io TONY HETHERINGTON: £47k bill for new build with no planning permission By Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:42:13 +0000 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. Full Article
io TONY HETHERINGTON: A huge payments scam - and Nationwide and Visa should be ashamed By Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:03:28 +0100 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. Full Article
io Ten financial experts give their New Year's resolutions By Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:45:30 +0000 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. Full Article
io Congress raps Bachchan's presence in celebration By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 00:34:00 +0530 Cong hits out, citing actor's alleged involvement in Panama papers; BJP defends choice Full Article
io CEO Poll: Modi govt meets expectations of India Inc on reforms By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 07:19:00 +0530 Centre should build consensus on GST Bill. say CEOs Full Article
io Two years of Modi government: What kind of celebrations are on the cards? By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 13:45:00 +0530 From rallies, press conferences in over 150 cities to holding a star-studded evening, a look at what the fortnight-long celebrations will have Full Article
io FDI in food processing may cross $1 billion in next 2 yrs: Harsimrat Kaur Badal By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 16:30:00 +0530 The government has announced 100% FDI in marketing of food products produced and processed in India in the Budget Full Article
io Congress questions the 'achievements' of two years of Modi govt By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2016 00:30:00 +0530 The political party asks, 'kiska saath, kiska vikaas?' Full Article
io Answering 20 tough questions in 5 minutes can help you meet PM Modi By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2016 09:50:00 +0530 Centre launches online quiz on government's achievements, the prize for which is a certificate and a chance to meet the PM Full Article
io Indian-Americans' startup Riversand secures $10 million investment By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 04:40:00 +0530 Riversand is a SaaS Master Data Management and Product Information Management solution provider Full Article
io Airbus inks contract with Bengaluru-based startup for talent acquisition By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:50:00 +0530 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 ... Full Article
io Field service automation start-up Zinier raises $90 million funding By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:23:00 +0530 The funding would help it to transform field service workforces with artificial intelligence-driven automation Full Article
io Fintech firm Instamojo buys GetMeAShop from Times Internet for $5 million By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:46:00 +0530 With this, GetMeAShop's 30 member-odd team has joined Instamojo, to work as part of the company's e-commerce business, MojoCommerce Full Article
io Tech startup Tekion launches cloud-based automotive dealer management By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:03:00 +0530 The product connects key stakeholders of the industry enabling maximum level of operational efficiencies, collaboration, and personalized retail experiences Full Article
io Quikr no longer a unicorn, Swedish investor pares valuation by 45% By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:59:00 +0530 Scandinavian firm refers to exaggerated revenue resulting from fraudulent transactions that rocked the company Full Article
io Bounce raises fresh funding to fuel electric vehicle integration, expansion By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:52:00 +0530 This marks InnoVen Capital's third investment in Bounce, in a span of 18 months Full Article
io Start-ups come up with tech-driven solutions to track coronavirus patients By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:47:00 +0530 Healthcare company Portea has developed a chatbot called Cobot-19 which will disseminate information related to coronavirus Full Article
io Travel start-ups hit a bumpy road amid restrictions due to coronavirus By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:18:00 +0530 They were riding on the promise of steady double-digit growth, but with travel restrictions and cancellations, their problems are mounting Full Article
io Recko raises $6 mn in Series A funding; to use funds for expansion, hiring By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:41:00 +0530 The investment was led by Vertex Ventures SEA and India, and saw participation from existing investor Prime Venture Partners. Full Article
io This lawyer's start-up is building a search engine for legal professionals By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:50:00 +0530 Legitquest's AI-based platform helps lawyers with issues, reasoning, decisions, arguments and facts of all Supreme Court judgments since 1950 Full Article
io IIC seeks recognition, easier financing for social enterprises By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:46:00 +0530 Impact Investors Council (IIC), in its representation for Budget 2015, is requesting the Government to help galvanise the impact investment eco-system Full Article
io Cong initiates consultation process to pick CM in Karnataka By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 13:10:00 +0530 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 ... Full Article
io L&T turns to international business, financial services to power growth By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:37:00 +0530 Faced with a sluggish local market, L&T has turned to international business, software and financial services to power growth Full Article
io What is holding up India-US foundational agreements - Part 1 By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:40:00 +0530 Logistics Support Agreement - A case of bad history and turf battles Full Article
io What is holding up India-US foundational agreements - Part 2 By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:20:00 +0530 CISMOA & BECA - Held up due to a glaring educational deficit Full Article
io JK Tyre Baja Student India 2016 ends, Team Forza of Pune declared champion By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:10:11 +0530 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 ... Full Article
io N2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept Showcased at the 2016 Indian Auto Expo By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:57:37 +0530 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 ... Full Article
io Next Generation Toyota Innova Showcased at Auto Expo 2016 By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:48:10 +0530 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 ... Full Article
io Toyota Innova Crysta Specifications and Details By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 13:22:56 +0530 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 ... Full Article
io Volkswagen mulls to localise production of 2.0L Diesel Mill By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:09:39 +0530 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 ... Full Article
io Piaggio unveils two-wheeler crossover Aprilia SR 150 By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:13:00 +0530 The model, which will be launched in August, is a blend of motorbikes and scooter and sports a 150cc engine Full Article
io Mercedes-Benz uncovers GLC, S Cabriolet By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:01:00 +0530 Mercedes-Benz, India's biggest luxury car manufacturer, today unveiled three new products at the Auto Expo Full Article
io Emission scandal: Volkswagen apologises to Indian customers By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:22:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io International component makers eye India market By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:37:00 +0530 600 overseas exhibitors to showcase their wares at the Component Show Full Article
io The Promoter's role: A question of trust By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 12:35:00 +0530 A long-term investment in a company is a vote of faith in the promoter Full Article
io SC upholds Guv's decision asking Kamal Nath govt to hold floor test By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:08:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io Akhilesh questions PM Modi's claim on screening of travellers at airports By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:36:00 +0530 "The country would be truly benefitted, if and only if the meaningful work is done," the SP chief said Full Article
io National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:29:00 +0530 Addressing a press conference via video conference, Gandhi also said the entire country has to fight the crisis "unitedly" Full Article
io If lockdown not solution, then why Cong ruled states extended it first: BJP By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:20:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io Don't exhaust ammunition, hold some for backlash, Rahul Gandhi advises govt By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:07:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io As Covid-19 takes centre stage, crucial political matters await resolution By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:33:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io MP cabinet expansion likely today amid growing pressure, Covid-19 crisis By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:21:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io Shivraj inducts five ministers in Cabinet expansion; MP gets a cabinet By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:43:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io Take action against politicians violating lockdown: Haryana govt to police By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:44:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io Focus on correct information, right treatment to stop Covid-19: Priyanka By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:27:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io 2 priests murdered in Bulandshahr; Adityanath orders 'strict action' By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:16:00 +0530 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 Full Article
io Punjab Cong asks people to hoist national flag to protest against Centre By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:01:00 +0530 Gehlot suggests 15-point formula for post May 3 scenario to the Centre Full Article
io Monsoon session of Parliament should begin on time in mid-July: V-P Naidu By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:01:00 +0530 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'. Full Article
io CM Thackeray seeks PM Modi's help for nomination to Legislative Council By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:59:00 +0530 Thackeray said he will have to resign if it doesn't happen Full Article
io Uddhav Thackeray meets governor ahead of Legislative Council election By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:46:00 +0530 Earlier, Governor Koshyari had requested the ECI for the election to nine seats of the Legislative Council in the state. Full Article