Cook chief executive Peter Fankhauser says firm's collapse is a "matter of profound regret" and apologises to millions of customers and thousands of employees.

Sep 23, 2019

Bigil director Atlee leaves KGF creator Prashanth Neel behind to direct Jr NTR's next film

It is Atlee Kumar and not Prashanth Neel who will direct Jr NTR's next movie after his mega-budget movie RRR.

Sep 21, 2019

FM Sitharaman announces steps to boost liquidity, demand

FM Sitharaman's liquidity drive gives the economy a booster shot of demand rise

Credit fairs by public sector banks will bring early festival cheer to consumers as corporate tax bonanza will put on steroids PM Modi's FDI push after Howdy Modi.

Sep 20, 2019

Saudi's plan to provide employment for 14,000 nationals to hit expatriates

The whole localisation programme in the ICT sector will be implemented in four different phases, with the first phase focusing on technical support functions.

Sep 19, 2019

Kerala's Rs 250-million Green Bond move could wither in shadow of CAG audit row

Kerala government's denial of CAG audit for special purpose vehicle KIIFB could drive away NRI investors despite easing tax norms.

Sep 18, 2019

GST panel unlikely to favour tax rate cut for auto sector: Sources

A government study, attached to the agenda of a Sept 20 GST panel meeting, has said the total annual revenue loss could be as much as 500 billion rupees, if the panel decided to lower tax rates for the auto sector to 18% from 28%.

Sep 17, 2019

Saudi Arabia curtails half of its crude oil production after drone attack

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abulaziz bin Salman said the attacks on Abqaib and Khurais facilities cut the company's overall crude oil supply by around 5.7 million barrels per day (bpd).

Sep 15, 2019

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