A recent survey in India, carried by property consultant JLL India, showed that a total of 4.4 lakh houses were unsold at the end of 2017. This survey was conducted in seven major cities of the country, which revealed that Delhi-NCR had maximum number of property hanging. The data showed that about 1,50,654 units in […]
India Ratings and Research keeps a negative outlook for residential real estate
During the year 2016-17, several policy changes by the Indian government has made both negative and positive effects on the real estate sector. As the sector continues to adapt and flourish with the new regulations, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) continues to uphold a negative stance for the residential real estate for the financial year […]
Maruti Suzuki set to launch Ciaz in August, 2018
India’s largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki is expected to launch the new Ciaz car in August, 2018. According to the sources, Maruti Suzuki was set to unveil the ‘Sedan’ at Auto Expo last month, but it decided to shift focus on its popular hatchback Swift. Bookings for the new Ciaz will begin in the month of […]
M2M numbers to have 13-digits from July 1, 2018
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has reportedly dispensed a directive to all telecom operators to issue 13-digit mobile numbers to M2M (Machine-to-machine) customers, in order to provide better security features. The current numbers will be ported to the new format from October 1, 2018. One of the first operators to start working in this direction […]
Fresh FIR lodged by CBI against the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi
The alleged scam of Rs 11,400 crore by Nirav Modi, the Indian-born diamond jewellery designer, is one of the largest scams to hit the Indian banking system. With each passing day, the case keeps taking intriguing turns. Recently, the CBI has registered a FIR against Mehul Choksi, the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi, and his […]
PM Modi pays a visit to ailing Manohar Parrikar in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Manohar Parrikar, the Chief Minister of Goa who is not keeping well since past few days. It was after the Magnetic Maharashtra event that Modi met him for a brief moment. As per the sources, Mr Parrikar is undergoing a treatment for mild pancreatitis at Lilavati Hospital in suburban […]
Priyanka Chopra cuts ties with Nirav Modi, Sidharth Malhotra exploring legal options
Named as the global ambassador of luxury diamond jewelry brand Nirav Modi a while back, Priyanka Chopra has allegedly dragged the diamantaire to court for not paying her dues. The actor has accused Modi for not paying her for the diamond ad campaign. Modi has a reputation amongst the A-listers of Bollywood and Hollywood stars, […]
A fatwa that tells women how to try on bangles
Muzaffarnagar: In another controversial proclamation, a fatwa asking Muslim women to not wear bangles from men at bangle shops has been issued by Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband. The tradition which has continued for ages has been called “wrong and a big sin”. The issue came to light after a query was raised by a […]
A record breaking 1,10,000 condoms ‘setting Winter Olympics on fire’
When it comes to Olympics, they say the sporting spirit sees a new high. Besides, we can’t really say about the spirits this time, but condoms are certainly witnessing a new high. The winter Olympics 2018 have already begun, and the organizers of South Korean games have supplied athletes with a staggering 1,10,000 condoms. This […]
6.4-magnitude earthquake in Hualien claims several lives, dozens remain missing
The tragic event of 6.4-magnitutde earthquake which struck in the popular eastern tourist city of Hualien on Tuesday, 6 February claimed several lives. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit the island nation 11:50 pm (local time) (3.50pm GMT) on Tuesday, around 21 kilometres, northeast of the port city of Hualien. […]