Coal production from captive, commercial mines shoots up by 35 per cent in April-June
New Delhi, July 3 - The production of coal from the country's captive and commercial mines has shot up by 35 per cent to 39.53 million tonnes in the April-June quarter of 2024-25 from 29.26 million tonnes in the same period of the
Top 18 states to see 8-10 per cent revenue growth to Rs 38 lakh crore this fiscal: Report
New Delhi, July 3 - Driven by healthy Goods and Service Tax (GST) collections and devolution from the Centre, the revenue of the top 18 states is likely to grow at a steady pace of 8-10 per cent this fiscal to Rs 38
NSE warns investors against persons promising assured returns in stock market
New Delhi, July 3 - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued an advisory on Wednesday cautioning investors of certain individuals and Telegram channels offering securities market tips and assured returns on stock market investments.
IndiGo to start direct Mumbai-Vijayawada flights from Aug 16
Mumbai, July 3 - Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Wednesday announced the launch of direct flights connecting Mumbai and Vijayawada from August 16.
46 pc Indian IT professionals say all corporate data stored in Cloud is sensitive: Report
New Delhi, July 3 - Nearly half (46 per cent) of Indian IT and security professionals reported that all corporate data stored in the Cloud is sensitive, a new report said on Wednesday.
247 mn Indian ‘entrepreneurial households’ to drive $95 trillion in transaction value by 2043
New Delhi, July 3 - India now has 247 million "entrepreneurial households" responsible for a whopping $8.8 trillion in transaction value for the fiscal year 2023, and expected to grow to $95.2 trillion by 2043 with an annual growth rate of 12.7 per
Corporate investments will accelerate North-Eastern region’s growth: Experts
New Delhi, July 3 - There is a need to mobilise additional resources for the North-Eastern Region (NER) and an infusion of private funding is likely to accelerate development, experts said on Wednesday.
India now has over 300 Family Offices from 45 in 2018 with smaller cities in focus: Report
New Delhi, July 3 - Driven by robust economic growth in India, the country now has over 300 Family Offices as against 45 in 2018 who are catalysing the creation of jobs with an emphasis on responsible investing, a report showed on Wednesday.
Sensex hits new all-time high on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 4 - Indian equity benchmarks opened at a new record high on Thursday following positive cues from global peers. In early trading hours, Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,374 and 24,400 respectively.
‘The 11-year wait is over’: Spirited fans give jubilant welcome to T20 champs on arrival
New Delhi, July 4 - The triumphant Indian cricket team returned home to a rousing reception on Thursday, as hundreds of fans braved the steady drizzle and heavy security outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport to welcome their heroes.
South Korean patients’ advocacy groups call on doctors to end walkout
Seoul, July 4 - Members of more than 90 patient advocacy groups staged a rally in central Seoul on Thursday, calling for doctors to end the ongoing walkout that has disrupted public health services for nearly five months.
EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese FM Wang Yi in Kazakhstan
New Delhi, July 4 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Suryakumar shows off dancing skills as T20 World Cup champions get grand welcome in Delhi
New Delhi, July 4 - Team India's batter Suryakumar Yadav stole the spotlight as he danced his heart out during a warm welcome celebration at the ITC Maurya Hotel on Thursday morning.
UK polls: Labour Party expected to form govt after 14 years of Conservative rule
New Delhi, July 4 - The Labour Party is expected to form the new government in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule as the country goes to polls on Thursday.
Dalai Lama able to walk after knee replacement surgery, say personal physicians
Dharamsala, July 4 - After a successful knee replacement surgery at a top New York hospital, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is rapidly recovering and able to walk, two of his personal physicians said on Thursday.
Israel approves largest land seizure in West Bank in decades
Jerusalem, July 4 - Israeli authorities have approved the appropriation of 12.7 square km of land in the occupied West Bank, marking the largest single appropriation in about three decades, an Israeli settlement monitor group has said.
Thousands evacuate as wildfires spread amid heatwaves in California
San Francisco, July 4 - Wildfires spread in Northern California amid heatwaves, causing thousands to evacuate, officials have said.
Canadian PM names first woman to hold armed forces’ top job
Ottawa, July 4 - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. Jennie Carignan as the first woman to lead the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Israel reviewing Hamas’ response to Gaza ceasefire deal: Mossad
Jerusalem, July 4 - Israel's Mossad intelligence agency has received Hamas' response to a proposed deal aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict and the release of hostages, according to a statement released by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office on behalf
Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus detected in several parts of Israel
Jerusalem, July 3 - Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Health revealed on Wednesday that it has detected, during a monitoring operation, mosquitoes that were later found to be infected with the West Nile virus.