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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

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

Delhi excise policy scam: SC notice to ED on bail plea of AAP's Vijay Nair

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti issued notice to the central agency and sought its response within four weeks

Panasonic Energy India Q1 results: Net profit grows to Rs 4.14 cr

The company' total income fell to Rs 64.18 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal from Rs 77.48 crore in the April-June period of preceding 2023-24 financial year

Major domestic appliances market sees 18% growth in first half of 2024

The growth in MDA (major domestic appliances) market was led by Key categories such as air-conditioners and refrigerators, which reported a growth of 30 per cent and 7 per cent

Godrej Industries plans to raise up to Rs 3,000 cr, seeks shareholders' nod

The fund is proposed to be raised within one year from the date of passing of the special resolution at an interest rate that will be determined by the prevailing money market conditions

Bajaj Finance receives show cause notice for Rs 342 cr GST demand

The DGGI has also proposed an equal amount of penalty and interest till the date of payment of the said tax

Saraswati Saree Depot IPO gets fully subscribed on Day 1 of offer

The Rs 160-crore initial share sale received bids for 4,37,44,950 shares against 1,00,00,800 shares on offer, translating into an oversubscription of 4.37 times

Hindenburg report: Congress threatens nationwide stir if JPC demand not met

Hindenburg Research alleged that Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband had undisclosed investments in obscure offshore funds in Bermuda and Mauritius

Pakistan's former ISI chief Faiz Hameed taken into military custody: Army

The military had reportedly formed an inquiry committee in April to investigate allegations of misuse of authority against the head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)

Tharoor asks B'desh interim govt to restore law & order, protect minorities

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

Significant milestone, says Sunil Mittal after buying stake in BT Group

The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, also welcomed the deal as a sign of the strength of the India-UK technology partnership in a social media post