Adani Group eyes $100 bn capex in next decade with focus on energy transition, digital infra: Jefferies

Adani Group eyes $100 bn capex in next decade with focus on energy transition, digital infra: Jefferies

Ahmedabad, June 21 - The Adani Group is eyeing $100 billion of capex over the next decade with major outlays on energy transition projects and digital infrastructure for the next leg of growth, a Jefferies report said on Friday.

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Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC extends retention of CAPF till June 26

Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC extends retention of CAPF till June 26

Kolkata, June 21 - A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday extended the retention of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal till June 26.

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Delhi HC reserves order on ED’s plea against CM Kejriwal’s bail in excise policy case

Delhi HC reserves order on ED’s plea against CM Kejriwal’s bail in excise policy case

New Delhi, June 21 - The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking a stay on the release of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on bail.

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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury steps down as Bengal Congress chief

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury steps down as Bengal Congress chief

Kolkata, June 21 - Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Friday announced his resignation from the chair of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee.

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Markets end lower on profit booking, Adani Ports jump before Sensex inclusion

Markets end lower on profit booking, Adani Ports jump before Sensex inclusion

Mumbai, June 21 - The Indian stock markets closed lower in a volatile session on Friday on profit booking and underperformance in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

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10th round of commercial coal mine auction launched

10th round of commercial coal mine auction launched

Hyderabad, June 21 - Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, on Friday launched the 10th round of commercial coal mine auction, putting 60 mines for sale.

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Next 5 years set to further boost India’s domestic electronics manufacturing

Next 5 years set to further boost India’s domestic electronics manufacturing

New Delhi, June 21 - India, on its way to becoming the global electronics manufacturing hub, has doubled down on the local manufacturing of multiple products -- mobile phones and their components, televisions, semiconductors and other devices -- and the momentum is only

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Foreign diplomats hail Yoga as priceless gift from India to entire humanity

Foreign diplomats hail Yoga as priceless gift from India to entire humanity

New Delhi, June 21 - Several diplomats serving their respective missions in India joined the International Day of Yoga celebrations with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday.

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Bengal LoP seeks Calcutta HC’s permission to stage protest near DGP office

Bengal LoP seeks Calcutta HC’s permission to stage protest near DGP office

Kolkata, June 21 - The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday, approached the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to organise a sit-in demonstration in front of the DGP's office against the incidents of post-poll violence in

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Ambuja Cements, ACC redefining construction landscape with next-gen digital initiatives

Ambuja Cements, ACC redefining construction landscape with next-gen digital initiatives

Ahmedabad, June 21 - Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited, the cement and building material companies of the Adani Portfolio, on Friday said they are excited to unveil their commitment towards innovation that will redefine the construction landscape through a series of visionary digital

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Business activity surges in June, hiring at 18-year high: PMI survey

Business activity surges in June, hiring at 18-year high: PMI survey

New Delhi, June 21 - Output growth across India's private sector regained growth in June with business activity increasing at quicker rates among manufacturing companies and services firms while hiring of workers shot up to an 18-year high, according to HSBC’s flash PMI

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With days left for 3 new criminal laws to come into force, CM Mamata urges PM to postpone implementation

With days left for 3 new criminal laws to come into force, CM Mamata urges PM to postpone implementation

Kolkata, June 21 - With just nine days left for the three new criminal laws to come into force in India, the West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to postpone their implementation for now.

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Quota row: Maha govt delegation meets striking OBC leaders in Jalna

Quota row: Maha govt delegation meets striking OBC leaders in Jalna

Jalna (Maharashtra), June 21 - A ministerial delegation called on the striking OBC leaders Prof Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare and discussed the community’s quota concerns, at the Wadigodri village here on Friday.

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Delhi HC stays trial court’s order for CM Kejriwal’s bail release in excise policy case

Delhi HC stays trial court’s order for CM Kejriwal’s bail release in excise policy case

New Delhi, June 21 - In a turn of events, the Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on bail.

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Chandrababu Naidu returns to Assembly as CM two-and-half years after ‘humiliation’

Chandrababu Naidu returns to Assembly as CM two-and-half years after ‘humiliation’

Amaravati, June 21 - Two-and-half years after walking out over alleged insulting remarks made against his family members, Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday returned to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly as Chief Minister.

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People across the world celebrate International Day of Yoga

People across the world celebrate International Day of Yoga

New Delhi, June 21 - The International Day of Yoga is being celebrated in several countries across the world, including Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia, which witnessed enthusiastic participation in events organised by the Indian missions.

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PM Modi’s choice of Kashmir as Yoga Day venue is symbolic & assertive

PM Modi’s choice of Kashmir as Yoga Day venue is symbolic & assertive

Srinagar, June 21 - The decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold the 10th International Day of Yoga in J&K’s Srinagar city is both symbolic and assertive.

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PM Modi interacts with Yoga Day participants in J&K’s Srinagar

PM Modi interacts with Yoga Day participants in J&K’s Srinagar

Srinagar, June 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with the participants on the 10th International Day of Yoga in J&K’s Srinagar city.

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PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations with hundreds of participants on banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir

PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations with hundreds of participants on banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir

Srinagar, June 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of the country and the World on the 10th International Day of Yoga while celebrating the event in J&K’s Srinagar city.

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Yogi Adityanath leads Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow

Yogi Adityanath leads Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow

Lucknow, June 21 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel led the International Yoga Day celebrations here on Friday at Raj Bhawan.

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