Oil prices rise following oil tanker hijacking in Gulf of Oman
New Delhi, Jan 11 - Tensions in the Middle Eastern shipping lanes continued to run high on Thursday amid reports of a hijacked oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, which was boarded by masked individuals and forced to alter course toward Iran,
Polycab shares crash 21% amid tax row
Mumbai, Jan 11 - Shares of Polycab India crashed by 21 per cent on Thursday after the Income Tax Department’s statement that about Rs 1,000 crore in undisclosed sales had been detected in the recent raid on the wire and cables manufacturing company.
Rupee edges up against US dollar
Mumbai, Jan 11 - The rupee edged up by 2 paise vis-a-vis the US dollar to close at 83.01 on Thursday, making it the seventh consecutive day of gain for the Indian currency.
Vaishnaw confirms Tata Group’s semiconductor project in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Jan 11 - Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Thursday that the Tata Group's upcoming investment in semiconductor fabrication in Gujarat is set to be substantial.
Haryana CM interacts with representatives of 10 companies from Japan, US
Gandhinagar, Jan 11 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday held one-on-one discussions with representatives of about 10 major companies from Japan and the US, inviting them to invest in the state.
38 nations offer help to tackle violence: Ecuadorian Prez
Quito, Jan 12 - Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced that 38 nations have offered to help his country tackle an unprecedented wave of violence unleashed by "terrorist" gangs linked to drug trafficking.
US aviation watchdog to probe Boeing’s quality control
Washington, Jan 12 - The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has formally notified Boeing in a letter that it is conducting an investigation into the American aircraft maker's quality control after the January 5 Alaska Airlines in-flight blowout incident.
Delhi shivers at 3.9 minimum temp, dense fog delays 23 trains
New Delhi, Jan 12 - Delhi-NCR continues to reel under cold wave conditions with the minimum temperature hovering around 3.9 degrees Celsius on Friday, and the dense fog caused disruptions in travel.
No travel to Ayodhya from adjoining districts for 3 days
Ayodhya, Jan 12 - Uttar Pradesh districts adjoining Ayodhya have banned their residents from travelling to the city for three days leading up to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple on January 22.
Fireworks to mark Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Jan 12 - A grand show of fireworks and lighting of earthen diyas at Ayodhya's Saryu ghat will mark the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram temple on January 22.
‘Nagada’, weighing 500 kg, reaches Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Jan 12 - A Nagada, weighing around 500 kg that has reached Ayodhya in a special chariot from Gujarat, will be installed at the 'appropriate' place.
Sanjay Dutt says will visit Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Jan 22
Patna, Jan 12 - Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt on Thursday said that he will go to Ayodhya on January 22 to attend the inauguration of Ram Mandir.
I also want to go to Ram temple and have darshan, says Abhishek Bachchan
Jaipur, Jan 11 - Jaipur Pink Panthers team owner and actor Abhishek Bachchan was in Jaipur on Thursday and expressed his willingness to visit the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and have 'darshan' there.
Cong doing ‘Rajneeti’, BJP pursuing ‘Rashtraneeti’: Nadda
Itanagar, Jan 11 - Criticizing the Congress, BJP president J.P. Nadda on Thursday said while the grand old party was doing 'rajneeti' (politics) as it never thought beyond politics and votes, his party has been pursuing 'rashtraneeti' (national policy) under the leadership of
RJD Muslim leader reads out Hanuman Chalisa in public meeting
Patna, Jan 11 - A RJD Muslim leader read out the Hanuman Chalisa at a public meeting in Bettiah city in Bihar's West Champaran district on Thursday.
J&K Lt Gov reviews development, security scenario in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 11, - Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a meeting with senior officers to discuss various issues concerning development and security in the Jammu division.
Rajasthan CM meets Czech PM, discusses investment in state
Jaipur, Jan 11 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma met visiting Czech PM Petr Fiala on Thursday and discussed investments in the state.
Himachal govt hails apex court’s decision on Shimla Development plan
Shimla, Jan 11 - Welcoming the apex court’s decision of setting aside the National Green Tribunal’s orders on the Shimla Planning Area and other two subsequent orders restraining implementation of the Shimla Development Plan, an official on Thursday said it was due to
Govt cracking down on firms making false eco-friendly claims on products
New Delhi, Jan 11 - The Department of Consumer Affairs is preparing new guidelines to protect consumers from ads making fake environmental claims about products by using terms such as "eco-friendly", "green", "eco-consciousness", "good for the planet" without providing verifiable evidence.
Indore ranked country’s ‘Cleanest City’ for 7th time in row
Bhopal, Jan 11 - Indore – the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, has emerged as the cleanest city along with Surat (Gujarat) in the country, at the Swachh Survekshan Awards that were presented by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday.