India joins UN's Better Than Cash Alliance in financial inclusion push

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 23:33

The government Tuesday said it's joining the United Nations' Better Than Cash Alliance as part of its efforts to widen its financial inclusion drive.

Better India raises Rs 1 cr funding

Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 17:56

Bangalore-based The Better India, a news startup, today said it has raised Rs 1 crore from Intellecap Impact Investment Network (I3N or I-cube-N) and others including Myntra Co-founder Raveen Sastry.

Govt plans to have e-cabinet files from January

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 15:30

In a step towards creating a paperless office for achieving better governance, the government plans to have all cabinet files in electronic format from January 2015 onwards.

Zambia arrests politician over potato jibe

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 11:49

Zambian police have arrested and charged an opposition leader with defamation, after he compared the president to a potato.

Kim Kardashian wants to `get in better shape`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 15:27

Kim Kardashian is planning to "stay healthy and get in better shape" in 2014.

Series `Better Call Saul` to be a prequel to `Breaking Bad`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 10:41

Creator of hit television series `Breaking Bad`, Vince Gilligan, said the new series `Better Call Saul` will be more likely a prequel than a sequel to the show.

Goa to spend 17 crore for better facilities on beaches

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 21:40

The Goa tourism ministry will spend Rs.17.23 crore to spruce up beaches in south Goa, said Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar Tuesday.

Experts hail ordinance on crimes against women

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 12:30

The police and the lawyers have welcomed the the Criminal Law Ordinance, 2013, which brings in many amendments in laws on crimes against women, the ordinance will strengthen cases and help in getting better conviction rate.

Better ties with India, Afghanistan a priority: Pak official

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 16:52

Improving ties with India and Afghanistan is the top priority of Pakistan, which will focus on Southeast Asia and Europe to inject more economic content into ties for much-needed economic revival, a top official has said.

Voges says Warner will learn from his mistakes

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 16:26

Australian batsman Adam Voges has said that David Warner will learn from his mistakes like he learnt the hard way that drinking and cricket need to be managed carefully.

Manna Dey`s condition stable but critical

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 18:41

The condition of playback legend Manna Dey has shown 'marginal improvement', hospital sources said today.

Better facilities for BSF at border posts: Sushilkumar Shinde

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 19:42

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday lauded Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for guarding areas prone to infiltration and said more facilities would be provided to the troopers deputed on the border-posts.