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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in UP: Rahul Gandhi says atmosphere of fear and hatred prevails in country | BJP holds two-day National Council meet in Delhi ahead of Lok Sabha polls | Sandeshkhali incident: Police stop BJP's fact-finding team from reaching spot | All bank accounts of Congress have been frozen, alleges Ajay Maken | Delhi: Fire at paint factory kills 11, injures 4 | Sandeshkhali incident: PIL filed in Supreme Court seeking probe into sexual harassment allegations | Violent mob burn offices in Manipur's Churachandpur, internet snapped | Rahul Gandhi promises legal guarantee for MSP, caste survey | Mob storms police station in Manipur's Churachandpur after cop sacked over selfie with 'armed miscreants' | Bengal police deny Amit Malviya's allegation on Sandeshkhali, calls it 'most shameful'

PM Modi to inaugurate key infrastructure projects in West Bengal on Feb 7

Feb 07, 2021, at 01:50 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate key infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sector and road sector in West Bengal in a public function to be held in Haldia on Feb 7.

Nirmala Sitharaman launches the 3rd phase of Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela in Guwahati

Feb 07, 2021, at 12:34 am

Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched the 3rd phase of Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela while ceremonially distributing third tranche of financial assistance to tea garden area beneficiaries under the scheme at a programme held at Assam Veterinary College Playground at Khanapara in Guwahati.

Indian market: Sensex zooms by 4445.86 points this week

Feb 06, 2021, at 09:16 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Sensex surged 4,445.86 points or 9.61 per cent to settle at 50,731.63 in week under review after FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented a growth-oriented Budget on Monday, amid positive cues from global peers.

Private sector has a key role in India’s growth recovery, Government will be a good facilitator: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 06, 2021, at 12:06 am

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said that while the Union Budget 2021-22 provides for enhanced capital expenditure by the Government, it also envisages private sector participation in a big way.

Reserve Bank of India tells operators to set up 24x7 helpline for digital payments by Sep 2021

Feb 05, 2021, at 09:59 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The RBI governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced the setting up of a 24X7 helpline for digital payment services to strengthen the facility.

Mahindra & Mahindra Q3 consolidated net profit touches Rs 704.39 crores

Feb 05, 2021, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Mahindra & Mahindra has reported a rise of 252.30 pc in its consolidated net profit to Rs 704.39 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 as against net profit of Rs 199.94 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.

Indian Market: Sensex rallied 330 pts

Feb 05, 2021, at 09:55 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The equity market on Friday remained strong as the Sensex shot up by 330 pts to 50,944.73 till noon session, the apex bank kept the key rates unchanged in its last bi-monthly policy.

RBI maintains repo rate for fourth consecutive time

Feb 05, 2021, at 04:48 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Continuing the accommodative stance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the key rates unchanged for the fourth time in a row.

Jammu and Kashmir: 9-day training programme for women entrepreneurs begins at KU

Feb 05, 2021, at 04:28 pm

Srinagar: A nine-day training programme for women entrepreneurs started at the University of Kashmir on Wednesday.

Repo rate remains unchanged at 4 percent: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

Feb 05, 2021, at 03:49 pm

New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 4 percent

Reliance Industries' subsidiary to sell Marcellus Shale upstream assets

Feb 05, 2021, at 10:44 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Marcellus, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), announced the signing of agreements to divest all of its interest in certain upstream assets in the Marcellus shale play of south-western Pennsylvania. 

Kolkata's Garden Reach Shipbuilders signs contract to deliver one Fast Patrol Vessel to Seychelles

Feb 05, 2021, at 02:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A contract for delivering one Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) was signed between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Government of Seychelles, signifying a breakthrough in the company’s journey towards becoming a global player in the warship building arena.

NMDC sets new production records in New Year

Feb 04, 2021, at 06:38 pm

Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: NMDC, the country's largest Iron Ore producer, and a Navratna CPSE, after a remarkable performance in the crisis year of 2020 has continued with its excellent performance in the first month of the year 2021.

IIT Kharagpur and NIUA join hands to develop framework for universal city planning

Feb 04, 2021, at 04:08 am

Kharagpur (WB)/IBNS: Premier educational institution IIT Kharagpur has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for ‘Building Accessible Safe and Inclusive Indian Cities (BASIIC).

Indian Rupee ends flat at 72.96 against USD

Feb 03, 2021, at 11:02 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Wednesday ended on a flat note at 72.96 against the US Dollar on the selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

IndusInd Bank rallied by 7.65 pc to Rs 1049.15

Feb 03, 2021, at 10:53 pm

Mumbai/UNI: IndusInd Bank on Wednesday surged by 7.65 pc to Rs 1049.15 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Market: Sensex ends life time high at 50,255.75 pts

Feb 03, 2021, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday ended an all time high at 50,255.75, advancing 458.03 pts, owing to the growth-driven Union Budget and positive global cues.  

Bajaj Consumer Care Q3 consolidated net rise 17.54 pc to Rs 57.29 crore in Q3FY21

Feb 03, 2021, at 10:26 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Bajaj Consumer Care has reported a rise of 17.54 pc in its net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs 57.29 crore as against net profit of Rs 48.74 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.

Google chief Sundar Pichai congratulates Jeff Bezos as he decides to step aside as Amazon CEO

Feb 03, 2021, at 10:17 pm

New York: Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday congratulated Amazon chief Jeff Bezos as he announced to step asiode from his position later this year.

The Ramco Cements Q3 consolidated net profit zooms by 118.51 pc

Feb 03, 2021, at 10:08 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Ramco Cements has reported a rise of 118.51 per cent in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31,2020 at Rs 206.71 crore as against net profit of Rs.94.60 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.

Sensex crosses 50,000-mark in early trading

Feb 03, 2021, at 04:57 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday rallied by 434 pts to open at 50,231.06 on the strength of Health Care, Industrials, IT and Telecom stocks.

Jeff Bezos to step aside as Amazon CEO

Feb 03, 2021, at 02:50 pm

Washington: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who is one of the richest persons on Earth, will step aside later this year as chief executive of the company.

PVR successfully completes its QIP of an amount of Rs. 800 crores

Feb 03, 2021, at 01:09 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Film entertainment company PVR on Monday successfully completed its equity fund raising of Rs. 800 crores through the Qualified Institutional Placement.

NABARD estimates credit potential of Rs 35583.25 cr in Jammu and Kashmir under priority sector for 2021-22

Feb 03, 2021, at 12:01 am

Jammu/UNI: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a credit potential of Rs 35583.25 crore under priority sector for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2021-22.

State Bank of India up by 7.10 pc to Rs 333.20

Feb 02, 2021, at 10:04 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday rallied by 7.10 pc to Rs 333.20, a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Market: Sensex up 1197 pts

Feb 02, 2021, at 10:01 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday spurted by 1197.11 pts to end strong at 49,797.72 as buying was witnessed across the board amid strong global cues.

Indian market: Sensex soars by 1335 pts

Feb 02, 2021, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Positive effect of Union Budget was seen on Tuesday too as BSE Sensex rallied further by 1335 points to 49,936.49 as buying was witnessed across the board amid strong global cues.

India's exports rise by 5.37 pc in January

Feb 02, 2021, at 09:10 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The country's exports grew 5.37 per cent year-on-year to 27.24 billion dollars in January 2021, mainly driven by demand of cereals and iron ore, compared to 25.85 billion dollars in the corresponding period last year.

India Inc praises Union Budget 2021 as growth-oriented

Feb 01, 2021, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi: Indian business fraternity on Monday praised FM Nirmala Sitharaman's budget that was presented at a time when the country is still fighting COVID-19 outbreak.

IndusInd Bank up by 14.75 pc to Rs 971 in 10

Feb 01, 2021, at 10:59 pm

Mumbai/UNI: IndusInd Bank on Monday rallied by 14.75 pc to Rs 971.10, a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.