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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

Mahindra ties up with UCO Bank to offer attractive financing options on SUVs

Sep 13, 2022, at 10:44 pm

Kolkata: Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today entered into a partnership with leading public sector lender UCO Bank, which will enable the company to offer attractive financing options to its SUV customers.

Indian Market: Sensex surges 455.95 pts

Sep 13, 2022, at 10:16 pm

Mumbai: The equity market maintained rally for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, as the Sensex surged 455.95 points to close at 60,571.08 amid strong Asian Market.

Gujarat: Vedanta-Foxconn's chip plant creates one lakh jobs

Sep 13, 2022, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Rs 1.54 lakh crore Vedanta-Foxconn semiconductor plant in Gujarat will reduce electronics imports and provide one lakh direct skilled jobs, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said Tuesday.

Indian Market: Sensex rallied over 300 points

Sep 13, 2022, at 03:38 pm

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex remained firm on Tuesday too, as it advanced 325 points at 60,440.36 as buying was seen across the board amid strong global cues.

Indian industrial production growth eases to 2.4 percent in July

Sep 13, 2022, at 12:18 am

New Delhi: India's industrial production growth decelerated to touch a four-month low data of 2.4 percent, as per data released by the Indian government.

India's retail inflation spikes to touch 7 percent

Sep 13, 2022, at 12:01 am

New Delhi: India's retail inflation spiked to touch 7 percent once again in August, as per data released by the Indian government on Monday.

Indian market: Sensex crosses 60K to 60,115.13 pts

Sep 12, 2022, at 10:45 pm

Mumbai: The equity market remained firm for the third straight session on Monday, as it breached 60,000 level to close strong at 60,115.13, rising 321.99 points on the strength of Realty, Materials, Technology and Consumer Durable stocks amid strong Asian Market.

Bangladesh goes for uniform USD-taka rates

Sep 12, 2022, at 10:29 pm

Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh banks have fixed the maximum exchange rates of the US dollar against the Bangladeshi taka for export-import bills and remittances in a bid to ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves and end volatility in the forex market.

India's Pension Narrative: PERDA is mulling to roll out assured return scheme

Sep 12, 2022, at 07:35 pm

The pensions narrative in India seems to be acquiring a new dimension, at least partially, thanks to an assured return variant that the government is expected to introduce in the days ahead. 

Jammu and Kashmir: Walnut growers seek govt's help

Sep 12, 2022, at 06:11 pm

Srinagar: Walnut production in Kashmir Valley has considerably decreased this year due to climate change, claim growers.

Indian Market: Sensex up over 200 points

Sep 12, 2022, at 03:28 pm

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Monday surged 261.46 points at 60,054.60 in opening session as buying was seen across the board amid positive Asian Market.

Outstanding dues of discoms to gencos will be nilled in next 4 yrs, says Union Power Minister RK Singh: Report

Sep 12, 2022, at 05:18 am

Outstanding dues of electricity distribution companies (discoms) to power generation companies (gencos), which stand at Rs 1 lakh crore at any given time, will be eliminated over the next four years, Union Power Minister RK Singh has said, according to media reports.

SFIO arrests mastermind of shell companies with China links

Sep 11, 2022, at 04:20 pm

New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) In a major crackdown on Chinese shell companies in India, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested chief plotter and racket mastermind Dortse.

India's rice production likely to fall by 10-12 million tonnes this Kharif season, says Govt

Sep 10, 2022, at 06:42 am

New Delhi: India's rice production could fall by 12 million tonnes owing to lower paddy acreage this Kharif season, the government said Friday.

India considers new coal imports amid rise in power demand

Sep 10, 2022, at 06:39 am

India may consider further coal imports to avoid a fresh power supply crisis, according to media reports.

Indian Railways floats tender inviting pvt players to make 80,000 wheels annually

Sep 10, 2022, at 05:11 am

The India Railways Friday floated tender inviting bids from private players for setting up a wheel plant with a capacity of manufacturing at least 80,000 wheels annually, according to media reports.

Tata in talks with Taiwanese company to make iPhones in India

Sep 10, 2022, at 03:57 am

Tata Group is in talks with a Taiwanese company to partner in product development, supply chain and assembly of iPhones in India, according to media reports.

Finance Ministry cracks down on illegal loan apps: RBI to issue 'whitelist' of legal apps; app stores to host only these apps

Sep 10, 2022, at 12:58 am

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to create a "whitelist" of loan applications that operate as per government rules and have legal sanction. She also asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) to ensure that only these apps are available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Lithuania opposes electricity price cap

Sep 10, 2022, at 12:49 am

Brussels/UNI: Lithuania supports the introduction of a price cap on Russian gas, but opposes restrictions on electricity prices, as it will harm the country's domestic market, Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys said on Friday.

Indian market: Sensex up 104.92 points

Sep 10, 2022, at 12:23 am

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Friday added another 104.92 points gains to close strong at 59,793.14 as renewed buying was witnessed in IT, telecom, bank and auto stocks amid a strong Asian market.

NTPC to supply renewable energy power to Military Engineering Services (MES)

Sep 09, 2022, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi: India’s largest integrated energy company NTPC Ltd has entered into an agreement to supply renewable energy power to the armed forces (Military Engineering Services).

Centre decriminalizes 68 provisions of Mineral Concession Rules, 1960

Sep 09, 2022, at 11:27 pm

The Ministry of Coal has amended Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 (MCR) with a view to decriminalize its provisions.

Oglivy appoints Indian-origin Devika Bulchandani as CEO

Sep 09, 2022, at 10:46 pm

New York: Global advertising and public relations agency Ogilvy on Wednesday announced that India-origin Devika Bulchandani has been appointed Global Chief Executive Officer.

New Citroën C5 aircross SUV: A benchmark in terms of comfort and modularity

Sep 09, 2022, at 10:06 pm

Kolkata: As a flagship model of the comfort part of Citroën’s DNA, the new C5 Aircross SUV retains characteristics that make it stand out in its segment, contributing to an overall experience focused on well-being and ease of use.

Sensex rallied to 659.31 pts higher, and Nifty rose by 174.36 pts

Sep 08, 2022, at 11:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The BSE Sensex on Thursday surged 659.31 points to close at 59,688.22 on the strength of bankex, technology, IT, and finance stocks amid strong global cues.

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd to set up 100 MW solar plant for Viraj Profile Pvt Ltd

Sep 08, 2022, at 11:28 pm

Kolkata: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power has collaborated with the leading Indian Stainless Steel manufacturer - Viraj Profile Private Limited, to set up a 100 MW captive solar plant.

Starbucks new CEO Laxman Narasimhan to get a massive Rs 140 crore annual salary

Sep 08, 2022, at 08:32 pm

Laxman Narasimhan, who was recently named the CEO of American coffee giant Starbucks, is likely to take a big jump in terms of his pay package, according to various media reports.

1mg becomes India's 21st unicorn in 2022 after internal funding round led by Tata Digital

Sep 08, 2022, at 08:19 pm

Mumbai: Online pharmacy and healthcare services company 1mg turned unicorn following an internal funding round led by Tata Digital, media reports said.

Kolkata: Odisha urges apparel & textile investors to set shop in state in roadshow

Sep 08, 2022, at 08:09 pm

Kolkata: Textiles is one of the priority sectors where Odisha hopes to achieve exponential growth in the coming years, Odisha's Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts minister of state Rita Sahu Wednesday said, urging investors in the apparel and textile sector to set shop in the state.

Sensex jumps by over 500 points

Sep 08, 2022, at 05:13 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Thursday bounced back by 574 points at 59,603.59 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board amid positive Asian Market.