IOC's Lotus Xangpo petrol pump world's highest altitude outlet

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:46

Besides cutting greenhouse gas emission, "the solar power generation system enables the retail outlet to save about Rs 30,000 per month," it said, adding that the investment in putting up the solar system is recoverable in about 18 months.

Govt to have non-adversarial tax regime, boost investment: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 12:02

"Our Taxation process has to be simpler to increase tax buoyancy. Our taxation policy has to be non-adversarial. The government does not intend to tax people retrospectively," Jaitley said.

Our taxation process has to be simplier to increase tax buyoncy: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 10:48

The Finance Minister said that our corporate tax structure has to be globally competitive and that's why we reduced it from 30 per cent to 25 per cent. Our taxation process has to be simplier to increase tax buyoncy.

Narayana Murthy donates 200,000 pounds for UK Gandhi statue

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 19:28

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and his family have donated 200,000 pounds towards the statue of Mahatma Gandhi planned for Parliament Square here, helping in meeting the budget target of 750,000 pounds for the project.

Notice to police over wrong treatment by Gurgaon hospital

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 19:45

A judicial magistrate`s court issued notice to police for failing to submit status report of probe into alleged cheating and wrong treatment of minor girl by Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Notice to police over wrong treatment by Gurgaon hospital

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 19:04

A judicial magistrate`s court here has issued notice to police for failing to submit the status report of a probe into the alleged cheating and wrong treatment of a minor girl by Fortis Memorial Research Institute, a lawyer said Sunday.

China memorial to Korean assassin sparks Japan feud

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 14:57

A new Asian diplomatic row broke out Monday after China unveiled a memorial to a Korean national hero who assassinated a Japanese official a century ago -- with Tokyo condemning him as a "terrorist".

Australian Open: History-chasing Serena starts favourite in Melbourne Park

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:17

It has become such a cliche in today`s super-fast changing world that every other day, there is a mention of history creating feat. But still, there are lot many records and achievements left to be equalled or be conqured, and lot more avenues to be created for the future generation. In such a backdrop, Serena Williams is looking to win her 18th Grand Slam single`s title at Melbourne Park. If she happens to lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup - for the sixth time in her career, she will equal

Naseemuddin, Kushwaha among 19 booked in UP memorial scam

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 20:56

Naseemuddin Siddiqui and Babu Singh Kushwaha were among 19 people booked for their alleged role in Rs 1,400 crore scam in construction of Dalit memorials and parks in Uttar Pradesh.

`Fake` interpreter at Mandela memorial claims to have exposed system

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 10:20

Jantjie was criticised for his controversial interpretations of the speeches of President Barack Obama and other world leaders.

Adequate funding for hospitals constructed under NRHM: Azad

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 20:21

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Monday said the Centre will provide adequate funding to J&K govt for early completion of work on hospitals constructed under the NRHM.

Mikhail Kalashnikov to buried in new `pantheon` of heroes

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 13:50

Russia was Friday to bury Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the iconic AK-47 assault rifle that was the favoured weapon of guerrillas worldwide, at a newly-opened cemetery for national heroes.