Bengaluru: A case was registered Saturday against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others on the directions of a court in Bengaluru, following a complaint relating to the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme. According to police, an FIR was registered under IPC sections 384 (punishment for...
New Delhi: The Indian startup ecosystem continued its growth momentum this week with securing nearly $461 million which included 10 growth-stage deals. At least 29 startups were part of the funding week, which saw 18 early-stage deals, as one startup kept financial details undisclosed. Global...
New Delhi: The government Saturday removed the blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice and imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $490 per tonne. It has also reduced the levy on parboiled rice to 10 per cent. Exports of non-basmati white rice...
Rourkela: At least five workers were injured in an accident at the Steel Melting Shop-1 (SMS-I) of Rourkela Steel Plant in Odisha Saturday, official sources said. According to preliminary information, steel was being made in the converters of the SMS-I. “As per regular practice after...
Chennai: A fire broke out at a chemical godown of the electronics component factory of Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd in Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Saturday, police said. However, they said there were no casualties or injuries due to the incident. Seven fire...
New Delhi: The government has exempted export of non-basmati white rice from customs duty. In a notification issued late Friday, the revenue department also reduced export duty on parboiled rice, husked (brown rice), and rice in the husk (paddy or rough) to 10 per cent....
Bhubaneswar: Seeking global investments in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday unveiled the logo for the next edition of the state's marquee business summit to be held in January 2025. Majhi, while unveiling the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025' logo, outlined...
New Delhi: Online food ordering and delivery platform Zomato Friday said its co-founder and Chief People Officer Akriti Chopra has resigned to pursue other interests. Designated as senior management personnel, Chopra has tendered her resignation, with effect from September 27, 2024, Zomato said in a...
Islamabad: The IMF has approved a USD 7 billion new bailout package for Pakistan, authorising the immediate release of the first loan tranche of less than USD 1.1 billion to reinforce the cash-strapped country's efforts to address the ongoing economic crisis. The International Monetary Fund...
New Delhi/ Bhubaneswar: Ship-building and ship repair clusters will be established in five states including Odisha, Gujarat and Maharashtra, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal said Wednesday. Recognizing the strategic importance of shipbuilding and ship repair, the ministry is developing dedicated...
The already strained ties between India and Canada escalated to a full blown diplomatic row 14 October, as both countries...
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A new government has come to Jammu and Kashmir after its first election in 10 years, shifting some powers from...
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The government has decided to extend the term of RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao for another year, until October...
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The National Conference-Congress alliance will form the government after winning a comfortable majority in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, while...
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