Govt flags deflation as new challenge for economy

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 16:14

Government on Wednesday flagged deflation as a new challenge for the economy but expressed hope that the growth will be close to 8 percent in the current fiscal year, notwithstanding lower first quarter GDP number.

2015 Rainforest Challenge India concludes with a 1-2 finish for Team Force Gurkha yet again

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 16:24

The second edition of the seven-day Rainforest Challenge India was everything it had promised to be: Bigger, Badder and Tougher. But then so were the competitors!

PM Modi calls for ideas for 'Digital India' initiative

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 10:16

"Have ideas for a digital India & to transform our economy? Then you must participate in the 'Innovate for Digital India Challenge' on MyGov," he posted.

Centre's guidelines awaited for Smart City project

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:47

Till now, no city has been included in the smart cities scheme. We have to first shortlist cities for the scheme in the first phase. They will then need to compete with other cities to get selected.

Guidelines for Smart City project likely to be finalised soon

Last Updated: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 10:54

"The detailed guidelines of the project, aiming at recasting the urban landscape, is likely to be notified next week after its finalisation," a senior ministry official said.

Smart city plan: Criteria agreed for selection, ranking

Last Updated: Saturday, January 31, 2015, 23:50

The important stakeholder consultations were organised by the Urban Development Ministry upon the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the states on board before proceeding further with a the launch of the smart city initiative.

China faces biggest fiscal challenge since 1981: Deutsche Bank

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 14:35

China`s fiscal revenue growth is set to hit a three-decade low in 2015, Deutsche Bank said in a report, complicating policymakers` efforts to rein in runaway local government debt without crippling the broader economy.

Indian business tycoon Singhania to participate in Ferrari Challenge

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 21:00

Singhania, the chairman and managing director of Raymond Ltd., will make a determined bid for the top honours at the biggest racing extravaganza at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi over the next few days.

UK`s top hackers to compete for cyber security prize

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:14

As the attack on cyberspace worsens day by day, top hackers of UK will be competing in a challenge to test cyber security.

A new challenge for Viswanathan Anand in Zurich

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 09:06

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand will find himself in the unfamiliar position of starting as the lowest-ranked player when he takes on a tough field in his first Classical tournament since losing the world title, in the Zurich Challenge here at the Savoy.

The Ashes: Aussies ready for South Africa challenge, says Clarke

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 16:49

Michael Clarke said Australia will take the greatest bowling attack in world cricket to South Africa next month in a bid to challenge the number one Test side, after securing a 5-0 Ashes whitewash over England on Sunday.

U-17 WC hosting rights highlight of 2013 for Indian football

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 12:44

Securing the hosting rights of the prestigious 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup was the lone silver lining in an otherwise disappointing and forgettable year gone by for Indian football.