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India Signs Major Defence Pacts

India has taken a significant step towards strengthening its submarine fleet with the recent signing of two crucial defence contracts worth approximately Rs 2,867 crore.

Three Arrested for Assaulting Tribal Women

Even as Odisha Police arrested three people on charges of assaulting two tribal women over allegations that they were attempting religious conversion of some tribal families in Balasore district, Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday alleged that the prime accused was allowed to go scot-free due to his links with ruling BJP leaders.

Crowd surge at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

All bookings are closed till Jan 27

BANDH BRAKES ON PUNJAB

Life was severely hit and the rail and bus traffic were crippled owing to the 7 am-to-4 pm bandh call given by the farmer unions who have been protesting against Centre for the past over 10 months to press for their demands including MSP and debt waiver.

Delhi Crime: 11 Juveniles to be Tried as Adults

Out of 52 juveniles accused of heinous crimes, 11 will be tried as adults in outer North Delhi district of the national capital, an official said on Monday.

DELHI POLL: ‘TU TU MAIN MAIN' OVER ROHINGYAS

Tussle Time | Kejri & Puri locked in war of words over alleged deletion of voters

PK Faces Student's Ire, No Headway in Talks

Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor, who had thrown his weight behind the Bihar Public Service Commission candidates, faced a volley of allegations from them after they were subjected to police baton charge and water cannons on Sunday night.

Mamata visits Sandeshkhali, urges peace

CM: Don't pay anyone to get benefits of state govt schemes

Karnataka orders CID investigation

CONTRACTOR DEATH ROW

Awry love story: Teen held

In a grim turn of events, a 17-year-old boy has been detained in Meerut for allegedly murdering his close friend over a love affair gone awry.

REC Limited commits ₹2.92 cr under CSR to enhance ITBP medical infrastructure

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Rupee Falls 4 Paise to Close at 85.52 per US Dollar

The rupee dropped 4 paise to 85.52 (provisional) against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as dollar demand from importers, foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments.

Simplified Ownership Rules: SEBI's New Circular Explained

On December 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a significant circular outlining clear guidelines for share transfers involving Investment Advisors (IAs), Research Analysts (RAs), and KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs).

Nifty likely to find support at 23500

Till Nifty holds below 23800 zones weakness could be seen towards 23500 zone while hurdles are placed at 23750 zone

SpiceJet Holds AGM

SpiceJet shareholders on Monday sought to know about the airline's funding and expansion plans during the annual general meeting.

Adani to Sell Stake in Food Venture, Adani Wilmar, Raise Over $2 Billion

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Monday announced its exit from FMCG joint venture Adani Wilmar by selling its entire stake to the Singaporean partner and in the open market for over USD 2 billion in a first major deal since the US bribery indictment.

Govt's bank guarantee waiver for telcos to boost 4G, 5G networks: Vi

The government's decision to waive bank guarantees for the telecom industry has come as a major relief and will help to boost 4G and 5G investments in India, according to telecom major Vodafone Idea.

US Credit Card Defaults Jump to Highest Level Since 2010

Defaults on US credit card loans have hit the highest level since the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, in a sign that lower-income consumers' financial health is waning after years of high inflation, Financial Times reported.

RIL Seeks Premium for Oil from KG Block

Reliance Industries Ltd is seeking a premium of at least USD 3.5 per barrel over an international benchmark for crude oil it produces for eastern offshore KG-D6 block, according to the tender the firm put out on Monday.

Bill to Make ₹650 Cr in Final Tranche of Investment on M&M's EV Arm

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday said British International Investment Plc will make a final tranche investment of Rs 650 crore, as against earlier planned investment of Rs 725 crore, in its electric vehicles arm.

2025 Poised to Revolutionize the Retail Industry

With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalization.

Chatterjee Retires as SBI DMD, Joins J&K Bank

Focus will be on making more effective use of technology to improve operations, he said

Labour reforms, social security for informal workers, transformative policies on cards in 2025

Speedy implementation of labour codes, providing social security to informal workers, especially gig and platform, and bringing transformative policies would be the government's priority in 2025 to empower all and boost the economy.

Govt says ₹17,581 cr invested under PLI scheme for specialty steel till Oct

Participating companies have committed to an investment of Rs 27,106 crore

BPCL Buys Middle East Crude Oil to Replace Russian Shortfall

State-run Indian refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp is buying Middle Eastern crude to make up for less supply of cheaper Russian oil, its head of finance Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta said in a recent interview, Reuters reported.

UFlex Investing Nearly $200 Million in Egypt on Capacity Expansion

Flexible packaging and solutions firm UFlex is investing around USD 200 million (over Rs 1,710 crore) in Egypt on two projects as part of its backward integration strategy, in a bid to serve markets in neighborhood countries and Europe, besides catering to domestic requirements, according to a senior company official.

Economy exhibiting resilience, GDP to grow at 6.6% in FY25

The Indian economy is exhibiting resilience and stability, and the gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.6% in 2024-25, aided by a revival in rural consumption, a pickup in government consumption and investment, and strong services exports, a RBI report said on Monday.

Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme gets 1-mth extension

The government has extended by a month the due date to resolve pending appeals in the case of income tax disputes under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme.

Sebi Allows NCS Subscription During Trading Window Closure

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday permitted subscription to non-convertible securities (NCS) during the trading window closure period, marking a significant update to its insider trading norms.

Gilts Up in Thin Trade on Investors' Buys Towards Close

India's government bond prices ended higher in thin trade due to scattered buying towards the end of the trade by state-owned and private banks, likely for their asset-liability management.