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AFSPA extended in four districts of Assam for six months, says state govt

The Assam Police had submitted a report, asserting that there was an improvement in the law and order situation in the state, barring one militant organisation being active in the four districts

Jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies; here's a look at his career

Born into an influential family in 1963, Ansari entered the world of crime to establish himself and his gang in the government contract mafia that was then flourishing in the state

Hope in India everyone's rights are protected: UN amid Kejriwal's arrest

Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric made these remarks on Thursday while he was responding to a question on the political unrest in India ahead of the upcoming national elections

Singapore attracts cyber espionage as host of high-profile global events

Cyberespionage is happening all over the world because we are more connected than ever before, said Dr Alan Chong, senior fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies

Beijing may repeat 'baseless claims', Arunachal integral part of India: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this during his weekly press briefing, in response to a query on China continuing to harp on its claim over Arunachal Pradesh

Indian economy in distress but BJP doesn't understand, says Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday claimed that the Indian economy is in "severe distress" and alleged "the so-called doctors of the BJP" do not care

We encourage peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict, says India

Modi had spoken to Putin over telephone to congratulate him for winning a fifth term in office in the recent elections

HDFC Life gets GST demand orders of Rs 27 cr for short payment of taxes

The company said it will file appeals against the GST demand orders before the Appellate Authority

Income Tax department levies Rs 564 crore penalty on Bank of India

The bank is in the process of filing an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax, National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC) against the order, it said

Interest rates on small savings schemes remain unchanged for April-June qtr

As per the notification, deposits under the Sukanya Samriddhi scheme will attract an interest rate of 8.2 per cent, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1 per cent

Warburg Pincus exits IDFC First Bank, sells entire stake for Rs 1,195 cr

As of December 2023, Warburg Pincus through its affiliate holds a 2.25 per cent stake in Mumbai-headquarted IDFC First Bank, shareholding data showed with the BSE

NIA arrests key conspirator in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case

The NIA, which took over the case on March 3, had earlier identified the main accused, Mussavir Shazeeb Hussain, who had carried out the blast

Aggrieved investors will participate in Byju's EGM on Friday morning

Byju's EGM is scheduled to start at 10 AM IST on Friday to seek shareholders' approval to increase the authorised share capital of the company, following the $200 million rights issue

Mukhtar Ansari, jailed gangster, dies after suffering heart attack

Ansari was taken to the Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda from the district jail after his health deteriorated

Smart TV prices to go up this year, shipments down 16% in 2023: Report

The brands are likely to pass on the increase in rates, resulting in a hike in smart TV prices, according to the latest research from Counterpoint's IoT Service

PNB board approves Rs 10,000 crore fundraising in FY25 by issuing bonds

''The Board of Directors of the Bank, in its meeting held today, has approved raising of capital for an amount up to Rs 10,000 Crore through Basel III Compliant Bonds,'' the bank said in a filling

Fire at dumping yard in Noida simmers for 4th day, 150 firefighters on spot

The site was filled with dry leaves and twigs too, where some unidentified miscreants allegedly ignited fire around 6 pm on Monday -- the day of the Holi festival -- according to authority officials

No change of guard ceremony on Mar 30 due to Bharat Ratna presentation

The change of guard ceremony is a military tradition that is held every week to enable a fresh group of the President's Bodyguards to take charge

US authorities interviewing personnel, Indian crew onboard crippled ship

The 2.6-km-long, four-lane Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River, came crashing down after the 984-foot ship collided against it

Torrent Power gets order to supply 150 MW renewable energy for Rs 1,825 cr

The project will be commissioned within 24 months from the signing of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)