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TMC backing infiltration, endangering Bengal's identity: PM Modi slams Mamata govt | Bihar must be protected from malicious intentions of RJD and Congress: PM Modi | 'You deserve to suffer just like me': Over 60 Delhi and Bengaluru schools receive 'hoax' bomb threats | 'We would caution against any double standards': India on NATO's warning over Russia trade sanctions | Karnataka govt blames RCB for Bengaluru stampede, refers to Kohli's online message too | 'Premature and irresponsible': Indian pilots' body slams Air India crash probe report | Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces free electricity upto 125 units ahead of assembly polls | Air India finds 'no issues' with fuel control switch on Boeing 787-8 planes after precautionary checks | Anchor runs mid-telecast as Israeli airstrikes hit Syria's state TV building | Rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi sells for an astounding Rs 1.7 crore

Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal enters aviation space with LAT Aerospace to revolutionise air travel in India

Jun 29, 2025, at 09:08 pm

Mumbai: In a move that signals a bold leap beyond food delivery, Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal is venturing into the aviation sector with a new startup—LAT Aerospace—which aims to transform regional air travel in India., media reports said.

After Bihar's Marhowra plant, BLW in Varanasi exports two diesel locos to Mozambique under major railway contract

Jun 29, 2025, at 08:40 pm

Varanasi: As part of the Indian Railways’ export push, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi has dispatched two advanced diesel locomotives to Mozambique under a major export contract, media reports said.

Rosneft in early talks with Reliance to sell Nayara stake: Report

Jun 29, 2025, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi: Russian energy giant Rosneft is in early-stage discussions with Reliance Industries to sell its 49.13% stake in Nayara Energy, which operates a 20-million tonnes-per-year oil refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat and a network of 6,750 fuel stations across India, news agency PTI reported.

Pakistani importers hit by cargo delays, higher freight costs as India continues to shut ports for Islamabad

Jun 29, 2025, at 04:01 pm

New Delhi/Islamabad: India’s decision to ban ships carrying goods originating in or exported from Pakistan has triggered a surge in freight charges and longer delivery timelines for Pakistani importers, Dawn reported, citing industry insiders.

Nandan Nilekani named Chief Mentor of Task Force to develop India Energy Stack

Jun 29, 2025, at 03:28 pm

New Delhi: The Ministry of Power on Saturday confirmed the appointment of Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani as the Chief Mentor of a newly constituted Task Force to build the India Energy Stack, The Economic Times reported.

Bangladesh pays $384 million to Adani Power, trims dues under power deal

Jun 28, 2025, at 11:38 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh has paid Adani Power USD 384 million so far in June, significantly trimming its outstanding dues under a long-term electricity supply agreement, according to a PTI report

India’s Russian oil imports set to hit 2-year high in June: Report

Jun 28, 2025, at 01:09 am

New Delhi: India’s crude oil imports from Russia are set to reach a two-year high of 2.13 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, buoyed by favourable pricing, provisional data from global analytics firm Kpler has shown, reported Financial Express.

Bank credit growth rebounds to 9.62% in June after 3 yr low in May

Jun 28, 2025, at 12:44 am

Mumbai: Bank credit growth showed signs of recovery, rising 9.62% year-on-year to ₹183.14 lakh crore as of June 13, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest fortnightly data released on Friday.

BHEL wins Adani Power's ₹6,500 cr order for six 800 MW thermal units

Jun 28, 2025, at 12:27 am

Mumbai: Adani Power Ltd. has awarded a Letter of Award (LoA) to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the supply and commissioning of six 800 MW thermal units, as per a stock exchange filing dated June 27.

Masayoshi Son signals succession plan, outlines bold AI vision and US chip ambitions: Report

Jun 28, 2025, at 12:05 am

Tokyo: SoftBank Group founder and CEO Masayoshi Son has said he wants to see someone from the technology and telecom sector helm the group, revealing his vision of tech-driven progress to investors, Bloomberg reported.

Skilling, inter-sectoral linkages are key to boost employment in India: NCAER paper

Jun 28, 2025, at 12:02 am

New Delhi/IBNS: As the Indian labour market faces constraints on both demand and supply sides, inter-sectoral linkages can have a multiplicative effect on employment, increasing jobs by over 200% by 2030, relative to the existing scenario, says a research paper of the National Council of Applied Economic Research.

Mazagon Dock makes first international acquisition with controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard

Jun 27, 2025, at 10:10 pm

New Delhi: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) on Friday said it has decided to acquire a controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), which is Sri Lanka’s largest shipbuilding and repair facility.

JSW Paints to acquire 74.76% stake in Akzo Nobel India for ₹9,000 cr, eyes major market consolidation

Jun 27, 2025, at 09:47 pm

Mumbai: JSW Paints Friday announced 74.76% stake acquisition in Akzo Nobel India Limited (ANIL) from Akzo Nobel N.V. and its affiliates in a deal valued at around Rs 9,000 crores.

IHG, SAMHI Hotels announce opening of new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Kolkata, eye deeper push into East

Jun 27, 2025, at 05:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its second Holiday Inn Express hotel in Kolkata's New Town at an investment of Rs 40 crore, further expanding its footprint in India.

Term vs Life Insurance: Experts Break Down the Key Differences in 2025

Jun 27, 2025, at 02:02 pm

Choosing the right insurance plan can feel confusing. Two of the most common options are term insurance and life insurance. While both help protect your family if something happens to you, they work in different ways.

Elon Musk's aide Omead Afshar exits Tesla amid leadership churn and internal challenges

Jun 27, 2025, at 12:39 am

Omead Afshar, one of Tesla Inc.'s most influential executives and a longtime close aide to CEO Elon Musk, has left the company, according to sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.

Dollar slides as traders bet on early Fed rate cuts amid talk of Powell replacement

Jun 26, 2025, at 09:49 pm

New York: The US dollar weakened on renewed speculation that the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates sooner than previously expected, following reports that President Donald Trump may announce Jerome Powell’s replacement as Fed chair within months, Bloomberg reported.

Reliance Industries regains ₹20 lakh crore market cap as shares rise nearly 2%

Jun 26, 2025, at 09:09 pm

Mumbai: Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) climbed nearly 2% on Thursday (June 26), helping the conglomerate reclaim a market valuation of over ₹20 lakh crore.

Step-up SIP strategy: Why it’s better than a fixed monthly investment

Jun 26, 2025, at 04:14 pm

For new and seasoned mutual fund investors alike, a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is one of the most accessible and consistent ways to build long-term wealth. By investing a fixed amount regularly, SIPs harness the benefits of rupee-cost averaging and the power of compounding, making them an ideal choice for those seeking disciplined financial growth.

Anil Ambani's Reliance Infra bags ₹600 cr export deal with Germany’s Rheinmetall

Jun 25, 2025, at 11:48 pm

Mumbai: Reliance Infrastructure has bagged a major export order worth ₹600 crore secured by its subsidiary, Reliance Defence.

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran takes direct control of day-to-day ops of Air India amid crisis

Jun 25, 2025, at 10:41 pm

Tata Group's chairman N Chandrasekaran has taken direct control of the day-to-day operations of Air India amid the crisis that emerged after the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, media reports said.

Microsoft plans fresh layoffs, Xbox and sales teams likely to be hit

Jun 25, 2025, at 07:54 pm

Microsoft is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs, with its Xbox division among the key departments expected to be affected, media reorts said.

Bank of Baroda hands over ₹2,762 cr dividend cheque to FM Sitharaman

Jun 25, 2025, at 07:09 pm

New Delhi: Public Sector lender Bank of Baroda handed over a dividend cheque of ₹2,762 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Centre approves Bihar’s first-ever nuclear power plant under Nuclear Energy Mission

Jun 25, 2025, at 05:54 pm

New Delhi: Bihar is set to get its first-ever nuclear power plant after the Narendra Modi government approved the project under India's new Nuclear Energy Mission, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Monthly Income Schemes and ULIP for the Right Financial Planning

Jun 25, 2025, at 03:47 pm

People often think about having a regular and secure source of income after retirement or during hard times. This is why several Monthly Income Schemes (MIS), including government-backed options, have been introduced in India. With such schemes, people can invest in a safe place if they do not want to take big risks. Unlike stocks and mutual funds, they are meant to offer guaranteed monthly income. If you are someone who wants financial stability, an MIS can be an ideal choice.

Piyush Goyal urges Indian industry to make the most of FTAs, expand exports to realise $5 trillion economy goal by 2027

Jun 25, 2025, at 12:55 am

Kolkata: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged the industry to make the most of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed with other countries.

ISRO developing integrated ‘satellite brain’ system, seeks industry help for testing

Jun 24, 2025, at 11:16 pm

Bengaluru: Scientists at ISRO’s UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru are developing a compact, all-in-one avionics system that merges multiple critical satellite functions into a single, unified unit.

‘Competition must for Indian telecom sector’: Telecom Min Scindia

Jun 24, 2025, at 10:34 pm

New Delhi: India’s telecom sector must remain competitive and cannot be reduced to just two major players, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on the occasion of World WiFi Day, stressing the government’s commitment to fostering fair competition across industries.

US sanctions bill threatens 500% tariffs on India over Russian oil imports

Jun 24, 2025, at 07:37 pm

New Delhi/Washington DC: The United States is threatening India with what one senator has called an “economic bunker-buster”—a dramatic tariff strike if New Delhi continues to buy Russian oil, according to an Economic Times.

Bullet train tunnel boring machines stuck in China, sparking concerns over key project timeline

Jun 24, 2025, at 06:05 pm

New Delhi: Three massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs), crucial for building the underground stretch of India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train, are currently stuck at a Chinese port, raising concerns over potential delays in the high-profile ₹1.08 lakh crore infrastructure project, according to an Economic Times report.