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Supreme Court halts police action against Sadhguru's Isha Foundation | Telangana minister apologises to Samantha-Naga Chaitanya over 'divorce' remark'; KTR still on target | Doctor shot dead at Delhi hospital amid protests over RG Kar rape-murder | Our commitment to cleanliness is a lifelong pledge: PM Modi as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan completes 10 years | PM Modi participates in cleanliness drive as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan completes 10 years | Why is Sadhguru encouraging others' daughters to turn a hermit when his scion is married?: Madras HC | No temple or dargah or gurudwara can obstruct public: Supreme Court | RG Kar rape-murder: West Bengal junior doctors return to complete ceasework | Bullet extracted: Wounded Govinda sends audio message from hospital | Govinda accidentally suffers bullet injury after misfiring from licenced revolver

Power ministry signs MoU with DRDO to develop early warning systems for vulnerable hydropower projects

Dec 28, 2022, at 06:37 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union power ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Tuesday for the implementation of an Early Warning System (EWS) for vulnerable hydropower projects.

ADB approves $125 million loan to build climate-resilient sewage and water supply systems in Tamil Nadu

Dec 28, 2022, at 06:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday signed a $125 million loan to develop climate-resilient sewage collection and treatment, and drainage and water supply systems in three cities in Tamil Nadu.

Total govt debt widens to Rs 147.19 lakh crore in Q2FY23

Dec 28, 2022, at 03:46 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The government’s total liabilities widened to Rs 147.19 lakh crore at the  September-end from Rs 145.72 lakh crore at the end of June this financial year, according to the latest finance ministry data.

Senco Gold & Diamonds launches two new showrooms in Mumbai

Dec 27, 2022, at 09:35 pm

Mumbai: Senco Gold & Diamonds, the largest organized jewellery retailer in Eastern India (based on the number of stores) announced the expansion of its footprint in Maharashtra with the launch of two new showrooms, located in Borivali West and Vashi.

Volkswagen India expands its network in Andhra Pradesh, with a new sales & service touchpoint in Rajahmundry

Dec 26, 2022, at 10:57 pm

Rajahmundry: Volkswagen Passenger Cars India on Monday announced the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art sales & service touchpoint in Rajahmundry.

Rungta Mines commissions Wire Rod Mill

Dec 26, 2022, at 10:34 pm

Kolkata: Rungta Mines Limited, India’s leading player in steel manufacturing and mining, on Monday announced commissioning of Rungta Steel Wire Rods mills at Chaliyama steel Plant in Jharkhand.

Court grants CBI 3-day custody of Ex-ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband Deepak Kochhar in Videocon loan fraud case

Dec 25, 2022, at 04:22 am

Mumbai: A special Mumbai court Saturday granted three-day custody of former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, and her husband, Deepak Kochhar to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a loan fraud case.

Indian Railways issues Letter of Award for manufacturing and maintenance of 9000 HP Electric freight locos to Siemens

Dec 25, 2022, at 03:42 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Railways has issued the Letter of Award (LoA) for manufacturing and maintenance of 9000 HP Electric Freight Locomotives to Siemens, India, the Ministry of Railways said Saturday.

Consumer empowerment is going to be a paramount feature of a developed India: Piyush Goyal

Dec 24, 2022, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal on Saturday emphasised that the consumer empowerment is going to be a paramount feature of a developed India and called for keeping consumers at the centre of all the initiatives.

Over 7.5 lakh EVs supported under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme till Dec 19: Govt

Dec 24, 2022, at 05:48 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Under Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME India) Scheme, 7,66,478 Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been supported till December 19, 2022, by way of Demand Incentive amounting to about Rs 3,311 crore, Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar said Friday.

Cabinet approves MSPs for copra for 2023 season

Dec 24, 2022, at 05:45 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for the 2023 season.

Radhika and Prannoy Roy exit NDTV, transfer 27 pc stake to Adani Group

Dec 24, 2022, at 04:42 am

Mumbai/IBNS: New Delhi Television Pvt Ltd (NDTV) promoters Radhika and Prannoy Roy on Friday said they are transferring most of their shares in the new organisation to Adani Group.

SBI Funds Management Ltd appoints Shamsher Singh as MD & CEO

Dec 24, 2022, at 04:36 am

New Delhi/IBNS: SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML), a joint venture between the State Bank of India and Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, Thursday announced the appointment of Shamsher Singh as MD & CEO of SBI Funds Management Limited.

Ex-ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband Deepak arrested in loan fraud case

Dec 24, 2022, at 03:51 am

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday arrested former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in connection with a case linked to alleged irregularities in an over Rs. 3,000-crore loan provided to the Videocon Group when she was heading the private sector bank.

NSE to set up Social Stock Exchange (SSE) as a separate segment

Dec 24, 2022, at 02:12 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received in-principle approval from the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE) as a separate segment of the NSE.

Airtel 5G Plus now live in Pune

Dec 23, 2022, at 11:30 pm

Pune: Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider, on Friday announced the launch of its cutting edge 5G services in Pune.  

FMCG brand Rasna enters the health and wellness products sector with new sub-brand

Dec 23, 2022, at 07:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Rasna Private Limited (Rasna), one of the popular FMCG brands of India, catering to a global market, recently launched a sub-brand called 'Rasna Healthy Day' to enter the health and wellness products sector.

JK Paints and Coatings acquires 60 pc stake in Acro Paints for Rs 153 crore

Dec 23, 2022, at 05:04 am

Mumbai/IBNS: JK Paints and Coatings Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd, has entered into a share purchase agreement with Acro Paints Ltd. and its shareholders to acquire a 60 percent controlling stake in the company.

NTPC and GE Power sign MoU to reduce carbon intensity from NTPC’s coal-fired units

Dec 22, 2022, at 11:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: NTPC, India's largest power-generating utility, and GE Power India, Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the feasibility to demonstrate technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of NTPC’s existing coal-fired power plants

Maruti Suzuki inks pact with Kamarajar Port to export passenger vehicles

Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Maruti Suzuki has signed an agreement with Kamarajar Port Limited for export of passenger vehicles to global markets.

Reliance Retail acquires METRO India

Dec 22, 2022, at 06:45 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (‘RRVL’) on Thursday signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 percent equity stake in METRO Cash and Carry India Pvt Ltd (‘METRO India’) for a total cash consideration of Rs 2,850 crore, subject to closing adjustments.

PLI scheme: Govt clears Rs 357 cr for Foxconn India for phone manufacturing

Dec 22, 2022, at 02:49 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The government has given the green signal to a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of over Rs 400 crore for Foxconn India and Padget Electronics for mobile phone manufacturing.

Bigbasket likey to raise funds through IPO: Report

Dec 22, 2022, at 01:05 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Group’s Bigbasket is likely to go for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) within three years after the online grocer was valued at $ 3.2 billion after the latest fundraising, media reports said.

Coal demand likely to peak between 2030-2035: Minister

Dec 22, 2022, at 01:02 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The demand for coal is continuing and likely to peak between 2030-2035 being an affordable source of energy with substantial reserve, coal is going to stay as a major source of energy in the foreseeable future, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.

Bilateral trade between India and the GCC jumps 41 pc to $111.71 billion

Dec 22, 2022, at 12:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Bilateral trade between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) during the current FY 2022-23, for the period April-October 2022 stood at $111.71 billion, up from $79.49 billion during the same period in FY 2021-22, Union minister Anupriya Patel said on Wednesday.

ProHance Analytics officially launches in the US Hybrid Work Software Market

Dec 21, 2022, at 10:29 pm

Wilmington, Delaware:  ProHance Analytics, a cloud-based enterprise workforce analytics solution, has announced its formal launch in the United States.

Air India and Air India Express associate with Kochi-Muziris Biennale as their official travel partners

Dec 21, 2022, at 10:25 pm

New Delhi: Air India and Air India Express have associated themselves with the Kochi-Muziris Biennale this year as the official travel partners for the largest art exhibition in the country and the biggest contemporary art festival in Asia.

Hero Motocorp launches new XPulse 200T 4Valve

Dec 21, 2022, at 08:53 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Further strengthening its commitment towards adding youthful and thrilling offerings to its premium portfolio, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, on Wednesday launched the all-new XPulse 200T 4 Valve.

World Bank approves $610 mln financial package to address Ukraine's urgent needs

Dec 21, 2022, at 08:50 pm

Washington/UNI: The World Bank issued a release announcing that it has approved a new $610 million financial package for Ukraine that includes projects to boost the country’s recovery efforts.

Airtel 5G Plus now live in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

Dec 21, 2022, at 08:40 pm

Ahmedabad: Telecommunication service provider Bharti Airtel provider on Wednesday announced the launch of its cutting edge 5G services in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.