Siguler Guff invest Rs 240 crore in Hyderabad-based microfinance lender Spandana Sphoorty
Mumbai, May 6 - Private markets investment firm Siguler Guff and Company on Monday announced it has invested Rs 240 crore for an approximate 3.5 per cent ownership stake in Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd, a Hyderabad-based microfinance Non-Banking Financial Corporation (NBFC).
‘BJP CM will take oath in Odisha on June 10’, roars PM Modi at Berhampur rally
Bhubaneswar, May 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a campaign trail to Odisha on Monday slammed the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) as well as the Congress party for looting the state, for seven decades after Independence and keeping the ‘resource-rich’ state
IPL 2024: ‘Sunil Narine has been the Player of the Season up to this point’, says Graeme Smith
Lucknow, May 6 - After Sunil Narine played a vital hand in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 98 runs to go on top of the table for IPL 2024, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith thinks the all-rounder
BJP will transform growth trajectory of Odisha: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 6 - Emphasising that his government remains committed to the vision of 'Developed Odisha - Developed India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the people of Odisha see BJP as the "only party" that can fulfill their aspirations.
Over 30 LS seats from Bengal assured this time, says Home Minister Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 6 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the BJP’s victory in over 30 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal was assured this time.
‘The one who completes me’: Bumrah’s love-filled birthday wish for wife Sanjana
New Delhi, May 6 - Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Monday wrote a heartfelt post for his wife Sanjana Ganesan on her birthday.
Manipur: Educational institutions close for two days after heavy rains, hailstorm
Imphal, May 6 - All schools and colleges will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the prevailing weather conditions in Manipur, part of which wreaked havoc due to heavy rains.
Battleground Bengal: Fate of 57 candidates in 4 constituencies to be sealed in 3rd phase on May 7
Kolkata, May 6 - The fate of 57 candidates, including that of the CPI(M) Politburo member and Secretary in West Bengal Mohd Salim, will be sealed on Tuesday in the third phase of elections in four Lok Sabha constituencies.
Manoj Bajpayee starts shooting for ‘The Family Man’ Season 3
Mumbai, May 6 - Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee has started shooting for the third season of 'The Family Man' under the direction of the duo Raj & DK.
94 pc Indian service professionals using AI believe it saves them time: Report
New Delhi, May 6 - About 94 per cent of Indian service professionals using artificial intelligence (AI) said that the technology saves them time, a new report revealed on Monday.
Edited & fake videos on social media: Congress delegation meets Delhi Police Commissioner
New Delhi, May 6 - A delegation from the Congress party, led by leaders including Pawan Khera, Supriya Shrinate and Devendra Yadav, met with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Monday to address the issue of edited and fake videos circulating on social
Maha Congress Working President takes back resignation, to campaign for MVA
Mumbai, May 6 - Maharashtra Congress Working President, M Arif Naseem Khan announced on Monday that he has withdrawn his resignation from the state party campaign panel and will canvass for all Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates in the Lok Sabha polls.
Indian-origin Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to fly to space on Boeing’s Starliner on Tuesday
New Delhi, May 6 - Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is all set to fly to space on Boeing’s Starliner on Tuesday, along with Butch Wilmore.
Abhishek looks forward to ‘mad fun’ with Akshay, Riteish on ‘Housefull 5’ set
Mumbai, May 6 - Abhishek Bachchan has joined the cast of the fifth instalment of the 'Housefull' franchise, starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh.
Indian economy and equity markets outperformed China over past 3 years
New Delhi, May 6 - China’s equity markets have lagged Indian equity by a long stretch, as per a report by DSP Mutual Fund.
India’s services sector clocks robust growth in April, lifts business confidence to 3-month high
New Delhi, May 6 - India's services sector continued to register robust growth in April on the back of strong domestic and foreign demand, which lifted business confidence to a three-month high, according to an HSBC survey published on Monday.
Challans surge by 67 pc in Delhi for driving against traffic flow
New Delhi, May 6 - Beware while driving against the designated flow of traffic in the national capital, you might be issued a challan for violating the rule.
Excise policy scam: Delhi court denies regular bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha
New Delhi, May 6 - A Delhi court on Monday denied regular bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha in connection with the money laundering cases being probed by CBI and ED related to the alleged excise policy scam.
MP govt to provide ex gratia sums to kins of ASI Bagri, Cpl Vikki Pahade
Bhopal, May 6 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Monday, said that his government will provide an ex gratia sum of Rupees one crore to kins of Indian Air Force (IAF) soldier Cpl Vikki Pahade, who was killed by militants in
‘It hasn’t really sunk in yet’, says Kathryn Bryce after Scotland qualify for Women’s T20 WC
Abu Dhabi, May 6 - Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce said she doesn’t know what words have to be used to express the feeling of helping her side qualify for their first-ever ICC Women's T20 World Cup.