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Bengal ministers visit Sandeshkhali, CPI(M) leader stopped midway

West Bengal ministers Sujit Bose and Partha Bhowmick visit Sandeshkhali to assess situation, while CPI(M) delegation led by Minakshi Mukhopadhay barred by police.

Meta removes Facebook and Instagram accounts of Iran’s Supreme Leader

Meta has suspended Instagram and Facebook accounts controlled by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in response to criticism over his backing for Hamas following its October 7 attack on Israel, which launched the months-long conflict in the Gaza Strip, the company revealed Friday.

Fit to lead | Shashank Srivastava of Maruti Suzuki: Mindful breaks through the day help me recharge and focus

A workplace that prioritises wellness can create a positive and supportive environment, says Shashank

BJP attacks Rajasthan govt over Alwar rape case

In a statement, BJP spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said people in the state are being "crushed" as Congress leaders remain busy in their "power game".

Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill quits as party's national spokesperson

In his letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi, Shergill resigned from the post of the national spokesperson and said the primary reason was that "the ideology and the vision of the current decision makers of the Congress is no longer in sync with the aspirations of the youth and modern India".

Body of BJP leader found hanging

Gnanendra Prasad (45), a member of the party’s State executive committee from Serlingampally constituency, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a room of the penthouse by his personal assistant, the police said.

Assam recognised as 'Leader' in states' startup ranking by Centre

This is steep progress from its previous recognition of being an Emerging Startup Ecosystem

Pick good people and set the right priorities: The management wisdom of Lee Iacocca

Creator of Ford Mustang and former CEO of Chrysler, Lee Iacocca was talented debater, proactive and imaginative leader, and a brilliant businessman who injected competence in everything he took up.

Bengaluru civic polls tomorrow

The election is being held after a prolonged court battle, as Siddaramaiah led government sought to defer it on grounds of trifurcating the civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

Greek PM faces biggest party revolt yet as bailout approved

After lawmakers bickered through the night on procedural matters, Tsipras comfortably won the vote on the country's third financial rescue by foreign creditors in five years thanks to support from pro-euro opposition parties. That clears the way for euro zone ministers to approve the deal later on Friday.

Punjab to suffer most from GST delay: Congress' Amarinder

"Whatever the reasons and circumstances have been, during the Monsoon Session (of Parliament), the GST should have been allowed to be introduced in Parliament to facilitate the way for its eventual passage," Amarinder observed in a statement, while emphasising and underlining its importance for the overall economic growth of the country.

Centre signs historic Naga peace deal with NSCN-IM

The deal was inked at 7 RCR in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah.

Govt faces heat over subsidy on Parliament canteen food

For instance, the cost for procuring raw items for a dish like vegetable stew comes to about Rs 41 while the MPs are getting it for just Rs 4, which is a subsidy of about 90 percent.

Govt may revoke Lalit Modi's passport; Frmr FM slams Swaraj

Addressing a press conference in the national capital on Wednesday, former finance minister P Chidambaram stepped up the attack on Swaraj, saying her conduct in the issue raises several questions.

Arvind Kejriwal to protest against Modi govt's Land Bill

The Delhi Police has already denied permission to AAP to hold the rally and Section 144 of CrPC is already in place in New Delhi area as Parliament is in session. Senior officers of Delhi Police said that action will be taken against anyone violating the prohibitory orders.

Brent nudges up near $57, set for weekly gain

The upwards lift has been sufficient that both Brent and US crude futures are set to post a weekly gain of more than 3 percent despite having been dragged down by record levels of Saudi output and US inventories earlier this week.

Rich NRIs may have to pay more tax if Miliband becomes PM

Miliband, who is in the running for Prime Minister in the May 7 general elections in the UK, announced that under a government led by him, the non-domicile tax status enjoyed by many - like Mittal - will be abolished.

Would continue to fight against land bill: Jairam Ramesh

Congress is opposed to the land bill primarily on five counts, he said. "One, no consent (of farmers) required. Two, no social impact assessment required.

Greece worries compound euro's record quarterly fall

The European Central Bank's 1 trillion euro quantitative easing programme, launched this month, has prompted investors to pile into shares on bets that a weak euro, low borrowing costs and cheap oil will help company profits surge.

Flipping the face of Indian shopping

E-commerce leader Flipkart‘s â€˜Big Billion Day‘ sale recently made waves and the news. We profile Sachin Bansal, the trendsetting co-founder of the online megastore

PE investments reaches $ 7.47 bn in H1 2015: Study

According to the PwC MoneyTree India report, a quarterly study of PE investment activity based on data provided by Venture Intelligence, such investments in the quarter totalled to USD 4.29 billion across 135 deals, up 35 per cent over the previous quarter when 172 deals worth USD 3.18 billion were announced.