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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold making record Javelin throw | Trinamool Chhatra Parishad suspends SSKM Hospital PGT Abhik Dey over purported video showing his presence at RG Kar crime scene | IAF's MiG-29 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejected safely | Caste census is important but should not be done for political gains: RSS | RG Kar rape-murder: CBI arrests ex-principal Sandip Ghosh | 'Will hang distorted photos of women': TMC leader's warning after Mamata Banerjee's call for 'protest' | Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack army base, one soldier injured | Under fire over RG Kar case, TMC boycotts 3 TV channels citing 'anti-Bengal agenda-driven propaganda' | ED wants to arrest me: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan after probe agency reaches his residence | 'Hamas will pay': Joe Biden after Israel troops recover bodies of 6 Gaza hostages, including Israeli American Goldberg-Polin

Elon Musk pledges to close Twitter deal by Friday: Report

Oct 27, 2022, at 09:21 pm

Elon Musk has promised to close the Twitter buyout deal by Friday over a video conference with lenders funding the acquisition, media reports said.

Mercedes Benz quits Russian market, mirrors move of western firms

Oct 27, 2022, at 08:56 pm

Moscow/IBNS: After major western companies such as Nissan and Renault exited the Russian market, Mercedes Benz announced its decision to pull out of Russia and sell shares in its subsidiaries to a local investor.

Samsung names convicted heir for top job

Oct 27, 2022, at 08:53 pm

Seoul/UNI: South Korean electronics giant Samsung on Thursday named convicted heir and de facto boss Lee Jae-yong as its executive chairman.

Zee-Sony merger: Media groups agree to sell three Hindi channels to address anti-competition concerns

Oct 27, 2022, at 05:00 am

In an effort to address likely anti-competition issues, media groups Zee and Sony have agreed to sell three channels --  Big Magic, Zee Action, and Zee Classic, that may arise post their proposed merger deal, according to media reports.

Tata Power Solar Systems launches cost-efficient solar off-grid solutions

Oct 27, 2022, at 04:31 am

Kolkata: Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has launched off-grid solar solutions in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. 

IBM India MD Sandip Patel cautions workers against moonlighting: Report

Oct 27, 2022, at 04:14 am

IBM has warned its employees against moonlighting without following proper procedures, media reports said.

Dabur to acquire 51 pc stake in Badshah Masala

Oct 27, 2022, at 01:23 am

Dabur Wednesday announced that it will acquire a 51 percent stake in Badshah Masala for a cash consideration of Rs 587.5 crore.

Tata Steel to supply 'Zeremis' steel to Ford

Oct 27, 2022, at 12:38 am

Tata Steel on Tuesday announced that it has signed a deal with automobile major Ford for the supply of "Zeremis", or zero-emission green steel.

Jammu and Kashmir: Farmers busy harvesting apple in Bakura

Oct 26, 2022, at 09:17 pm

Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir's Bakura region are currently busy harvesting delicious and mouth-watering apple fruit crops.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance launches industry first instant policy issuance service on WhatsApp

Oct 26, 2022, at 09:12 pm

New Delhi: Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), has announced the launch of India’s first instant policy issuance service on WhatsApp.

Amid 40-yr-high inflation, UK's new PM Rishi Sunak vows to confront 'profound economic crisis'

Oct 26, 2022, at 04:47 am

Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the UK's treasury has become the country's Prime Minister after Liz Truss quit the role in just 45 days as 40-year-high inflation gripped the nation, dealing a blow to the households that have been already cutting down daily expenses, and now several even plan to stay away from Christmas shopping.

Indian Rupee falls 5 paise against USD

Oct 25, 2022, at 11:13 pm

Mumbai: The Rupee on Tuesday fell five paise to close at 82.72 on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

Indian Market: Sensex down 287.70 pts

Oct 25, 2022, at 11:05 pm

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday dropped 287.70 pts to settle at 59,543.96 on profit booking by local operators.

Systematic Lump-sum Withdrawal: Empowering you well after retirement

Oct 25, 2022, at 05:43 pm

Withdrawals are just about the most niggling issue for retirees. Will it make sense to have a uniform withdrawal rate, at least for the first few years? How will withdrawals be taxed? Will my corpus, after every withdrawal, generate enough so as to at least beat inflation? These are some of the questions that haunt the average individual after superannuation.

All India Bank Employees' Association calls one-day bank strike on Nov 19

Oct 24, 2022, at 10:14 pm

Hyderabad: All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) has called a one-day nation-wide strike on November 19 in protest against the rise of increasing attacks by bank managements on employees, jobs and job security.

South Indian Bank announces Q2 FY 23 net profit at Rs 223 crore

Oct 23, 2022, at 06:53 pm

South Indian Bank recently declared second quarterly results with a net profit of Rs. 223.10 crores against a loss of Rs. 187.06 Crore during the corresponding period of the previous year.

ICICI Bank Q2FY23 standalone profit jumps 37 pc to Rs 7,558 crore; NII grows 27 pc

Oct 23, 2022, at 06:51 am

Private sector lender ICICI Bank Saturday (October 22) declared a massive 37 percent year-on-year growth at Rs 7,557.84 crore for the quarter, growing from Rs 5,511 crore in the same quarter last year, the bank said in its BSE filing.

RLDA invites RFPS for development in 4 states, including West Bengal

Oct 23, 2022, at 06:26 am

Kolkata/UNI: The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the development and leasing of nine multifunctional complexes ( MFCs) in West Bengal, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab for 45 years.

Jio True 5G-powered wi-fi services go live

Oct 23, 2022, at 02:49 am

Mumbai: To boost widespread penetration of 5G, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio) on Saturday announced the launch of JioTrue5G-powered Wi-Fi services in high footfall areas such as educational institutes, religious places, railway stations, bus stands, and commercial hubs.

Tata Motors to provide eco-friendly public transport solutions to Jammu and Kashmir’s smart cities

Oct 22, 2022, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Saturday announced that it has won the tender of 200 electric buses, floated by Jammu Smart City Limited, for Jammu and Srinagar.

Jammu and Kashmir: Kiwi cultivation gaining momentum in Valley

Oct 22, 2022, at 11:15 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir farmers are now moving away from apple cultivation to growing Kiwi, a move focusing on the cultivation of non-traditional fruits.

RIL to demerge financial services business and list it separately as JFSL

Oct 22, 2022, at 06:59 pm

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Friday said that it will demerge its financial services business and list it separately under Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL).

RIL Q2 profit nearly flat at Rs 13,656 cr, revenue up 34 pc

Oct 22, 2022, at 08:09 am

Mumbai: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported almost flat consolidated net profit at Rs 13,656 crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2022 (Q2FY23).

IDBI Bank Q2FY23 PAT grows 46 pc YoY; NII jumps 48 pc

Oct 22, 2022, at 07:17 am

IDBI Bank on Friday reported a huge 46 percent year-on-year growth in standalone profit for the quarter ended September 30, despite a jump in provisions.

SBI Life Insurance registers New Business Premium of Rs 13,000 cr in Q3FY23

Oct 22, 2022, at 05:05 am

SBI Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurers in the country registered a New Business Premium of  Rs 13,088 crores for the period ended on September 30, 2022 vis-a-vis Rs 10,288 crores for the period ended September 30, 2021.

Poonawalla Fincorp Q2FY23 PAT jumps 71 pc YoY to Rs 163 cr

Oct 22, 2022, at 04:51 am

Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd, a non-deposit-taking systemically important NBFC focusing on consumer and MSME finance, Friday reported its highest-ever Profit After Tax (PAT) at Rs 163 crore up 70.8 percent YoY and 15.8 percent QoQ in the quarter ended Sep 30, 2022.

Air India appoints Henry Donohoe to strengthen safety, security & quality functions

Oct 22, 2022, at 02:41 am

Tata Group-owned Air India Friday announced the appointment of Henry Donohoe as the head of safety, security, and quality functions.

SBI increases retail term deposit interest rates up to 80 bps

Oct 22, 2022, at 02:29 am

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender has revised the retail term deposits (deposit below Rs 2.00 crore) interest rates upward (up to 80 bps), effective from October 22, 2022.

KFC India rolling out all-digital smart restaurants to speed up customer service

Oct 22, 2022, at 02:19 am

Gurgaon/IBNS: If long queues at the food ordering counter at your favourite KFC restaurant has been bothering you, then here is some good news for you.

IDBI Bank introduces Festive Offer on Fixed Deposits

Oct 21, 2022, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi: IDBI Bank has introduced a Festive Offer on its “Amrit Mahotsav” deposits.