Samsung Heavy wins $1 billion order for 4 LNG carriers
Seoul, July 1 - South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries said on Monday it has won a 1.4 trillion-won ($1 billion) order to build four liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for a Middle Eastern shipper.
Health insurer Niva Bupa files draft papers for Rs 3,000 crore IPO
Mumbai, July 1 - Leading health insurer Niva Bupa on Monday filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise about Rs 3,000 crore ($360 million) via an initial public offering (IPO).
SK On firm to freeze annual pay of all executives until it turns to profit
Seoul, July 1 - SK On, the loss-making battery unit of South Korea's chip-to-construction conglomerate SK Group, said on Monday it will freeze the annual pay of all executive-level officials until it turns to profit, as part of its cost-cutting measures.
Exploration of regional resources key to build startup ecosystem in J&K: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, June 30 - Change of mindset and exploration of regional resources are the key to build a startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.
Zomato receives fresh Rs 9.45 crore GST demand notice
New Delhi, June 30 - Online food delivery platform Zomato has received a fresh Goods and Service Tax (GST) demand notice for about Rs 9.45 crore with interest and penalty.
LG Electronics adopts human rights principles
Seoul, June 30 - LG Electronics, South Korea's leading consumer electronics maker, on Sunday said it has adopted human rights principles to avoid human rights violations within the company and its contracted companies.
SK Group to secure $58 billion for AI, chip investments by 2026
Seoul, June 30 - SK Group, South Korea's chip-to-construction conglomerate, said on Sunday that it will secure 80 trillion won ($58 billion) by 2026 for investments, mainly in artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
FSIB recommends CS Shetty as next SBI Chairman
New Delhi, June 29 - The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the name of Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as the Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender.
Official results confirm Mongolia’s ruling party secures parliamentary majority
Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - The ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP) secured a narrow majority in regular parliamentary elections, as confirmed by the official results from the General Election Commission (GEC).
Indian PM, EAM condole demise of Sri Lanka’s top Tamil lawmaker
Colombo, July 1 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of R. Sampanthan, one of the seniormost Tamil politicians in Sri Lanka, and also the leader of Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
Samantha Mostyn sworn in as Australia’s 28th Governor-General
Canberra, July 1 - Australia's new Governor-General has been sworn in as the official representative of the British monarch in the country.
Dignity of women lost under ‘Taliban’ regime of Trinamool in Bengal: Tripura CM
Agartala, July 1 - Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the dignity of women is completely lost under the ‘Taliban’ regime of Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
K’taka cops armed with App, training to implement 3 new laws
Bengaluru, July 1 - Home Minister, G Parameshwara has stated that Karnataka’s police force has been trained in the implementation of the three new criminal laws that came into effect in the country from Monday.
SP celebrates Akhilesh’s birthday by planting trees, holding ‘bhandaras’
Lucknow, July 1 - The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Monday launched a week-long sapling plantation drive and organised ‘bhandaras’ (community feasts) and blood donation camps to mark the 51st birthday of its president Akhilesh Yadav.
RBI inks pact to link UPI with 4 ASEAN countries for instant cross-border retail payments
Mumbai, July 1 - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced that it has now joined Project Nexus with the four ASEAN countries to create a platform to facilitate instantaneous cross-border retail payments.
Right turn in education: DU’s alignment for educational excellence with Modi 3.0
New Delhi - As Bharat enters a new era under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, commonly referred to as Modi 3.0, the education sector stands at the cusp of transformative change.
Recruitment of 77,305 done without irregularities, says Maha Dy CM
Mumbai, July 1 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the state has set a record with the recruitment of 77,305 in various departments during its two-year rule and that the entire process took place without irregularities.
Residents of Maha’s Chiplun town shudder as crocodile traipses down road
Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), July 1 - Locals of Chiplun town were shocked and horrified to see a large crocodile traipsing down a rain-soaked road in Chinchnaka area late on Sunday night.
Heavy rainfall in Bihar, water levels of several rivers rise
Patna, July 1 - The authorities in Bihar were on alert on Monday as water levels of several rivers were rising following continuous rainfall over the past three days.
Maha govt to bring in legislation against paper leak menace
Mumbai, July 1 - Amid raging controversy over NEET results and paper leaks of various examinations, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the government will bring in legislation against the paper leak menace.