Will work hard to provide an ideal life for elderly, disabled: Rural Development Minister
New Delhi, June 15 - In order to provide an ideal life for the elderly, widows and the disabled, if there is a need to change the rules and regulations of the scheme, then amendments should also be made, Union Rural Development Minister
MEA to integrate SBI digital payments services with eMigrate portal
New Delhi, June 15 - In a bid to facilitate and enhance the ambit of safe and legal migration of Indian migrant workers, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and State Bank of India (SBI), on Saturday, announced the integration of SBIePay with
Adani Group to build 570 MW green hydro plant in Bhutan, to collaborate on infra projects: Gautam Adani
New Delhi, June 16 - Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday announced the signing of an agreement with Bhutan for a 570 MW green hydro plant, along with collaborating on transformative infrastructure initiatives in the neighbouring country.
First-ever direct flight between India and Cambodia launched
Phnom Penh, June 16 - Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun and Indian Ambassador to the country Devyani Khobragade launched the first-ever direct flight between Phnom Penh and New Delhi on Sunday.
Indian startups raise $202 million, over 100 pc jump from last week
New Delhi, June 15 - The fundraising by the Indian startup ecosystem reclaimed its upward trend this week with nearly $202 billion via 21 deals.
Indian stock markets breaking global benchmarks in equity market cap
New Delhi, June 15 - As Indian stock markets continue to touch fresh new highs almost every day post the formation of the new government, they are also breaking global benchmarks.
Will work towards fulfilling PM Modi’s semiconductor initiatives: Minister Kumaraswamy
New Delhi, June 15 - Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday, said semiconductor is a strategic industry and he will work towards fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives in the sector that will generate many jobs.
ONGC, Oil India Ltd to gain as Govt cuts windfall tax on crude oil
New Delhi, June 15 - The Government has reduced the windfall tax on petroleum crude to Rs 3,250 per metric tonne from Rs 5,200 with effect from June 15 as prices of crude oil have declined in the international market compared to the
Centre puts Pune Metro line extension, Gudur-Renigunta 3rd rail line projects on fast track
New Delhi, June 15 - The Pune Metro line extension project in Maharashtra and the Gudur-Renigunta third railway line in Andhra Pradesh were taken up for discussion at a high-level inter-ministerial meeting to maximise the regional benefits of the projects, the Commerce and
Can’t wait for OpenAI to have access to my phone: Musk
New Delhi, June 15 - After criticising Apple-OpenAI collaboration on ChatGPT's integration with iPhones, tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed that the Sam Altman-run AI company may ultimately access his phone.
Hyundai Motor India files draft papers for Rs 25,000 crore IPO
Mumbai, June 15 - Hyundai Motor India Limited, the Indian arm of the South Korean auto giant, on Saturday, filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an IPO to raise around $3 billion
Airtel pre-pays Rs 7,904 crore to clear deferred liabilities for spectrum
New Delhi, June 14 - Bharti Airtel on Friday said it has prepaid Rs 7,904 crore to the Department of Telecom (DoT) to clear high-cost deferred liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2012 and 2015.
We aim to educate, engage stakeholders on Social Stock Exchange: NSE CEO
New Delhi, June 14 - The National Stock Exchange (NSE), under the guidance of markets regulator SEBI, has initiated a series of events across India to raise awareness about the Social Stock Exchange (SSE), Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, NSE, said on
Will forge long-term partnership with Tanzania across infrastructure sectors: Gautam Adani
New Delhi, June 14 - Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday said the Adani Group is looking forward to forge a long-term partnership with Tanzania -- one of Africa's most promising and strategically important nations -- across industries including ports,
Govt to launch 10th round of commercial coal block auction next week
New Delhi, June 14 -Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy will launch the 10th round of commercial coal block auctions next week, an official said on Friday.
India’s merchandise exports register robust 9 per cent growth in May
New Delhi, June 14 - India's merchandise exports clocked a robust 9.1 per cent growth in May to touch the $38.13 billion mark on the back of increased shipments of electronic and engineering goods, figures released by the Commerce Ministry on Friday showed.
Nifty hits fresh record high amid Union Budget optimism
Mumbai, June 14 - The Indian benchmark indices ended on a positive note on Friday as Nifty touched a fresh record high amid optimism over the upcoming Union Budget that is likely to be presented on July 22.
Hyundai Motor India gears up for IPO to raise up to $3 billion
Mumbai, June 14 - Hyundai Motor India Limited, the Indian arm of the South Korean auto giant, is set to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday for an IPO to raise
Global fund investments in India will accelerate in future: Analysts
Mumbai, June 14 - The Indian stock market has seen a significant rally in recent months and is now attracting global funds which are going to accelerate in the near future, according to top analysts.
India to remain Asia-Pacific’s fastest growing economy in 2024: Moody’s
New Delhi, June 14 - India will remain the Asia-Pacific region's fastest-growing economy in 2024, sustaining the domestically-driven momentum of last year, on the back of a continuity in policy that focuses on infrastructure development and encourages private sector investment, according to the