Lalu, son get summonses, JDU plonks upper cut on RJD

A Delhi court on Wednesday summonsed RJD chief Lalu Prasad, his sons Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and others to appear before it on October 7 in the ED case related to the alleged land-for-job scam.

Poll Kurukshetra throws up several 'Vibhishanas’

Even though top leaders of ruling BJP and main opposition Congress in Haryana have succeeded in placating several of respective rebels who had jumped into the fray after being denied ticket, some remain adamant on their call to fight against own party candidates in the Oct 5 election.

CAF jawan kills mates with service weapon

Two Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) men died and as many injured when their colleague opened fire at them in their camp in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur on Wednesday, a senior official said.

Cabinet okays schemes worth ₹1,70,580 crore

A week after it cleared schemes worth 1.02 lakh crore, the union cabinet on approved Wednesday schemes related to agriculture, tribal welfare, space research and exploration, fertilisers, media and biotechnology research worth over ₹1,70,580 crore.

At 59%, highest voting in 7 polls

Ph 1 covered 24 of 90 assembly seats in 7 districts; Inderwal recorded highest 80% turnout, while Pulwama witnessed lowest 46% polling

25550 crucial resistance level for Nifty

Nifty Index opened positive above 25,400 zones and went on to touch a fresh alltime high of 25,482 zones in the first half of the session.

HC notice to cos registrar, Religare Ent on Burman group entity plea

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Registrar of Companies and Religare Enterprises Ltd on a petition by Burman group company M.B. Finmart Pvt Ltd against the registrar's order to provide a threemonth extension to Religare Enterprises to hold its AGM for the financial year ended March. The high court will hear the matter next on Oct 21.

India largest mkt by volume, 2nd largest by value for Pernod Ricard

India is now the largest market by volume and second-largest by value for the French spirit maker Pernod Ricard, which owns popular brands such as Absolute, Chivas Regal, and Glenlivet, said its India MD Jean Touboul on Wednesday.

Tata, Analog Devices to explore opportunities for semiconductor mfg in India

Tata Group and global semiconductor firm Analog Devices (ADI) have partnered to explore opportunities for semiconductor manufacturing in India, a joint statement issued on Wednesday said.

NTPC Green Energy files draft papers to raise 10K cr via IPO

NTPC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, on Wednesday filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 10,000 crore through an IPO.

Amazon appoints Samir Kumar as India ops head

E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday appointed Samir Kumar as the country manager for India after the abrupt exit of Manish Tiwary.

India stands out globally, will continue to grow at fast pace: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said India is standing out globally in terms of economic growth and will continue to do so in the next few years.

Govt raises refund cap for Sahara Group depositors to ₹50K from ₹10K

The government has raised the cap on refund amounts for small depositors of the Sahara Group Cooperative Societies to Rs 50,000, up from the previous limit of Rs 10,000, a senior cooperation ministry official said on Wednesday.

Tata Power arm pledges ₹75,000 cr to achieve 20GW solar capacity by 2030

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has committed an investment of Rs 75,000 crore to achieve 20GW of operational capacity by 2030, a top company official said.

Nazara raises ₹900 crore, ups stake in Absolute Sports to 91%

Nazara Technologies Wednesday said it has raised Rs 900 crore as preferential equity issue to boost its growth trajectory.

SBI raises ₹7,500 crore via Basel III compliant bonds

State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 7,500 crore through issuance of Basel III-compliant Tier 2 bonds to qualified institutional bidders.

Reliance Power settles obligations worth ₹3,872 cr

Reliance Power has settled Rs 3,872 crore guarantor obligations for its subsidiary Vidarbha Industries Power, the firm said in a stock exchange filing.

Reliance Infra cuts standalone debt by 87% to ₹475 crore

Anil Ambani's Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has slashed its standalone debt by 87 per cent to Rs 475 crore after it cleared outstanding dues of Life Insurance Corporation of India, ICICI Bank and other lenders, the firm said on Wednesday.

Environment-friendly crematorium

A Municipal Environment Complementary Crematorium will be set up at Amardham in the eastern part of the city, where only 125kg of wood will be required instead of 400kg to burn dead bodies.

100-bed hospital for women and children

A 100-bed Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Women and Children Hospital has been inaugurated in the Camp area of Malegaon City, offering stateof-the-art treatment for women and children up to the age of 12.

Two students drown in Valdevi

While the Ganesh immersion was being celebrated with enthusiasm in Nashik city and its surroundings, a tragic incident occurred when two college students drowned in the Valdevi River at Nandur Road in the Pathardi area during the immersion process.

UNICEF takes note of NMC's Health Dept

UNICEF has taken note of the healthcare services provided to the residents through Nashik Municipal Corporation's (NMC) Health Department.

3 of a family commits suicide

There was no suicide note left; the man recently lost his job

Dilip Khodpe to join NCP(SP)

Former Jalgaon Zilla Parishad chairman and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Khodpe has resigned from the primary membership of the saffron party.

Educational materials distributed to students

In a heartfelt gesture to celebrate Marathwada Liberation Struggle Day, educational materials were distributed to the underprivileged students at the government-aided Mahatma Gandhi Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary School in Latur on Tuesday.

MSME ministry organises Idea Hackathon 4.0

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has announced MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0.Aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of \"Viksit Bharat 2047: Voice of Youth\", the government is emphasising the importance of channelling the energy of students, MSMEs and young people.

CM AIMS FOR MW'S TOTAL DEVELOPMENT

During his speech, CM Eknath Shinde announced a ₹1,434 crore package for the region

Prahar activists stage demonstration on tank

The activists of the Prahar Janshakti Party staged a demonstration on a water tank in the Shivajinagar area to press various demands for the disabled on Tuesday.

Panchgani plateaus bloom with flower

Apart from the Kaas Plateau in Satara and the Sada Waghapur Sundargad Plateau near Patan, Panchgani is also experiencing a vibrant bloom, attracting tourists and environmentalists alike.

Fire safety workshop

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) Fire Department organised a fire safety workshop.