Press Trust Of India

Bikaji Foods founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 74 in Chennai

The 74-year-old complained of uneasiness and was rushed to a private hospital in Tamil Nadu's capital, where he breathed his last

Union Bank of India Q4 results: Profit rises 6.6% to ₹5,316 crore

Net Interest Income (NII) or core income declined by 1.14 per cent year-on-year to ₹9,406 crore during the quarter under review

Clashes, assault on candidates mar phase-I of Bengal polls, EC seeks report

In Murshidabad's Naoda, clashes broke out between supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling TMC, prompting police and central forces to resort to baton charge to disperse mobs

Navy chief stresses operational synergy to address Indo-Pacific challenges

Admiral Tripathi was on a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), during which he reviewed the operational preparedness and discussed measures to strengthen jointmanship

Cipla gets USFDA nod for respiratory issues treatment inhalation aerosol

The final approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) of Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol

Africa occupies central place in India's foreign policy today: Jaishankar

The minister underscored that the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Africa's Agenda 2063 are complementary roadmaps towards prosperity and progress through sustainable growth and inclusive development

West Asia crisis: Rice exports dip 7.5% to $11.53 billion in 2025-26

Iran is India's top basmati rice export destination, but the shipments are witnessing growing stress on order flows, payment cycles, and ship schedules due to the prevailing instability

L&T secures contract to construct 7 residential towers in Gurugram

L&T vertical has also bagged many other orders in the domestic market, including for construction of proving ground (testing place) from an international company in Haryana

BCCL Q4 result: Net profit falls 58.9% to ₹27.28 cr, revenue at ₹3,282 cr

The company's net profit for the year-ended March 31, 2026 dropped drastically to ₹128.28 crore over ₹1,240.19 crore for the year ended March 31, 2025

India 'tough nut to crack' on trade, says USTR Greer after latest talks

Greer was responding to questions by lawmakers on exports of DDGs, which are used as high-protein livestock feed, soybean meal and ethanol

Reckitt reports double-digit growth in India biz for Q1 on strong growth

In India, two of Reckitt's brands, Dettol in the Germ Protection segment and Durex in Intimate Wellness, reported double-digit growth in the quarter

Maruti Suzuki sees record production of 2.34 million units in FY26

The company has also become the only firm among Suzuki Motor Corporation's global automobile manufacturing facilities, to achieve this landmark volume

Rupee slides 34 paise to 94.12 against US dollar during early trade

The currency also remained under pressure due to massive selling of domestic equities and the withdrawal of foreign investors amid rising worldwide demand for the American currency

Sri Lanka's finance ministry's computer system hacked, funds stolen

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on Wednesday said it has already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions regarding the theft

Multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur leaves 11 dead, probe underway

According to preliminary findings, a truck travelling downhill is suspected to have suffered a brake failure and rammed into another truck ahead of it

PM Modi appeals to people of Tamil Nadu, Bengal to vote in large numbers

PM Modi especially urged the youth and women of the two states to vote in record numbers

Assembly polls: Voting begins in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal amid high security

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are being held in a single phase today, while West Bengal will witness two phases of polling, with the second phase scheduled to take place on April 29

India, Japan hold first AI Strategic Dialogue, seek to boost cooperation

The dialogue was co-chaired by Amit A Shukla, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy), MEA; and Hanada Takahiro, Deputy Assistant Minister for Cyber Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Pahalgam attack case: Karambir Singh Nalwa named special public prosecutor

The appointment is for a period of three years or till the completion of trial of the case or till the satisfaction of NIA with the performance of the SPP, whichever is earlier

FDI firms' net sales growth slows to 8.7% in FY25 from 9.4%: RBI data

With moderate growth in sales and rising expenses, operating profit growth slowed to 10.7 per cent in 2024-25 from 22.1 per cent in the previous year