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Fiscal cost of proposed GST rate rationalisation to be manageable: Report

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The fiscal cost of the government's proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation will remain manageable, according to a UBS report, which estimates the revenue loss... Read More


U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Edges Slightly Lower In August

India, Aug. 18 -- The National Association of Home Builders released a report on Monday showing a modest deterioration by U.S. homebuilder confidence in the month of August. The report said the NAHB/... Read More


K E C International wins orders worth Rs 1,402 cr

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- K E C International has secured new orders of Rs 1,402 crore across various businesses: Transmission & Distribution (T&D): The business has secured orders for T&D projects: * 765... Read More


Bengaluru real estate developers welcome Karnataka's new setback norms but warn of project delays, higher costs

India, Aug. 18 -- Bengaluru real estate developers say the Karnataka government's amendment to setback norms under the Revised Master Plan (RMP) 2015 will bring much-needed clarity and design flexibil... Read More


Bengaluru real estate developers welcome Karnataka's new setback norms but warn of project delays, higher costs

India, Aug. 18 -- Bengaluru real estate developers say the Karnataka government's amendment to setback norms under the Revised Master Plan (RMP) 2015 will bring much-needed clarity and design flexibil... Read More


Climate change and habitat loss threaten bird species in Assam

Guwahati, Aug. 18 -- A resident of rural Assam, Krishnajyoti Borsaikia, was concerned when a Teltopi Xorai (sand martin) fell nearby, exhausted from the heatwave and struggling to find shelter due to ... Read More


Army soldier's assault: Meerut toll collection agency gets Rs.20 lakh fine from NHAI; to be debarred from future bids

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- State-owned NHAI on Monday said it has imposed a Rs.20 lakh fine on the toll collection agency of Bhuni toll plaza in Meerut where an Army soldier was assaulted by toll staff. I... Read More


Army soldier's assault: Meerat toll collection agency gets Rs.20 lakh fine from NHAI; to be debarred from future bids

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- State-owned NHAI on Monday said it has imposed a Rs.20 lakh fine on the toll collection agency of Bhuni toll plaza in Meerut where an Army soldier was assaulted by toll staff. I... Read More


Over $700 billion needed by HKH countries, inc Bangladesh, annually for adaptation, mitigation: ICIMOD DG

Kathmandu (Nepal),, Aug. 18 -- International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) Director General Pema Gyamtsho on Monday said the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) countries, including Bangla... Read More


Asian shares mostly gain as eyes turn to meetings at the White House and Jackson Hole

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after U.S. stocks edged back from their record levels on Friday. U.S. futures were little changed as investors watched for developments in... Read More