INS Cheetah, Guldar & Kumbhir decommissioned after 40 years

INS Cheetah, Guldar & Kumbhir decommissioned after 40 years

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Indian Navy Ships Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned after rendering four-decades of service to the nation.

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North India shivers as IMD warns of severe cold wave till Jan 15

North India shivers as IMD warns of severe cold wave till Jan 15

New Delhi, Jan 13 - India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that the lowest minimum temperature of 3 degree Celsius was reported at Narnaul (Haryana), Ayanagar (Delhi) and Kanpur (East Uttar Pradesh).

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TN’s all-party MPs’ delegation to meet Shah seeking disbursal of flood relief

TN’s all-party MPs’ delegation to meet Shah seeking disbursal of flood relief

Chennai, Jan 13 - A delegation of all-party MPs from Tamil Nadu will meet the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday seeking immediate disbursal of flood relief to the state.

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Xiaomi crosses Rs 1,000-cr sales for Redmi Note 13 5G series in India

Xiaomi crosses Rs 1,000-cr sales for Redmi Note 13 5G series in India

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Global technology brand Xiaomi India has said that its latest Redmi Note 13 series clocked a revenue of Rs 1,000 crore since going on sale on January 10.

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India urges US to restore GSP status for duty-free exports

India urges US to restore GSP status for duty-free exports

New Delhi, Jan 13 - India has requested the US to restore its status under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program which was scrapped by the former Donald Trump administration in 2019.

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Next-gen electric vehicles set to redefine future of sustainable mobility

Next-gen electric vehicles set to redefine future of sustainable mobility

New Delhi, Jan 13 - The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, held annually in Las Vegas, has once again pushed the boundaries of electric vehicle (EV) innovation and this year, EVs have taken another leap with an array of groundbreaking concepts.

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Elista aims to reach Rs 500 cr in India revenue, ramps up investments, manufacturing

Elista aims to reach Rs 500 cr in India revenue, ramps up investments, manufacturing

New Delhi, Jan 13 - In order to solidify its presence in the Indian consumer electronics market, leading brand Elista on Saturday said it aims to reach domestic revenue of Rs 500 crore by the end of 2025 while continuing to invest in

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BHEL bags Rs 15,000 cr EPC contract from NLC India for Odisha project

BHEL bags Rs 15,000 cr EPC contract from NLC India for Odisha project

Chennai, Jan 13 - Integrated lignite and coal mining and power generation company NLC India Ltd has awarded over Rs 15,000 crore engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for 2,400 MW pit head green field thermal power

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LG opens 1st overseas EV charger plant in US

LG opens 1st overseas EV charger plant in US

Seoul, Jan 13 - LG Electronics has opened its first plant in the U.S. for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as part of its strategy to advance into the fast-growing EV charging solutions business.

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Two big deals completed by Tata Consumer Products

Two big deals completed by Tata Consumer Products

Mumbai, Jan 12 - In two back to back deals, Tata Consumer Products on Friday stated it will acquire up to 100 per cent stake in Organic India, a Fabindia-owned business that sells tea, infusions, herbal supplements and packaged foods, for Rs 1,900

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LIC wins Rs 25,464 Income Tax refund on interim bonus

LIC wins Rs 25,464 Income Tax refund on interim bonus

New Delhi, Jan 12 - In a victory for Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), the Income Tax Department has issued a refund intimation of Rs 25,464.46 crore for seven assessment years.

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Most CEOs waiting for GenAI to move past the hype or experimenting in small ways: Report

Most CEOs waiting for GenAI to move past the hype or experimenting in small ways: Report

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Generative AI (GenAI) exploded into the public consciousness in 2023, promising to transform the way business functions. Despite the potential, however, leaders are struggling to convert hype into reality.

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Crude oil prices rise after US, UK attack Houthis

Crude oil prices rise after US, UK attack Houthis

London, Jan 12 - Crude oil prices were up more than 2.5 per cent on Friday after the US and the UK launched joint strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, media reports said.

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India’s forex kitty dips by $5.9 billion

India’s forex kitty dips by $5.9 billion

Mumbai, Jan 12 - India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.9 billion to $617.30 billion during the week ended January 5, according to the RBI data released on Friday.

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Industrial growth slumps to 2.4% in November

Industrial growth slumps to 2.4% in November

New Delhi, Jan 12 - India's industrial growth rate slumped to an 8-month low of 2.4 per cent in November from a 16-month high of 11.6 per cent in October, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday showed.

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Rajnath approves Rs 10 lakh insurance for BRO’s Casual Labourers

Rajnath approves Rs 10 lakh insurance for BRO’s Casual Labourers

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday approved a proposal to launch a Group (Term) Insurance Scheme for Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs) engaged by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force for the ongoing project works.

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Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet attend Ram Mandir’s replica rath flag off ceremony in Mumbai

Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet attend Ram Mandir’s replica rath flag off ceremony in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 13 - Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani along with actress Rakul Preet attended the Ram Mandir’s replica rath flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and director Rohit Shetty. Both Jackky and Rakul added a touch of glamour and star

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Night temperature rises above freezing point in Srinagar after one month

Night temperature rises above freezing point in Srinagar after one month

Srinagar, Jan 13 - After nearly a month, the night temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar on Saturday at 0.2 degrees Celsius.

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Delhi records coldest morning with min temp of 3.6 degrees

Delhi records coldest morning with min temp of 3.6 degrees

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Amid a cold wave, the dense fog engulfed the national capital on Saturday with minimum temperature dropping to the record breaking 3.6 degrees Celsius, four notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department said.

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‘A contractual obligation’: Wipro on lawsuit against Jatin Dalal

‘A contractual obligation’: Wipro on lawsuit against Jatin Dalal

Bengaluru, Jan 12 - Bengaluru based corporate giant Wipro on Friday clarified that there is nothing personal about lawsuits filed against former top officials of the company.

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