December 28, 2024 10:55 pm (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Junior doctors celebrate win after Mamata accepts to axe top cop, DC North, but won't join work until implemented | RG Kar: Kolkata top cop Vineet Goyal, senior health officials removed, says Mamata after meeting with junior doctors | India raises objections to Iranian supreme leader's minorities remark, says 'look at your own record' | Those filled with hate are defaming India: PM Modi amid row over Rahul Gandhi's Sikh remark in US | RG Kar: Mamata Banerjee, protesting junior doctors hold talks to end impasse | Gujarat's Bhuj-Ahmedabad 'Vande Metro' renamed as 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail', to be flagged off by PM Modi today | Operation Sadbhav: India sends aid to Typhoon Yagi-affected Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos | Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Ex-RG Kar head Sandip Ghosh's polygraph responses are 'deceptive', says CBI | RG Kar: Mamata Banerjee invites junior doctors again for talks sans live-streaming or video recording | Indira Jaising, who had opposed execution of Nirbhaya's rapists, to represent junior doctors in RG Kar case

Forbes Richest List 2024: Bernard Arnault remains world's richest person for 2nd yr with $233 bn wealth

Apr 04, 2024, at 06:09 am

Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, has topped Forbes' World's Billionaires list for the second year, media reports said.

Tesla to send team from US to pick up potential manufacturing sites in India: Report

Apr 04, 2024, at 05:49 am

New Delhi: Electronic car-maker Tesla plans to send a team from the United States to India by late April to assess potential locations for a proposed electric car plant worth $2 billion to $3 billion, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Virgin Atlantic plans to offer over 1 million seats to India by 2025

Apr 04, 2024, at 05:37 am

Bengaluru: Virgin Atlantic on Wednesday signalled its strong commitment to India by launching a new daily service to Bengaluru and announcing a second daily flight to Mumbai, starting this October.

India plans to set up first privately run strategic petroleum reserve by 2029-30: Report

Apr 04, 2024, at 05:31 am

New Delhi: India intends to set up its first privately operated strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) by 2029-30, allowing the operator the autonomy to trade the entire oil stock, media reports said.

Radisson group opens 212-room luxury hotel in Srinagar

Apr 04, 2024, at 05:15 am

Srinagar: Radisson Hotel Group on Wednesday announced the debut of its luxury lifestyle brand Radisson Collection in India with the opening of Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar.

SJVN Ltd signs MoU with IIT Patna to use advanced geological models in tunnelling projects

Apr 04, 2024, at 03:21 am

New Delhi: SJVN Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) to use advanced geological models in SJVN's tunnelling projects to significantly reducing time and cost overruns.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port achieves record 6.43 million TEUs throughput in FY24

Apr 04, 2024, at 02:31 am

Mumbai: India’s one of the leading container ports, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai, achieved its highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million TEUs in the fiscal year 2023-24.

Spectrum auction postponed by 2 weeks; to start on June 6 now

Apr 04, 2024, at 01:59 am

New Delhi: The Department of Telecom (DoT) has postponed the spectrum auction by two weeks in view of the Lok Sabha election schedule.

Sensex marginally declines 27.09 points

Apr 03, 2024, at 11:36 pm

BSE Sensex on Wednesday marginally fell 27.09 points to settle at 73,876.82 as selling was seen in Realty, Auto, and BSE Services stocks.

Air India transforms 'Flying Returns' loyalty programme to offer greater rewards to members

Apr 03, 2024, at 08:24 pm

Indian aviation major Air India on Wednesday launched its transformed Flying Returns loyalty programme, introducing a simplified new structure, more customer-friendly features, renamed tiers, and an updated identity.

Sensex down by over 500 points

Apr 03, 2024, at 05:11 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday lost another 599 points at 73604 in the opening session as selling was seen in real estate, technology, and consumer durable stocks.

CCI approves 7 proposals involving acquisition of shares across companies

Apr 03, 2024, at 06:37 am

New Delhi: In a slew of decisions, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved seven proposals that include acquisition of shares partly or 100 percent in transactions involving MG Motors, Max Life Insurance, Sharekhan Limited and others.

Vedanta debt to be divided among demerged firms in ratio of assets

Apr 03, 2024, at 05:39 am

Mumbai: Mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd is on track for the demerger of its key businesses, including aluminium, into separate listed companies and allocation of debt across the demerged entities would be done in proportion to their assets, sources familiar with the matter said.

Byju's lays off 500 employees

Apr 03, 2024, at 05:01 am

Bengaluru: Cash-strapped ed-tech company Byju's has reportedly implemented layoffs, affecting approximately 500 employees, mainly in sales and marketing roles.

India conducts 43.3 crore digital transactions every month: Nirmala Sithraman

Apr 03, 2024, at 02:49 am

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded the robust digital public infrastructure and widespread access that has propelled India to the forefront of digital transactions, media reports said.

Profit-taking pulls market down; BSE Sensex suffers 110 points drop

Apr 02, 2024, at 11:33 pm

Snapping a winning streak of last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday slipped 110.64 points to settle at 73903.91 on profit booking by local operators even as the market experts remain bullish in view of recent GST collections and other economic indicators.

Sensex drops 110.64 pts

Apr 02, 2024, at 10:32 pm

Snapping a winning streak of last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday slipped 110.64 pts to settle at 73903.91 on profit booking by local operators.

Sensex declines 101.77 points during opening session

Apr 02, 2024, at 07:21 pm

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday declined 101.77 points at 93912 in the opening session on profit booking at a higher level by local operators.

Gross GST revenue in March at Rs 1.78 lakh crore

Apr 01, 2024, at 11:27 pm

Indicating a rise in business activity, the Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for the month of March 2024 witnessed the second highest collection ever at Rs 1.78 lakh crore with a 11.5 per cent year-on-year growth.

Sensex extends rally for third session, surges 363.20 pts

Apr 01, 2024, at 10:57 pm

Extending rally for the third session the BSE Sensex on Monday spurted 363.20 pts to close at 74014.55 on renewed buying in Realty, Metal and Commodities stocks amid strong global cues.

Indian stock market zooms over 500 points on first day of financial year

Apr 01, 2024, at 06:30 pm

On the first day of the new financial year, the stock market zoomed over 500 points on Monday, with the BSE Sensex opening at 74177.87, up by 526 points, in the opening session on strong global cues.

India's foreign exchange reserve jumps up to touch record high

Apr 01, 2024, at 01:23 am

India's foreign exchange reserve jumped for the fifth straight week to touch the all-time high figure of  $642.631 billion in the week ending on March 22, media reports said.

Key indicators point to economic resilience coupled with macroeconomic stability at end of FY 2023-24, says NCAER's March review

Mar 31, 2024, at 11:07 pm

Key markers point to the Indian economy remaining buoyant at the end of FY 2023-24 with Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for manufacturing increasing and that of services maintaining a robust trend, according the Monthly Economic Review for March, released by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) on Sunday.

Telecom giant AT&T claims personal data of 73 million current and former customers leaked on dark web 

Mar 31, 2024, at 08:06 pm

Telecom giant AT&T has said it found personal data of 73 million current and former customers have been leaked on the dark web two weeks ago.

PhonePe users can now pay via NEOPAY terminals in UAE

Mar 30, 2024, at 10:00 pm

Indian payment platform PhonePe App users travelling to the UAE can now make payments using UPI at Mashreq’s NEOPAY terminals, available across retail stores, dining outlets, as well as tourist and leisure attractions.

Govt makes declaration of wheat stock position mandatory

Mar 30, 2024, at 05:43 am

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday said that traders/wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, and processors in all states and Union Territories have to declare their stock position of wheat.

US witnesses moderate increase in Feb inflation

Mar 30, 2024, at 05:10 am

Washington: The United States witnessed a moderate increase in prices, while the expenses for services excluding housing slowed notably, indicating the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June.

GeM witnesses remarkable uptick in procurement; Gross Merchandise Value hits Rs 4 trillion in FY24

Mar 30, 2024, at 02:38 am

New Delhi: The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has registered a notable surge in the total value of orders placed for goods and services by government entities, public sector units, and ministries.

RBI won't accept or exchange Rs. 2000 currency notes on April 1

Mar 29, 2024, at 08:42 pm

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced Rs. 2000 currency note will not be exchanged or accepted on April 1  due to operations associated with the Annual Closing of Accounts.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India achieves 6 cr domestic sales milestone

Mar 29, 2024, at 04:34 am

Mumbai/UNI: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) announced on Thursday that it has accomplished a historic achievement of 6 crore domestic sales in India.