ECONOMY
RBI extends temporary loan repayment relief for small businesses
The businesses can now delay repayment up to 180 days
CRICKET
Facebook quiz helps former Mumbai cricketer claim his MCA pension
76-year-old Vilas Godbole didn't know that an appearance in a solitary match for Bombay qualified him as a first-class cricketer.
TECHNOLOGY
French startup to launch home assistant that protects your privacy
The company will launch two devices in 2019: A smart speaker (AIR Base) and a portable microphone (AIR Satellite)
REAL-ESTATE
Government clears new norms for time-bound closure of sick PSUs
The surplus land of these PSUs will be utilised for affordable housing.
BUSINESS
First rate hike since Modi govt came to power makes the current MPC meet different
All the six members of the committee voted unanimously to hike repo rate by 25 basis points
INDIA
Centre seeks satellite imagery from ISRO to gauge 'success' of International Yoga Day
Rajesh Kotecha, Special secretary of Ayush, said that the ISRO chief is yet to formally respond to the request
BUSINESS
HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+ launched in India, pre-booking from Thursday
The phones are similar in design to HTC’s flagship U12+ which has been adjudged to be one of the best camera phones available
BUSINESS
Markets@Moneycontrol: D-Street surges on the back of RBI policy meet outcome
The Sensex was up 275.67 points or 0.79% at 35178.88, while the Nifty was up 91.50 points or 0.86% at 10684.70
INDIA
Rajinikanth appeals to Karnataka's citizens to allow release of his latest flick Kaala
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce disallowed the film’s release after Rajinikanth’s remarks on the Cauvery water issue
BUSINESS
The airport in Turkey that will make sure you don't lose time in queues
Spread over 77 million square metres, the new airport will be about four times the size of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi
BUSINESS
Urban cooperative banks now have a chance to become small finance banks
Based on recommendation made by the High Powered Committee in August 2015, the central bank has decided to allow voluntary transition of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) into Small Finance Banks (SFBs).
POLITICS
Ahead of Amit Shah's meet with Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena targets BJP
The newspaper, which is run by senior Sena leader Sanjay Raut, called Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wilful defaulters in alliance management.
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
16 pet owners fined Rs 500 in south Mumbai as BMC steps up clean up drive
The measures have been taken after the BMC received complaints of the pet’s defecating on the roadside and public places.
POLITICS
Prostitutes are better than govt officials: UP BJP MLA
Singh had previously also made a statement against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee, comparing her with Ravana’s sister Surpanakha from the epic Ramayana.
BUSINESS
Sensex ends over 275 points higher, Nifty near 10,700 after RBI hikes repo rate
The Sensex is up 275.67 points or 0.79% at 35178.88, while the Nifty is up 91.50 points or 0.86% at 10684.70.
BUSINESS
Forbes highest paid athletes of 2018: Kohli named again — see how much he earns
Forbes World's 100 Highest Paid Athletes 2018 include players from 11 sports which include 40 basketball players. Here we list the top 10 players on the list and the only Indian to feature this year - Virat Kohli.
BUSINESS
Ruchi Soya auction: Patanjali, Godrej Agrovet in talks to make combined bid
The lenders of Ruchi are resorting to the Swiss challenge method to finalise a buyer for the company
BUSINESS
RBI policy: Home loans become dearer; short term funds a go to option
Experts are of the opinion that this is the beginning of the rate hike cycle. A report published prior to the MPC announcement by HSBC Global Research mentioned that there will be two hikes of 25 basis points each in 2018.
BUSINESS
RBI MPC sees retail inflation rising further, raises Apr-Sep forecast to 4.8-4.9%
For the second half of FY19, the forecast on inflation was revised to 4.7 percent, from 4.4 percent earlier.
ECONOMY
RBI policy: MPC maintains GDP outlook of 7.4% for 2018-2019
The RBI raised its repo rate for the first time in four years
INDIA
World Bank asks Pakistan to accede to India's proposal of neutral expert on dam dispute
This is a change of stance from earlier position taken by the World Bank. In 2016, the bank had agreed to appoint a chairman of the court
BUSINESS
President approves promulgation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance
The Ordinance provides significant relief to homebuyers by recognising their status as financial creditors
BUSINESS
Rate sensitive stocks trade higher after RBI’s MPC hikes repo rate; banks, auto surge
Banking stocks resumed their uptrend after trimming some gains immediately after the RBI policy outcome was announced.
BUSINESS
RBI policy: MPC revises upwards estimates of agriculture on supply side on all-time high grain production
The Monetary Policy Committee revised upwards estimates for agriculture and allied activities based on predictions of normal monsoon
