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The report had created panic among some businesses on how large transactions will be done if there is no other alternative set up before banning cheque books. (Photo: Pixabay)

Finance ministry rules out plans to phase out cheques

Many experts had termed the concept to ban bank cheques to encourage cashless transaction as a bad idea.

24 Nov 2017 1:09 AM IST

The ordinance aims at putting in place safeguards to prevent unscrupulous persons from misusing or vitiating the provisions of the Code.

Wilful defaulters barred from bidding under insolvency law

Over 300 cases have already been approved by NCLT to be taken up under the law.

23 Nov 2017 4:42 PM IST

In various seminars conducted by the police as part of its corporate social responsibility, it has asked the younger lot to make an effort to make older citizens understand the pros and cons of online and cashless transactions.

India 4th in online fraud, digital adoption still high

Out of the three sectors, Indian retail merchants experienced high fraud rates of as much as 5 per cent of total Gross...

23 Nov 2017 2:59 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: AP)

Defaulters barred from auction

Cabinet okays ordinance to amend Insolvency and Bankruptcy code.

23 Nov 2017 2:59 AM IST

Jayant Sinha defended the governments economic policies on Thursday in what many saw as an attempt by the government to have Yashwant Sinha cornered by his own son. (Photo: PTI/File)

92 new flight routes in Northeast under Udaan-2: Jayant Sinha

Scheme has enabled govt to add 30 new airports on aviation map in tier-2 and tier-3 cities under first round.

22 Nov 2017 1:09 PM IST

WhatsApps end-to-end encryption relies on the generation of unique security keys, using the Signal protocol that are traded and verified between users to guarantee communications are secure.

Sebi checking listed cos' trade details over alleged Whatsapp data...

The companies include several listed blue-chip firms, officials said on the condition of anonymity.

21 Nov 2017 4:42 PM IST

Speaking to the media, Tech Mahindra CEO and MD C.P. Gurnani said, 2018 marks not only the debut of WCIT in India, but the first time we are holding an event of Nasscom India Leadership Forums global scale in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad to host World IT Congress in February

As part of its Amplify Digital Series , the Nasscom hosted a core committee meeting here.

21 Nov 2017 12:43 AM IST

Union Road Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

Click pics of illegally parked cars; get rewarded: Nitin Gadkari

There will be Rs 500 fine and 10 per cent will go to the complainant.

20 Nov 2017 8:09 PM IST

The railways has started the exercise of an internal audit through which 50 mail and express trains will be upgraded to super-fast services. (Photo: File/Representational)

Chances of confirmation of wait list tickets during holidays now high:...

Cancellation of wait list tickets was as high as 25.5 per cent during Diwali of 2015 because of non-confirmation.

20 Nov 2017 4:13 PM IST

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive, chronic problem that can cause enduring psychological harm, scientists say. (Photo: Pexels/Representational)

Workplace sexual harassment 'a chronic problem': expert

Perpetrators of sexual harassment in workplaces are not only superiors but also coworkers, subordinates, customers and...

20 Nov 2017 2:52 PM IST

Ever since the government came to power in 2014, experts pointed out that the lower crude oil prices over the last few years had helped the government to significantly improve Indias macro economic indicators.

Oil prices may cap rupee rise

According to him, rise in domestic inflation is also likely to put further pressure on rupee.

20 Nov 2017 1:24 AM IST

The paper noted that most of the churning is taking place in telecom, financials, IT, realty and infrastructure.

Job outlook dim: Assocham

Cites India Inc's focus on rationalisation of costs as primary reason.

20 Nov 2017 1:22 AM IST