SC hints at relaxing blanket firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR

Days ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court on Friday said a complete ban on bursting of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR is 'neither practical nor ideal' as such restrictions were often violated and......

SC Nod For Green Crackers; Sale Restricted In Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed certified manufacturers to produce green crackers on the condition that their sale is not carried in Delhi-National Capital Region without approval. Photograph:......

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying......

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no......

GMR to divest stake in Philippines' Cebu airport

GMR Group on Friday said it will divest its entire 40 per cent stake in Cebu international airport in Philippines for an upfront payment of Rs 1,330 crore as well as earnouts to be received over a......

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

If there was one event that made the month of August stand out, it was a strengthening of the dollar index to levels last seen only 20 years ago, as the Federal Reserve dispelled all doubts about......

Fuel delivery startup finds pipeline choked

A Bengaluru-based start-up which recently started a first-of-its-kind door delivery of diesel in the city, has hit a roadblock, after Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation directed......

Inflation to further decline, assures Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday exuded confidence that inflation would further decline and the government is on track to meet its budgetary target for deficit and said that there......

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

IMAGE: A woman holds soccer World Cup stickers in a street shop at Parque Rivadavia in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Tuesday. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters In convenience stores around......

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

IMAGE: Philippine Senator and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao goes through his briefing material as he prepares for a Senate session in Pasay city, Metro Manila, Philippines. Photograph: Erik De......

Mexican F1 race to go ahead

Mexican F1 track undamaged by quake IMAGE: Mexico Grand Prix. Photograph: Twitter Mexican Grand Prix organisers say next month's Formula One race in Mexico City will go ahead as planned despite......

Players fined in Mexico for 'gunshot' goal celebration

Mexican side Guadalajara have fined two players for a goal celebration in which one pretended to shoot the other in the head, sparking outrage in the country where drugs-related violence has......

Colombian club owner banned for one year for punching referee

The owner of Colombian top flight club Boyaca Chico has been banned for one year for punching a referee after disagreeing with the official's decisions during a game. Eduardo Pimentel, who doubles......