ow Trade meeting result: US to take U-turn on car tariffs for now By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-11-15T00:54:00+05:30 The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions to a report on the national security implications, according to two people familiar with the matter. Full Article World News
ow Facebook investors want Mark Zuckerberg to step down as firm’s chairman By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-11-18T01:50:00+05:30 Facebook used a Republican public relations firm to help repair its battered reputation following criticism of social media. Full Article Industry Technology
ow From Tokyo to Paris – Carlos Ghosn’s downfall ripples By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-11-21T03:14:00+05:30 The downfall of Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn reverberated for a second day as politicians and executives scrambled to fill the vacuum at the top of the world’s largest car alliance amid new reports about his alleged financial improprieties. Full Article Industry
ow China building $9-billion Beidou to challenge American-owned GPS By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-11-27T01:15:00+05:30 On November 19, China launched two more Beidou machines, increasing the number in operation to over 40. Full Article World News
ow Lyft to woo investors with fast US growth in IPO race with Uber By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-02-16T05:45:35+05:30 Lyft will pitch investors on its fast growth in the United States as it seeks to beat out Uber to become the first publicly listed ride-hailing company, according to people familiar with the matter. Full Article IPO Markets
ow Pakistan confers highest civilian award on Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-02-19T00:23:00+05:30 Pakistan on Monday conferred its highest civilian award Nishan-e-Pakistan on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for his “outstanding support” in reinvigorating the ties between the two countries. Full Article World News
ow To infinity and beyond! China wants to build the first power station in space By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-02-19T00:28:00+05:30 China’s space ambitions are shifting into a higher orbit. Full Article World News
ow US First Lady Melania Trump: Growing ease on official role, but not politics By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-03-10T01:04:00+05:30 As President Donald Trump shows his eagerness for the coming 2020 re-election battle, the first lady's fervour for participating in the effort is not that clear. Full Article World News
ow How to void Suriety ? By www.lawyersclubindia.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:59:39 GMT Respected sir My father is an employee (Govt.)He is eligible for Suriety signature.If any one borrows money in chitfunds(Lifting money)/Buying a new vechile under Bank insurance. If they ask him(My father) for Suriety signature my father does it without knowing me and my family and they won't pay the desired amount to the respective companies/Banks.Ultimately my family is getting trouble.So to avoid all these,is there any chance/idea/plan/e. t. c.,. for not to do Suriety signature. [It should not be valid].Is there any chance sir. I am expecting a positive response from your side ð sir. If my father does also it should not be valid. It must be null(signature) Thanking you sir Full Article
ow Moody’s warns of downgrading IIFL Finance, Hero Fincorp; changes Muthoot Fin outlook to negative By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T21:27:00+05:30 The agency said the rating on India Infoline Finance's corporate family rating, foreign and local currency debt and its senior secured MTN programme ratings, and also senior unsecured debt rating are placed under review for downgrade. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow ‘Bandhan Bank does not foresee much hiccups in microfinance collections once lockdown lifted’ By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T08:28:00+05:30 Loans and advances grew 60% year-on-year during 2019-20, from Rs 44,776 crore in March 31, 2019. Its total deposits grew 32% y-o-y to Rs 57,073 crore during the fiscal ended March, 2020. The bank had total deposits of Rs 43,232 crore as at end of March 2019. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow Lockdown impact: 42% Indians have increased use of digital payments, says report By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T17:51:00+05:30 The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has been urging Indians to use more digital payment methods, so that people do not step out even to go to the ATM, reduce social contact and curb the spread of Covid-19. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow Banking, insurance operations to continue during extended lockdown: Govt By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-15T15:21:00+05:30 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the poor and vulnerable section of society, hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak and the consequent lockdown, is providing financial support for sustaining during these difficult times. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow RBI measures for NBFCs unlikely to boost credit flow to broader economy: Moody’s By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:34:34+05:30 The RBI announced the liquidity facility under the TLTRO 2.0 window for NBFCs and MFIs after these institutions failed to get funding under the earlier TLTRO scheme announced late in March. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow SBI Cards & Payment Services reports outstanding borrowing at Rs 17,363 cr at FY20-end By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T17:02:55+05:30 The credit card company, promoted by the country's largest lender SBI, said the borrowings at the end of the previous fiscal were provisional and subject to audit. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow Bank advances grow 7.2%, deposits rise 9.45% in fortnight ended April 10 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T20:16:00+05:30 In the fiscal ended March 31, 2020, bank loans had decelerated to 6.14 per cent, a near five-decade low, due to slower economic growth, lower demand and as banks remained risk averse. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow Union Bank plans to lower stake in IndiaFirst Life to less than 10 per cent By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-26T16:30:00+05:30 Union Bank received the stake after Andhra Bank was merged with the Mumbai-based lender, effective April 1. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow RBI corpus for MFs: Rs 4,000 crore borrowed by banks By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T00:40:00+05:30 The window was announced after the markets were roiled by news, last Thursday, of Franklin Templeton MF winding up six of its debt funds amid mounting redemptions. It will remain open till May 11. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow RBI Governor meets heads of banks; discusses loan moratorium, post-lockdown credit flows By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-02T18:46:06+05:30 Implementation of three months moratorium on repayment of loan instalments announced by the RBI was also reviewed during the meeting. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow Delhi HC allows HDFC Bank to deduct Indiabulls’ loan installment from fixed deposit By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T00:06:01+05:30 Delhi high court, in an interim order on May 1, has allowed HDFC Bank to deduct a Rs 90-crore loan installment from Indiabulls' fixed deposit which it holds as security. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow Lockdown effect: Micro ATM transactions double to 1.13 crore per day By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T06:15:00+05:30 The development also shows the government's push for digital technology has enabled people to access banking services even when the pandemic spread its tentacles. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow State-owned bank NPAs may rise in FY21, govt’s fiscal deficit to widen: Bank of America By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:21:00+05:30 The government can issue recapitalisation bonds, or the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) huge reserves of over USD 127 can also be dipped into to help the state-run banks' recapitalisation needs, it said. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow SBI hikes home loan rates for new borrowers by 20 bps By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T23:14:00+05:30 Similarly, for home loans between Rs 30 lakh to Rs 75 lakh, the effective interest rate is now at 7.65%, compared to 7.45% earlier. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
ow Golden Chariot is Now Available for Charter at $70000 (3.5 Million INR) By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Karnataka Tourism’s flagship luxury train, the Golden Chariot is now available for charter at only $70000 (Rs. 3,500,000). The minister said: “Around 80 tourists can travel in the train per tour. By introducing the charter service, private individuals or organizations can have... Full Article Thu 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00
ow Humans in India survived Toba supervolcano eruption; Here’s how 74,000 year-old event developed Homo Sapiens By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-02-29T15:30:53+05:30 Some schools of thought suggest that the eruption pushed Earth into volcanic winter that lasted as long as six years and the planet Earth had to endure a longish cooling period of a thousand years. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Trade and commerce in Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation: Know about the Srenis or guilds of ancient India By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-02-29T15:33:00+05:30 Since our FM mentioned the Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation or the Harappan culture, it is prudent that we start our journey from there. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Minimoon found orbiting Earth! Here’s all you need to know about 2020 CD3 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-01T15:56:00+05:30 The discovery was announced by the Minor Planet Center on Tuesday. So far, the astronomers do not have enough data to establish what the minimoon is made of. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Coronavirus silverlining! NASA images show drop in China’s air pollution after lockdown By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-02T17:27:00+05:30 In a preliminary analysis, NASA researchers compared NO2 values detected by OMI in 2020 with the average amounts detected at this time of year from 2005-2019. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Elon Musk powers NASA! SpaceX spacecraft Dragon carries NASA cargo to International Space Station By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-07T14:33:22+05:30 Ever since Dragon became the first private spacecraft to visit the ISS in 2012, it had spent 520 days at the International Space Station Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Moon’s own ‘big bang’? Study reveals story behind formation of Earth’s moon, mysterious ‘Theia’ role in it By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-15T18:35:00+05:30 Have you ever wondered why the moon is always there next to Earth? How did it come into existence and what is its relation to the Earth? Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Coronavirus: How is NASA dealing with COVID-19? Here’s the space agency’s action plan By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-15T19:41:00+05:30 Coronavirus: A week ago, an employee at the NASA’s Ames Research Centre in California was tested positive for the virus. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Large asteroid approaching Earth! How dangerous will it be? NASA answers By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-19T16:05:00+05:30 The space rock will pass the earth at a distance 4.6 times of distance between the Moon and Earth. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Delhi targets 66% reduction in air pollution in 5 years; sets aside Rs 30 cr for smog towers By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T18:54:00+05:30 "Green Citizen Awards" will also be instituted to encourage citizens to contribute to environment protection and preservation work, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said while presenting the budget in Delhi Assembly. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Coronavirus lockdown: India breathes easy as over 90 cities record minimal air pollution By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-29T10:56:19+05:30 India is currently under the biggest lockdown with around 130 crore people asked to stay home in view of the coronavirus outbreak, which has claimed 19 lives and infected over 900 people in the country. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Coronavirus outbreak: MIT team working on an open-source, low-cost design of ventilators By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-29T20:10:00+05:30 COVID-19: The team, which consists of only volunteers, has been working without any funding and is working anonymously so that people do not call them with inquiries about the project. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Coronavirus: China lockdown may have blocked 700,000 virus cases, say researchers By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-01T09:36:00+05:30 The Wuhan shutdown delayed the arrival of the virus in other cities, their model showed, giving them time to prepare by banning public gatherings and closing entertainment venues, among other measures. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Clear sky during coronavirus lockdown can help you spot International Space Station! Here’s how By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-02T18:16:58+05:30 The International Space Station which came into existence in 1998 has been in space for more than 15 years and orbits our planet sixteen times in a day. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Air quality improves in India amid coronavirus lockdown, says Central Pollution Control Board By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-02T16:01:00+05:30 The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' on March 22 and the 21-day lockdown imposed since March 24 to combat the coronavirus outbreak have resulted in a significant improvement in air quality. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Coronavirus Lockdown: After improvement in air quality, scientists record drop in seismic vibrations under Earth surface By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-02T19:54:00+05:30 The report claims that the development could help seismologists detect earthquakes of even very small magnitude, signals of which were earlier drowned in the cacophony produced by various activities. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Wow! Volcanic rocks from Earth’s ocean could hold key to finding life on Mars! Here’s how By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-03T17:54:00+05:30 Geo-microbiologist Yohey Suzuki says clay minerals can be considered 'magic material on Earth' one can always find microbes living in them. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow IIT Roorkee develops low-cost face shields for doctors, nurses treating Covid-19 patients By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-04T21:04:36+05:30 More than a thousand face shields have been dispatched for the doctors and healthcare staff of AIIMS Rishikesh. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow COVID-19 lockdowns didn’t make Earth shake less, but improved quake detection, scientists say By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T15:50:00+05:30 Seismic noise is a relatively persistent vibration of the ground that is usually an unwanted component of signals recorded by seismometers, according to the scientists. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Pink Super Moon: 7 things you need to know before witnessing it today By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T17:42:42+05:30 Witness the Pink Super Moon from your balconies today! One of the celestial events, which is an occurrence of a Super Moon, is set to take place today and can be witnessed by many from their balconies only. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Lockdown: Major air pollutants PM2.5, PM10 and NOx down by at least 50 per cent in Delhi By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T18:38:00+05:30 In Delhi, the comparison made from the second week of March (before lockdown) to first week of April (April 6), reduction in PM2.5 was found to be by 62 per cent, PM10 by 57 per cent and NOx by 50 per cent, the latest SAFAR data accessed by PTI showed. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Experts say coronavirus lockdown may reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s only temporary By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-09T17:36:26+05:30 Weeks of lockdown in the country to fight coronavirus may have reduced greenhouse gas emissions enabling people to breathe cleaner air and feast on blue skies, but it is only a temporary phase and will not benefit the environment in the long run. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow NASA celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, a mission known as “a successful failure” By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T19:08:00+05:30 Termed "a successful failure", the spacecraft which had three astronauts- James Lovell Jr, Fred Haise Jr, and John Swigert Jr- on board managed to return to the Earth despite facing an explosion like situation after a blast in its oxygen tank. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Good news! Expect normal monsoon this year; top points to know about IMD’s monsoon forecast By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-15T19:16:47+05:30 The department has also released the expected date when the monsoon will hit some important cities and areas of the country in terms of monsoon onset and withdrawal. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Delhi air quality: Lockdown cuts PM2.5, PM10 levels by half in national capital By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T18:21:00+05:30 In its report, the CPCB said, "Significant reduction in PM2.5, PM10 and NO2 levels observed. Overall, 46 per cent reduction in PM2.5 and 50 per cent reduction in PM10 concentration observed during the lockdown period." Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow Elon Musk says SpaceX fixing brightness of Starlink project; here’s how satellites can ’emit bright light’ By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T19:43:00+05:30 As part of its large-scale broadband internet connectivity project Starlink, the company has positioned many large satellites in the lower orbits of the Earth. Full Article Lifestyle Science
ow China launches its most powerful rocker carrier; 10 years of hard work pays off for Dragon By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:42:00+05:30 CALT head Wang Xiaojun said the new rocket, a version of China's largest carrier rocket, the Long March-5, would further expand China's aerospace activities. The Long March-5B is about 53.7 meters long, with a core stage 5 meters in diameter and four boosters 3.35 meters in diameter. Full Article Lifestyle Science