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Some MLAs coming drunk to Assembly: BRS leader

BRS leader T. Harish Rao on Wednesday made a sensational claim in the Telangana Assembly that some members are coming drunk to the House and proposed a breath analyser test for legislators.

Free treatment for elderly: Kejriwal

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2 soldiers killed during training

Two soldiers were killed and one injured in Bikaner's Mahajan field firing range while loading ammunition in a tank during a training exercise on Wednesday, the second fatal incident in the range this week.

PITIABLE: SC on meagre pension of retired HC judges

The Supreme Court on Wednesday lamented the meagre pension, ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000, being given to some retired high court judges and termed it \"pitiable\".

Oppn launches all-out offensive against Shah

AMBEDKAR REMARKS: Parties unitedly protest against Shah

Unauthorized Thai tour: Govt officer set to retire on Dec 31 suspended

The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Ram Akbal Singh, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Stamps, Agra Division, for undertaking foreign trips to Thailand and Nepal without prior approval.

Fit India Cyclothon organised in Silvassa of Union Territory

To realise the Fit India dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, had resolved to celebrate Fit India Week.

Nifty making lower lows since 3 sessions

Till Nifty holds below 24350 zones weakness could be seen towards 24000 then 23850 zones whereas hurdles can be seen at 24350 and 24500 zones

Govt appoints Rama Mohan Rao Amara as SBI MD

The government has approved the appointment of Rama Mohan Rao Amara for the position of managing director of the State Bank of India (SBI).

BCL Industries invests ₹150 cr to set up bio-energy plant in WB

Renewable energy player BCL Industries on Wednesday said it is setting up a bio-energy plant in West Bengal with an investment of Rs 150 crore.

Powergrid board gives nod to raise ₹4,250 cr via bonds

State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India on Wednesday said its board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 4,250 crore funds through issuance of bonds on a private placement basis.

Govt disburses ₹331.8 cr telecom PLIs, Jabil Circuit top beneficiary

The government has disbursed a total incentive of Rs 331.86 crore to 18 of 42 beneficiaries under the telecom PLI scheme as on October 31, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Reliance Nippon Life starts negotiation with IndusInd Bank on bancassurance tie up

Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, a subsidiary of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCAP), has initiated talks with IndusInd Bank for bancassurance partnership as the IIHL and RCAP deal has reached the final lap.

ITC consolidates shareholding in Oberoi, Leela chains

ITC Ltd, which is demerging its hotels business from January 2025, on Wednesday said it has acquired shareholding of rival hospitality chains Oberoi and Leela from its wholly-owned arm, Russell Credit Ltd.

About 59% of firms report financial frauds in past 24 mths: PwC survey

A staggering 59 per cent of Indian companies experienced financial or economic fraud in the past 24 months, according to PwC's 'Global Economic Crime Survey 2024 - India Outlook.

Punjab & Sind Bk raises ₹3,000 cr from maiden infrastructure bonds

State-owned Punjab & Sind Bank on Wednesday raised Rs 3,000 crore from issuance of maiden infrastructure bonds aimed at expanding infra lending.

Jaguar Land Rover electric car whistleblower sacked: Report

The BBC has seen evidence the multinational corporation that owns Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) arranged for a whistleblower to be sacked for raising concerns about the safety of electric cars it designed.

Year 2025 to be exciting, challenging one for automobile industry

The year 2025 is set to shake up the automotive industry as we know it.

Cybercrime portal helps save ₹3,431 cr

The national cybercrime reporting portal has helped save over Rs 3,431 crore through the resolution of 9.94 lakh complaints, Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs B L Verma informed Parliament on Wednesday.

PE/VCs invest $4 bn in Nov

Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funds invested USD 4 billion in November, which was 156 per cent higher than the year-ago period but lower about 15 per cent compared with the preceding month, a report said on Wednesday.

Gilts end higher on PSU bks' buys; traders await FOMC outcome

Government bonds ended slightly higher, tracking an overnight fall in US Treasury yields, with purchases by state-owned banks also supporting domestic bond prices during the day, dealers said.

ESIC new members addition rises 3% to 17.80 lakh in Oct

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) registered a 3 per cent growth in new subscriber enrolments at 17.80 lakh in Oct against a year ago, according to payroll data released on Wednesday.

Mkts decline 3rd straight day; US Fed policy in focus

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded utility, capital goods and metal stocks amid foreign fund outflows.

Employers can file wage details till Jan 31 for higher pension

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended time till January 31, 2025 for employers to upload wage details etc regarding 3.1 lakh pending applications for pension on higher wages.

Satcom spectrum will be assigned administratively: Scindia

India's doors are open for whoever would like to come in and operate the satellite broadband service in the country by conforming to the regulations and requirements of the Indian government, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said, noting that the government has allowed satellite technology to be permeated within the country.

Indian economy to grow 6.6% in FY26: Ind-Ra

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) on Wednesday projected the Indian economy to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2025-26, up from 6.4 per cent in the current fiscal year.

'We have to wait and see how Trump's threat pans out'

US prez-elect has threatened to impose reciprocal tax on India

Indian real estate attracts record $8.87 bn institutional investments in 2024: JLL

Institutional investment in Indian real estate rose 51 percent to a record USD 8.87 billion during 2024 as investors look to encash strong demand for housing, office and warehousing properties, as per JLL.

Properties worth ₹22,280 crore of eco-offenders like Mallya, Choksi restored by ED: Sitharaman

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Net direct tax kitty grows 16.5% to ₹15.82L cr till Dec 17

The Centre's direct tax collection, net of refunds, for the period from Apr. 1 to Dec. 17 was INR 15.826 trillion, up 16.5% from the year-ago period, the finance ministry said in a release Wednesday.