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In Boost To Rupee, RBI Loosens Curbs On Companies' Offshore Borrowing
Previously, the RBI had only allowed companies to borrow up to $50 million (Rs 355 crore approx) for three years. For funds beyond $50 million companies had to borrow for at least five years.
US, Canada Promise 'Unbiased' Legal Process for Arrested Huawei Executive Meng Wanzhou
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland discussed the arrest in a phone call.
Rape Victim Commits Suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda District, Police Accused of Inaction
Both the accused persons belong to Kernalganj and are absconding, the SP said, adding that further investigation is underway.
‘Protect Sex Organs’: Malaysian Textbook Tells Girls to Not Bring 'Shame’ By Getting Sexually Assaulted
The book features a series of pictures of a fictional girl Amira, whose parents advise her to protect the modesty of her sexual organs by wearing the correct attire.
Everyone Said It's Too Risky: PM Narendra Modi Producer
The film PM Narendra Modi will be directed by Omung Kumar, who earlier collaborated with Ssingh for biopics like Mary Kom and Sarbjit.
Applause for Film "Uri" Shows How Much People Respect Security Forces: Piyush Goyal
The film, which was released on January 11, is based on the 2016 surgical strikes by the Indian Army on terror launch pads in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Travesty of Free Speech: Shah Faesal on Sedition Law Slapped Against Kanhaiya and Others
The accused, including seven Kashmiris, were named in the 1,200-page chargesheet for allegedly shouting anti-India slogans during an event on the university's campus on February 9, 2016, to commemorate the hanging of Parliament-attack mastermind Afzal Gur...
Amazon Fire TV Stick Updated With Alexa Voice Remote, Launched in India at Rs 3,999
Existing Fire TV Stick owners can upgrade by purchasing the new Alexa voice remote.
Modi to Create Tripura-like Effect in Kerala? How Local Media Covered PM's Visit
Modi's statement on Tripura-like effect in Kerala hit the headlines on Wednesday morning. The BJP had defeated Left after 25 years in Tripura, and it is now looking forward to bring the southern state into its fold.
Delhi-NCR Gets India's First Ever 100 Percent EV Taxi Fleet from BLU-SMART
The company is in talks with various car companies such as Tata Motors, Mahindra and Nissan for procuring EVs.
No End to Commuter Woes as BEST Bus Strike in Mumbai Continues
Over 32,000 BEST employees have been on strike since January 8 over their various demands, including pay hike, revision of pay grade for junior level employees, and merger of loss-making Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking's budget wi...
Amit Shah Asked Me Twice to Induct Prashant Kishor Into JD(U), Says Nitish
Prashant Kishor was inducted into the JD(U) in September last year and elevated to the post of national vice-president weeks later triggering speculation that he was being thought of by Nitish Kumar as his political heir.
Microsoft is Ending Support for Windows 7 by 2020
The company will longer provide security updates for the operating system and is asking consumers to upgrade to Windows 10.
CCI Dismisses Snapdeal's Complaint Against KAFF Appliances on Minimum Resale Price
The complaint was filed by Jasper in 2014 after it alleged that KAFF was attempting to impose a price restriction on the online platform to make sales at a minimum price and threatened to ban online sales if such prices were not maintained.
Germany Arrests German-Afghan Army Adviser for 'Spying for Iran'
According to Spiegel Online, he is suspected of working for Iranian secret services for several years.
BEST Assures Hike from February 2019 as Interim Measure; Mumbaikars Continue to Suffer on Day 8 of Strike
After the offer was put forward, the court asked the protesting workers to take a decision on withdrawal of strike by Tuesday evening and inform the court on Wednesday morning.