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RG Kar: Haven't seen a case like this in 30 years, Bengal not following criminal procedure code, says Supreme Court | Poor people cannot be left in lurch: Supreme Court urges doctors protesting against RG Kar case to resume work | We need strong laws, severest punishments, not empty promises: Abhishek Banerjee amid demand for justice in RG Kar case | Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Bengal govt accepts list of students' demands, cancels Sandip Ghosh's appointment | Mob tries to set ablaze school bus with children on board during Bharat Bandh in Bihar's Gopalganj | 15 killed, 17 injured as fire breaks out at Andhra Pradesh pharma firm | Central force deployed at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital as per Supreme Court order | Narendra Modi describes Poland as key economic partner in Central Europe ahead of his first visit to the country | Power of Bengal govt should not be unleashed on anti-RG Kar rape-murder protesters: Supreme Court | Union Minister Jitendra Singh directs UPSC chief to cancel lateral entry advertisement for recruitment in bureaucracy amid criticisms

Reliance Retail to bring Gap products in India; signs long-term franchise pact

Jul 07, 2022, at 04:20 am

Mumbai: Reliance Retail Ltd has inked a long-term franchise agreement with American fashion brand gap Inc to sell its products to India, the company said on Thursday.

Hindustan Power Exchange commences operations

Jul 07, 2022, at 02:03 am

Mumbai: Hindustan Power Exchange Ltd. (HPX), promoted by PTC India Ltd, Bombay Stock Exchange, and ICICI Bank, today commenced operations after receiving all necessary approvals from Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.

SBI renews MoU with Indian Air Force for Defence Salary Package

Jul 07, 2022, at 01:32 am

Mumbai: India's largest public-sector lender, State Bank of India (SBI) has renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force, to offer a specially curated bouquet of benefits and features to all the serving and retired Air Force Personnel and their families through its unique Defence Salary Package (DSP) Scheme.

Prices of LPG cylinders hiked

Jul 06, 2022, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The prices of domestic cooking gas cylinders were hiked by Rs 50 across the country from Wednesday.

Fuel prices remain unchanged

Jul 06, 2022, at 04:16 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The prices of petrol and diesel remained steady for the 46th straight day Wednesday.

Toy imports fall by 70 pc, exports up 61 pc in last 3 years driven by 'Make in India' initiatives: Govt

Jul 06, 2022, at 05:59 am

New Delhi: India's toy imports have reduced by 70 percent in the last three years while the exports have jumped by 61.38 percent over the same period.

Zyla Health raises fresh $ 1 million funds in pre- Series A round led by Seeders, angel investors

Jul 06, 2022, at 05:54 am

Personalized care management platform Zyla Health has raised $ 1 million in fresh funding as part of its pre-series A round, to accelerate its growth.

IDBI Bank’s Gold Loan Book crosses Rs 10,000 cr mark

Jul 06, 2022, at 05:45 am

IDBI Bank’s Gold Loan Book has crossed the Rs 10,000 crore landmark.

GRSE and Bengal govt ink pact for construction of Next Generation Electric Ferry

Jul 06, 2022, at 05:38 am

Kolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has signed a contract with the West Bengal government for the design and construction of environment-friendly Next-Generation Electric Ferry.

NTPC Coal mining output jumps 61 pc YoY to 42.40 lakh MT Q1FY23

Jul 06, 2022, at 02:53 am

Mumbai: State-owned power giant NTPC Tuesday said its coal output jumped 61 percent in the first quarter of FY23 at 42.40 lakh Metric Ton (MT) against 26.40 lakh MT produced in the same period last year.

After Xiaomi, ED raids multiple locations of Chinese phone maker Vivo over money laundering

Jul 05, 2022, at 10:25 pm

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is raiding multiple offices of Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Vivo and its sister concerns across India over a money laundering case, media reports said.

Sri Lanka: Tea industry faces multiple setbacks, may shut down

Jul 05, 2022, at 09:29 pm

Colombo/UNI: Worsening fuel crisis and other shocks are threatening to close down Sri Lanka's famous tea industry, putting much needed foreign exchange earnings at further risk.

India's services PMI on 11-year-high at 59.2 in June

Jul 05, 2022, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India's services PMI (purchasing managers' index) accelerated to over an 11-year-high at 59.2 in June from 58.9 in May on the back of sharp rise in new business and output, according to S&P Global survey released on Tuesday. 

Fuel prices remain unchanged

Jul 05, 2022, at 05:05 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The prices of petrol and diesel remained steady for the 45th straight day on Tuesday.

India in better position than most other countries: Sanjiv Goenka on economic situation

Jul 05, 2022, at 12:59 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Founder and Chairperson of RPSG Group Sanjiv Goenka said India is in a better place than most nations during the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Volvo announces launch date of XC40 Recharge

Jul 05, 2022, at 12:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Volvo on Monday announced that it will launch XC40 Recharge on July 26, deliveries can be expected by the later part of Oct. this year.

India Yamaha Motors introduces silver coloured Fascino 125 Fi

Jul 05, 2022, at 12:38 am

Chennai/UNI: India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. on Monday introduced its Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid in an all new silver colour.

MHA amends FCRA rules allowing Indians to receive up to Rs 10 lakh annually from relatives abroad without restrictions

Jul 03, 2022, at 06:04 am

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has amended some rules under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), allowing Indians to receive money up to Rs 10 lakh in a year from relatives living abroad without informing the authorities.

India-EU conclude 1st round of negotiations over trade, investment

Jul 03, 2022, at 04:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India and the European Union concluded the first round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements, including the Geographical Indicators (GI), in New Delhi last evening.

NTPC REL inks MoU with Rajasthan govt to develop 10 GW renewable energy project

Jul 03, 2022, at 02:10 am

Mumbai: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government for the development of a 10 GW Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park in Rajasthan.

Mukesh Ambani ventures into F&B retail, brings London-based sandwich outlet Pret A Manger to India

Jul 02, 2022, at 07:34 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Pret A Manger, a British sandwich and coffee chain, to launch and establish the brand in one of the biggest retail markets India.

Tata Motors June sales jump 82 pc YoY to 79,606 units

Jul 02, 2022, at 05:32 pm

Tata Motors Ltd on Friday reported an 82 percent increase in total domestic sales to 79,606 units in June 2022 compared to total domestic sales of 43,704 units in the same month last year.

Eurozone inflation surges to a record 8.6 pc in June

Jul 02, 2022, at 05:26 pm

Inflation surged to a record 8.6 percent in June in 19 countries that use the euro currency.

SBI's gold loan portfolio crosses Rs 1 lakh cr for the first time

Jul 02, 2022, at 05:18 pm

State Bank of India's gold loan portfolio has swelled to over Rs 1 lakh crore for the first time, chairman Dinesh Khara said.

New Niti Aayog CEO: An Inspired Choice for an Aspirational India

Jul 02, 2022, at 05:00 pm

The Government of India, late last week, announced the appointment of Mr Parameswaran Iyer, formerly of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), as the new CEO of Niti Aayog, the nation’s apex policy-making body.

Fuel prices remain unchanged

Jul 02, 2022, at 04:32 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The prices of petrol and diesel remained steady for the 42nd straight day Saturday.

Finance Ministry empanels 12 Transaction Advisers to provide support in implementation of PPP projects

Jul 02, 2022, at 06:55 am

New Delhi: Department of Economic Affairs has empanelled 12 Transaction Advisers (TAs) to offer required support to Project Sponsoring Authorities in transactions of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, the Finance Ministry said Friday.

June GST collection jumps 56 pc YoY to Rs 1,44,616 cr

Jul 02, 2022, at 03:51 am

New Delhi: India's GST collection in June jumped 56 percent on an annual basis to Rs 1.45 lakh crore compared to Rs 1.4 lakh crore in May, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday.

Nationwide battery swap policy likely soon: Report

Jul 02, 2022, at 01:56 am

The government is looking to bolster electric two and three wheeler adoption in the country with a nationwide battery swapping policy, the final details of which it is likely to release later this month, Bloomberg reported.

Reliance Industries moves down by 7.25 pc to Rs 2406

Jul 01, 2022, at 10:44 pm

Mumbai: Reliance Industries on Friday declined 7.25 pc to Rs 2406, a major loser in 30 scrips of BSE.