Biden names Indian-origin judge to Illinois District Court
New York, Jan 12 - President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American judge Sunil R. Harjani for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Akali Dal reserves 33% seats for women in Assembly, Lok Sabha polls
Chandigarh, Jan 12 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday announced that the party would give 50 per cent seats to women in panchayat and local body elections, besides reserving 33 per cent seats for women in the state Assembly
Rupee strengthens further with 11 paise gain vs dollar
Mumbai, Jan 12 - The rupee strengthened further on Friday with a gain of 11 paise to close at 82.90 vis-a-vis the US dollar as bullish foreign funds flowed into the equity markets.
Cruise operator to Lakshadweep sees massive 2,500% jump in booking queries
Chennai, Jan 12 - With awareness about Lakshadweep as a tourist destination increasing among people after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and derogatory remarks by three Maldivian ministers, cruise player Waterways Tourism Private Ltd is having a positive rub off effect.
Wipro logs 1.4% decrease in gross revenue, net income up 1.8% in Q3
Bengaluru, Jan 12 - Software major Wipro Ltd closed the third quarter of FY24 with a lower net profit of about Rs 2,700 crore on a lower revenue.
FPI inflows of $ 10.1bn in Dec 2023 are highest ever recorded in a single month
New Delhi, Jan 12 - Inflows of US$ 10.1bn in December 2320 are the highest ever monthly inflows recorded in a single month, a research by Bank of Baroda said.
PM Modi inaugurates Mumbai Trans Harbour Link – India’s longest sea-bridge
Mumbai, Jan 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated India's longest sea-bridge -- the 22-km long Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, here.
PM Modi says India’s mood & style today ‘youthful’, urges youngsters to dilute dynastic politics
Nashik (Maharashtra), Jan 12 - Hailing India as a young nation raring to break boundaries in all spheres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Friday called upon the youth to join politics and serve the country, as their participation could 'dilute dynasty politics'.
Tatas roll out cars out of acquired Ford India plant in Gujarat
Chennai, Jan 12 - Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd, on Friday said it rolled out the first Tata badged car from its new plant in Gujarat's Sanand1.
MakeMyTrip sees 1,806% jump in searches for Ayodhya since inauguration announcement
New Delhi, Jan 12 - Online travel company MakeMyTrip on Friday said it has seen a 1,806 per cent increase in searches for Ayodhya on the platform since the announcement of the inauguration.
Markets at new highs in massive rally driven by IT heavyweights
New Delhi, Jan 12 - Indian markets soared to new heights in a powerful rally, driven by IT heavyweights, says Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services.
Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Pressure on both India, USA in opener; hosts bank on crowd support
Ranchi, Jan 12 -Two days before the Makar Sankranti festival when the sun transitions into Capricorn heralding the northward movement of the planet, the Indian women's hockey steps into the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Hockey Stadium here on Saturday for their opening match
First two quarters to see good FPI inflows, rupee to appreciate: Bank of Baroda
Chennai, Jan 12 - After a dismal start, foreign portfolio investments (FPI) flow into India picked up pace, cumulatively totaling $28.7 billion in 2023, said a report by Bank of Baroda.
Strategist Kanugolu out of Congress’ LS campaign
New Delhi, Jan 12 - Congress' strategist Sunil Kanugolu, who was credited with the party's wins in Karnataka and Telangana, will not be a part of its 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign, sources said on Friday.
London mayoral election: Second British-Indian throws hat in the ring
London, Jan 12 - London may get its first Indian-origin mayor with finance and property broker Shyam Batra announcing his intent to run as an independent in the May 2024 election.
Sharath, Sathiyan star attractions as record 41 Indians to feature at WTT Star Contender Goa
Mapusa, Jan 12 - Achanta Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, alongside 35 other Indian paddlers, are set to compete in the singles qualifiers, marking a significant milestone as the upcoming WTT Star Contender Goa gears up to achieve the highest-ever Indian participation in
Digital Connexion’s Chennai Data Center goes on stream
Chennai, Jan 12 - Digital Connexion, a three-way joint venture between Brookfield Asset Management (Brookfield), Reliance Industries Limited and Digital Realty on Friday announced the launch of its first data centre campus here.
Brutal Arctic blast to drop temperatures in US to minus 30s
Washington, Jan 12 - A brutal Arctic blast in the US is expected to plunge temperatures to as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero in the northern Plains on Friday and Saturday night.
International Camel Festival starts in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Jan 12 - The three-day International Camel Festival started on Friday with the Heritage Walk in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
INDIA bloc will finalise seat sharing on time: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, Jan 12 - Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said that the seat sharing formula between INDIA bloc alliance partners will be finalised on time in Bihar.