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

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Rahul Gandhi assured that his party will launch a 'surgical strike' on poverty. (Photo: File)

Cong will give special category status to AP if voted to power: Rahul

Rahul expressed surprise that parties in the state failed to 'aggressively' push the issue.

31 Mar 2019 1:40 PM

A 17-year-old girl in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra was allegedly killed by her father who was against her friendship with a boy studying with her in college, police said on Sunday. (Photo: File/ Representational)

17-year-old Maharashtra girl killed by father for being friends with boy: Cops

The girl used to frequently text the boy on phone and go to college with him on his two-wheeler, police inspector Pandurang Pawar said.

31 Mar 2019 1:28 PM

'We are extremely disappointed in an article (that) claims we intended to withdraw from the fourth test during last year’s tour of South Africa had David Warner been free to play', the four bowlers said in a Cricket Australia statement on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Australia's prime bowlers say there was no feud between them and Warner

Local media, however, reported on Thursday that the bowlers had considered boycotting the match if Warner was selected.

31 Mar 2019 1:25 PM

The official said these accredited investors, which can include trusts, individuals, family member of a startup and unlisted companies, may get exemption from angel tax under Section 56(2)(vii b) of Income Tax Act, 1961, beyond the Rs 25 crore limit.

DPIIT working on definition of accredited investors to boost investments in startups

DPIIT which works under commerce and industry ministry, has prepared a draft definition and is seeking views of stakeholders.

31 Mar 2019 1:23 PM

Nokia said Daimler was seeking to side-step taking out licenses.

Daimler asks EU antitrust regulators to probe Nokia patents

Tech companies and mobile telecoms providers are playing an increasingly important role in the auto industry.

31 Mar 2019 1:21 PM

In the ranking of top 10 firms, RIL remained at the number one position followed by TCS, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), ITC, HDFC, Infosys, SBI, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Seven of top 10 most-valued cos add Rs 57,403 cr in m-cap

The m-cap of RIL zoomed Rs 13,297.66 crore to Rs 8,63,995.66 crore and that of HDFC Bank climbed Rs 12,208.98 crore to Rs 6,30,853.98 crore.

31 Mar 2019 1:01 PM

On Thursday, Lyft priced 32.5 million shares, slightly more than it was offering originally, at USD 72, the top of its already elevated USD 70-USD 72 per share target range, raising USD 2.34 billion in its initial public offering.

Lyft shares soar on Nasdaq debut, setting stage for Uber

Lyft’s IPO, which is the year’s biggest thus far, sets the stage for other Silicon Valley unicorns seeking to debut in the stock market.

31 Mar 2019 1:00 PM

Analysts had forecast a steeper decline on account of the higher base a year earlier due to a T$66 billion disposal gain from sale of Sharp’s special shares.

Foxconn posts fall in fourth-quarter profit, beating estimates

Foxconn acquired control of Japan’s Sharp in 2016 to try to boost the Taiwanese company’s advanced screen technology.

31 Mar 2019 12:51 PM

With second-placed Atletico Madrid travelling to Alaves later in the day, the champions took advantage of the chance to extend their lead. (Photo: AP)

La Liga: Messi's brace gives Barca 2-0 win vs Espanyol on derby day

Lionel Messi scored twice to send Barcelona 13 points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

31 Mar 2019 12:50 PM

I was wrong: Liam Neeson apologises for 'impulsive' racial remarks

Neeson said that he 'missed the point' following his initial apology when he was accused of racism.

31 Mar 2019 12:31 PM

Kings XI Punjab registered their second victory in this season of Indian Premier League (IPL) as they overpowered Mumbai Indians to win the match by eight wickets. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL fines Rohit Sharma for slow over rate

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has been fined Rs 12 lakh for breaching IPL code of conduct.

31 Mar 2019 12:29 PM

According to the Scheme of Amalgamation, shareholders of Vijaya Bank will get 402 equity shares of BoB for every 1,000 shares held. In the case of Dena Bank, its shareholders will get 110 shares of BoB for every 1,000 shares they held.

Branches of Vijaya, Dena Bank to function as BoB outlets from April 1: RBI

Earlier this week, government decided to infuse Rs 5,042 crore in BoB to enhance its capital base ahead of merger.

31 Mar 2019 12:29 PM

In February, the Foreign investors pumped in a net amount of Rs 11,182 crore in capital markets.

Foreign investors pull out Rs 44,500 crore from Indian market in 2018-19

FPIs remained net sellers almost throughout the recently concluded fiscal except for the past couple of months.

31 Mar 2019 12:14 PM

The investigator hired to look into the release of intimate images of Jeff Bezos said on Saturday he has concluded that Saudi Arabian authorities hacked the Amazon chief's phone to access his personal data. (Photo: File)

Amazon CEO's phone hacked by Saudi to access personal data: Bezos security chief

Gavin de Becker linked the hack to extensive coverage by a newspaper, which is owned by Bezos, on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

31 Mar 2019 12:08 PM

Over the last week, the Sensex advanced over 508 points, or 1.33 per cent, while the Nifty gained 167 points or 1.45 per cent. (Photo: File)

RBI rate decision, macro data announcement to drive equities this week

Foreign fund movement, trend in rupee and outcome of the US-China trade talks would also be monitored for further cues, analysts said.

31 Mar 2019 12:03 PM

De Becker said the parent company of the National Enquirer, American Media Inc., had privately demanded that De Becker deny finding any evidence of “electronic eavesdropping or hacking in their newsgathering process.” (Photo: AFP)

Saudis gained access to Amazon CEO Bezos' phone

The kingdom’s minister of state for foreign affairs said Saudi Arabia had “absolutely nothing to do” with the reporting on the affair.

31 Mar 2019 12:01 PM

Earlier Delhi’s Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw opened the innings but got a quick blow as Piyush Chawla dismissed Shikhar Dhawan. Both played some really quality shots and stitched an 89-run partnership before Iyer (43) was caught by Shubman Gill off Russell’s delivery. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: DC wins against KKR in a nail biting super over finisher

Delhi posted a target of 11 runs in super over and the KKR was only able to score seven runs which handed over the victory to the host.

31 Mar 2019 12:01 PM

A lone gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand on March 15, while livestreaming the massacre. (Photo: AP)

Facebook looks to place restrictions on who can go live after Christchurch attack

The company will monitor who can go

31 Mar 2019 11:54 AM

Under the new return filing format, taxpayers who have no purchases, no output tax liability and no input tax credit in any quarter of the financial year would have to file one 'Nil' return for the entire quarter.

Roll-out of new, simplified GST return forms deferred

The new forms would be made available once they are notified and the software is ready.

31 Mar 2019 11:53 AM

US intelligence and law enforcement agencies say Russian internet trolls helped spread divisive content and disinformation on Facebook in the run-up to the 2016 US presidential election.

Facebook CEO calls for updated internet regulations

Zuckerberg also called for updated legislation focused on protecting elections, including new rules aimed at online political advertising.

31 Mar 2019 11:43 AM

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