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TONY HETHERINGTON: £47k bill for new build with no planning permission

In January 2018, my son Michael paid a deposit on an off-plan new build apartment in Smithfield Square, Birmingham. Last year, we discovered that there was still no planning permission.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: A huge payments scam - and Nationwide and Visa should be ashamed

I fell for a sales pitch from Easytrade.biz, and now am unable to withdraw any money. I have filled in several withdrawal forms, but it never happenes.




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Ten financial experts give their New Year's resolutions

Sir Steve Webb, Director of policy at Royal London:' Check my credit card statement properly. It's so easy to sign up for things on trial, then forget to cancel.




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Congress raps Bachchan's presence in celebration

Cong hits out, citing actor's alleged involvement in Panama papers; BJP defends choice




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CEO Poll: Modi govt meets expectations of India Inc on reforms

Centre should build consensus on GST Bill. say CEOs




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Two years of Modi government: What kind of celebrations are on the cards?

From rallies, press conferences in over 150 cities to holding a star-studded evening, a look at what the fortnight-long celebrations will have




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FDI in food processing may cross $1 billion in next 2 yrs: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

The government has announced 100% FDI in marketing of food products produced and processed in India in the Budget




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Congress questions the 'achievements' of two years of Modi govt

The political party asks, 'kiska saath, kiska vikaas?'




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Answering 20 tough questions in 5 minutes can help you meet PM Modi

Centre launches online quiz on government's achievements, the prize for which is a certificate and a chance to meet the PM




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Indian-Americans' startup Riversand secures $10 million investment

Riversand is a SaaS Master Data Management and Product Information Management solution provider




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Airbus inks contract with Bengaluru-based startup for talent acquisition

Airbus has signed a contract with Bengaluru-based startup Traxof Technologies to automate the talent acquisition process for Airbus information management (IM) organisations in India and Europe. Traxof was a part of Airbus BizLabs startup acceleration programme Season 4. The startup was chosen after a rigorous boot camp and jury election, Airbus said in a statement on Monday. Traxofs cloud-based, automated desktop and mobile-based solution provides real-time visibility and monitoring of recruitment processes to support the planned ramp-up of IM resources, especially in India for Airbus digitalisation. The platform also allows the harmonisation of workflows of different stakeholders to optimise the process, it said. Traxof solves a real world problem that is shared by a wide range of our internal stakeholders with a simple off-the- shelf solution, chief information officer, Airbus India & South Asia, Carlo Nizam was quoted as saying. Founded in 2014, Traxof ...




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Field service automation start-up Zinier raises $90 million funding

The funding would help it to transform field service workforces with artificial intelligence-driven automation




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Fintech firm Instamojo buys GetMeAShop from Times Internet for $5 million

With this, GetMeAShop's 30 member-odd team has joined Instamojo, to work as part of the company's e-commerce business, MojoCommerce




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Tech startup Tekion launches cloud-based automotive dealer management

The product connects key stakeholders of the industry enabling maximum level of operational efficiencies, collaboration, and personalized retail experiences




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Quikr no longer a unicorn, Swedish investor pares valuation by 45%

Scandinavian firm refers to exaggerated revenue resulting from fraudulent transactions that rocked the company




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Bounce raises fresh funding to fuel electric vehicle integration, expansion

This marks InnoVen Capital's third investment in Bounce, in a span of 18 months




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Start-ups come up with tech-driven solutions to track coronavirus patients

Healthcare company Portea has developed a chatbot called Cobot-19 which will disseminate information related to coronavirus




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Travel start-ups hit a bumpy road amid restrictions due to coronavirus

They were riding on the promise of steady double-digit growth, but with travel restrictions and cancellations, their problems are mounting




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Recko raises $6 mn in Series A funding; to use funds for expansion, hiring

The investment was led by Vertex Ventures SEA and India, and saw participation from existing investor Prime Venture Partners.




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This lawyer's start-up is building a search engine for legal professionals

Legitquest's AI-based platform helps lawyers with issues, reasoning, decisions, arguments and facts of all Supreme Court judgments since 1950




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IIC seeks recognition, easier financing for social enterprises

Impact Investors Council (IIC), in its representation for Budget 2015, is requesting the Government to help galvanise the impact investment eco-system




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Cong initiates consultation process to pick CM in Karnataka

The Congress central leadership today began the process of consultations with MLAs on choosing the new chief minister with Siddaramaiah and Union Minister Mallikarjun Kharge locked in a close race for the top post. A four-member team of AICC ...




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L&T turns to international business, financial services to power growth

Faced with a sluggish local market, L&T has turned to international business, software and financial services to power growth




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What is holding up India-US foundational agreements - Part 1

Logistics Support Agreement - A case of bad history and turf battles




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What is holding up India-US foundational agreements - Part 2

CISMOA & BECA - Held up due to a glaring educational deficit




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JK Tyre Baja Student India 2016 ends, Team Forza of Pune declared champion

More than 1300 engineering students participated in this edition of BSI from across the country JK Tyre Baja Student India 2016 draw came to an end on Wednesday and Forza Racing Team of Sinhgad Academy of Engineering at Pune was declared the ...




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N2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept Showcased at the 2016 Indian Auto Expo

Hyundai has showcased the N2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept at the ongoing Indian Auto Expo. The concept was unveiled with an aim at promoting the Korean automaker’s ‘N’ sub performance brand and it does that really well. There have been many ...




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Next Generation Toyota Innova Showcased at Auto Expo 2016

 Toyota brings the second generation Innova to light at the ongoing Auto Expo 2016. Prior to India, the Indonesian market made a ramp for the global debut of the model. The current generation of Innova came into existence in 2005. Though the MUV ...




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Toyota Innova Crysta Specifications and Details

Innova was launched in the Indian Market on February 24th, 2005. Ever since then, it has been crunching good sales figures for the Japanese carmaker. It replaced Toyota's workhorse, the Qualis and definitely had big boots to fill. Remaining ...




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Volkswagen mulls to localise production of 2.0L Diesel Mill

Volkswagen is planning to localise the production of its 2.0 litre diesel engine, which powers its numerous cars including Skoda Octavia and Audi A3 sold in India. The decision came at a time when the German carmaker localised the making of their ...




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Piaggio unveils two-wheeler crossover Aprilia SR 150

The model, which will be launched in August, is a blend of motorbikes and scooter and sports a 150cc engine




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Mercedes-Benz uncovers GLC, S Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz, India's biggest luxury car manufacturer, today unveiled three new products at the Auto Expo




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Emission scandal: Volkswagen apologises to Indian customers

The company however reiterated that its cars follow the country's norms and the recall of 3 lakh vehicles is a voluntary step taken by it




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International component makers eye India market

600 overseas exhibitors to showcase their wares at the Component Show




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The Promoter's role: A question of trust

A long-term investment in a company is a vote of faith in the promoter




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SC upholds Guv's decision asking Kamal Nath govt to hold floor test

Following the apex court order, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath had resigned on March 20, after 15 months of taking over as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh




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Akhilesh questions PM Modi's claim on screening of travellers at airports

"The country would be truly benefitted, if and only if the meaningful work is done," the SP chief said




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National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a press conference via video conference, Gandhi also said the entire country has to fight the crisis "unitedly"




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If lockdown not solution, then why Cong ruled states extended it first: BJP

The nationwide lockdown was extended till May 3 after the announcement by the PM as states called for the extension to check the rapid spread of the viral infection




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Don't exhaust ammunition, hold some for backlash, Rahul Gandhi advises govt

Calls for categorising areas into 'hot zones' and 'safe zones', and ramping up random testing to remain ahead of the virus instead of chasing it




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As Covid-19 takes centre stage, crucial political matters await resolution

Even if the pandemic's curve flattens out, governments are in for a long haul because the economic and social costs are far too enormous to be recompensed in the short run




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MP cabinet expansion likely today amid growing pressure, Covid-19 crisis

The cabinet has not been expanded since Shivraj Singh Chouhan took oath as chief minister for the fourth time on March 23, after his predecessor Kamal Nath of the Congress stepped down




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Shivraj inducts five ministers in Cabinet expansion; MP gets a cabinet

The state was without a cabinet for the last two months owing to the COVID-19 pandemic after Chouhan was sworn in as CM on March 23




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Take action against politicians violating lockdown: Haryana govt to police

Action will be taken against any political leader, whether from the ruling party or the opposition if found violating the lockdown, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said




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Focus on correct information, right treatment to stop Covid-19: Priyanka

The death toll due to Covid-19 in Uttar Pradesh rose to 27 with two more fatalities, while 177 fresh cases were reported on Saturday




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2 priests murdered in Bulandshahr; Adityanath orders 'strict action'

Jagdish (55) and Sher Singh (45) were allegedly hit with a lathi at Paguana village's Shiva temple in Anupshahr police station area, police said. The alleged killer has been arrested




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Punjab Cong asks people to hoist national flag to protest against Centre

Gehlot suggests 15-point formula for post May 3 scenario to the Centre




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Monsoon session of Parliament should begin on time in mid-July: V-P Naidu

Naidu, as chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has reached all members of the Upper House and is learnt to have told some that he hopes the session to follow 'normal schedule'.




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CM Thackeray seeks PM Modi's help for nomination to Legislative Council

Thackeray said he will have to resign if it doesn't happen




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Uddhav Thackeray meets governor ahead of Legislative Council election

Earlier, Governor Koshyari had requested the ECI for the election to nine seats of the Legislative Council in the state.