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Fredun Pharmaceuticals Q2 results: Net profit jumps 90% on better demand

Fredun Pharmaceuticals Q2 FY27 revenue climbs 85% to 266 crore

7 Nov 2026 7:12 pm
Railways strengthen crowd management, operate 18,000 special trains for festive rush: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said holding areas had been established to manage the large crowds and ensure better facilities for passengers during peak travel periods

7 Nov 2026 6:48 pm
Rajnath Singh urges IAF personnel to focus on cyber resilience and domain awareness

The defence minister cautioned that misleading information circulated through social media was being used to sow doubts among local populations and soldiers

7 Nov 2026 5:58 pm
Newsrooms, journalists not covered under DPDP Act, say government sources

The data fiduciary is clearly defined and applies to banks, insurers, telecom operators, and e-commerce platforms that collect and process personal data

7 Nov 2026 5:52 pm
Delhi tops global pollution chart ahead of Diwali; AQI may hit severe on Saturday

Reuters reports that at 10:35 am, Delhi topped the worlds major cities with an IQAir US air quality index of 581, double Lahores 285

7 Nov 2026 5:08 pm
Gujarat Energy to foray into Compressed Bio-Gas space with 100 crore investment; seeks JV partners

The Gujarat government-owned PSU has issued an expression of interest inviting JV partners to set up and run CBG plants, with an estimated investment of about 100 crore

7 Nov 2026 4:51 pm
Odishas KG to PG free education scheme boosts college admissions by 14,758

Kalahandi and Koraput recorded the highest admission rates among aspirational districts, while the state also announced new posts in colleges and universities

7 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
Indian Railways to quadruple 7 major corridors, add over 1,000 trains

Heavy freight movement, particularly coal transportation, and rising passenger volumes have put existing railway lines under pressure, prompting a major capacity expansion

7 Nov 2026 3:21 pm
Jefferies warns AI investment cycle may have peaked; raises India allocation to 14%

Rising borrowing costs and questions over investment returns are prompting investors to reassess technology spending and explore opportunities beyond the AI supply chain

7 Nov 2026 3:05 pm
Todays Gold Rate: Gold prices up in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on November 7

7 Nov 2026 1:39 pm
Toll in explosion at OIL facility in Assam rises to two

A fire broke out on Friday during maintenance work at the OIL's Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat, following the explosion

7 Nov 2026 1:34 pm
Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft makes worlds highest-altitude landing at Ladakhs Nyoma airbase

The successful touchdown highlights the aircrafts operational capabilities and the precision of its crew at a strategically important Himalayan airbase.

7 Nov 2026 1:20 pm
Sarbananda Sonowal calls Oil India CMD over Tengakhat fire, urges best medical care for injured

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has urged Oil India to provide medical assistance, compensate victims families and investigate the cause of the explosion

7 Nov 2026 1:01 pm
TN CM Vijay orders implementation of 'Vetri Laptop Scheme' for college students; allocates 2,000 crore

A high-level committee will be formed under the chief minister's leadership for implementing the free laptop scheme, announced in the 2026-27 budget, for college students

7 Nov 2026 12:56 pm
IL JIN Electronics files draft papers for 2,500-crore IPO

The company plans to use the proceeds to repay or prepay certain outstanding borrowings, including accrued interest, availed by the company and its subsidiaries

7 Nov 2026 12:05 pm
Bigg Boss 20 storms past 100 crore watch-time hours on JioHotstar

The reality show has also recorded its biggest opening day on the platform, drawing viewers in India and overseas.

7 Nov 2026 11:34 am
Sanjeev Kapoors signature thalis feature in Singapore Airlines 14,664-crore upgrade

The airlines revamped dining programme will span all cabin classes, bringing signature creations from six internationally recognised chefs to passengers

7 Nov 2026 10:47 am
Delhi air 'very poor' with AQI reading of 364

The AQI at 9 am on Saturday stood at 364 (very poor), as compared to the 24-hour average AQI of 382 at 4pm on Friday, according to data from the CPCB

7 Nov 2026 10:20 am
JD Vance leads US backchannel talks with Iran to revive ceasefire and nuclear negotiations

Daily discussions with Qatari and Pakistani mediators have gathered pace, although officials describe progress towards a possible agreement as extremely sluggish

7 Nov 2026 9:03 am
DVAC books Durai Murugan in alleged 1,427-crore Tamil Nadu sand mining scam

The investigation follows complaints alleging tender violations, excess quarrying and fabricated transport permits across 28 river sand quarries in Tamil Nadu.

7 Nov 2026 6:23 am
Generic drugs, implants & injectables being studied: Maharashtra FDA Commissioner

It was a study of hospital practices that led the Commissioner to flag the huge gap between a manufacturers production cost and the MRP on consumables

6 Nov 2026 9:44 pm
SC says stopping vehicles, construction to prevent pollution old, tried, failed tools

The court plans to hear the case again after the Deepavali recess

6 Nov 2026 8:26 pm
Karnataka flags ethanol levels crossing the permissible 20% limit in petrol samples

Tests detect ethanol levels up to 31.2 per cent, raising mileage concerns

6 Nov 2026 7:56 pm
IAF hands over land near PMs residence to government

The land parcel was sealed on October 28, abruptly ending the chance to host customary farewell golf round for outgoing Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

6 Nov 2026 7:12 pm
Delhis air pollution moves near severe category as AQI close to 400

Further, IMD also has predicted maximum mixing depth is likely to be 2000m on Friday, 2200m on Saturday and 1700m on November 8

6 Nov 2026 5:56 pm
3M India profit falls on weaker rupee and rising input costs, shares tumble

Revenue from operations rose 14.7% to 14.52 billion rupees, while expenses increased 21.7%

6 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
Anti-AI trade makes Indian stocks Asias lone bright spot

Indian stocks are on track for their strongest weekly performance in more than five years, supported by overseas inflows and a recovery in earnings growth.

6 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
IAF hands over 39.5-acre sports complex land to Centre

The Land and Development Office issued notices to the facility to return the land on Lok Kalyan Marg

6 Nov 2026 3:35 pm
Nexus Select Trust eyes Tier II cities, eastern India for expansion

Strong consumption, higher leasing spreads and sustained occupancy underpin the REITs performance amid contrasting rural and urban spending trends.

6 Nov 2026 3:08 pm
Angel One overtakes Zerodha to become Indias second-largest stockbroker, commands nearly 15% market share

Angel One added 2.43 lakh active clients during October, taking its active client base to 69.99 lakh.

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Fire at Oil India Ltd's intermediate tank farm in Assam's Dibrugarh kills 1

The fire at the Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat erupted around 9.05 am during maintenance work

6 Nov 2026 1:42 pm
Four in five petrol pumps in Karnataka sold petrol exceeding 20% ethanol limit

The findings follow laboratory testing of fuel samples from various districts, raising questions over compliance with Indias ethanol blending standards

6 Nov 2026 12:40 pm
Britannia CEO plays down Reliances pricing threat in Indias biscuit market

Established low-price offerings leave limited room for aggressive discounts, even as competition intensifies and manufacturers grapple with rising input costs

6 Nov 2026 12:31 pm
India offers 20 critical mineral blocks across 8 states in ninth auction tranche

The latest auction covers minerals vital to clean energy, electric mobility, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, alongside fresh exploration opportunities

6 Nov 2026 11:55 am
India must prepare early for ageing population challenge, coercive controls don't work: Experts

India's total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped from 3 to 1.9 since 2003; Laws aimed at limiting population growth have now lost their significance

6 Nov 2026 11:08 am
Delhi inches towards severe AQI two days ahead of Diwali

Of the 59 monitoring stations across the city, 30 recorded severe air quality at 9 am, while the remaining stations were in the very poor category.

6 Nov 2026 10:28 am
First Solars Mark Widmar calls for policy certainty; company to invest another $150 million in India

Investment in technology upgrade underway; company expects cumulative investments to approach $1 billion in the next few years

6 Nov 2026 10:24 am
India-Antigua ties: Jaishankar, PM Gaston Browne discuss trade, renewable energy at CHOGM 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held wide-ranging talks with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne to boost bilateral cooperation in trade and green energy

6 Nov 2026 9:16 am
Karnataka raises DA to 18% for government employees and pensioners from July 2026

The revision covers employees under the 2024 Revised Pay Scales as well as retired personnel and family pensioners across Karnataka

6 Nov 2026 8:58 am
Prices drop at FCIs wheat sales in major growing States as Indian govt doubles quantity

Barring Maharashtra, prices declined by Rs 59-344 a quintal this week, when 1.99 lakh tonnes were offered

5 Nov 2026 9:57 pm
Editorial. Green gridlock

Opposition to pumped storage plants lacks basis

5 Nov 2026 9:45 pm
TN govt joins hands with IIT Madras to create AI Data Centre for the state

ELCOT and the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the same

5 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
Festive pours and wedding toasts: Indian liquor makers eye a busy season

Prowess Advisors says Indias drinks market grows 35% by volume, while revenues rise 810%, signaling premiumisation

5 Nov 2026 9:32 pm
BEML Q2 net profit falls 31% to 33 crore despite 42% revenue growth

The defence and infrastructure equipment maker reported an EBITDA of 80.3 crore for the quarter, up 10% from 73 crore in the year-ago period

5 Nov 2026 9:28 pm
From militancy to midnight football: South Kashmirs Anantnag witnesses changing times

A total of 35 leading football teams participated in the Titans Gold Cup Night Football tournament, making it a major sporting attraction for the area

5 Nov 2026 9:26 pm