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Daily wages paid under MGNREGA not adequate, says Parliamentary panel

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, in a report tabled in Lok Sabha, pointed out the high range of variations in MGNREGA wages across the states

Capital Small Finance Bank IPO subscribed 1.19 times on day two of bidding

Those selling shares in the OFS include Oman India Joint Investment Fund II, American Capital, and Amicus Capital Private Equity

Balrampur Chini Q3 results: Net profit nearly doubles to Rs 91 crore

BCML Chairman and Managing Director Vivek Saraogi said, "This quarter resulted in an improved supply of sugarcane for our operations

Mount Everest climbers must bring their excreta back to base: Nepal

Extreme temperatures on the world's highest peak at 8,848.86 metres hinder the natural degradation of excrement

Parliament approves interim Budget 2024-25, with RS returning Finance Bill

The Upper House also returned the appropriation bills related to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

Highlight of interim budget emphasis on capex: FM Sitharaman in RS

She was replying to the general discussion on the Interim Union Budget 2024-25, Finance Bill 2024 and the Interim Budget of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, 202425 in Rajya Sabha

LIC Q3 results: Profit rises 49% to Rs 9,444 cr, total income at Rs 2 trn

Its net premium income stands at Rs 1.1 trn in Q3FY24

Voting concludes across Pakistan in election marred by sporadic violence

The polling started at 8.00 AM and continued without any break till 5.00 PM. A countrywide public holiday was declared to enable a total of 128,585,760 registered voters to cast their ballots

India's idea of unity in diversity comprehensive, no scope of divisions: PM

When youngsters lead the country, they can land a rover on the moon and also nourish traditions by naming the landing spot "Shivshakti", he said

Centre tightens wheat stock limit for wholesalers, big chain retailers

Processors will be allowed to maintain 60 per cent instead of 70 per cent of their monthly installed capacity multiplied by the remaining months till April 2024, the ministry said in a statement

Goa CM presents revenue surplus budget of Rs 26,765 cr for 2024-25

Sawant also announced a one-time amnesty scheme for residential houses that are being operated illegally as home stays, hotels and restaurants

Govt strongly rejects charges of interference in Canadian elections

According to Canadian media reports, Canada's federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is looking to examine allegations of meddling by India in the last two general elections

Space regulator IN-SPACe release plans for 30 launches over next 14 months

India's space regulator IN-SPACe on Thursday said about 30 space launches, including seven by private startups Skyroot and Agnikul, are scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2023-24 and the next fiscal.

Zee's IL T20 gets 46% women viewers, 2nd most watched franchise tournament

The company has reported an uptick of 12 per cent among 15+ urban audiences in India compared to the inaugural edition

FM Sitharaman moves Finance Bill 2024 for consideration in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday moved the Finance Bill 2024 for consideration in the Rajya Sabha.

Builders seek interest rate cut in RBI's next meet to boost housing demand

Real estate developers and consultants feel that the strong momentum in the housing market will continue with the RBI deciding to keep the key policy rate unchanged

Gujarat Assembly clears supplementary demands for grants worth Rs 7,500 cr

Tabling the demands, Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai said additional funds were allocated beyond budgetary provisions to carry out pro-people work like building houses for tribals

Power Finance Corporation Q3 result: Net profit rises 20% to Rs 6,294 crore

The company's consolidated net profit was Rs 5,241.10 crore in the quarter ended on December 31, 2022, according to a BSE filing

Rupee settles on flat note at 82.96 after RBI monetary policy decision

Forex traders said a negative trend in domestic equities weighed on investor sentiments

ONDC merchants expected to multiply in coming year: MD & CEO Koshy

He further said that ONDC witnessed 67 lakh transactions in January, and he expects a 20-30 per cent growth in monthly transactions going forward