Adani Ports acquires 80 pc stake in Astro Offshore for $185 mn to boost marine portfolio
Ahmedabad, Aug 30 – Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Friday announced its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in global offshore support vessel operator Astro Offshore for $185 million in an all-cash deal. Astro will enhance Adani Ports’ global
India’s fintech industry received record $31 bn investment in last 10 years: PM Modi
Mumbai, Aug 30 – India’s fintech revolution is improving financial inclusion as well as driving innovation and in the last 10 years, the industry has received a record investment of more than $31 billion, along with witnessing a startup growth of 500 per
India’s best is yet to come, says PM at GFF, hints at returning to power in 2029
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that he would return to power in five years as India’s “best is yet to come”, while addressing the annual 5th Global Fintech Fest, here on Friday. PM Modi also expressed confidence that India’s
Trinamool leader held for using forged letterhead of Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The Kolkata Police, on Friday, arrested a local Trinamool Congress leader in the New Town area in the northern outskirts of Kolkata on charges of duping people of a few crores of rupees by forging the letterhead of the
‘Actions have consequences’: EAM Jaishankar says era of uninterrupted dialogues with Pakistan over
New Delhi, Aug 30 – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that the era of interrupted dialogues with Pakistan is over, noting that “actions have consequences”. In his remarks at a book launch event in the national capital, Jaishankar said: “Era
Paris Paralympics: Avani, Mona qualify for women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final
Chateauroux, Aug 30 – Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal have qualified in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final at the Paris Paralympics, here on Friday. Avani finished second with 625.8 points while Mona was placed fifth after
People have to choose between terrorism & peace: Union Minister on J&K polls
Jammu, Aug 30 – Union Minister and BJP’s J&K in charge for elections G. Kishan Reddy said on Friday that the people of union territory have to choose between terrorism and peace during the upcoming Assembly polls. Criticising the National Conference (NC), Congress
Nabanna Abhijan: NHRC issues notice to Kolkata Police
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to Kolkata Police seeking an explanation on the alleged police excesses on the protestors participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan (march to Bengal secretariat)’ on August 27. The march
Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz
Guwahati, Aug 30 – The Assam Assembly on Friday decided to end a British-era rule of giving a break for offering Friday Namaz. From now on, there will be no break on Friday for Namaz prayers for Muslim MLAs. Biswajit Phukan, a BJP
In far-reaching development, Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal indicted by Akal Takht
Amritsar, Aug 30 – In a far-reaching development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal was on Friday indicted by Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs. The Five Sikh High Priests, led by Giani Raghubir Singh, declared Sukhbir Badal ‘Tankhiya’ (guilty
India’s tyre exports bounce back in April-June quarter
New Delhi, Aug 30 – India’s tyre exports have bounced back in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year with a 17 per cent jump to Rs 6,219 crore, according to a statement issued by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).
Tension in Mahayuti: NCP slams Sena minister over his ‘vomit after Cabinet meetings’ remark
Mumbai, Aug 30 – The Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Friday reacted sharply against Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant’s statement that although he sits next to the NCP in the Cabinet, but when he comes out he vomits. The NCP’s Chief Spokesman Umesh Patil
Vinesh Phogat prays for strength, courage at Golden Temple
Amritsar, Aug 30 – Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50-kg final match in the Paris games, on Friday visited the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, saying she prayed for strength and courage.
J&K polls: Congress candidate sentenced to 5 months in jail
Jammu, Aug 30 – Former president of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and party’s candidate, Vikar Rasool Wani has been convicted by a court along with five others to five months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000. In a big embarrassment for
RG Kar tragedy: CBI finds documents for attempted renovation near crime scene
Kolkata, Aug 30 – Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the rape and murder of a junior doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here earlier this month, have secured some crucial clues regarding instructions pertaining to attempted renovation near
RG Kar case: Kolkata-based club refuses Bengal govt Durga Puja donation
Kolkata, Aug 30 – A Kolkata-based community Durga Puja committee, on Friday, rejected the annual Durga Puja donation given by the West Bengal government as a mark of protest against the rape and murder of a woman doctor at state-run R.G Kar Medical
Ajit Pawar visits crash site in Maha’s Rajkot Fort, promises new Shivaji statue
Malvan (Maharashtra), Aug 30 – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP national president Ajit Pawar on Friday visited the Rajkot Fort at Malvan in Sindhudurg district, the site of the fall of the statue and reviewed the ground level situation. This comes two
PM Modi in Maharashtra today for Vadhvan Port, Global Fintech Fest events
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he looks forward to his visit to Mumbai and Palghar in Maharashtra on Friday for a series of engagements, including laying the foundation stone for the ambitious Vadhvan Port and addressing the Global
Sensex trades higher after opening at new all-time high
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Indian equity indices were trading higher after opening at a fresh record high on Friday, following positive cues from Asian peers. At 9:37 a.m., Sensex was up 221 points or 0.27 per cent at 82,355 and Nifty was up
E-commerce payments in India projected to cross $292 bn by 2028: Report
New Delhi, Aug 30 – Led by growing consumer preference for online shopping and strong internet penetration, India’s e-commerce market value is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7 per cent, from $147.3 billion this year to $292.3