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Work in full swing to introduce retro-styled Harley-Davidson: Hero MotoCorp
NEW DELHI: Leading two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is going full throttle to launch a Harley-Davidson model with retro styling as it looks to enter a very profitable segment in the premium motorcycle space, according to a senior company…
India becoming destination country for healthy foods like millets: Tomar
NEW DELHI: India is becoming the destination country for healthy food items like millets and the government is promoting biofortified varieties to address malnutrition, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday said as he…
Over 1 crore informal workers registered on e-Shram portal
NEW DELHI: Over one crore unorganised workers have registered themselves on e-Shram portal, the labour ministry said on Sunday.
More than 1 crore unorganised workers registered on e-Shram portal, which is India's first national database…
Vodafone Idea claims to record peak 5G speed of 3.7 gbps during trials in Pune
NEW DELHI: Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Sunday claimed to have recorded a peak speed of 3.7 gigabit per second (gbps), the highest by any operator in India, during 5G trials in Pune.
The company also claimed to have…
Are There Any Mechanical Benefits to Clean an Engine?
Appearances aside, does a clean car engine that sparkles like new run any better than one that’s grimy from normal use? Do you absolutely need to remove the debris or use a degreaser to keep your car in proper working order? Probably not.…
Punjab National Bank cuts rate on home loan above Rs 50 lakh by 0.5%; RLLR by 0.25%
NEW DELHI: A day after SBI and Bank of Baroda announced festival season offer, Punjab National Bank on Friday slashed the interest rate on home loan above Rs 50 lakh by 0.50 per cent to 6.60 per cent.
"In a series of offers launched by…
No GST compensation to states beyond July 2022
The Centre has decided not to extend compensation to states for losses in revenue due to the implementation of GST by another five years. Instead, the Centre has clarified that it would continue to levy the Compensation Cess till March 2026…
Domestic freight rates rise as festive season boosts demand
CHENNAI: Despite stagnant diesel prices and tyre rates, India’s road freight costs have been seeing a steady rise over the past four months.
Industry experts say that the rise in prices has been driven by a consistent…
Yes Bank-DHFL case: Rana Kapoor’s wife, daughters remanded to judicial custody
MUMBAI: A special CBI court in Mumbai on Saturday denied bail to the wife and two daughters of Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor in a quid-pro-quo case involving private sector lender DHFL and remanded them to 14-day judicial custody.…
Apple, Google remove opposition app as Russian voting begins
Russian authorities have sought to suppress the use of Smart Voting, a strategy designed by imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, to curb the dominance of the Kremlin-backed United Russia party.
Apple and Google have come under…
Car Burning Oil: How Much Consumption Is ‘Normal’?
Because of wear, vehicles are more likely to consume engine oil as they age. Burning oil is a common problem, but when it is ignored, it can do major damage to your car’s engine. Common culprits that result in burning oil include worn valve…
What’s a Cabin Air Filter and When Should You Replace It?
Recommendations on when a cabin air filter should be replaced vary by manufacturer — some say every 12,000 or 15,000 miles, others longer — and how often can depend on how much you drive and where. Check the maintenance schedule in your…
Sensex crosses 59,000 for first time; Nifty leaps to fresh high
MUMBAI: The BSE Sensex scaled the 59,000-mark for the first time on Thursday, propelled by gains in Reliance Industries, ITC and ICICI Bank amid unabated foreign fund inflows and positive cues from European markets.
The 30-share index…
Google glitch shows more rupees against UAE dirham, but expats’ joy shortlived
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Non-resident Indians in the UAE were on cloud nine for sometime on Wednesday as Google's currency converter went haywire around noon showing that the Indian currency exchange rate against dirham at a record Rs 24.8. This…
TVS Motor Company betting big on fast-growing 125 cc motorcycle, scooter segment in India
NEW DELHI: Chennai-based TVS Motor Company is betting big on the fast-growing 125 cc motorcycle and scooter segment in India, marking it as a profitable future growth area, according to a top company official.
The company, which on…
EaseMyTrip expands into Philippines, Thailand and the United States; shares jump
EaseMyTrip, India’s second-largest online travel platform, is expanding its international presence by incorporating wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States of America as part of its second phase of the…
Rs 30,600 crore guarantee to back security receipts of NARCL on stressed assets
J&K Bank receives additional capital of Rs 500 cr from J&K govt
Diesel, petrol in GST list may be discussed in 45th Council meeting today
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) The GST Council in its meeting on Friday may discuss the possibility of bringing diesel and petrol in the ambit of new indirect tax regime besides considering a proposal to levy 5 per cent tax on food-delivery apps…
IMF stands ready to engage with new Lebanese government
Washington, Sep 16 (UNI/Sputnik) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ready to engage with the new government of Lebanon in order to support the nation’s economy, IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice told reporters on Thursday.
“We have had…
How Often Do I Need to Change My Brake Fluid?
For example, Chevrolet calls for a brake fluid change on most models every 45,000 miles, but Honda says to do it every three years regardless of the vehicle’s mileage. Three years is also the recommended interval for most Volkswagens, but…
