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Pakistan govt announces nearly 15% hike in defence Budget for 2024-25

Last year, the Pak government allocated Rs 1,804 billion for defence, which was higher than the Rs 1,523 billion allocated the previous year

Pressing Russia to release Indians in Russian military: Foreign secy Kwatra

The comments by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra came a day after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said two more Indians serving with the Russian military were killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Pema Khandu set to retain post as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh

BJP's central observers Ravi Sankar Prasad and Tarun Chugh attended the meeting. Khandu will stake claim to form the government later in the day, sources said

Deposit rates at peak; will move downwards in medium term: SBI Chairman

The country's largest lender also said the RBI may start easing the interest rate cycle from the third quarter of the current financial year

Rs 740-cr IPO of ixigo parent Le Travenues Technology subscribed 98.1 times

The initial public offering (IPO) of Le Travenues Technology got subscribed 1.95 times on the first day of subscription and 98.10 times on the closing day of subscription

Costa Coffee posts 49% rise in revenue to Rs 152 cr in FY24, adds 67 stores

Devyani International Ltd (DIL) is the master franchisee for Costa Coffee, which is owned by global beverage major Coca-Cola

CM Mamata announces Rs 293 crore aid to 210,000 farmers for crop loss

She also said the aid was in addition to the Rs 2,900 crore assistance to 1.05 crore farmers and tenants in the state, who were enrolled in the 'Krishak Bandhu (Natun)' scheme

Space given to anti-India extremists in Canada main issue: Foreign secy

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said India has repeatedly conveyed its "deep concerns" to Canada and New Delhi expects Ottawa to take strong action against those elements

Gensol Engineering wins bidding for Rs 1,340 cr energy storage project

The project will deliver 250 MW/500 MWh energy for two charge/discharge cycles per day

Investment of $190-215 bn needed for India's 500 GW RE capacity: Moody's

India's infrastructure companies will be spending on energy transition to meet demand resulting from the country's relatively strong economic growth

Gujarat makes draft rules for gaming zones, seeks public suggestions

The draft rules were uploaded on the state home department's website so that people can submit suggestions or objections, Rishikesh Patel told reporters in Gandhinagar

Kuwait Emir vows to hold those responsible for fire that killed 49 people

Around 50 people, the majority of Indians, were killed in the fire early Wednesday in a six-storey building housing labourers in southern Kuwait, according to the latest reports

Shivraj Singh Chouhan chalks out 100-day plan to revive agriculture sector

The action plan aims to not only achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural products but also enhance the quality of exports from the sector, an official statement said

Kuwait fire: Kerala CM writes to EAM, seeks Centre's intervention

Over 40 people, majority of them Indians, were killed in a devastating fire in a building housing labourers in southern Kuwait, central government officials said on Wednesday

Sebi bars acting PFS Chairman from holding post of director for 6 months

Mishra is also the chairman and managing director of PTC India Ltd, a promoter firm of PFS

Pune car crash: No relief for teen driver, home remand extended till Jun 25

The Pune police through prosecutors sought the extension of the juvenile's custody for another 14 days at the observation home citing his safety. He was in the observation home remand till June 12

Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus indicted on embezzlement charges

Along with Muhammad Yunus, 13 others have also been accused of embezzling more than $2 million from the dividends of the employees of a telecom company

Expect govt to allocate 6 GHz band spectrum for 5G network expansion: COAI

COAI, whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and others, released its priority wishlist for the newly formed government at the Centre on Wednesday

Policy loan now mandatory in all life insurance savings products: Irdai

Issuing a circular, the Irdai also said the free look period, which provides time to review the policy terms and conditions, is 30 days as against 15 days earlier

IBBI proposes compliance procedures for IPs, seeks stakeholder feedback

These changes will reduce the amount of information and data that insolvency professionals (IPs) need to submit, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing redundancy