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Govt to release fresh broadcasting Bill draft after detailed consultations

Ministry is holding a series of consultations with the stakeholders on the draft bill. Further additional time is being provided to solicit comments/ suggestions till 15th October 2024

Nationwide doctor strike against Kolkata rape-murder hits services

Protests by doctors demanding justice and better workplace security began in Kolkata and eventually spread to other parts of the country

Balrampur Chini Q1 results: Net profit dips 4.6% on lower sugar output

The net profit stood at Rs 73.50 crore in the same quarter previous fiscal, according to a regulatory filing

58 dead, 80,000 ha crop damage in K'taka due to above normal monsoon rains

More rains are anticipated in several parts of the state in the days ahead, and officials have been instructed to take precautionary measures, he said

Wayanad landslides: Death toll rises to 231, says Kerala minister

State Revenue Minister K Rajan said the death toll in the July 30 landslides has increased to 231. A total of 205 body parts have also been recovered so far

NCLT passes Oberoi Realty's resolution plan for Nirmal Lifestyle Realty

In a regulatory filing, Oberoi Realty said the NCLT Mumbai bench issued an order on August 9, 2024, approving the resolution plan submitted by the company

RCFL Q1 results: Net profit down 84% at Rs 11 cr on higher finance cost

Total income increased to Rs 4,396.06 crore from Rs 4,042.95 crore in the year-ago period. Expenses rose to Rs 4,409.93 crore from Rs 4,009.02 crore

Sonata Finance to merge with BSS Microfinance: Kotak Mahindra Bank

As per the scheme of amalgamation approved on Monday, Sonata would merge with BSS Microfinance Ltd on a going concern basis, Kotak Mahindra Bank said in a regulatory filing

Jaishankar's visit a significant milestone: Maldivian foreign ministry

Jaishankar's official visit to the Maldives from Friday to Sunday was the first high-level trip from New Delhi after President Mohamed Muizzu, seen as a pro-China leader, assumed office

Jindal Stainless to manufacture high-end stainless steel for BrahMos

Jindal Stainless has been accredited by BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd as a qualified vendor for the manufacturing and supply of steel sheets and plates

Hindenburg asks Sebi chief Buch to come clean on issues raised in report

Hindenburg also alleged that she held 100 per cent interest in a Singaporean consulting firm, Agora Partners from April 2017 to March 2022 while she was a whole-time member in Sebi

Paddy acreage rises 4.28%, cotton area lags in kharif season so far: Govt

The agriculture ministry reported that paddy sowing rose to 33.18 million hectares as of August 12, up from 31.82 million hectares in the same period last year

New biz premium of life insurers grows 14% to Rs 31,823 cr in July

The country's biggest insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw a 19.78 per cent jump in its new business premium to Rs 18,431 crore from Rs 15,387 crore in July 2023

Garuda Aerospace enters Sri Lankan market to target agricultural sector

The company said it is looking to spread its presence in at least 50 countries over the next few years

Nepal govt pledges to safeguard use of its territory against neighbours

The minister gave this assurance during his meeting with India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who paid a courtesy call on him to discuss matters of bilateral interest and concerns

PUBG, BGMI-maker KRAFTON plans to set up R&D unit in India by next year

KRAFTON India CEO Sohn said that the details of the facility are yet to be finalised, but the top location choices are Bangalore and Pune

Quest Investment Advisors plans to raise Rs 700 crore, launches AIF

The Quest Smart Alpha Sector Rotation Series II follows the success of their previous AIF, the Quest Smart Alpha - Sector Rotation, which raised approximately Rs 500 crore

RBI penalises CSB Bank, Union Bank of India, others for norms violation

A penalty of Rs 1.86 crore has been imposed on CSB Bank for non-compliance with certain directions issued by the RBI

Priyanka urges Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of Hindus, other minorities

Bangladesh's interim leader Mohammad Yunus on Saturday condemned attacks on minority communities in the violence-hit nation, terming them as "heinous"

Work dedicatedly to make India developed nation by 2047: Mandaviya to youth

The central government is making an effort to empower the youth of the country by creating opportunities for them, he said