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April 5, 2016 7:45 AM

RBI to unveil first bi-monthly policy review for current fiscal

The Reserve Bank will unveil its first bi-monthly policy review today for this fiscal amid expectations of a 0.25 to 0.50 per cent cut in interest rates to boost industrial growth and economy.Finance Minister Arun Jaitley earlier in the day pitched for policy easing, saying high rates could lead to ...

April 5, 2016 7:39 AM

J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti allots portfolios to council of ministers

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has allocated portfolios among her Council of Ministers and retained for herself the charge of significant Departments of Home, General Administration Department, Tourism, Planning, Information, Hospitality and Protocol, Civil Aviation etc. Deputy ...

April 5, 2016 7:38 AM

We have no-first use nuclear weapons policy: MEA on Obama's comments

India has said it never initiated military action against any neighbour conventionally and has a no-first use nuclear weapons policy. It said, there seems to be a lack of understanding of India's defence posture. <br/><br/>Responding to a media query on US President Barack Obama&#03...

April 5, 2016 7:37 AM

Suresh Prabhu to flag off first semi-high speed train Gatiman Express

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will flag off the much-awaited Gatiman Express for Agra from Nizamuddin station this morning. The Nizamuddin-Agra Gatiman Express is the first semi-high speed service in railways, which will run at a speed of 160 kilometer per hour and is expected to cover the 200 km d...

April 5, 2016 7:35 AM

Mehbooba Mufti takes oath as J&K CM along with 22 ministers

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has distributed the portfolios to her Council of Ministers that includes 16 Cabinet ministers and six minsters of State. BJP has got 9 berths in the Cabinet including two ministers of State. BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh has been...

April 5, 2016 7:28 AM

RBI policy review today; Arun Jaitley calls for policy easing

The Reserve Bank will unveil its first bi-monthly policy review today for this fiscal amid expectations of a 0.25 to 0.50 per cent cut in interest rates to boost industrial growth and economy.Finance Minister Arun Jaitley earlier in the day pitched for policy easing, saying high rates could lead to ...

April 5, 2016 7:28 AM

Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.19 a litre, diesel 98 paise

Petrol price has been increased by Rs 2.19 a litre and diesel by 98 paise per litre. The new rate came into effect last midnight. Indian Oil Corporation, IOC in a statement said, Petrol is now available in Delhi at Rs 61.87 per litre compared to earlier Rs 59.68 . Similarly, a litre of diesel is cos...

April 5, 2016 7:28 AM

Suresh Prabhu to flag off first semi-high speed train Gatiman Express

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will flag off the much-awaited Gatiman Express for Agra from Nizamuddin station this morning. The Nizamuddin-Agra Gatiman Express is the first semi-high speed service in railways, will run at a speed of 160 kilometer per hour and is expected to cover the 200 km distanc...

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