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'I have wept tears of relief,' Bilkis Bano says after SC cancels Gujarat govt's decision to release 11 convicts | In a setback for BJP, Rajasthan Minister Surendrapal Singh loses to Congress rival in key by-election | Ministry of External Affairs summons Maldivian envoy amid diplomatic row over remarks against Indian PM Narendra Modi | Supreme Court cancels Gujarat govt's decision to release 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano case | President Mohamed Muizzu departs for China amid India-Maldives diplomatic row | PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina for winning Bangladesh's Parliament elections | Ambati Rayudu quits Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP within 10 days since joining | ED arrests TMC leader Shankar Adhya in Bengal ration scam | Indian Navy evacuate all crew members from cargo vessel after foiling hijack bid | '800-1000 mob intended to cause death': Enforcement Directorate on Bengal attack

Indian Market: Sensex ends strong at 40,794.74 pts; up 169.23 pts

Oct 14, 2020, at 10:24 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex remained positive for the tenth consecutive session on Wednesday, as it rallied by 169.23 pts to end strong at 40,794.74 following gains in Bankex, Finance, Realty and Capital Goods stocks.

India's WPI inflation rate touches 1.3 pct

Oct 14, 2020, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi: India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) touched 1.32 percent in the month of September, 2020, government data released on Wednesday said.

Isuzu Motors India launches BSVI compliant D-Max Regular Cab and S-Cab

Oct 14, 2020, at 09:16 pm

Chennai: Isuzu Motors India launched the much-awaited, BS VI compliant D-Max Regular Cab and D-Max S-Cab in India, on Wednesday.

Uber to offer 30,000 free rides to CHILDLINE 1098 for helping children in distress across India

Oct 14, 2020, at 08:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday announced a partnership with the CHILDLINE India Foundation (CIF), supported by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, the nodal agency which operates the CHILDLINE 1098, the only national, emergency helpline service for children, to provide 30,000 free rides to child care professionals for reaching and attending to children in distress.

India set to trail behind Bangladesh in per capita GDP: IMF

Oct 14, 2020, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a shocker for India, the financial condition of which has taken a beating due to Coronavirus pandemic, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Asian giant could trail behind its neighbour Bangladesh this year.

Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology

Oct 14, 2020, at 05:35 am

California/IBNS: Apple on Tuesday unveiled iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology, claiming to usher in a new era for the smartphone. 

Jammu and Kashmir: Woolen sector to get major boost under World Bank funded project

Oct 14, 2020, at 12:05 am

Srinagar: The wool industry of Jammu and Kashmir is receiving a major boost under the ongoing World Bank funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP), media reports said.

Indian Market: Sensex ends almost flat at 40,625.51 pts

Oct 13, 2020, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday ended almost flat at 40,625.51, registering a small gain of 31.71 pts on buying in Energy, IT, Technology and Materials stocks.

HCL Technologies moves up by 4.07 pc to Rs 901.60

Oct 13, 2020, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai/UNI:  HCL Technologies on Tuesday gained by 4.07 pc to Rs 901.60, a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Rupee falls 8 paise against USD

Oct 13, 2020, at 09:36 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Tuesday eased further by eight paise to close at 73.35 against the US Dollar on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.

Maldives planning to scrap FTA with China to protect trade relationship with other nations

Oct 13, 2020, at 08:05 pm

Male: Maldives may soon scrap Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China to protect its trade relationship with other countries, media reports said.

Indian Market: Sensex moves up by 77 points

Oct 13, 2020, at 03:47 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday gained by 77 pts to 40,670.91 as buying was seen in Materials, Health Care, Industrials and IT stocks.

No consensus arrived at GST Council meeting on borrowing options: Nirmala Sitharaman

Oct 13, 2020, at 05:23 am

New Delhi/UNI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that no consensus could be generated at the GST Council meeting on borrowing options.

COVID-19: Finance Minister announces measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending before end of Financial Year

Oct 13, 2020, at 12:12 am

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman here on Monday announced measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending in the economy in an effort to fight the slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic following lockdown.

Indian economy: IIP contracts 8 percent in August

Oct 13, 2020, at 12:06 am

New Delhi: The Indian industrial production contracted by 8 percent in August, government data released on Monday revealed.

Indian Market: Sensex up 84.31 pts

Oct 12, 2020, at 10:12 pm

Mumbai/UNI:  The BSE Sensex on Monday rose by 84.31 pts at 40,593.80 at close following gains in IT, Technology and Health Care stocks.

ITC moves up by 2.59 pc to Rs 172.20

Oct 12, 2020, at 10:04 pm

Mumbai/UNI: ITC on Monday rallied by 2.59 pc to Rs 172.20 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Raymond Limited appoints Joe KuruvillaRaymond Lifestyle CEO

Oct 12, 2020, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi: Raymond Limited on Monday announced the reinforcement of its management team at Raymond Lifestyle with the appointment of Joe Kuruvilla as the Chief Executive Officer.

Axis Bank launches ACE Credit Card, in collaboration with Google Pay, Visa

Oct 12, 2020, at 09:03 pm

Gurgaon / Mumbai: With consumer preference for digital payments growing steadily over the last several years, Axis Bank, in collaboration with Google Pay and Visa, on Monday launched the ACE Credit Card.

TVS Motor Company’s premium motorcycle brand TVS Apache crosses 4 Million global sales milestone

Oct 12, 2020, at 08:58 pm

Hosur/IBNS: TVS Motor Company, a manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, celebrates the 4 million global sales milestone for its premium motorcycle brand, TVS Apache on Monday. 

Modi government announces measures to stimulate consumer spending

Oct 12, 2020, at 08:01 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Narendra Modi government on Monday announced proposals to stimulate demand by front-loading or advancing some of the expenditure with some offsetting changes and the other directly linked to an increase in the GDP.

Jammu and Kashmir: Government sets up research centre in Pampore to increase black cumin production

Oct 10, 2020, at 10:12 pm

Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a research centre in Pampore area of the UT to increase production of  black cumin .

Jammu and Kashmir: Farmers yield better result from 'Jeevika' scheme in Udhampur

Oct 10, 2020, at 09:47 pm

Srinagar: Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur region are benefiting by utilizing the 'Jeevika' scheme which helped them enable better yield this season.

Indian Market: Sensex zooms by 1812.44 pts during week

Oct 10, 2020, at 09:05 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Sensex zoomed 1,812.44 points or 4.68 per cent to settle at 40,509.49 in week under review following strong Q2 business updates.

WTTC appreciates Indian government’s support to travel and tourism industry in this pandemic crisis

Oct 10, 2020, at 06:09 pm

London/IBNS: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) acknowledged India’s support to the travel and tourism industry by working with the private sector in the face of the pandemic crisis at the recently held G20 Tourism Ministers meeting in Saudi Arabia.

Industry welcome RBI's decision to keep lending rates unchanged

Oct 10, 2020, at 12:51 am

New Delhi: Different Indian organizations on Friday welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep repo rate and reverse repo rate unchanged.

ICICI Bank moves up by 3.64 pc to Rs 401.65

Oct 09, 2020, at 11:12 pm

Mumbai/UNI: ICICI Bank on Friday rallied by 3.64 per cent to Rs 401.65 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Market: Sensex advances 326.82 pts

Oct 09, 2020, at 10:43 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Friday rose by 326.82 points to reach 40,509.49 at close following gains in Finance, Capital Goods, Bankex and IT stocks.

Germany luxury car maker Audi launches Q8 Celebration model at Rs 99 lakh

Oct 09, 2020, at 09:52 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Friday launched the new Q8 Celebration model priced at Rs 98.98 lakh (ex-showroom) as the brand prepares to kick-start the festive season in India.

At G20 Tourism meeting, WTTC and global CEOs discuss plan to save 100 million jobs

Oct 09, 2020, at 04:38 pm

London/IBNS: In a historic first, G20 Tourism Ministers hosted more than 45 CEOs and Members of WTTC (The World Travel & Tourism Council) , who presented their plan to save the embattled Travel & Tourism sector and 100 million jobs globally.