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S Africa launches scheme to woo tourists from India, China to boost jobs

Two months after Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, conceptualised the concept, his Department on Tuesday announced the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS)

Jharkhand Assembly polls: 634 candidates file nominations for 2nd phase

Elections to the 81-member House will take place in two phases on November 13 and 20, while counting is scheduled on November 23

Sugar industry calls for price hike to Rs 39.14 per kg to help cut losses

Present ex-mill sugar prices average Rs 36.5 per kg, which falls below the calculated production cost of Rs. 41.66 per kg

India-China disengagement at two friction points in its final stages

Adhering to agreements between the two sides, Indian troops then begun to pull back equipment to rear locations in these areas

Over 100 flights get bomb threats on Tuesday; toll reaches 510 in 16 days

Air India received threats for around 36 flights and IndiGo for about 35 flights. Vistara received the threats for 32 flights, the sources in the know said

'When our Ram returns home', says PM claiming this yr's Diwali as historic

This Diwali will be historic as after a 500- year-wait thousands of lamps will be lit in the temple built on the birthplace of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on the festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.

Traffic snarls in Delhi as people throng to mkts for shopping on Dhanteras

Sunil Yadav, a legal advisory in a private firm, said, "The traffic was heavy from Barahpullah flyover towards Sarai Kale Khan. The vehicles were crawling on the road on that particular stretch."

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors expecting record festive automobile sales

The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, said it has delivered about 30,000 units to customers on Tuesday

Punjab reports 219 fresh farm fires, bringing season's total to 2,356

On Tuesday, 219 farm fires were recorded in the state. Ferozepur reported maximum incidents at 45, followed by Sangrur at 38 and Patiala at 22, as per the data

Allied Blenders and Distillers Q2 results: PAT jumps to Rs 47.6 cr

ABDL's revenue from operations rose 5.23 per cent to Rs 2,029.10 crore during the quarter under review. It was Rs 1,928.11 crore in the year-ago period

Centre procures 6.06 mn tonne paddy in Punjab, Rs 12,200 cr paid to farmers

In a statement, union food ministry said, "as of 28th October 2024, a total quantity of 65.75 lakh tonnes of paddy has arrived in the mandis out of which 60.63 lakh tonnes have been procured

HDFC Standard Life buys PNB Housing Finance's shares worth Rs 90 cr

According to the block deal data available on the BSE, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd purchased a little over 10 lakh shares or 0.4 per cent stake in PNB Housing Finance

HT Media Q2 results: Loss narrows down to Rs 6.33 cr, revenue up 7.55%

The company had posted a net loss of Rs 56.95 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing from HT Media

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q2 results: PAT grows 10.84% to Rs 303.18 cr

For the six month period ending September 30, 2024 the net profits surged to Rs 590.47 crore, from Rs 534.74 crore registered in the year ago period

Fortis Healthcare gets CCI nod to acquire stake in Agilus Diagnostics

The competition watchdog CCI on Tuesday approved Fortis Healthcare's proposal to acquire an additional 31.52 per cent stake in Agilus Diagnostics.

Eros case: Sebi fines 17 cos Rs 12 lakh each for not complying with summons

The regulator levied a fine of Rs 12 lakh each on the 17 entities and the amount needs to be paid within 45 days, according to Sebi's order

Shriram Properties eyes Rs 750 cr revenue from mixed-use project in Pune

Shriram Properties will develop over 650 apartments and some retail/commercial spaces with an aggregate saleable area of over 1 million sq ft to be developed over the next four years

India needs stronger cyber security measures to tackle breaches: Experts

The cyber security experts on Tuesday raised concern over the increase in cases of cyber attacks in India and stressed the need for stronger measures to tackle the problem.

India fastest growing major economy, soon to become 3rd largest: Prez Murmu

Addressing an event in Delhi, she said the Indian economy had been demonstrating resilience in the face of geopolitical challenges and the country's economy was likely to grow tenfold by 2047

V-Guard Q2 results: PAT grows 17.7% to Rs 69.4 cr, revenue at Rs 1,294 cr

The company's revenue from operations rose 14.13 per cent to Rs 1,293.99 crore during the period under review. It was Rs 1,133.75 crore in the corresponding period a year ago