Travel, 31st Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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Revenue from BlackBerry’s technology and solutions segment rose nearly 20 percent in the quarter, supported by the company’s focus on QNX, a software used by carmakers to provide infotainment and other services to customers. QNX is used in more than 120 million cars worldwide.

BlackBerry forecasts higher revenue as bets on new tech pays off

The company forecast revenue growth of 23-27 percent for the year, implying total revenue of between USD 1.13 billion and USD 1.16 billion.

31 Mar 2019 4:40 PM

NRIs with higher purchasing power are lapping up luxury homes along with affordable homes, as they offer better rental income and capital appreciation. (Representational Image)

More and more NRIs buying homes for rental income

According to Omkar Realtors Rahul Maroo, for NRIs, real estate continues to be end-user driven due to location and unique product offering.

31 Mar 2019 4:31 PM

The former Kingfisher Airlines boss, accused of defrauding Indian banks, has filed an application seeking permission to appeal against his extradition order signed off by UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid last month. (Photo: File)

Fully vindicated by PM Modi's statement: Vijay Mallya

The intervention follows a recent interview in which PM Modi said that recovering an amount more than what Mallya defrauded was a big win.

31 Mar 2019 4:24 PM

Opposition parties have slammed the prime minister, saying the BJP government was trying to take credit for the DRDO's achievement. (Photo: PTI)

'Atmosphere of fear' prevailing under BJP's rule: Mamata

Banerjee said, the BJP government has taken control of all premier institutions in the country.

31 Mar 2019 4:17 PM

The bank network will also work with the 650 Common Service Centres (CSCs) to be set up in Northeast region by the government for financial services in rural area. (Photo: File | YouTube)

HDFC Bank to add 100 branches in Northeast

As of December 31, 2018 HDFC network in Northeast region comprised 126 branches and 203 ATMs.

31 Mar 2019 4:10 PM

Sinha alleged that the BJP had been threatening him for long that it will take action against him. (Photo:File)

Joined Congress as it is national party, Lalu also advised: Shatrughan Sinha

The BJP has not fielded party veterans Advani and Joshi in the Lok Sabha polls.

31 Mar 2019 4:03 PM

The announcement came at a time when L&T has made an offer to buy up to 66 per cent stake in IT firm Mindtree for around Rs 10,800 crore.

Larsen & Toubro expects USD 1 bn revenue from L&T Nxt in 5-7 years

L&T Nxt will focus on artificial intelligence, IoT, virtual reality, augmented reality, geospatial solutions and cybersecurity.

31 Mar 2019 3:41 PM

In Kerala, the fight is between LDF and UDF in the elections," Vijayan told a meet-the-press programme at the Press Club here. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul's contest from Wayanad a fight against Left: Kerala CM

Gandhi had announced earlier he would retain Amethi in Uttar Pradesh as his constituency after elections.

31 Mar 2019 3:13 PM

Shah was speaking at his first election meeting in western UP, where voting will be held on April 11. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rahul Gandhi fled to Kerala as he fears of losing Amethi: Amit Shah

The saffron party had won all eight Lok Sabha seats in the region in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

31 Mar 2019 3:03 PM

Twice during the current government's regime proposals were moved to farm-out or privatise ONGC fields but were shelved in face of opposition, industry sources said adding the latest bid came in late 2018. (Photo: File | PTI)

DGH seeks data on ONGC's top 47 fields after rejection of bid to privatise fields

DGH has asked data on its top 47 fields to monitor production and projects to raise output, an official order said.

31 Mar 2019 3:01 PM

Cane and bamboo craft acts as a catalyst in generating employment in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Cane and bamboo crafts boosts the economy of Manipur

Bamboo and cane crafts remain an integral part of Manipur's economy, lifestyle.

31 Mar 2019 2:47 PM

In three of the four seats announced today, BJP has fielded fresh faces for the parliamentary polls. (Image: ANI)

BJP announces 4 Lok Sabha candidates from Gujarat, fields 3 new faces

Polls for 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on April 23.

31 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

The MiG 27 UPG jet took off from Utarlai airforce base and the jet experienced engine problems leading to the crash at around 11:45 AM in Sirohi district. (Photo: ANI)

IAF's MiG 27 aircraft crashes near Jodhpur, pilot ejected safely

A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident.

31 Mar 2019 2:33 PM

Entrusted with the job to defend just 10 runs in the Super Over, Rabada was pretty confident that bowling yorkers was the best option. (Photo: BCCI)

'I backed myself to bowl the yorker', says Rabada

With just 18 runs required from 18 balls and later six from the final over, Rabada thought the game was done and dusted.

31 Mar 2019 2:30 PM

The Brazilian has been out for more than two months with a metatarsal problem. (Photo: AFP)

'It’s too soon to talk about having him back on pitch', says Tuchel

Neymar’s return had been scheduled for mid-April, although there were hopes he would make a fast recovery.

31 Mar 2019 2:12 PM

A pigeon that had camped in the Dortmund box and stubbornly refused to leave was by far the most interesting incident until the break. (Photo: AP)

Bundesliga: Paco Alcacer's double strike gives Dortmund 2-0 win over Wolsburg

Alcacer fired in a freekick from the edge of the box and added another in the fourth minute of stoppage time to lift Dortmund to 63 points.

31 Mar 2019 2:02 PM

"The tax officers are putting to use their goodwill with the assessees and nudging them to pay the taxes by March end, the last month of the fiscal, to make up for the collection target for 2018-19," a government official said. (Representional Image)

GST officers prodding businesses to deposit taxes by March 31 to meet fiscal target

The practice of prodding assessees to pay taxes by March end was also prevalent during erstwhile excise and service tax regime.

31 Mar 2019 2:00 PM

The chief minister also vowed that the CPI(M) will defeat Rahul. (Photo: Fle)

Rahul contesting from Wayanad challenge to Left, not to BJP: Kerala CM

Senior Congress leader AK Antony announced that Rahul Gandhi will be contesting from Wayanad in addition to Amethi.

31 Mar 2019 1:54 PM

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan meets acid attack survivors ahead of their corrective surgeries

SRK's Meer Foundation organised corrective surgeries for acid attack survivors as a part of the ‘ToGETher Transformed’ initiative.

31 Mar 2019 1:53 PM

Solskjaer praised central defenders Phil Jones and Chris Smalling’s displays but admitted the overall performance barely merited a win. (Photo: AP)

'Games after international breaks could be banana skin': Solskjaer

Solskjaer’s since being manager on a permanent basis was a disappointing one with only the goals in each half from Rashford, and Martial.

31 Mar 2019 1:41 PM

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