li TONY HETHERINGTON: ScottishPower's billing shambles may bankrupt us By Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:11:11 +0000 P.S. writes: I am secretary of a not-for-profit charity. ScottishPower for some reason reduced the utility payments for our premises from £748 a month to just £1. Full Article
li TONY HETHERINGTON: 'Please help...we just want to stop living in fear of Scottish Power' By Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:34:16 +0100 My account with Scottish Power has been under review by the energy supplier for more than 18 months, as it insists we owe more than £7,000. The company claims we have not paid since 2013 Full Article
li ASK TONY: Travel agent pocketed £225 of our China holiday refund By Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:22:32 +0000 Last July, my wife, daughter and I used travel agent Carlton Leisure to book flights to Beijing with British Airways, returning via Hong Kong, with an internal flight between there and Chengdu. Full Article
li Big B not hosting any political event: Abhishek Bachchan By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 20:15:00 +0530 However, there are reports that R Madhavan, and not Amitabh Bachchan, would be hosting the event Full Article
li Two years of Narendra Modi's foreign policy: more misses than hits By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 11:27:00 +0530 Two years of Modi's foreign policy can be best remembered for its flip-flops on Pakistan and the PM's blockbuster speeches to delirious non-resident communities and the grand receptions he has received in several countries Full Article
li NDA has failed in key areas like economy: Muniyappa By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 13:57:00 +0530 The former union minister said "only achievement" of NDA govt was changing names of UPA schemes Full Article
li Modi govt established new benchmarks for development: Amit Shah By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 14:40:00 +0530 On the second anniversary of the Modi govt, Shah added that the Centre also redefined the idea of governance and delivery Full Article
li FDI in food processing may cross $1 billion in next 2 yrs: Harsimrat Kaur Badal By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 16:30:00 +0530 The government has announced 100% FDI in marketing of food products produced and processed in India in the Budget Full Article
li Congress terms Modi Govt 'anti-farmer, anti-women and anti-Dalit' By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 29 May 2016 20:48:00 +0530 Attacking the Modi rule, the Congress party said that the NDA govt is acting like an event manager Full Article
li Indian-Americans' startup Riversand secures $10 million investment By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 04:40:00 +0530 Riversand is a SaaS Master Data Management and Product Information Management solution provider Full Article
li Field service automation start-up Zinier raises $90 million funding By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:23:00 +0530 The funding would help it to transform field service workforces with artificial intelligence-driven automation Full Article
li Uber sells its India food delivery business to Zomato in all-stock deal By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:00:00 +0530 The deal is applicable only in India and Uber Eats will continue to operate in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Full Article
li Fintech firm Instamojo buys GetMeAShop from Times Internet for $5 million By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:46:00 +0530 With this, GetMeAShop's 30 member-odd team has joined Instamojo, to work as part of the company's e-commerce business, MojoCommerce Full Article
li HealthifyMe collaborates with online grocery players to tap wider markets By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:15:00 +0530 A pilot project in partnership with Swiggy to deliver healthy food launched in Gurgaon; mental wellness segment on anvil Full Article
li UP govt drafting 'Startup Policy 2020', eyeing top 3 domestic ranking By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:58:00 +0530 Plans to harness 9 million MSMEs base to boost start-ups Full Article
li Startup Agnikul raises Rs 23.4 crore to put small satellites into space By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:45:00 +0530 Agnikul, operating out of National Centre for Combustion Research at IIT Chennai, is developing a satellite launch vehicle for payload capacity of up to 100 kgs Full Article
li These techies are 3D printing ventilator splitters for Covid-19 patients By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:52:00 +0530 Their solution addresses the problem ventilator shortage in the country by splitting oxygen supply so that the machine can be used on two patients simultaneously Full Article
li Odisha start-ups seek relief package from CM to survive Covid-19 impact By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:01:00 +0530 The entities have requested the state government to act as guarantor for soft loans or facilitate collateral-free loans Full Article
li Online pharmacies on hiring mode as orders during Covid-19 lockdown By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:02:00 +0530 Most e-pharmacies are operating with minimal staff and are not able to fulfill customer orders Full Article
li Covid-19 impact: Technology start-ups have multiple silver linings By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:04:00 +0530 The lockdown has severely crippled half the ecosystem, especially e-commerce and mobility services; but the other half - digital players in content, social media and so on - is having a field day Full Article
li This Y Combinator-backed start-up is playing Farmville in real life By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:57:00 +0530 Hyderabad-based agri-tech firm UrbanKisaan uses hydroponics to grow veggies; see 7-fold rise in demand during lockdown Full Article
li Mullah Mansour's killing: What does it mean for Afghanistan, Taliban and Pakistan By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 30 May 2016 13:55:00 +0530 Change in Taliban leadership may not alter its philosophy as it is decided by a 'Shura' rather than the leader alone Full Article
li Why can't Indian intelligence agencies kill terrorists? By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:09:00 +0530 While we wonder why India can't eliminate terrorists like Dawood Ibrahim and Hafiz Saeed on foreign soil like other countries do, a lack of resolve and operational inability ensures that our intelligence agencies remain incapable of doing targeted ... Full Article
li Integrated Theatre Commands: boon or bane for the Indian Military By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:00:00 +0530 The fundamental problem with the integration plan is that integration revolves around the weakest link in the chain; the army Full Article
li Ramco bags contract from New Zealand's fertiliser company Ravensdown By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:43:00 +0530 By using Ramco Aviation Suite, Ravensdown Aerowork aims to improve operational efficiencies Full Article
li Renault Kwid 1 Litre Makes India Debut at 2016 Auto Expo By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:03:49 +0530 : Renault has introduced the 1-litre variant of Kwid today at the Auto Expo. This will further help Renault to expand Kwid’s success in higher segments. The 800cc variant has already crossed 85,000 bookings and is still rolling with momentum. More ... Full Article
li Tata Make Public Debut of Zica at 2016 Auto Expo By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:38:07 +0530 Tata has made public debut of its brand new entry level hatchback Zica at the on-going 2016 Indian Auto Expo. The hatchback has been launched at Rs ‘xxx’/ Bookings for the new Tata Zica are open/ The hatchback will be launched in a few weeks from ... Full Article
li 2016 Hyundai Elite i20 Launched at Rs. 5.36 Lac By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:43:33 +0530 Hyundai has launched an updated version of its premium hatchback, Hyundai Elite i20 with a price tag of Rs. 5.36 lac. The updated car incorporates minor changes and it can be reasoned that this revamp is a move for the Korean automaker to prep-up ... Full Article
li Honda signs MoU with Magma Fincorp Limited By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:20:10 +0530 Honda India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Magma Fincorp Limited in order to provide easy finance to the customers. Magma will be providing loans up to 90% of total cost of the car which can be repaid in a time period of 5 ... Full Article
li BMW 7-Series Entry-level Variants get 2.0-liter Turbocharged Petrol Powerplants By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:19:03 +0530 German automaker BMW has released a 2.0-liter four cylinder version of its 7–Series luxury sedan in the Chinese and Turkish markets. The powertrain is shared with the company’s relatively smaller sedan, 330i and its subsidiary’s hot hatchback, the ... Full Article
li Volkswagen mulls to localise production of 2.0L Diesel Mill By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:09:39 +0530 Volkswagen is planning to localise the production of its 2.0 litre diesel engine, which powers its numerous cars including Skoda Octavia and Audi A3 sold in India. The decision came at a time when the German carmaker localised the making of their ... Full Article
li Chevrolet Cruze Facelift Showcased at Auto Expo 2016 By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:59:44 +0530 #first2expo- With the biggest media crew on ground, CarDekho brings to you the most extensive coverage of Auto Expo 2016. General Motors has showcased the new Chevrolet Cruze at the ongoing Auto Expo. The car was recently launched with a price ... Full Article
li Piaggio unveils two-wheeler crossover Aprilia SR 150 By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:13:00 +0530 The model, which will be launched in August, is a blend of motorbikes and scooter and sports a 150cc engine Full Article
li Renault unveils Kwid with 1 litre engine By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:01:00 +0530 Kwid, currently powered by a 800cc petrol engine, has been a runaway success with collective bookings of more than 100,000 units in just 4 months Full Article
li I see possibility of 100 per cent product development in India: Maruti Suzuki MD and CEO By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:40:00 +0530 Interview with Kenichi Ayukawa, MD and CEO, Maruti Suzuki Full Article
li Mahindra & Mahindra showcases XUV Aero, Tivoli at Auto Expo By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:08:00 +0530 XUV Aero is a coupe-styled vehicle based on its premium sports utility vehicle SUV 500 Full Article
li Govt seeks auto industry's view on scrappage policy By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:35:00 +0530 Govt is ready to bring an incentive based scrappage policy for old vehicles Full Article
li Carmakers showcase future lineup at Auto Expo By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:36:00 +0530 Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars Full Article
li With a little over 5.26 lakh visitors, Auto Expo fails to pull crowds By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:33:00 +0530 Despite higher launches and unveilings at the event, footfall at the event was the worst in over two decades Full Article
li Modi interacts with political leaders as buzz to extend lockdown grows By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:56:00 +0530 The interaction comes as Indian enters the third week of the 21-day nationwide shutdown Full Article
li When Yeddyurappa spoke against faith profiling and earned kudos from Oppn By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:26:00 +0530 Shobha Karandlaje, Yediyurappa's political confidante and Udupi-Chikmagalur MP, led the anti-Muslim chorus Full Article
li As Covid-19 takes centre stage, crucial political matters await resolution By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:33:00 +0530 Even if the pandemic's curve flattens out, governments are in for a long haul because the economic and social costs are far too enormous to be recompensed in the short run Full Article
li MP cabinet expansion likely today amid growing pressure, Covid-19 crisis By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:21:00 +0530 The cabinet has not been expanded since Shivraj Singh Chouhan took oath as chief minister for the fourth time on March 23, after his predecessor Kamal Nath of the Congress stepped down Full Article
li Take action against politicians violating lockdown: Haryana govt to police By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:44:00 +0530 Action will be taken against any political leader, whether from the ruling party or the opposition if found violating the lockdown, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said Full Article
li Did Prashant Kishor take a flight during lockdown? Centre asks airlines By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:41:00 +0530 On Thursday, Ministry of Home Affairs asked Ministry of Civil Aviation to find out Full Article
li Monsoon session of Parliament should begin on time in mid-July: V-P Naidu By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:01:00 +0530 Naidu, as chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has reached all members of the Upper House and is learnt to have told some that he hopes the session to follow 'normal schedule'. Full Article
li Covid-19 impact: Politicians log on to tech to get past lockdown hurdles By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:53:00 +0530 In view of the nationwide to prevent the spread of coronavirus, face-to-face interactions and political gatherings have been replaced by virtual meetings Full Article
li Mamata congratulates Arvind Kejriwal, says those who deliver are rewarded By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:09:00 +0530 Earlier, while talking to reporters in Bankura district, Banerjee had said that people in Delhi have rejected BJP's policies and that "it was a victory of democracy" Full Article
li Delhi Election: Mandate explains true meaning of nationalism, says Sisodia By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:24:00 +0530 Sisodia, who retained his seat for the third time, said the BJP indulged in "politics of hate", but people refused to be divided. Full Article