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India's gold imports jump 21.78% to $27 bn in Apr-Sep due to strong demand

An industry expert said that the ongoing festival demand is helping the increase in imports

Nafed transports 840 tonne of buffer onion to Delhi to control price rise

The government on Wednesday said about 840 tonne of buffer onion arrived via rail at Delhi's Kishanganj railway station, as part of its multi-pronged strategy to control prices.

Tata Power Q2FY25 results: Net profit rises nearly 8% to Rs 1,093 cr

The company had reported a net profit of Rs 1,017.41 crore in the quarter ended September 30, a BSE filing showed

L&T Q2 results: Profit rises 5% to Rs 3,395 crore on higher income

The company's consolidated profit after tax stood at Rs 3,223 crore in the year-ago period, L&T said in a regulatory filing

King Charles visits medical facility in Bengaluru for treatment: Report

Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he stayed at the holistic health centre, known for rejuvenative treatment, including yoga and meditation sessions and therapies, near Whitefield

Troop disengagement complete; Diwali sweets exchanged, says Army

On October 25, Army sources here said the process was likely to get completed by October 28-29

Dabur Q2 results: PAT down 17.6% to Rs 417.5 cr, revenue declines 5%

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 507.04 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, Dabur India said in a regulatory filing

Centre's panel on exam reforms mulls reduced outsourcing, online exams

The panel had also opted two IIT Kanpur academicians as members -- Amey Karkare, professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Debapriya Roy, assistant professor

2.37 lakh young volunteers to be trained as first responders to disaster

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has launched a special scheme to train 2.37 lakh young volunteers in 315 districts across the country as the first responders to disaster preparedness and response.

Delhi police fines motorists Rs 47 cr in 3 weeks for PUC violations

The traffic police have issued over 47,000 challans to motorists. A fine of Rs 10,000 is imposed on motorists for not having a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificate

Geopolitical analysis, VIP onboard among new norms to check hoax bomb calls

The new set of guidelines for civil aviation security and intelligence agencies have been issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation (BCAS) in view of the "evolving security challenges"

SC rules courts cannot demand bail bonds from accused six months post-order

It said no reasons were assigned as to why the implementation of order granting bail was postponed for six months

Ahead of Assembly polls, Maharashtra govt reshuffles 260 police officials

Sending out a stern message, the Election Commission last month sought an explanation from the Maharashtra chief secretary and the state's police chief for failing to fully implement its orders

Opposition targets Haryana govt over farmers facing DAP fertiliser shortage

Long queues of farmers have been seen at some places in the state and even the police had to be called in for crowd management

Dabur to acquire ayurvedic product maker Sesa Care for Rs 315-325 crore

This new acquisition will help Dabur to expand in the Rs 900 crore ayurvedic hair oil market, the company said in a regulatory filing

EFC REIT obtains Sebi registration to launch SM-REIT public issue

According to a statement, the company through its wholly-owned step-down subsidiary EFC REIT has obtained Sebi registration for EMBERSTONE SM REIT as an SM REIT

SaaS firm Virtual Galaxy Infotech files draft IPO papers with NSE Emerge

Smart Horizon Capital Advisors is the book-running lead manager and Maashitla Securities is the registrar to the issue

Indian Army pays tribute to combat dog Phantom killed in J-K encounter

The four-year-old Belgian Malinois dog, killed during a counter-ambush operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector on Monday, played a critical role in containing the terrorists

Petrol pump dealer commission raised, retail prices remain unchanged

BPCL said intra-state freight rationalisation will reduce price disparities in petrol/diesel, benefiting consumers, especially in remote areas

US presidential elections: Indian-Americans rally behind Kamala Harris

The final nationwide CNN poll found this week that 47 per cent of likely voters support Harris and an equal 47 per cent would endorse Trump in the elections