Cumulative sale at India's top six passenger vehicle (PV) makers dropped 0.7 per cent to 267,000 units, from 269,000 a year before.
"Please guide those around you on increased cash-less transactions. Corruption and black money adversely affects the progress of our nation," he said.
Two years of the NDA government have instituted significant reforms, including the passing of the GST bill in India but "cultural issues and saffronisation" have resulted in a slow incremental change instead of big bang reforms, according to a top American think-tank.
More than 100 million new users added in just one year; mobile internet usage seen as next frontier.
An ambitious exhibition tells the story of India as also the history of the world.
'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'
As Narendra Modi and his ministers vigorously campaign for a shift to a cashless society, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf reports on what is really happening on the ground.
Any forced attempt to achieve anything, however lofty the goal, will result in distortions and undesired outcomes, say Anshuman Gupta and Karunakar Jha.
Google abusing dominance in online web search, watchdog said; Matrimony.com complaining the search giant had got off too lightly
'The show is about women taking ownership of their lives.'
A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that with pro-people measures and infrastructure development, Modi has not only prepared a blueprint for making a strong 'new India' but also a self-reliant one for the country's 'golden future', while party president J P Nadda declared that the period will be known for taking tough and big decisions and turning challenges into opportunities.
According to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, motorcycle sales in the country during the month was down by 2.89 per cent at 5,40,553 units, against 5,56,612 units in the corresponding month of the previous year.
'The current financial year will see the full impact of this crisis, and we will start seeing the recovery in the next financial year.'
Nemaida's misfortune in life was to be known as Satyajit Ray's 'Boswell'; History will remember Satish Gujral as a renaissance man whose imprint over New Delhi is huge.
"I congratulate the people of Kochi on the proud moment," the PM said.
'India has jackboot laws legislated by all parties, a State prepared to stomp all over you, and citizens who don't often realise how easily they can be crushed under both,' says T N Ninan.
When the human body is exposed to too much artificial light at night, the body's biological clock gets confused and this natural sleep pattern starts disrupting.
Prices of two-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles are set to rise 15-25%
'Is a woman's integrity decided on the basis of her wardrobe and sexual confidence?' 'Guilty questions such primitive beliefs and the whole 'she asked for it' mentality,' says Sukanya Verma.
Driven by robust demand, the domestic automobile industry is expected to maintain double-digit growth for the third consecutive calendar year, growing 17 per cent in 2006.
Reeling under the impact of hardening interest rates, domestic passenger car sales growth came down to single digit in May at 9.07 per cent, while motorcycles suffered badly with a 16.36 per cent slump.
Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have announced loan waivers for farmers, while Maharashtra has not despite Opposition pressure. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports.
"I invite each one of you to become a partner in India's growth story. And once again assure you of our wholehearted support."
Invoking the age-old cultural bonds between India and Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it was time for the two countries to "march together" by regaining the "past glory" of historical ties
We are not pursuing AI to beat humans at games. We are pursuing AI so that we can empower every person and every institution that people build, said Nadella
Ajit Balakrishnan envisions a flag to capture the spirit of the impending conflicts of the Information Age.
Domestic passenger car sales increased by 16.34 per cent at 92,383 units in October this year as compared to 79,407 units in the same month last year.
Tata now occupies the fourth slot with the incremental volumes from the Tiago
The Indian auto industry witnessed contrasting fortunes in the domestic sales of cars and motorcycles in August with the former continuing in the double digit growth path, while bikes slowed down to just 3.43 per cent.
WhatsApp was told to delete data of users who chose to opt out of its policy changes before September 25
Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi also warned that if parties try to sidestep proposed changes in election and income tax laws by taking advantage of any loophole, they will be dealt with accordingly.
The Indian Army has an inventory of over 500,000 items. At any time, the army has to be ready to rapidly deploy resources to various locations at short notice. Improved efficiency can occur with automation- and technology-based processes.
Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no 'large-scale theft of people's identity'.
Digital India was the flavour of the PM's recent Silicon Valley visit.
Big brands like Hyundai, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), Toyota and Renault have lost share.
'Just as success is not real, I believe failures are also not real.' 'It's just like opinions of people who don't really know you.'
Jaishankar criticised the UNHRC for its criticism on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir,
TCS MD talks about demand environment, margin outlook and the growing number of its employee base.
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