After GDP figures, PM targets Manmohan Singh, other economists 

Armed with the latest GDP figures, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today mocked the economists and made a veiled attack on his predecessor Manmohan Singh, saying "hard work" proved to be more powerful than "Harvard". After GDP figures, PM targets Manmohan Singh, other economists Armed with the latest GDP figures, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today mocked the economists and made a veiled attack on his predecessor Manmohan Singh, saying "hard work" proved to be more powerful than "Harvard". "One year ago, our opposition used to say that our economy is going down with no development and GDP numbers are not going up," he said addressing an election rally here. But after demonetisation was announced on November 8 last year, "they (opposition) said 'Modiji, we don't understand why you took the demonetisation decision when the economy was doing well'," the Prime Minister said. Targeting the opposition, he said, "Chit bhi meri, pat bhi meri (Both head and tail of the coin are mine)...First, they said there was no economic development. Then, when the notes (of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination) were banned, they (opposition) said the economy was running smoothly and you have applied the break on it."

Govt takes note of steps to safeguard migrant rights 

  Caste-based enumeration of migrants, access to subsidised food and legal framework, low cost money transfer and inter-state operability of the PDS system were part of the recommendations submitted to the government today for safeguarding interests of the migrant community. | Govt takes note of steps to safeguard migrant rights Caste-based enumeration of migrants, access to subsidised food and legal framework, low cost money transfer and inter-state operability of the PDS system were part of the recommendations submitted to the government today for safeguarding interests of the migrant community. The 'Working Group on Migration' called for amendment in the protocols of Registrar General of India to enable caste based enumeration of migrants, who constitute about 30 per cent of the country's population and also the working force, as per 2011 census. 

Employees launch petition against 3-month exit notice in IT cos 

Over 28,000 IT employees have signed an online petition asking the Labour Ministry to stop IT companies from holding them to a three-month non-negotiable notice period.  Pushed into a corner due to a potentially poor salary increase and slower job growth, India’s IT sector professionals have knocked on the government’s door seeking a respite from tough exit clauses. Over 28,000 IT employees have signed an online petition asking the Labour Ministry to stop IT companies from holding them to a three-month non-negotiable notice period.

JLR unveils Ratan Tata's passion project Range Rover Velar 

 Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new model at a grand ceremony here. JLR unveils Ratan Tatas passion project Range Rover Velar Tata Motors -owned Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new model at a grand ceremony. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Chief Design Officer, credited the final product to Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata. "I would like to thank Ratan Tata. Ever since he saw the first sketch of the Velar, he became a passionate advocate of it," McGovern said at the function. "Design has the power to enrich people's lives... this is a vehicle with emotionally charged DNA and unquestionable pedigree," he added. Described as one of the "hottest products this year", the Velar is now open to orders from around the world, including India. In a boost to British manufacturing, the company announced that the Velar will be built exclusively at JLR's flagship Solihull plant in the West Midlands region of England. "The expansion of our product range and building this British designed and engineered car in the UK is a sign of our confidence in British manufacturing. We are leading the global premium car industry with our commitment to our home market and our heart, soul and headquarters will always be in the UK," said JLR CEO Ralf Speth. The Range Rover brand has been heralded as Britain's greatest luxury export since the 1970s and includes the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque.

Vodafone announces launch of 4G service in Pune Ashish Chandra,

Business Head Maharashtra & Goa Circle, Vodafone India said, "We started our 4G journey in Maharashtra from Nagpur and followed it up with launches in 107 cities and towns within a period of 3 months. Vodafone is now expanding its services across the IT, manufacturing and education hub of Pune. Vodafone announces launch of 4G service in Pune Vodafone India Ltd announced the launch of its Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G service in Pune. Vodafone SuperNetTM4G services have now been rolled out in 107 cities and towns in Maharashtra & 

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches Activa 4G at Rs 50,730 

The all-new Activa 4G is compliant with BSIV emission norms and also has the Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) feature, the company said in a statement. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches Activa 4G at Rs 50,730 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launched the fourth generation upgrade of its 110cc automatic scooter Activa priced at Rs 50,730 (ex-showroom Delhi). 

Tax officials to send 50,000 letters to PM for successful GST

 A decision in this regard was taken during a meeting of representatives of All India Association of Central Excise Gazetted Executive Officers and those from Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise). | Tax officials to send 50,000 letters to PM for successful GST At least 50,000 letters will be sent by indirect tax officials to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention to ensure successful roll-out of Goods and Services Tax (GST). A decision in this regard was taken during a meeting of representatives of All India Association of Central Excise Gazetted Executive Officers and those from Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise). "We have decided that each employee working under Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) will write a letter to the Prime Minister seeking his intervention for the successful GST. "Though there are about 85,000 indirect tax employees working at various levels across the country, at least 50,000 letters will be sent to the Prime Minister within next two days," said Anup Kumar Srivastava, President of IRS officers association.