Gujarat hikes OBC quota in local bodies to 27 pc, leaves SC/STs untouched

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Gujarat on Tuesday announced 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies like panchayats, municipalities and civic......

BJP Woos Tribal Voters In Madhya Pradesh

The tribal vote in Madhya Pradesh is crucial in any election.The BJP's loss in the 2018 assembly election has prompted it to take remedial action. IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu being felicitated......

Cong's no-trust vote against Shivraj govt in MP defeated

The no-confidence motion moved by the opposition Congress against the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Madhya Pradesh was defeated by a voice vote in the state assembly on Thursday with Chief......

Those willing to convert in MP have to apply 60 days before

A person who is willing to change the religion now has to submit an application to the district magistrate at least 60 days before the conversion. The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a new......

Vodafone Idea to close m-pesa biz, writes off Rs 210 cr

Vodafone m-pesa was one of the 11 firms that was given payments bank licence by the Reserve Bank of India in 2015. Vodafone Idea Ltd has decided to close m-pesa vertical following the closure of......

Airtel overcomes Jio challenge; adds 1 mn users

The incumbent operators faced the onslaught of free offers and cheaper rates from Jio. With the telecom industry stabilising after the disruption caused by Reliance Jio, customer attrition from......

The future of digital payment

E-commerce companies have understood the importance of having their own in-house wallet, explaining their acquisition spree, says Manoranjan Mohapatra. In India cash in circulation amounts to 18......

Why financial tech start-ups must be under scrutiny

A technology provider cannot magically acquire banking skills or be trusted with your or my money, at least beyond a point, says Govindraj Ethiraj.  Banking is first about trust and integrity......

Mozhi's music is excellent

Prakashraj's latest production Mozhi -- directed by Radhamohan -- is supposed to be Jyothika's swan-song, though she plays the role of a deaf and mute girl in it. Mozhi, which boasts of having one......

Racing Point ready to move on from cash-starved Force India era

Force India were the fourth ranked team in 2016 and 2017 before last year's troubles. Racing Point finished 2018 seventh out of 10 -- some achievement given that they started with a clean slate......