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Farmers' protest 2.0: Police fire tear gas, several injured in Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border | Farmers' march: Delhi govt rejects Centre’s request to convert Bawana Stadium into jail | PM Modi departs for his visits to UAE and Qatar | 5-hour-long Centre-farmers' meet ends, huge police deployment in place ahead of protest march to Delhi | Sonia Gandhi to Rajya Sabha, Priyanka likely to debut from Rae Bareli LS seat | Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan quits Congress, likely to join BJP | Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose in violence-hit Sandeshkhali; 6 BJP MLAs suspended in assembly over protest | In big win for Indian diplomacy, Qatar releases eight Navy veterans jailed over spying charges | Dev likely to contest from West Bengal's Ghatal in 2024 Lok Sabha elections | Delhi Police impose restrictions ahead of farmers' march

Health AdvantEDGE plan from Bharti AXA General also includes AYUSH benefits

Feb 10, 2021, at 10:22 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: One of India’s private non-life insurers, Bharti AXA General Insurance, has launched a new health insurance plan, Health AdvantEDGE.

Indian Market: Sensex down over 300 pts

Feb 10, 2021, at 10:19 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday slipped by 340 pts at 50,988 as selling pressure was seen in Telecom, Bankex and Industrials stocks.

Bank of India Q3 consolidated net profit moves up by 341.66 pc to Rs 610.37 cr

Feb 10, 2021, at 10:14 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Bank of India has reported a rise of 341.66 pc in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs.610.37 crore as against net profit of Rs 138.20 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.

Maruti Suzuki NEXA continues to deliver premium automotive experience

Feb 10, 2021, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi: Continuously setting new benchmarks in car buying experience, Maruti Suzuki’s premium retail network NEXA enhanced its contribution to Maruti Suzuki total sales.

Details of Revenue employees' Annual Property Returns 2020 put in public domain: Div Com

Feb 09, 2021, at 11:05 pm

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Saturday said that the details of Annual Property Returns of all Revenue employees from Kashmir had been put in public domain as uploaded on Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir’s official website for its easy access to all.

MoUs with online shopping sites to give wider audience to crafts of Jammu and Kashmir

Feb 09, 2021, at 10:35 pm

Srinagar: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, inaugurated fortnight Exhibition cum Craft Mela, 2021 at Kala Kendra here today.

Bajaj finance drops by 1.83 pc to Rs 5399.55

Feb 09, 2021, at 10:31 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Bajaj Finance on Tuesday eased by 1.83 pc to Rs 5399.55 a major loser in 30 scrips of BSE.

FFSs to come up at all districts of Kashmir

Feb 09, 2021, at 10:30 pm

Srinagar: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today instructed the officers to come up with comprehensive plans for establishing Farmers Field Schools (FFSs) in all districts of valley to facilitate and strengthen the linkage between youth and department to encourage active exploration and understanding of modern farming system.

Solar-powered pest control system developed by IIT Kharagpur for smaller farm fields

Feb 09, 2021, at 07:44 pm

Kharagpur(WB)/IBNS: Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed an energy-efficient pest controlling device for smaller agricultural tracts owned by marginal farmers.

Fuel prices raised once again

Feb 09, 2021, at 04:27 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The prices of petrol and diesel once again rose on Tuesday after remaining stable for three straight days.

Hindustan Zinc introduces Battery Electric Vehicle in underground mining

Feb 09, 2021, at 04:14 am

Kolkata:  Taking a step closer to achieving carbon neutrality, Vedanta group company Hindustan Zinc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Epiroc for ‘Zero Emission and Sustainable Mining by introduction of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in underground mining’.

Get Instant Digital Home Loan Sanction Letter with Bajaj Finserv

Feb 09, 2021, at 12:46 am

The popularity of online banking and transactions has paved the way for accelerated growth of fintech companies. The fast-paced lifestyle of most individuals is a major proponent for such online service providers. Among the services offered by fintech organisations, alongside online credit disbursal facilities, digital home loan sanction letter issuance has also gained ground in recent years. Bajaj Finserv is one such HFC, which has incorporated such digitisation seamlessly into its financial products.

Meghalaya government to reduce petrol-diesel price by Rs 2 per litre

Feb 08, 2021, at 03:40 am

Guwahati: In view of recent petrol and diesel price hike the Meghalaya government on Sunday has decided to reduce the petrol and diesel price in the state by Rs 2 per litre and it will be effect from midnight of Feb 8.

PM Modi to inaugurate key infrastructure projects in West Bengal on Feb 7

Feb 07, 2021, at 01:50 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate key infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sector and road sector in West Bengal in a public function to be held in Haldia on Feb 7.

Nirmala Sitharaman launches the 3rd phase of Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela in Guwahati

Feb 07, 2021, at 12:34 am

Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched the 3rd phase of Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela while ceremonially distributing third tranche of financial assistance to tea garden area beneficiaries under the scheme at a programme held at Assam Veterinary College Playground at Khanapara in Guwahati.

Indian market: Sensex zooms by 4445.86 points this week

Feb 06, 2021, at 09:16 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Sensex surged 4,445.86 points or 9.61 per cent to settle at 50,731.63 in week under review after FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented a growth-oriented Budget on Monday, amid positive cues from global peers.

Private sector has a key role in India’s growth recovery, Government will be a good facilitator: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 06, 2021, at 12:06 am

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said that while the Union Budget 2021-22 provides for enhanced capital expenditure by the Government, it also envisages private sector participation in a big way.

Reserve Bank of India tells operators to set up 24x7 helpline for digital payments by Sep 2021

Feb 05, 2021, at 09:59 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The RBI governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced the setting up of a 24X7 helpline for digital payment services to strengthen the facility.

Mahindra & Mahindra Q3 consolidated net profit touches Rs 704.39 crores

Feb 05, 2021, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Mahindra & Mahindra has reported a rise of 252.30 pc in its consolidated net profit to Rs 704.39 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 as against net profit of Rs 199.94 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.

Indian Market: Sensex rallied 330 pts

Feb 05, 2021, at 09:55 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The equity market on Friday remained strong as the Sensex shot up by 330 pts to 50,944.73 till noon session, the apex bank kept the key rates unchanged in its last bi-monthly policy.

RBI maintains repo rate for fourth consecutive time

Feb 05, 2021, at 04:48 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Continuing the accommodative stance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the key rates unchanged for the fourth time in a row.

Jammu and Kashmir: 9-day training programme for women entrepreneurs begins at KU

Feb 05, 2021, at 04:28 pm

Srinagar: A nine-day training programme for women entrepreneurs started at the University of Kashmir on Wednesday.

Repo rate remains unchanged at 4 percent: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

Feb 05, 2021, at 03:49 pm

New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 4 percent

Reliance Industries' subsidiary to sell Marcellus Shale upstream assets

Feb 05, 2021, at 10:44 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Marcellus, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), announced the signing of agreements to divest all of its interest in certain upstream assets in the Marcellus shale play of south-western Pennsylvania. 

Kolkata's Garden Reach Shipbuilders signs contract to deliver one Fast Patrol Vessel to Seychelles

Feb 05, 2021, at 02:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A contract for delivering one Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) was signed between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Government of Seychelles, signifying a breakthrough in the company’s journey towards becoming a global player in the warship building arena.

NMDC sets new production records in New Year

Feb 04, 2021, at 06:38 pm

Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: NMDC, the country's largest Iron Ore producer, and a Navratna CPSE, after a remarkable performance in the crisis year of 2020 has continued with its excellent performance in the first month of the year 2021.

IIT Kharagpur and NIUA join hands to develop framework for universal city planning

Feb 04, 2021, at 04:08 am

Kharagpur (WB)/IBNS: Premier educational institution IIT Kharagpur has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for ‘Building Accessible Safe and Inclusive Indian Cities (BASIIC).

Indian Rupee ends flat at 72.96 against USD

Feb 03, 2021, at 11:02 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Wednesday ended on a flat note at 72.96 against the US Dollar on the selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

IndusInd Bank rallied by 7.65 pc to Rs 1049.15

Feb 03, 2021, at 10:53 pm

Mumbai/UNI: IndusInd Bank on Wednesday surged by 7.65 pc to Rs 1049.15 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Market: Sensex ends life time high at 50,255.75 pts

Feb 03, 2021, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday ended an all time high at 50,255.75, advancing 458.03 pts, owing to the growth-driven Union Budget and positive global cues.