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Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 86.71 against US dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee declined on Friday on weak domestic markets and a recovery in the US dollar index

21 Feb 2025 4:05 pm
Protests at Samsungs Sriperumbudur unit set to intensify as union calls for larger strike

CITU sets March 8 as date for strike across auto and electronics clusters in Kanchipuram district

21 Feb 2025 12:30 pm
Indian biologist Purnima Devi Barman among Time Magazine's 2025 list of 'Women of the Year'

Supporting Barman in her efforts is her Hargila Armya team of some 20,000 women who protect the birds nests and educate others about the beauty of these imposing, nearly 5-ft.-tall scavengers

21 Feb 2025 9:30 am
Chennai FAIRPRO 2025 records 363 crore in sales with 385 bookings

This marks a significant increase compared to last years 302 bookings worth 260 crores.

21 Feb 2025 7:00 am
Sonia Gandhi hospitalised, likely to be discharged soon

Sources indicate that she is in stable condition and is likely to be discharged on Friday.

20 Feb 2025 11:00 pm
FPI ownership in Nifty50 hits 12-year low, promoter share at 2- decade low

trend reversal. Domestic mutual funds and retail investors increase their share

20 Feb 2025 8:27 pm
Educational institutions must stay apolitical: TN IT minister Palanivel Thiagarajan

If you look at the progression of the IITs. They have become politicised and kind of fanaticised, says Thiagarajan

20 Feb 2025 8:16 pm
Bank credit to commercial real estate on rising trajectory

In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, banks outstanding loans to commercial real estate projects was at Rs 5.2 lakh crore with Rs 52,000 crore being the incremental amount that has gone into the sector

20 Feb 2025 7:58 pm
Hiranandani-Krisala Developers unveils 105-acre integrated township in Hinjewadi, Pune

Niranjan Hiranandani Group has announced its much-anticipated entry into the Pune real estate market by signing its first-ever joint development agreement for 105 acres with Krisala Developers.

20 Feb 2025 7:45 pm
Salam Kisan and SVERI to set up a Joint Remote Pilot Training Organization

They will create employment opportunities for rural youth as drone pilots

20 Feb 2025 7:24 pm
I&B Ministry asks OTT platforms to strictly adhere to code of ethics

It also asked self-regulatory bodies of OTT platforms to take action against those platforms that violate the code of ethics

20 Feb 2025 7:23 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops to 55% of capacity: CWC data

About 50% of the country received no rainfall since January 1, shows IMD data

20 Feb 2025 7:20 pm
Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd signs LoI with AM General to supply cannons to US

This marks the first-ever supply of cannons from an Indian defence manufacturer to the United States, says KSSL

20 Feb 2025 7:19 pm
TASL showcases first Made in India Nato-complaint armoured vehicle for global market

The global launch of the TASL 4x4 LAMV marks a significant milestone in showcasing Indias defence manufacturing capabilities on the world stage, says Sukaran Singh, CEO & MD of TASL

20 Feb 2025 7:15 pm
Centre launches consultation process for leasing out over 10 airports

Under the National Monetisation Pipeline, 25 airports belonging to AAI were earmarked for leasing out between 2022-2025

20 Feb 2025 6:59 pm
MoD inks contracts worth around 2,000 cr for Software Defined Radios & fork lift trucks

GRSE signs a major contract on Thursday for the refit of Mauritius vessel

20 Feb 2025 6:12 pm
DGCA sticks to pilot duty norms, proposes two phased rollout from July 1

The regulator has submitted the plan in an affidavit to the Delhi High Court which is hearing petitions against the earlier version of the rules

20 Feb 2025 6:03 pm
Indian companies remain committed to diversity, equity and inclusion policies: Survey

Despite Trump Governments order ending DEI, Indian companies and non-US multinationals say they will continue their programmes without any change

20 Feb 2025 6:00 pm
Torrent Group Secures CCI Clearance for Acquiring Majority Stake in Gujarat Titans

The deal marks a significant diversification move by Torrent Investments, the investment arm of the Torrent Group, which has a strong presence across industries including pharmaceuticals, power, gas, electricals, and healthcare

20 Feb 2025 5:49 pm
Gujarat govt presents 3.7 lakh cr surplus budget; provides tax relief

Tax reliefs, infrastructure expansion, and green initiatives drive growth agenda

20 Feb 2025 5:09 pm
2-day Invest Kerala Global Summit to commence on Friday

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport and Highways), Piyush Goyal (Commerce and Industry) and Jayant Chaudhary (Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) will address the opening session

20 Feb 2025 4:50 pm
HNGIL workers seek to protect rights in resolution process

he letter raises concerns about workers rights, pending dues, and lack of representation in decision-making

20 Feb 2025 4:34 pm
Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi CM along with six Cabinet ministers

Caibinet minisers are: New Delhi MLA Pravesh Verma, Janakpuri MLA Ashish Sood, Rajouri Garden MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Bawana MLA Ravindra Indraraj Singh, Karawal Nagar MLA Kapil Sharma and Indrapuri MLA Pankaj Kumar Singh

20 Feb 2025 12:59 pm
Samsung Chennai strike intensifies; workers striking at Kanchipuram evacuated from temporary site

CITU-backed strikers demand the reinstatement of three suspended workers belonging to the newly registered Samsung India Thozhilalargal Sangam

20 Feb 2025 12:45 pm
SC stays Lokpal order on HC Judge, calls it very disturbing

Aspecial bench led by Justice B R Gavai issued notices to the Centre, Lokpal registrar, and the complainant while directing confidentiality over the judges identity

20 Feb 2025 12:07 pm
Trump slams foreign election spending: Why $21 million for India?

US President Donald Trump reiterates that India is one of the highest taxing countries with regards to the US

20 Feb 2025 10:44 am
Elon Musk Tesla Factory in India, Trump New Tariffs, US Live News: Trumps steel, aluminium tariffs may impact $5 billion in Indian engineering exports

Tesla Factory In India, Trump Tariffs with India Live: US President Donald Trumps import duties of 25 per cent announced on steel and aluminium could hit Indian exports of engineering goods worth an annual $5 billion but a successful India-US bilateral trade deal could boost exports, according to industry sources.

20 Feb 2025 10:24 am
Woman succumbs to GBS in Andhra Pradesh

As on Monday,17 persons with symptoms of GBS were under treatment in Andhra Pradesh

20 Feb 2025 9:24 am
Hanto Workspaces to add 4 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru by FY26, eyes expansion in key cities

Hanto Workspaces is targeting its IPO debut for 2028, with projected revenues of 500-700 crore

20 Feb 2025 8:40 am
Indian talent set to transform global workforce by 2043, says TN Minister

At the Future of Work Summit 2025, TN IT Minister said Indias share of young workforce entrants will rise from one in six to one in four

20 Feb 2025 8:07 am
Samsung Chennai strike deadlock continues as talks fail

The previous tri-partite talks held last week to end the strike at the companys Sriperumbudur factory was inconclusive

19 Feb 2025 9:33 pm
Rekha Gupta is new Delhi CM

Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta will take oath oat on Thursday

19 Feb 2025 9:26 pm
Siddaramaiah, wife cleared of MUDA land allegations by Lokayukta police

In a notice issued to complainant Snehamayi Krishna,Lokayukta Police in Mysuru revealed that their investigation could find no evidence to substantiate the allegations made against all four accused

19 Feb 2025 8:39 pm
President Trump ups the ante on tariffs, Indian pharma underscores its role in affordable medicines

Following the election of President Trump, drugmakers have been anticipating a step-up in his America First campaign

19 Feb 2025 8:35 pm
Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta to be new Delhi CM

Gupta and her Cabinet ministers will take the oath of office at the Ramlila Ground on Thursday

19 Feb 2025 8:35 pm
India on the path to becoming a creators economy, says Deutsche India CEO

Deutsche Bank CEO discusses Indias shift to creator-driven economy and collaboration with Google for technological advancements.

19 Feb 2025 8:20 pm
Social media shapes Gen Z travel plans

Prioritise budget-friendly accommodations, and prefer beach getaways with partners

19 Feb 2025 7:56 pm
Emerging market funds cut allocation to India in Jan

Focus shifted to China and Hong Kong

19 Feb 2025 7:24 pm
TCS denies allegations of falsifying visa requirements

Three former TCS employees recently filed lawsuits against the company under the federal False Claims Act, claiming that TCS misused L-1A manager visas to hire frontline workers without managerial duties, said reports

19 Feb 2025 7:21 pm
Five southern states account for 39% of Maharashtra average assets under management: ICRA

The AAUM of the five southern states increased by nearly 127% in the last five years from 4.72 lakh crore in January 2021

19 Feb 2025 7:19 pm
Phoenix Kothari Footwear to invest 5,000 crore in three leather units in TN in 3 years, to employ over 50,000

Phoenix Kothari Footwear also plans to set up an industrial park in south TN

19 Feb 2025 7:13 pm
Dry weather hits water supply, tourism, and agriculture in Kashmir

The springs serve as a key source of drinking water to nearly two dozen villages in the area

19 Feb 2025 7:03 pm
India-Malaysia finalise terms of reference for maintenance of Sukhois both operate

The ToRs were exchanged between the two nations at 13th meeting of Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM), co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

19 Feb 2025 6:39 pm
India, Malaysia finalise terms of reference for maintenance of Sukhois both operate

The ToRs were exchanged between the two nations at 13th meeting of Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM), co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

19 Feb 2025 6:39 pm
BioAsia 2025 to focus on start-ups

TheInnovation Zone at BioAsia will have a start-up pavilion and an incubator pavilion and a select group of about 80 start-ups will showcase their innovative solutions

19 Feb 2025 6:07 pm
Karnataka Tourisms proposed digital platform to help increase discoverability of stakeholders

The department will conduct the Karnataka International Tourism Expo in Bengaluru from February 26-28

19 Feb 2025 6:04 pm
Ashok Leyland bags 298-crore bus order from TN State Transport Corporation

The ultra-low-entry rear-engine buses are designed for city operations and feature advanced BS VI technology

19 Feb 2025 5:43 pm
AI implementation in healthcare requires tailored approaches: ISB Study

Key findings include higher AI adoption readiness in Gujarat (73.4%) compared to Jharkhand (58.4%), reflecting the impact of regional healthcare infrastructure development

19 Feb 2025 5:17 pm
JioStar onboards 11 sponsors for ICC Mens Champions League 2025

Companies such as Vodafone Idea, ICICI Direct, and Dream11 among others have been onboarded as sponsors for the ICC tournament

19 Feb 2025 5:05 pm