Day: November 18, 2019

RS departs from convention in paying tributes to Jaitley, others

8:02 pm November 18, 2019

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha made a rare departure from convention on Monday to allow a motion of condolence to mourn the death of a sitting member, as leaders across the political divide paid rich tributes to former Union finance minister Arun Jaitley instead of just the Chairman making an obituary reference. A condolence motion, […]

Coconut growers seek ban of imported GM seeds and loan waiver

7:59 pm November 18, 2019

Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Union on Monday asked the State government to prevail on the Centre to ban imported GM seeds. Use of such seeds was generating white pests which destroy coconut trees and inter-crops, the union alleged. A group of farmers affiliated to the union arrived at the Collectorate by covering their mouths […]

Budget for the rich, of the rich, by the rich: Chidambaram

INX Media case: HC judge clarifies facts of another case mentioned only for reference

7:54 pm November 18, 2019

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court clarified on Monday that the facts of another case mentioned in the order denying bail to former finance minister P Chidambaram are only for reference. Justice Suresh Kait said it was nowhere mentioned in the November 15 order that the observations made in a particular paragraph are of Chidambaram’s […]

Bill Gates lauds PM Modi's leadership in combating COVID-19 in India

Better agri data to help tackle climate change challenges: Bill Gates

7:53 pm November 18, 2019

New Delhi: Better statistical information and innovative tools will help minimise the damage of climate change on the farm sector, billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Monday said. As the effects of climate change on smallholder farmers will increase in future, there is an opportunity for engaging with the private sector in the […]

Vodafone Idea shares plunge nearly 5 pc after FY20 earnings

Vodafone Idea to raise mobile services rates from Dec 1

7:49 pm November 18, 2019

New Delhi: Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Monday said it will raise mobile services rates from December 1 in the wake of ongoing financial stress. “To ensure that its customers continue to enjoy world class digital experiences, Vodafone Idea will suitably increase the prices of its tariffs effective December 1, 2019,” Vodafone Idea said […]