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2 in 3 travellers want pre-pandemic govt fare caps back as air-fares soar

A recent survey by LocalCircles reveals that soaring airfares have worried travellers and two out of three fliers want the government to bring back an upper and lower limit on air-fares

BS Number Wise: Here's why India's poverty estimates are problematic

Traditional estimates of poverty in the country rely on indicators that are outdated or inaccurate

UGC notifies new regulations on PhD degrees, here's what has changed

The UGC has announced new norms for PhD degrees that include significant modifications to the qualifications for admission, the application process, and the evaluation procedures

Jio True 5G now in Bengaluru, Hyderabad; unlimited data under welcome offer

Starting November 10, Jio users in Bengaluru and Hyderabad will be invited to the 'Jio Welcome Offer', to experience unlimited 5G Data at up to 1 Gbps+ speeds, at no additional cost

Weak revenue, high capital outlays to keep States' debt at decadal high

The aggregate indebtedness of states, is expected to remain elevated at 30-31 per cent this fiscal, almost similar to 31.5 per cent of last fiscal, Crisil report said

Amid Binance-FTX deal fallout, calls for 'proof of reserve' grow louder

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao recently announced that the largest crypto exchange in the world will start Merkle-tree proof of reserve soon

US intends to issue 100,000 visas every month to Indian applicants

According to a senior official of the US embassy, India is America's top priority for issuance of visas

Travancore to Mandi: A sneak peek into the royal houses of New Delhi

The royal family of Travancore has entered into an agreement with Sahana Real Estate & Builders to sell the Travancore house for Rs 250 crore. Here is a look at other royal houses in Delhi

Realme 10 with AMOLED screen, MediaTek Helio G99 unveiled: Details here

Successor to the Realme 9, the Realme 10 is expected to arrive in India soon. The 4G smartphone boasts big capacity 5,000 mAh battery, 33W fast-wired charging, and Android 12-based Realme UI

In court, Centre defends excluding Dalit Muslims, Christians from SC list

It told the Supreme Court the Ranganath Mishra Commission, which had recommended the inclusion of Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims in the SC list, took a myopic view of the issue and was 'flawed'

Explained: What is ray tracing, how it works, and future of mobile games

Ray tracing uses lighting techniques to bring more realism in video games. By using algorithms, this technology traces and imitates the path of light that it would take in real world

Background checks and more: How IT companies are detecting moonlighting

IT firms are increasingly resorting to background verification firms for additional checks on employees for moonlighting, says report

BSNL gets Centre's nod to sign Rs 26,821 crore 4G deal with TCS: Report

Tata Sons' unit Tejas Network will manufacture the equipment locally for BSNL

Centre may introduce changes to capital gains tax rules, says report

A task force had recommended changes in indexation benefit rules for the capital gains tax in 2019, and it is expected to be the main basis of the review

Nirav Modi loses appeal, UK rules suicide risk does not bar extradition

The 51-year-old fugitive diamond merchant has the option of further appeals in the UK and European courts and the process to bring him back to stand trial in India is unlikely to be a speedy one

Centre allows trade settlement for export promotion schemes in Indian rupee

With the amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy, invoicing, payment, and settlement of trade can now take place in Indian rupee

Bharat Forge's subsidiary bags $155.5 mn order to export artillery guns

Bharat Forge has been consolidating its defence and aerospace business under Kalyani Strategic Systems with an aim to target export opportunities in the defence sector

Lava Blaze 5G: Cheapest 'made in India' smartphone goes on sale from Nov 15

The Lava Blaze 5G will be available at an introductory price of Rs 9,999 on Amazon from November 15

Realme's Dizo launches Watch D Plus smartwatch at Rs 1,999: Specs and more

Priced at Rs 1,999, the Dizo Watch D Plus will be available online on the e-commerce platform Flipkart from November 15

Dollar still being used to import Russian oil by Indian companies: Report

According to Indian importers, the rupee trade mechanism that was devised in July by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not gained much traction yet