Shree Renuka Sugars is currently trading at Rs. 55.90, up by 1.61 points or 2.97% from its previous closing of Rs. 54.29 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 54.76 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 57.25 and Rs. 54.76 respectively. So far 1916924 shares were …
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LG Electronics hosts grand finale of All India K-Pop Contest 2023
Udaipur : LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durables brand, hosted the grand finale of the All India K-Pop Contest 2023 in association with the Korean Cultural Centre on September 17, 2023. This spectacular event brought together over 4,000 enthusiastic individuals who share a profound love for K-pop and Korean culture. …
Read More »NE will be India’s development engine: PM
New Delhi: Extending greetings on the 36th statehood day of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said northeast India will become the country’s development engine in the 21st century. In a video message, he said: “I firmly believe that eastern India, especially the northeast, will become the development …
Read More »60 pc MLAs in Goa switched parties in last five years, a ‘record’ in India
Panaji : As many as 24 legislators in Goa, which is 60 per cent of the total strength of the 40-member state Assembly, have switched parties in the last five years, a report by an organisation has said. The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in its report that with this, …
Read More »Asian Granito India Ltd divest entire stake in its Associated company Astron Paper for Rs. 46.94 crore
Ahmedabad : Asian Granito India Limited (AGIL), one of India’s leading tiles companies has divested its entire18.87% stake in its associated company – Astron Paper and Board Mills Ltd (Astron Paper) for Rs. 46.94 crore. Company sold 87.75 lakh equity shares of Astron Paper through block deal at Rs. 53.5 per …
Read More »Seagram’s 100 Pipers becomes the first & only scotch brand in India to smash the record
Udaipur – Seagram’s 100 Pipers, the largest selling Scotch whisky in India, continues to achieve bigger milestones and set new benchmarks in the industry. It has proven itself to be a market leader, thought leader & an innovation leader. In the last business cycle, Jul’20-Jun’21, 100 Pipershasbroken not one but two …
Read More »India lays out red carpet for Olympic heroes; felicitated in grand ceremony by government
New Delhi : India”s Olympic medal-winners were accorded a grand welcome by the government in a dazzling felicitation ceremony here on Monday with sports minister Anurag Thakur saying that their journey is an “incredible story of resilience and sporting excellence”. Gold medal winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the cynosure …
Read More »India exports 8 lakh tonnes of coal to neighbouring countries in FY”21
New Delhi : India exported 8 lakh tonnes of coal to its neighbouring nations, including Nepal, in the fiscal year ended March 2021. Of the said quantity, the maximum 77.20 per cent was exported to Nepal, followed by 13.04 per cent to Bangladesh, according to the Coal Ministry”s Provisional Coal …
Read More »Neeraj scripts history with stunning javelin throw gold, India”s first athletics medal at Olympics
Tokyo : Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, out-performing the field by some distance to immortalise himself as the first track-and-field Games medal-winner for the country. The 23-year-old son of a farmer from Khandra village near …
Read More »India-China military talks constructive, both sides agreed to maintain momentum in dialogue: MEA
New Delhi : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said the recent India-China military talks on the eastern Ladakh row were “constructive” and both sides agreed to resolve the remaining issues in an “expeditious manner”. According to a joint statement released here by the Indian Army on Monday, …
Read More »India reach 125 for 4 against England at tea on second day
Nottingham : India reached 125 for four in their first innings at tea on the second day of the first Test against England here on Thursday. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were batting on 57 and 7 respectively at the break. For England, James Anderson took two wickets, while Ollie …
Read More »Epiroc India sets upservice academy in Udaipur; train women engineers in mining
Udaipur : Epiroc Mining India, a global productivity partner for mining and infrastructure industries, has established a state-of-the-art service academy in Udaipur, Rajasthan, to train engineers, enhance innovative skills and increase the talent pool in the company. The academy, set up under the aegis of Epiroc Customer Centre, will also …
Read More »India”s entry into Olympic semifinals after 49 years makes fans fall in love with hockey again
New Delhi : Millions of Indians fell in love with hockey once again and social media went into a frenzy after the national team made its first Olympic semifinal in 49 years. The Indian team raised hopes of its first Olympic medal since 1980 by beating Great Britain 3-1 in …
Read More »Hockey: India men beat Great Britain 3-1, qualify for Olympic semifinals after 49 years
Tokyo : A determined Indian men”s hockey team advanced to the Olympic semifinals for the first time in 49 years, beating Great Britain 3-1 in the quarterfinals here on Sunday, a triumph which leaves the side within touching distance of a medal that has proved elusive for over four decades. …
Read More »Sindhu India”s pride, one of our most outstanding Olympians: PM Modi
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed ace badminton player P V Sindhu as India”s pride after she won bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. He tweeted, “We are all elated by the stellar performance by P V Sindhu. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze at @Tokyo2020. …
Read More »India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 46 Cr
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 46 Cr yesterday. Cumulatively, 46,15,18,479 vaccine doses have been administered through 54,94,423 sessions, as per the provisional report till 8 am today. 52,99,036 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. These include: HCWs 1st Dose 1,03,02,313 2nd Dose 78,22,150 FLWs 1st Dose 1,79,32,882 2nd Dose 1,12,50,974 Age …
Read More »India, UK to conduct clinical trials of Ashwagandha for promoting recovery from COVID-19
New Delhi : The AYUSH Ministry has collaborated with UK”s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on Ashwagandha for promoting recovery from COVID-19. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, and LSHTM recently signed a memorandum …
Read More »US seizes 23,000 pills of India-made sildenafil citrate, active ingredient in Viagra
Washington : The US customs officials have seized over 23,000 pills of India-made sildenafil citrate, an active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra, with a suggested retail price of USD 712,756. The pills weighing about 20 kgs were in blister packs, indicating that they had been manufactured in India, and …
Read More »Lovlina assures India of first boxing medal at Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo : Debutant Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) assured India of their first boxing medal at the ongoing Olympic Games when she upstaged former world champion Nien-Chin Chen of Chinese Taipei to enter the semifinals here on Friday. The 23-year-old Assam boxer prevailed 4-1 to make the last-four where she will square …
Read More »India set Sri Lanka 133-run target to win 2nd T20
Colombo : Invited to bat, a depleted India scored 132 for five on a sluggish pitch against Sri Lanka in the second Twenty20 International, here on Wednesday. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for the Indians with his 40-run knock while Sri Lankan off-spinner Akila Dananjaya (2/29) took two of the four …
Read More »Heavy rainfall activity likely over north, east India over next three-four days: IMD
New Delhi : Heavy rainfall activity is expected over north and east India during the next three-four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh has become less marked. However, the associated cyclonic circulation over northwest Madhya Pradesh and neighbourhood persists. …
Read More »COVID-19: India records 35,342 fresh cases, 483 more fatalities
New Delhi : With a single-day rise of 35,342 cases, India”s COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,12 93,062 on Friday, while 483 more fatalities pushed the death toll due to the viral disease to 4,19,470, according to the health ministry. The number of active cases has declined to 4,05,513, accounting for 1.3 …
Read More »Granules India surges as its arm clears audit by US health regulator
Granules India is currently trading at Rs. 380.75, up by 12.75 points or 3.46% from its previous closing of Rs. 368.00 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 370.85 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 384.95 and Rs. 370.85 respectively. So far 117955 shares were traded …
Read More »Nippon India Mutual Fund (Nimf) Launches Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund
Udaipur : Nippon Life India Asset Management (NAM India), asset manager of Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF), announces the launch of Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund. It is an open-ended dynamic equity scheme looking at providing a one-stop solution to capture the opportunities across Market Caps. Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund seeks …
Read More »India records 44,111 new COVID-19 cases, 738 deaths
New Delhi : India saw a single-day rise of 44,111 new coronavirus infections, raising its tally to 3,05,02,362, while the death toll climbed to 4,01,050 with 738 new fatalities, the lowest in 86 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The active cases — 4,95,533 — …
Read More »India records less than 50k Covid cases, lowest in 91 days; active cases fall below 7L after 79 days
New Delhi : India recorded less than 50,000 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 91 days, taking the total tally of cases to 2,99,77,861, while active cases fell below 7 lakh after 79 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. A total of 42,640 Covid infections …
Read More »Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 88 days
New Delhi : India reported 53,256 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 88 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,99,35,221, while the active cases further reduced to 7,02,887, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll climbed to 3,88,135 with 1,422 fresh fatalities, the …
Read More »India to participate in World Expo at Dubai from October to March, 2021: Jitendra Sinfgh
New Delhi : India will participate in the World Expo at Dubai from October to March next year and showcase 11 themes, including space technology, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday. A statement quoting Singh said India will present to the world its leadership role in areas like pharma, …
Read More »SC closes criminal case in India against Italian marines for killing 2 Indian fishermen in 2012
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the closure of criminal proceedings in India against two Italian marines, accused of killing two fishermen off the Kerala coast in February 2012. A vacation bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and M R Shah quashed the FIR and proceedings emanating from …
Read More »2 New TRIBES India outlets inaugurated at Daman and Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: the first in the Union Territory
To help the tribal artisans and forest dwellers cope with these unprecedented times, and as a part of its ongoing initiatives to promote the livelihood of the tribal artisans through marketing and provide support to tribal produce and products, TRIFED is expanding its retail operations across the country. In this …
Read More »Aiding India in its time of need just as it sent help during last year”s Covid surge: US official
Washington : The United States is helping India in its time of need amid a raging second wave of the COVID-19 infections just like it extended help when the hospitals here were strained due to the pandemic, an official in the Joe Biden Administration has told lawmakers. With the support …
Read More »India records 91,702 new COVID-19 cases, 3,403 fresh fatalities
New Delhi : The daily COVID-19 count in India remained below the one-lakh mark for the fourth consecutive day with the country reporting 91,702 fresh cases, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 4.49 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. With the fresh cases, …
Read More »India’s Budget tilted towards supporting growth: Moody’s
Global rating agency Moody’s in its latest report has said that India’s Budget is tilted towards supporting growth and the fiscal deficit target of 6.8 percent for 2021-22 is realistic. With regard to India’s finances, it said weak fiscal position will remain a key credit challenge in 2021. It noted …
Read More »Atal Innovation Mission partners with India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre to expand Start-up ecosystem
In line with a shared vision of expanding the culture of innovation in the country, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Business Sweden on behalf of India Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre are collaborating to promote the disruptive potential of Indian entrepreneurs, and, boost the vibrant start-up ecosystem across the …
Read More »Indore Creates Record by Winning Title of Cleanest City Fourth Time in A Row
Hardeep S Puri, MoS(I/C), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has stated that “Swachh Survekshan will continue to help us in sustaining the gains made under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban(SBM-U), while providing a comprehensive roadmap to institutionalize the concept of total Swachhata among all our cities. As the performance of cities …
Read More »India’s COVID-19 caseload crosses 28-lakh mark
New Delhi : India’s COVID-19 caseload went past 28 lakh with a record single-day spike of 69,652 infections, while the recoveries increased to 20,96,664 on Thursday pushing the recovery rate to 73.91 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 28,36,925, …
Read More »India continues on its path of high testing: more than 8 lakh tests/day for 2nd day in a row
Keeping the focus on “TEST, TRACK AND TREAT” strategy, India has tested more than 8 lakh COVID-19 samples for the 2nd consecutive day in a row. With a strong resolve to rapidly increase the number of tests done per day to touch 10 lakh/day testing capacity, 8,01,518 samples were tested …
Read More »Cabinet approves proposal for leasing out three airports – Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram – of Airports Authority of India through Public Private Partnership
The Union Cabinetchaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approvedthe proposal for leasing out three airports namely Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram airports of Airports Authority of India (AAI) through Public Private Partnership (PPP). The Union Cabinet accorded its approval for leasing of three AAI airports namely, Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram …
Read More »India scales another peak: Total recoveries cross 2 million
Fast on the heels of crossing 3 crore cumulative tests, India has recorded another high. Total number of recoveries has crossed 2 million today (20,37,870). Coupled with this is another achievement of highest ever single day recoveries of 60,091 in the last 24 hours. With this high number of COVID-19 patients recovering and being …
Read More »Awards announced for Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19
Eight binational teams consisting of researchers from India and the US have received awards to pursue cutting-edge research in pathogenesis and disease management of COVID-19 through Indo-US virtual networks. The areas of research they will pursue include antiviral coatings, immune modulation, tracking SARS CoV-2 in wastewater, disease detection mechanisms, reverse …
Read More »The Vice-President of India to release results of Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 on tomorrow
Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 will be announced by the Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu on 18th day of August 2020 in esteemed presence of Union Minister for HRD, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Union Minister of State for HRD Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre. The announcement ceremony will …
Read More »Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates IIT Delhi’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the year-long Diamond Jubilee celebrations of IIT Delhi via video conferencing on Monday in the presence of Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ . On this occasion, Vice President of India released the Diamond Jubilee logo and the institute’s strategy document- ‘IIT …
Read More »One of the lowest globally, India’s Case Fatality Rate below 2% and sliding
On a continuous positive path of slide in its COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate, India has one of the lowest mortality globally. It stands at 1.93%, as of today. This is a result of coordinated efforts of the Centre and State/UT governments which has led to a continuous decline in the …
Read More »India reaches another record of highest single day recoveries
On a continuous path of registering high single day recoveries, India has touched another peak of posting the highest recoveries of COVID-19 cases in a single day. 57,381 have recovered and discharged in the past 24 hours. With such high level of recoveries, India’s Recovery Rate has soared past 70% …
Read More »Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju launches nation-wide initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs to promote fitness among every citizen
Union Minister of Youth and Sports Shri. Kiren Rijiju launched yet another nation-wide initiative, the Fit India Youth Club, on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day of the country today. The Fit India Youth Club, a part of the Fit India Movement envisioned by Prime Minister, endeavours to harness …
Read More »PM Shri Narendra Modi highlights importance of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in 74th Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the tricolour at the Red fort to mark India’s 74th Independence Day here today. Addressing the Nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the Prime Minister talked about various issues ranging from management of the Covid-19 pandemic, measures to boost domestic manufacturing as part …
Read More »Union Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju to launch unique Fit India Freedom Run on August 14
The Sports Ministry is set to organise the largest country-wide run, the Fit India Freedom Run from August 15 to October 2, which boasts of a unique concept. In keeping with the current pandemic situation and social distancing norms, the government has decided to encourage participants of the event to …
Read More »India ranks first in number of organic farmers and ninth in terms of area under organic farming
The growth story of organic farming is unfolding with increasing demand not only in India but also globally. In a world battered by the COVID pandemic, the demand for healthy and safe food is already showing an upward trend and hence this is an opportune moment to be captured for …
Read More »Ministry of Tourism presents the 47th Webinar titled “Lesser known stories of Indias struggle against the British” under Dekho Apna Desh webinar series
As India gears up to celebrate its 74th Independence Day celebrations, the Ministry of Tourisms Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series presented a webinar titled Lesser known stories of Indias struggle against the British on 12th August 2020. The 47th in the series of Dekho Apna Desh webinars, the “Lesser known stories of Indias struggle …
Read More »Ministry of Tourism organises second Independence Day themed webinar titled “Cellular Jail: Letters, Memoirs & Memories” under DekhoApnaDesh webinar series
As India gears up to celebrate its 74th Independence Day celebrations , the Ministry of Tourism’s DekhoApnaDesh Webinar Series presented the webinar titled “Cellular Jail : Letters , Memoirs & Memories on 10th August 2020. The 46th in the series of DekhoApnaDeshwebinars, the “Cellular Jail :Letters , Memoirs & Memories”was presented by Ms. NidhiBansal, …
Read More »Need for providing a comprehensive and objective account of the historical events: Vice President
The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need to give for providing a comprehensive, authentic and objective account of the historical events. He was speaking after releasing the book, ‘NETAJI—India’s Independence and British Archives’ authored by Dr. Kalyan Kumar De, an associate member of the Netaji Subash Bose-INA …
Read More »President of India Honours Freedom Fighters on the 78th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, honoured and felicitated 202 freedom fighters from across the country on the occasion of 78th anniversary of Quit India Day today (August 9, 2020). Every year, the President of India hosts an ‘At Home’ Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the anniversary of the Quit …
Read More »Finance Minister launches an Online Dashboard for the National Infrastructure Pipeline
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) Online Dashboard here today through video conferencing. The online dashboard is envisaged as a one stop solution for all stakeholders looking for information on infrastructure projects in New India. The dashboard is being hosted …
Read More »Ministry of Tourism launches Independence Day themed Webinars with first presentation titled ‘Memoirs of 1857- A prelude to Independence’
India’s struggle to freedom is a significant chapter in the nation’s history and holds a value greater than any significant event of the past. The Ministry of Tourism as part of its ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ webinar series to commemorate and honour nation’s most significant day has lined up a series …
Read More »Vice President calls for Knit India movement to fully realize Quit India goals
Vice President of India M.Venkaiah Naidu has called for an intensified campaign of ‘Knit India’ to enable a strong and fully emotionally integrated nation that would offer the best defence against the evil designs of forces inimical to the country. On the occasion of the 78th anniversary today of the launch …
Read More »India’s Total Recoveries cross 14.2 lakh, Recovery Rate continues to improve, stands at 68.32% today
Focused and effective efforts of containment, testing, isolation and treatment by the Centre and State/UT governments have resulted in increasing percentage recovery rates and steadily falling Case Fatality Rates. Effective surveillance and improved testing network have ensured early detection of cases and consequentially leading to timely clinical management of the …
Read More »Ministry of Tourism is organising five webinars of Dekho Apna Desh webinar series to celebrate Independence Day
It is that time of the year again when the people of the country stand together with pride humming the national anthem to respect the chronicled accomplishment of Indian Independence of 1947. Indias struggle to freedom is a significant chapter in the nations history and holds a value greater than …
Read More »Air India Express Plane Overshoots Runway During Kerala Landing
Thiruvananthapuram: An Air India Express plane with 191 people on board from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing at Kerala’s Kozhikode on Friday. Rescue operations are underway. First images from the site showed the aircraft broken in two pieces with debris strewn over the runway and beyond. A number …
Read More »Union Minister of State for Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually inaugurates world class “Thenzawl Golf Resort” project implemented in Mizoram under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent charge) Prahlad Singh Patel virtually inaugurated the “Thenzawl Golf Resort” Project implemented under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in the presence of Tourism Minister of Mizoram Robert RomawiaRoyte and Commissioner and Secretary for Tourism Department …
Read More »Sports Minister urges states to host annual Khelo India Games to strengthen grassroot-level talent identification
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports ShriKirenRijiju chaired the 1st General Council meeting of the Khelo India Scheme today and addressed officials of state sports departments and other central ministries. Speaking at the meeting, he urged the states to organise State-level Khelo India Games annually with an effort to …
Read More »India’s total recovered cases are now double the active cases
With 12,30,509 total recoveries, India’s recovered cases are twice the active cases, as of today. 44,306 patients discharged in the last 24 hours. This has taken the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients to 66.31%. Coordinated implementation of COVID-19 management strategy by the Union and State/UT governments and selfless sacrifice of …
Read More »DCGI approves Phase II+III trials of Oxford University vaccine by Serum Institute, Pune
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given approval to Serum Institute of India, Pune to conduct Phase II+III clinical trials of Oxford University-Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine (COVISHIELD) in India. This will hasten the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. India continues to improve the Case Fatality Rate (CFR), and …
Read More »Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacts with the participants of Grand Finale of the largest ever online hackathon in the world through video-conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the participants of Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (Software)-2020,viaVideo Conference today. Smart India Hackathon Speaking at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon, PM said that students are working on several solutions to the challenges being faced by the country. Along with …
Read More »PM addresses Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020 through video conference today. Smart India Hackathon Speaking at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon, PM said that students are working on several solutions to the challenges being faced by the country. Along with providing solutions …
Read More »M/o Tribal Affairs receives SKOCH Gold Award for its “Empowerment of Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes”
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has received SKOCH Gold Award for its “Empowerment of Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes” project of Scholarship Divison of the Ministry. The 66th SKOCH 2020 Competition was entitled “INDIA RESPONDS TO COVID THROUGH DIGITAL GOVERNANCE” and MoTA chose to participate in DIGITAL INDIA & E-GOVERNANCE – …
Read More »PM to address Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020 on 1st August via video conferencing. He will also be interacting with students on the occasion. The Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing …
Read More »BRICS one of the most valuable and working partnership: Shri Prakash Javadekar
The Environment Ministers of the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) participated in the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting on 30 July 2020 via videoconference under the presidency of Russia. Representing India, Union Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar, said that India attaches great importance to the grouping. The Environment …
Read More »6th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting
In order to attain sustainable development goals, India offered to help and showcases all the best practices in environmental management in BRICS countries. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar also elaborated on the efforts made by India in areas relating to sustainable urban management, tackling marine litter, air pollution and the cleaning …
Read More »Hardik’s game was suited for Australian conditions, his absence will hurt India: Hussey
New Delhi : Mike Hussey, who has a fair idea about the current crop of India players, feels that all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s absence will “hurt” the visitors in the upcoming Test series against Australia. The series starts on December 6 in Adelaide. Pandya is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a lower-back injury …
Read More »E.I.D. Parry (India) reports 50% fall in Q2 consolidated net profit
E.I.D. Parry (India) has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2018. The company has reported a fall of 86.35% in its net profit at Rs 10.91 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 79.91 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income …
Read More »India Cements reports 11% growth in cement sales
India Cements has reported 11% growth in the cement sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, at 30.10 lakh tons and a clinker sale of 0.67 lakh tons. The overall volume was at Rs 30.77 lakh tons. India Cements is amongst India’s leading manufacturers and supplier of cement and …
Read More »India beat West Indies by 6 wickets in 3rd T20I
Shikhar Dhawan (92) and Rishabh Pant (58) scored superb half-centuries to guide the team home in the last ball of the thrilling match. Dhawan hit 10 fours and two sixes in his 62-ball innings and forged a scintillating 130-run partnership with Rishab Pant (58) for the third wicket to take …
Read More »Vice President Venkaiah Naidu represents India at centenary of WW-1 Armistice
Armistice Day marks the 100 years since the end of World War One on 11 November 1918. Around 70 leaders including US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Germany’s Chancer angela Merkel are present to mark the centenary of the 1918 Armistice in the French capital. Chiefs of …
Read More »India Cements to set up new cement manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh: Report
India Cements is reportedly planning to set up a new cement manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh. With this, the company is expecting a better capacity utilisation from the next financial year and is all set to Rs 1000 crore for the same. Moreover, the company is expecting prices in South …
Read More »Women’s World T-20: India Vs. Pak Today
On a high after a resounding 34-run win in their first outing against New Zealand in the ICC Women`s World T20, Indian eves would aim at continuing their domination over arch-rivals Pakistan when they face off at the Providence Stadium, Guyana in West Indies. India and Pakistan women …
Read More »ICC Women’s World T20: India beat New Zealand by 34 runs
Earlier, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday became the first Indian woman to record a century in the shortest format, her scintillating 51-ball 103 powering the team to an imposing 194 for five against New Zealand here. The 29-year Harmanpreet reached the three-figure mark in 49 balls, punishing the Nerw Zealand …
Read More »India Cements reports 94% fall in Q2 net profit
India Cements has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2018. The company has reported a fall of 93.96% in its net profit at Rs 1.43 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 23.67 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. However, total income …
Read More »India to take on New Zealand in T20 WC opener today
The Indian team will be led by skipper Harmapnreet Singh. The 10-team tournament will be played as a standalone event for the first time between Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies. A young Indian squad will aim to emerge from the …
Read More »Hockey India announce World Cup squad
The team will be led by Manpreet Singh while the Vice Captain is Chinglensana Singh Kangujam. The Indian team scheduled to begin their campaign against South Africa on the opening day features PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak as goalkeepers. The Men’s team for the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup …
Read More »CCEA approves disinvestment of 100% Govt stake in Dredging Corporation of India
Cabinet also approved leasing out six airports, namely Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru for operation, management, and development under Public Private Partnership. The Cabinet approved laying down procedures and mechanisms for sale of enemy shares. Sale proceeds are to be deposited as disivestment proceeds in the government account …
Read More »India beat West Indies by 71 runs in 2nd T20
Earlier, riding on skipper Rohit Sharma’s 111 not out off 61 balls, the hosts scored 195 for 2 in stipulated twenty overs. Shikhar Dhawan scored 43 while KL Rahul contributed 26. India brought back Bhuvneshwar Kumar in place of Umesh Yadav while the West Indies replaced Rovman Powell with Nicolas …
Read More »Graphite India reports around 11 fold jump in Q2 consolidated net profit
Graphite India has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2018. The company has reported over 10 fold jump in its net profit at Rs 912 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 90.00 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income of …
Read More »International Film Festival of India to commence in Goa from 20th-28th Nov
49th edition of the festival will showcase 212 films from over 68 countries which reflects diversity of taste. International Competition section has 15 films out of which 3 are Indian. Competition section itself represents films produced and co-produced by 22 countries. Festival Kaleidoscope section carries 20 critically acclaimed international films …
Read More »Coal India relaxes norms for ‘mine-specific coal supply’ policy
Coal India has relaxed the norms for ‘mine-specific coal supply’ policy. This move would ease availability of the dry fuel to consumers having less than one million tonne of requirement per annum. In the policy, the minimum per annum requirement of the consumer has been downsized to a quarter from …
Read More »Power Grid Corporation of India reports 8% rise in Q2 net profit
Power Grid Corporation of India has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2018. The company has reported 7.87% rise in its net profit at Rs 2,309.49 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 2,141.04 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income …
Read More »Tata Steel aims 30 million tonne capacity by 2025 in India
Tata Steel is aiming an installed capacity of around 30 million tonne per annum by 2025 in India from the existing 18.5 million tonne. The company has recently acquired Bhushan Steel and Usha Martin plants, which has a combined rated capacity of 7 million tonne per annum. The planned 30 …
Read More »PM Modi : INS Arihant enhances India’s security needs
The crew of the Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine were felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lauded the accomplishment calling it “historic” and gives a fitting response to those who indulge in nuclear blackmail. Prime Minister expressed the hope that just as light dispels darkness and all fear, INS Arihant …
Read More »India beat West Indies by 5 wickets in first T20 Intl.
Sent into bat, West Indies were restricted to 109 for eight and India chased down the target of 110 in 17.5 overs at the Eden Gardens. India lead the three-match series 1-0. Brief scores: West Indies: 109/8 in 20 overs (Fabian Allen 27; Kuldeep Yadav 3/13) India: 110/5 in 17.5 …
Read More »T20: India win toss and choose to bowl first
All-rounder Krunal Pandya and left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed are making their senior India debut in the first of the three-match series, at the Eden Gardens. Yuzvendra Chahal missed out from the 12 named on match eve. Umesh Yadav has come in for the injured Bhuvneshwar Kumar. West Indies have three …
Read More »India vs West Indies: 1st T-20I at Eden Gardens
After registering comprehensive victories against the West Indies in the Test and the One-day International series, an upbeat India will look to continue with the winning momentum in the shortest format also. he Indian team will be led by Rohit Sharma while Carlos Brathwaite will lead the West Indies. Rishabh …
Read More »Vice President participates in India-Zimbabwe Business Forum in Harare
Addressing the India-Zimbabwe Business Forum meeting on Saturday, the Vice President said India and Zimbabwe have shared very cordial and warm relationship that dates back to the 17th century. He also emphasised the need to tap natural synergies between the 2 economies and highlighted scope for engagement in healthcare, agriculture,hospitality, …
Read More »Goodyear India to shut down plant situated in NCR
Goodyear India is going to shut down its plant situated in NCR i.e. Ballabgarh, Haryana State and the boiler operations of the plant use coal and biomass fuel to manufacture the products, from November 4, 2018 till November 10, 2018 (both days inclusive), in compliance with the directions issued by …
Read More »Coal India reports 49.77 MT of coal production in October
Coal India has reported provisional coal production of 49.77 million tonnes (MT) in October 2018, as against 46.15 MT reported during corresponding month of previous year. The company’s total off-take for the month of October stood at 50.00 MT, as against 48.28 MT in October 2017. Coal India is the …
Read More »Berger Paints India reports 5% rise in Q2 consolidated net profit
Berger Paints India has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2018. The company has reported a fall of 3.33% in its net profit at Rs 102.18 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 105.70 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. However, total …
Read More »India beat West Indies by 9 wkts, win series 3-1
Batting first after winning the toss, West Indies were 104 all out in 31.5 overs. Chasing a paltry target of 105, India completed the task in 14.5 overs at the Greenfield Stadium. Brief scores: West Indies: 103 all out in 31.5 overs (Holder 25; Ahmed 2/29, Jadeja 4/33, Bumrah 2/11). …
Read More »Castrol India reports 8% fall in Q3 net profit
Castrol India has reported results for third quarter ended September 30, 2018. The company has reported 8.40% fall in its net profit at Rs 150.40 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 164.20 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income of the company …
Read More »United Bank of India gets nod to raise funds up to Rs 3000 crore
United Bank of India’s board has approved raising of equity capital, in one or more tranches, for an amount not exceeding Rs 3000 crore by way of preferential allotment of equity shares. United Bank of India is one of the 14 major banks, which were nationalized on July 19, 1969. …
Read More »Coal India maintains production target at 652 million tonne for FY19
Coal India has maintained its production target at 652 million tonne for fiscal 2018-19, even as the government embarks on an offer for sale (OFS) programme to sell 3% stake in the mining behemoth. In the last fiscal, the company produced 567 million tonne of coal and dispatched 580 million …
Read More »GE Power India bags four orders from NTPC worth Rs 1783 crore
GE Power India has received four orders from NTPC to supply and install Wet FGD systems for a combined value of Rs 1783 crore. The four power plant projects are for Solapur Super Thermal Power Project – 2×660 MW, Tanda Super Thermal Power Project Stage II – 2×660 MW, Feroze …
Read More »Dabur India reports 4% rise in Q2 consolidated net profit
Dabur India has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2018. The company has reported a rise of 8.42% in its net profit at Rs 307.26 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 283.41 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income of …
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