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Beware of ‘Digital Arrest’ fraud, document interactions: NPCI
New Delhi : The National Payments Corporation of India on Tuesday urged citizens to be vigilant against “digital arrest” scams in which fraudsters impersonate law enforcement to coerce victims into sharing personal data or transferring…
SBI Q2 results: Net profit rises 6.4 pc, asset quality improves further
Mumbai : India’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), on Tuesday, reported a 6.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 21,504.49 crore for the second quarter (Q2) of FY26.
The bank had reported a…
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar congratulates Indian team on Women’s World Cup win
New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on their victory in the Women's World Cup 2025, calling it a proud moment for Indian cricket. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Champions of…
Global tech giants congratulate Indian women’s cricket team on World Cup win
New Delhi : Global technology leaders congratulated the Indian women's cricket team after their victory in the 2025 Women's World Cup, calling it a defining moment for the sport. Chief Executive Officer of Google and Alphabet Sundar Pichai…
SEBI increases Bank Nifty constituents, caps top stock’s weight
New Delhi: Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has expanded the number of constituents and capped the weights of top constituents in non-benchmark indices, such as the NSE’s Bank Nifty.
The new norms were…
India’s REITs market likely to touch Rs 19.7 lakh crore by 2030: Report
New Delhi; India’s REIT (real estate investment trust) market is projected to reach Rs 19.7 lakh crore by 2030 from Rs 10.4 lakh crore in 2025, driven by high occupancy, favourable taxation and broader sectoral inclusion, according to a…
China Eastern Airlines to increase Shanghai-Delhi flight frequency from January 2026
New Delhi; China Eastern Airlines on Friday announced that it will increase its direct flights between Shanghai Pudong and New Delhi from three to five per week, starting January 2, 2026, due to strong demand from the Indian market.
"The…
NSIC pays Rs 43.89 crore dividend to Government of India for FY 2024-25
The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), a Mini Ratna enterprise under the Ministry of MSME, on Tuesday said that it has paid a dividend of Rs 43.89 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2024-25.
Jitan…
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade
Mumbai: Indian stock markets ended lower on Tuesday after a volatile trading session, as investors booked profits in select sectors and adopted a cautious approach.
The Sensex slipped 150.68 points, or 0.18 per cent, to close at…
Over 15.72 crore rural homes receive safe tap water with Rs 2.08 lakh crore central outlay
New Delhi: ) India has achieved a major milestone under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with over 81 per cent of rural households now having access to clean tap water, official data showed on Sunday, adding that more than 15.72 crore rural homes…
Centre harmonises customs exemption framework to boost ease of doing biz, effective from Nov 1
New Delhi: The government has issued a new notification towards bringing a major reform in the customs exemption framework towards ease of doing business. The new notification by Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) rationalises and…
India aims for 350 airports by 2047: Civil Aviation Minister
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, after inaugurating the renovated Terminal 2 at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here on Saturday, said that the government aims to have 350 airports by 2047.
India…
Strong Q2 growth, GST reforms to help India’s growth expand at 6.6 pc this year: IMF
New Delhi: India’s economy is projected to expand at a healthy pace of 6.6 per cent this year (FY26), up from 6.5 per cent in 2024 (FY25) -- owing to strong Q2 growth and GST 2.0 reforms, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said…
India’s rise at UN is about shaping outcomes that blend pragmatism with inclusivity: Report
Dubai:India's rise at the United Nations has not been about headline-grabbing rhetoric but about shaping outcomes in a manner that blends pragmatism with inclusivity, a report has stated. At a time when multilateralism is under strain,…
Inflation burden eases further for India’s farm, rural workers in September
New Delhi; The year-on-year inflation rate for agricultural labourers and rural Labourers stood at -0.07 per cent and 0.31 per cent, respectively, in September, figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment showed on Saturday.…
REC Ltd. registers highest ever H1 Profit; declares interim Div. of Rs.4.60
Delhi: The Board of Directors of REC Limited, have approved the limited reviewed standalone and consolidated financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025.
According to company Press note, "owing to growth in all the…
Sri Lankan PM visits NITI Aayog to witness India’s transformative initiatives
New Delhi: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited NITI Aayog with a focus on fostering deeper collaboration between the two countries and get insights on India’s transformative initiatives in the sectors of infrastructure,…
Gold hits record high as investors seek safe haven amid global uncertainty
Mumbai: Gold prices soared to a fresh record high on Thursday as investors turned to the safe-haven metal amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Expectations of US interest rate cuts and a weaker dollar also boosted…
Sensex rises 340 points, Nifty above 25,400 as auto, bank stocks lead gains
Mumbai: Equity markets opened higher on Thursday, supported by stock-specific action as companies continue to announce their Q2 results. At the opening bell, the Sensex climbed 340 points, or 0.41 per cent, to trade at 82,945. Similarly,…
Solar with storage cheaper than new thermal power for round‑the‑clock supply: Report
New Delhi : The solar power combined with a storage facility is now more cost-effective than constructing new thermal plants to fulfil round-the-clock electricity demand, a report said on Wednesday.
The Energy and Resources Institute…