Claire Danes: Don’t feel like an authority on politics
Los Angeles, Feb 14 (IANS) “Homeland” star Claire Danes says she doesnt feel like she is an authority on politics. Asked if she finds herself …
18% GST on food-drinks within or away from hotel: Maha authority
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) In a significant order, the Maharashtra Authority for Advance Ruling (MAAR) rejected a plea by a five-star hotel contending that food …
Shaw stamps authority for India Test squad with blistering ton
Lincoln (New Zealand), Jan 19 (IANS) Prithvi Shaw brightened his chances to enter the Indian Test squad after slamming a magnificent 150 against New Zealand …
Punjab Assembly passes Bill for water regulation authority
Chandigarh, Jan 17 (IANS) The Punjab Assembly on Friday passed unanimously the Punjab Water Resources (Management and Regulation) Bill, 2020, thus paving the way for …
Punjab to set up water regulatory authority
Chandigarh, Jan 9 (IANS) In an endeavour to manage and regulate the water resources efficaciously, besides ensuring its judicious, equitable and sustainable utilisation, the Punjab …
Wave Infratech felicitated by Noida Authority
Noida, Dec 23 (IANS) Leading real estate firm, Wave Infratech, was felicitated by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority on Monday for its contribution towards …
Pak appoints retired army general as CPEC Authority head
Islamabad, Nov 27 (IANS) Pakistan has appointed a retired army general as the first chairman of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority, formed in October to …
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority keen to invest in Kerala: CM
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 22 (IANS) The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has expressed its desire to invest in Kerala, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Vijayan’s office …
Nitin Shingal: Censorship shouldn’t be dictation from authority
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Nitin Shingal’s short film “Letters” has been selected for screening in the Non-Feature Film section of the India Panorama at the …
Gr Noida Authority demands more amount for plots bought years back
Greater Noida, Oct 6 (IANS) At least 25,000 people in Greater Noida will have no reason to celebrate Diwali this year as the Greater Noida …
Noida Authority goofs-up with plastic Raavana effigy
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) With India gearing up to ban plastic, the Noida authority in its over enthusiasm declared that it will burn a …
Trump revokes California’s authority to set emission rules
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) The White House has stripped the US state of California of its right to set its own vehicle emissions standards and …
IAMAI says RBI has no authority to ban cryptocurrencies
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Challenging a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular prohibiting banks and financial institutions from providing services in relation to cryptocurrencies, …
NCLT says it has authority to ban Deloitte, BSR
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) In a major blow to the defaulting company IL&FS’ auditors Deloitte and BSR and Associates, the Mumbai bench of the National …
Qatar Investment Authority leads $150mn funding in Byju’s
Bengaluru, July 10 (IANS) Bengaluru-based edtech company Byju’s on Wednesday announced it has received an investment of $150 million led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) …
Qatar Investment Authority leads $150-mn round in Byju’s
Bengaluru, July 10 (IANS) Bengaluru-based ed-tech company Byju’s on Wednesday announced that it has received an investment of $150 million, led by Qatar Investment Authority …
TN Congress should clarify Rahul’s comments on Cauvery authority: CM Palaniswami
Chennai, July 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Monday said the Congress should clarify Rahul Gandhi’s statement that when his party comes …
Fire destroys documents at Noida Authority office
Noida, June 26 (IANS) Several important documents stored inside the building of Noida Authority were reduced to ashes after a fire broke out at the …
Rohit Sharma relying on ‘cut’ to stamp authority this WC
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India opener Rohit Sharma has been in imperious form in the ongoing World Cup, having scored 319 runs in the …
Stephen’s College row: Governing Council Chairman asserts authority
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Amid a row, Chairman of the Supreme Council and Governing Body of St Stephens College Rt Revd Warris K Masih …
UNSC undermining General Assembly’s authority: India
United Nations, March 20 (IANS) Criticising the Security Council for “undermining” the authority of the General Assembly, India has said that the 193-member body has …
Most Canadians think Trudeau has lost moral authority to govern
A majority of Canadians are watching the SNC-Lavalin affair unfold and it is not looking good for the Trudeau government . If an election were …
Huawei CFO’s US extradition on, Beijing questions Canada’s authority
Ottawa, March 2 (IANS) The Canadian government has given its go-ahead to begin the extradition of Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou to the US, leading to …
Government moves IFSC Bill in RS for setting up unified regulating authority
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) There will be an unified authority for regulating all financial services in international financial services centres (IFSCs) in the country …
‘NSC final authority, NITI Aayog has no role in statistics’
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) P.C. Mohanan, who resigned from the National Statistical Commission (NSC) last month over the government “withholding” the report showing high …
Medicine close to beating cancer: Italian authority
Rome, Feb 5 (IANS/AKI) Medical science has made major strides in defeating cancer including progress in boosting our resistance to the disease, a leading Italian …
Qatar Investment Authority invests $200 mn in Airtel Africa
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Bharti Airtel on Thursday said the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has completed the proposed investment of $200 million in Airtel …
SC directs transfer of Rs 53,852 cr to National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Authority
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the transfer of Rs 53,852 crore lying with the ad-hoc Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management …
GST Council nods formation of centralised appellate authority
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The GST Council on Saturday gave its approval to creation of a Centralised Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) by …
Punjab to set up Dera Baba Nanak Development Authority
Chandigarh, Dec 3 (IANS) The Punjab cabinet on Monday passed a special resolution to set up a Dera Baba Nanak Development Authority to develop and …
Airport Authority threatens to seize Sahara’s Mumbai hotel
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) In yet another blow to the beleaguered Sahara Group, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has terminated the lease of the …
Karnataka Innovation Authority to empower startups
Bengaluru, Nov 29 (IANS) Karnataka will soon set up an innovation authority to empower startups for the ease of doing business, said Chief Minister H.D. …
Centre defends divesting Verma of his charge, says it is appointing authority
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday defended its decision to divest CBI Director Alok Verma of his charge, saying the action was …
Karnataka Innovation Authority to empower start-ups
Bengaluru, Nov 29 (IANS) Karnataka will soon set up an innovation authority to empower start-ups for the ease of doing business, said Chief Minister H.D. …
Trump grants new authority to troops to protect border personnel
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has approved a memorandum that grants new authority to US troops on the Southwest border to protect …
Stalin appreciates TN Disaster Management Authority
Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) DMK leader M.K. Stalin appreciated the Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority (TNDMA) for its actions to tackle cyclone Gaja that battered …
Stock market regulatory authority sues Elon Musk for fraud
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday presented charges against the founder of Tesla Inc., Elon Musk, accusing him of …
Cauvery Water Management Authority needs professional diversity: Experts
Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) Questioning the composition and structure of the Cauvery Water Management Authority, experts say the recently-constituted river basin organisation, dominated by engineers, …
Faridabad to have own development authority
Chandigarh, Sep 13 (IANS) Faridabad city, which adjoins the national capital, will have its own development authority. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced the …
Cabinet approves transfer of land to Mumbai metropolitan authority
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex post facto approval for transfer of land of Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. …