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7 crore people to get mobile internet access within 6-12 months: Adviser Rehan Asif

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Around 7 crore people will be brought under mobile data network coverage within the next six to 12 months, said Rehan Asif Asad, adviser to the prime minister on posts and telecommun... Read More


Semiconductor plants, energy security: PM Modi renews push for 'aatmanirbhar Bharat'

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his call for making India 'aatmanirbhar' as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day. Talking about his government'... Read More


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 30-day child marriage crackdown from November 1

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced a fresh 30-day statewide campaign against child marriage beginning November 1, saying the Assam Police will intensif... Read More


Spider-Man Beyond the Spider-Verse trailer leaked online, co-writer unhappy with 'unfinished footage' being out

India, Aug. 15 -- Beyond the Spider-Verse, the much-awaited third instalment from the Spider-Verse franchise, was hit by an unexpected online leak. The trailer for the film was leaked online with many... Read More


From Khadi to co-ord sets: How Indian fashion has evolved and what we wear for Independence Day today

India, Aug. 15 -- Every August 15, Indian fashion gets a little more patriotic. Tricolour outfits appear everywhere, khadi makes its annual comeback, and wardrobes suddenly fill up with handloom saree... Read More


Radico Khaitan MD Abhishek Khaitan on the company's comeback, and taking premium Indian spirits global

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In 1996, when Abhishek Khaitan joined Rampur Distillery & Chemical Co. Ltd, his family's liquor business, it had "its back against the wall". The company had a turnover of Rs.70... Read More


After calling Pakistan's I-Day 'Black Day', Baloch leader wishes PM Modi on India's 80th Independence Anniversary

Balochistan, Aug. 15 -- A day after calling on the Baloch population globally to observe Pakistan's Independence Day as a "Black Day," Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch extended warm greetings to Prime Min... Read More


Income-tax penalty over Rs.3.71 lakh political donation deduction: ITAT Ahmedabad deletes Rs.2.31 lakh penalty

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad, has cancelled a Rs.2.31 lakh penalty imposed on a taxpayer who had claimed a Rs.3.71 lakh deduction for a political donation ... Read More


India's semiconductor, manufacturing push to drive global value-chain ambitions: Industry leaders

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Industry leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day focus on manufacturing, semiconductors and MSMEs, saying the push for domestic capabilities and gre... Read More


Bezos secures minority equity stake in Liverpool, confirms FSG

London, Aug. 15 -- The Fenway Sports Group (FSG) announced that a consortium led by Amit Bhatia and featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has purchased a minority equity stake in Liverpool. The strategi... Read More