Floor area ratio hiked around rapid transit systems in Delhi

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 14:01

Urban Development Ministry on Tuesday almost doubled the floor area ratio for constructions around mass rapid transit systems like the Metro, albeit with some riders, to address the issues of traffic congestion and shortage of housing in Delhi.

RBI introduces pre-paid instrument to ease commuter woes

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 00:27

The Reserve Bank Thursday introduced a new type of pre-paid instrument of up to Rs 2,000 for Mass Transit Systems to facilitate migration from cash-based payments to electronic ones.

Comcast founder Ralph Roberts dies at 95

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 21:12

Roberts, who was chairman emeritus of Comcast`s board, died of natural causes in Philadelphia, the company said.

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 09:17

As Washington weighs new cybersecurity steps amid a public backlash over mass surveillance, U.S. tech companies warned President Barack Obama not to weaken increasingly sophisticated encryption systems designed to protect consumers` privacy.

V-Mart Retail to open stores in West Bengal

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 10:54

"We are mainly fashion retailers, although there are about some 34 stores which also sell FMCG items. We have decided not include an FMCG items in upcoming stores", he said.

RBI issues draft norms for mass transport pre-paid cards

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 19:32

The Reserve Bank on Thursday issued draft guidelines for pre-paid payment instruments to be used in mass-transit systems which will also enable shopping inside the transport hubs.

V-Mart to invest Rs 200 cr, add nearly 200 stores in 5 years

Last Updated: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 13:07

The company had a revenue base of Rs 574.96 crore in FY 2013-14. It is, at present, operating 109 stores in 91 cities.

Sri Lanka mass grave toll reaches 50

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 20:04

The UN Human Rights Council has passed two rights resolutions against Sri Lanka and a third one is expected in March.

13 bodies recovered from Pakistan`s mass grave

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 14:46

At least 13 unidentified decomposed bodies have been recovered from a mass grave in Pakistan`s restive Balochistan province.

Mass grave unearthed in Balochistan

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 01:12

A mass grave has been unearthed in Pakistan`s troubled Balochistan province, authorities said on Sunday.

Jamia Milia Islamia students curate documentary fest

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 14:09

Students at the Jamia Millia Islamia`s AJK Mass Communication Research Centre have curated a documentary film festival, called Ainaa, which opened Friday.