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• Prepare for 'movement' if exit poll results come true: Arvind Kejriwal24 Apr, 2017 10:30 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today warned of launching a "movement" if the MCD exit poll results, which have predicted a BJP sweep, come true.
• After Delhi drubbing, what next for Kejriwal? 4 options for the AAP chief26 Apr, 2017 02:28 PM ISTKejriwal has squandered his hard-earned political capital through mismanagement, hypocrisy and hubris. His fall from grace is almost complete now.
• Banks levy numerous fees on customers for services. Is it cost cover or easy money?26 Apr, 2017 07:21 AM ISTIn the battle for fees, banks should realise that maximising profits is a short-term game and a fair game could sow the seeds of long-term profits.
• For the first time ever, Modi government plans to draw agricultural income into tax net26 Apr, 2017 11:20 AM ISTTaxing agricultural income, as proposed by Niti Aayog, would require an amendment to the Income Tax Act and cannot be purely an executive decision.
• Modi government plans major policy push to promote e-vehicles25 Apr, 2017 07:02 AM ISTWhile Indian manufacturers are keen on being part of the initiative, most of the overseas ones favour hybrid technology, said an official involved in the process.
• Where would Apple, IBM be if not for talent from across globe: Urjit Patel25 Apr, 2017 10:20 AM ISTThe RBI Governor noted that using trade instruments for protectionism may take a nation on a trajectory different from that of growth.
• Sonia Gandhi back in action to build ties with opposition and soothe internal disquiet against Rahul Gandhi26 Apr, 2017 12:31 AM ISTSonia Gandhi is leading her party’s efforts to work for unity with frontline leaders of other Opposition parties, despite not being in the pink of health.
• Why Modi is willing to dump a 150-year-old practice to drive India24 Apr, 2017 03:55 PM ISTThe prime minister is pushing for a January-to-December fiscal year instead of the current financial year — from April to March — that was adopted in 1867.
• PETA urges PM Narendra Modi to ban meat from menus at government meetings24 Apr, 2017 09:19 PM ISTIn addition to producing an estimated 51 per cent of worldwide greenhouse-gas emissions, meat production also uses a massive amount of water, land, and food resources.
• It will now be very difficult for India to keep China out of its backyard. Here's why25 Apr, 2017 11:06 AM ISTThe new aircraft carrier will give China an edge for the first time in the carrier race with its Asian rival, a literal two-to-one advantage.
• Yogi Adityanath government to roll out a new family planning scheme in Uttar Pradesh26 Apr, 2017 12:59 AM ISTThe scheme includes measures like a family planning kit for newly-weds in rural areas, which will include two packs of condoms, a marriage registration form, contraceptive pills and two pregnancy test kits.
• PM Modi permits surplus power sale to Pakistan: Amarinder Singh25 Apr, 2017 05:19 PM ISTThe chief minister had earlier sought Centre's sanction to supply power across border to curtail expenditure on fixed costs.
• TCS, Infosys accounted for only 8.8% of total H-1B visas: Nasscom24 Apr, 2017 07:11 PM ISTTCS and Infosys together received 7,504 approved H-1B visas in 2014-15, which is only 8.8 per cent of the total approved H-1B visas, it added.
• The idea that could have stopped Sukma Naxal attack25 Apr, 2017 11:53 AM ISTIndian Army's sheer presence would act as a deterrent and open up the area in terms of connectivity and development.
• Beijing won't make concessions to India in border dispute: Chinese expert25 Apr, 2017 12:23 PM ISTLong Xingchun, Director at the Centre for Indian Studies at China West Normal University, said Beijing was magnanimous in not retaliating.
• In Q1, more than 50% employees to be locals in the US: Wipro25 Apr, 2017 08:02 PM ISTWipro has been ramping up hiring of locals and setting up delivery centres in the US to ensure business continuity for clients.
• In just a month of Yogi Adityanath's reign, perennially power-starved UP becomes 'zero-shortage' state26 Apr, 2017 12:49 PM ISTFor a state known for long blackouts, the sharp rise in consumption should have made the outages longer. But data indicates the opposite.
• Jolt for Ola, Uber as banks decide to stop disbursing loans to drivers25 Apr, 2017 07:03 AM ISTBankers who spoke to ET believe the defaults are higher among drivers on Ola as they accept more payment by cash compared with those driving for Uber.
• How Mukesh Ambani is trying to replicate Verizon's success with Reliance Jio26 Apr, 2017 01:40 PM ISTAmbani's oil strategy is working excellently. But it's a mere footnote compared with his much more daring gamble on Reliance Jio.
• Oil firms sell petrol at Rs 29 litre, government adds another Rs 48 in taxes25 Apr, 2017 01:13 PM ISTA senior economist working closely with the government, on condition of anonymity, admitted that government was trying to boost its revenues by hiking the cess on petrol.

• Prepare for 'movement' if exit poll results come true: Arvind Kejriwal24 Apr, 2017 10:30 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today warned of launching a "movement" if the MCD exit poll results, which have predicted a BJP sweep, come true.
• Why Modi is willing to dump a 150-year-old practice to drive India24 Apr, 2017 03:55 PM ISTThe prime minister is pushing for a January-to-December fiscal year instead of the current financial year — from April to March — that was adopted in 1867.
• After Delhi drubbing, what next for Kejriwal? 4 options for the AAP chief26 Apr, 2017 02:28 PM ISTKejriwal has squandered his hard-earned political capital through mismanagement, hypocrisy and hubris. His fall from grace is almost complete now.
• US accuses Infosys and TCS of cheating in H-1B lottery to unfairly corner lion's share of visas24 Apr, 2017 10:14 AM ISTAn official in the Trump administration said a small number of giant outsourcing firms flood the system with applications which naturally ups their chances.
• NITI's vision: Houses, vehicles, ACs for all by 203224 Apr, 2017 04:10 PM ISTThe India 2031-32: Vision, Strategy and Action Agenda also visualises a fully literate society with universal access to healthcare.
• BJP zero in work but hero in polls: Shiv Sena24 Apr, 2017 05:23 PM IST"There was a time when Congress used to win every election. They were zero in work but hero in polls. Similar is the case with the BJP today," an editorial in 'Saamana' said.
• Banks levy numerous fees on customers for services. Is it cost cover or easy money?26 Apr, 2017 07:21 AM ISTIn the battle for fees, banks should realise that maximising profits is a short-term game and a fair game could sow the seeds of long-term profits.
• For the first time ever, Modi government plans to draw agricultural income into tax net26 Apr, 2017 11:20 AM ISTTaxing agricultural income, as proposed by Niti Aayog, would require an amendment to the Income Tax Act and cannot be purely an executive decision.
• Modi government plans major policy push to promote e-vehicles25 Apr, 2017 07:02 AM ISTWhile Indian manufacturers are keen on being part of the initiative, most of the overseas ones favour hybrid technology, said an official involved in the process.
• Over 24 CRPF jawans killed in worst Maoist attack in years24 Apr, 2017 07:53 PM ISTThe deadly assault on the jawans occurred around 12.25 pm in the Kalapathar area of south Bastar region, a Maoist hotbed.
• TCS, Infosys accounted for only 8.8% of total H-1B visas: Nasscom24 Apr, 2017 07:11 PM ISTTCS and Infosys together received 7,504 approved H-1B visas in 2014-15, which is only 8.8 per cent of the total approved H-1B visas, it added.
• PETA urges PM Narendra Modi to ban meat from menus at government meetings24 Apr, 2017 09:19 PM ISTIn addition to producing an estimated 51 per cent of worldwide greenhouse-gas emissions, meat production also uses a massive amount of water, land, and food resources.
• Where would Apple, IBM be if not for talent from across globe: Urjit Patel25 Apr, 2017 10:20 AM ISTThe RBI Governor noted that using trade instruments for protectionism may take a nation on a trajectory different from that of growth.
• 'Brutal' tactics in Kashmir will feed more militancy: NYT24 Apr, 2017 01:42 PM ISTThe New York Times' editorial board's comments came days after a video showing a civilian tied to a military vehicle as a 'human shield' in Kashmir went viral.
• Sonia Gandhi back in action to build ties with opposition and soothe internal disquiet against Rahul Gandhi26 Apr, 2017 12:31 AM ISTSonia Gandhi is leading her party’s efforts to work for unity with frontline leaders of other Opposition parties, despite not being in the pink of health.
• Focus on economic development, not building aircraft carriers: Chinese media24 Apr, 2017 11:59 AM IST"New Delhi should perhaps be less eager to speed up the process of building aircraft carriers in order to counter China's growing sway in the Indian Ocean."
• Presidential Elections 2017: BJP well placed, needs just one opposition party's support24 Apr, 2017 06:36 AM ISTThe contest between the ruling establishment and the oppn could become evenly poised if the Cong-led oppn manages to secure the support of this flock of six parties.
• Defence's CSD suspends sale of Patanjali's Amla Juice24 Apr, 2017 12:53 AM ISTThe sales have been suspended after a state-laboratory test declared the product unfit for consumption. Amla juice was one of Patanjali Ayurved’s first consumer launches.
• PM Narendra Modi pitches for advancing financial year to January-December24 Apr, 2017 06:36 AM ISTPM Modi said there have been suggestions to have the financial year changed to January-to-December - in place of the existing April-to-March.
• It will now be very difficult for India to keep China out of its backyard. Here's why25 Apr, 2017 11:06 AM ISTThe new aircraft carrier will give China an edge for the first time in the carrier race with its Asian rival, a literal two-to-one advantage.