Haryana waives off water charges of Rs 372.13 crore
Chandigarh, Jan 3 - In a major decision aimed at providing substantial relief to rural households, the Haryana Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, on Wednesday approved the waiver of outstanding water charges, including surcharge and interest, amounting to Rs 372.13
Nifty declines for second day on profit booking, weak PMI data
Mumbai, Jan 3 - Domestic equities continued to witness profit booking on the back of weak global cues and a fall in India’s PMI manufacturing to an 18-month low at 54.9 for December, Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Retail Research at Motilal Oswal Financial
‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ will be pushing my limits: Sagar Parekh
Mumbai, Jan 3 - Actor Sagar Parekh who has become a household name for the portrayal of Samar in the show 'Anupamaa', has opened up on participating in the celebrity dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', and said that it will push him
Gurugram: Senior IAS officer A. Sreenivas takes charge as new GMDA CEO
Gurugram, Jan 3 - A. Sreenivas, an IAS officer of the 2004 batch, on Wednesday took charge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).
As New Year begins, there’s some nervousness in markets
Mumbai, Jan 3 - In some areas, valuations seem stretched, as seen in the surge of micro-cap stocks and the enthusiasm for new issues, including in the SME sector, Jaykrishna Gandhi, Head of Business Development, Institutional Equities at Emkay Global Financial Services, said
PM Modi holds roadshow in Kerala’s Thrissur
Kochi, Jan 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a roadshow in Thrissur city of Kerala and was greeted by a sea of people.
INDvSA 2nd Test: Siraj’s six-er blows away South Africa as hosts’ bowled out for 55
Cape Town, Jan 3 - Fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj blew away the South Africa batting line-up with a devastating six-wicket haul as the hosts were bowled out for just 55 in 23.2 overs at lunch on day one of the second Test at the
‘Healing’: Hina Khan drops first photos of 2024 post hospital discharge
Mumbai, Jan 3 - Actress Hina Khan, who was recently hospitalised due to suffering from high grade fever, on Wednesday shared first photos of the year 2024, and said she is "healing."
Tech Mahindra appoints ex-Infosys veteran Richard Lobo as chief people officer
New Delhi, Jan 3 - Tech Mahindra on Wednesday announced the appointment of Richard Lobo, former Infosys executive vice-president and head of human resources, as its chief people officer.
Raducanu moves to Australian Open main draw after Lauren Davis’ withdrawal
New Delhi, Jan 3 - 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu has moved into the main draw at the Australian Open after American Lauren Davis withdrew from the tournament due to injury.
SpaceX launches 1st batch of satellites for mobile phone connectivity anywhere on Earth
New Delhi, Jan 3 -Elon Musk-run aerospace company SpaceX has launched the first batch satellites to connect mobile phone users anywhere on the planet.
Akasa Air inducts two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, fleet rises to 22
New Delhi, Jan 3 - Budget airline Akasa Air has inducted two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, reaching a fleet size of 22 aircraft within 17 months of commencing operations,
Oil Minister rules out cut in fuel prices
New Delhi, Jan 3 - Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday that there was no proposal to cut petrol and diesel prices at present as there was “high volatility” in global crude oil prices.
Punjab signs pact for water conservation, management initiatives
Chandigarh, Jan 3 (IANS) To bolster water conservation and management efforts, the Punjab Government on Wednesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private company.
‘Bigg Boss 17’: Ankita slams hubby Vicky as he mocks her, calls her fitness routine ‘fake’
Mumbai, Jan 3 - The relationship between real life couple Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, is getting strained in the reality television show ‘Bigg Boss 17’.
Rail Vikas Nigam lines up Rs 35,000 cr from REC for big projects
New Delhi, Jan 3 - REC has entered into an MoU with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) to finance up to Rs. 35,000 crore worth infrastructure projects to be executed by RVNL over the next five years, according to an official statement on
itel launches A70, India’s 1st smartphone with 256GB storage and 12GB (4+8) RAM at just Rs 7,299
New Delhi, Jan 3 - itel, the most popular sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone brand in India, on Wednesday launched the country's first phone with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM through memory fusion at just Rs 7,299, marking a significant leap into 2024.
India to use US rocket to launch GSAT-20, as ISRO’s heavy lift rocket is work in progress
Chennai, Jan 3 - With the development of a rocket that can lift above four ton still a work in progress for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India will be using a US rocket for the launch of communication satellite GSAT-20 (renamed as
Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan join ISPl as owners of Kolkata team
Mumbai, Jan 3 - After Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and her husband Saif Ali Khan have become team owners in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).
‘This is bit of a kick in the teeth’: Ian Smith slams SA sending weak Test team to NZ
Auckland, Jan 3 - Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith has slammed Cricket South Africa (CSA) for naming a weak Test team for the upcoming two-match tour of New Zealand in February, saying it is a ‘bit of a kick in the teeth’