PNB's profit quadruples to Rs 1,255 cr in Apr-June qtr

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) reported a significant surge in standalone net profit, reaching Rs 1,255 crore in the April-June quarter.

Reliance Retail in talks with QIA for $1 bn invest

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, is reportedly looking to expand its presence in India and is engaged in discussions to acquire a minority stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., the rapidly growing retail arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

India's pharma industry proves resilient to cough syrup deaths

India’s pharmaceutical exports are projected to experience robust growth, reaching approximately $27 billion in the current fiscal year, nearly twice the pace of the previous year.

INDIAN ECONOMY TO GROW AT FASTEST PACE IN 2023: IMF

The report also highlights that several economies have fiscal deficits and government debt levels above pre-pandemic levels

Maliwal calls on Manipur Gov, discuss atrocities against women

The Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Swati Maliwal, along with DCW Member Vandana Singh, called on Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Tuesday.

Congress urges 5% quotas for backward Muslims

Maharashtra Congress working president Naseem Khan met Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to demand five per cent reservation for the Muslim community in educational institutions and government jobs based on their backwardness.

BJP demands CM Kejriwal's resignation

The Delhi BJP on Tuesday staged a protest near the AAP office here demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged failure of his government on “all the fronts”.

Punjab govt allocates Rs 49 cr for const of hostels

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the state government will soon release around Rs 49 crore for the construction of a boys’ hostel and the expansion of a girls’ hostel at Panjab University (PU).

CBI Arrests Railways Deputy Chief Engineer

The CBI has arrested a Deputy Chief Engineer of Railways, Deputy General Manager of National Highways Authority of India and three others in connection with a bribery case, officials said Tuesday.

'EAST INDIA COMPANY, INDIAN MUJAHIDEEN': PM

The Prime Minister described the opposition as “defeated, tired, hopeless, with a single-point agenda - opposing Modi

SUPREME COURT: REFUSED TO EXTEND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO ANIMALS; JALLIKATTU CASE

The Supreme Court in the case The Animal Welfare Board of India And Ors. v. UoI And Anr observed and has stated while upholding the laws wherein it allowed the practice of Jallikattu and other similar bullock cart races, The Top Court in the case observed that there being no precedent to show that the Constitution of India recognises fundamental rights for animals.

KERALA HIGH COURT: EXPERT COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS OF HUMAN-ANIMAL CONFLICTS AND THE RESTORATION OF WILDLIFE CORRIDORS

The Kerala High Court in the case In Re Bruno v. Union of India & Ors observed and has constituted an Expert Committee in order to aid and advice with regards to the short-term and long-term measures in order to address the problem of human-wildlife conflict, the restoration of wildlife habitats, the restoration of wildlife corridors and thus, also for the matters which are being incidental to the same.

UN's WFP cuts aids to 8 mn people in Afghanistan

Amid the alarming malnutrition and hunger situation in Afghanistan, United Nations World Food Programme had to cut its aid to 8 million food-insecure people due to the funding shortfall, media reported.

FAO says drought, harsh winter impacted Afghan farmers

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a report that severe and widespread drought and a bitterly cold winter have impacted farmers in Afghanistan, reported media.

US climate envoy will attend G20 Climate Meeting

United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is on a five-day visit to India beginning Tuesday, days after returning from China.

NSA AJIT DOVAL MEETS TOP CHINESE DIPLOMAT WANG

The encounter took place in Johannesburg in South Africa where both attended the meeting of the national security advisors of the five members of the BRICS emerging countries bloc

Larsen & Toubro bags disposal up to Rs 2,500 crore in India, abroad

Larsen and Toubro (L&T) announced that it has received orders for power transmission and distribution projects both domestically and internationally that range from Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore.

Sebi approves IPO of TVS Supply Chain Solutions

The financial markets regulator Sebi has given the OK for TVS Supply Chain Solutions, a division of TVS Mobility Group, to seek money through an initial public offering (IPO).

Xiaomi reduce its smartphone lineup after conceding India missteps

In its second-largest market, India, Xiaomi Corp. intends to concentrate on 5G smartphones and a smaller product line in an effort to reclaim market share from rivals like Samsung Electronics Co. of South Korea.

AVERAGE COST OF A DATA BREACH IN INDIA WILL REACH RS 17.9 CR

The average cost of a data breach in India reached Rs 17.9 crore in 2023, according to the IBM Security report

'No new coal' policy aid for India's divestment efforts

Given the global trend toward sustainable finance, the government of India faces limited options for selling its stake in IDBI.

Centre begins auction of enemy properties

The government has initiated the process of the auction of enemy properties in a transparent way, Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

'Rs 2K notes worth Rs 84K cr in circulation as on 30 June'

The government, is currently not considering extending the deadline for the exchange of the Rs 2,000 note beyond 30 September.

VANDE BHARAT TRAINS TO GET SLEEPER COACHES BY JUNE 2025

The TSLR and BHEL, both have been given the charge of the production of sleeper trains along with 80 sets of the semi-high speed trains

Airtel IoT network connects 20 million devices

Bharti Airtel’s business-to-business (B2B) division, known as Airtel Business, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of Internet of Things (IoT).

Retail space leasing up 24 per cent in H1 2023

During the first half of the calendar year 2023, retail leasing in India saw significant growth, reaching 2.87 million square feet.

Crypto industry finds middle ground with regulators

Cryptocurrencies have sparked polarizing views, with some claiming they will revolutionize finance while others warn of fraudulent schemes and risks.

Veggies push retail inflation above 6.5%

In July, headline retail inflation in India is expected to surpass 6.5 percent due to a significant surge in vegetable prices over recent weeks.

INDIA'S RICE CURBS COULD PUSH PRICES UP

The ban could have implications for China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and various African nations

Satyendra Jain granted five weeks interim bail extension

On Monday, The Supreme Court extended for five weeks the interim bail given to Satyendra Jain on medical grounds in a money laundering case, observing that he has undergone surgery and needs time to recover.