Page 3172 - Press Trust Of India

Sikkim flash flood toll rises to 37, inclement weather hampers evacuation

The toll in the Sikkim flash flood has increased to 37, while 78 people remain missing six days after the deluge was triggered by a cloudburst, officials said on Wednesday

India launches 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from war-torn Israel

The announcement comes as the military conflict between Hamas militants and Israel continued for the fifth day

I-T dept raids on Kashmir biz led to detection of undisclosed income: CBDT

Incriminating documents, hand-written diaries and digital devices were seized during the searches, CBDT said

Sikh man who housed, fed Khalistanis in India allowed into Canada: Report

Immigration tribunal ruled that Sikh man who housed and fed armed Khalistani militants in India over decade should be allowed into Canada because he did so mostly out of necessity

Haryana govt clears policy to eliminate crop residue, curb stubble burning

Recently, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal issued a series of stringent directives to prevent stubble burning incidents

Sula Vineyards' net revenue up 14% to Rs 116.2 crore in September quarter

Its wine tourism business was up 26 per cent at Rs 12.1 crore, Sula Vineyards said in its "Sales Update Q2 & H1 FY24"

No breakthrough in 20th round of India, China military talks: MEA

"They agreed to maintain the momentum of dialogue and negotiations through the relevant military and diplomatic mechanisms," MEA said in a statement

Tamil Nadu amends state motor vehicles Act, taxes set to increase

Registration of new motor vehicles in Tamil Nadu is all set to cost more as the state Assembly on Wednesday amended the TN Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 increasing taxes

Pricol announces technology, supply partnership with China-based firm

The company said it will source components and/or sub-assemblies from Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics as part of the supply arrangement

EC orders transfer of senior officers in five poll-going states for laxity

The assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram will be held between November 7 and 30, and the counting of votes will take place on December 3

BoM hikes fixed deposit rates up to 125 bps, to be effective from Oct 12

For tenure of 1-year interest would be 6.50 per cent and for deposits above one year, customers will enjoy an increase of 25 bps, up to 6.25 per cent, it said

Vedanta incorporates wholly-owned subsidiary to implement demerger scheme

"We wish to inform you that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, in the name of 'Vedanta Base Metals Ltd' has been incorporated on October 09, 2023," the company said in a filing to BSE

TCS ends pandemic practice, asks all employees to work from offices

When asked if the company has scrapped its '25 by 25' agenda, wherein it was aiming to reduce the number of people present in offices to 25 per cent by 2025, Lakkad said, "We can't say that"

Maharashtra govt to set up ST Commission, review tribal population status

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced that a Scheduled Tribes Commission will be set up on the lines of the National Commission for STs

PM Modi to inaugurate P20 Summit on Oct 13, discuss critical global issues

The President of the Pan African Parliament will be making their inaugural participation in the P-20 Summit hosted in India

Israel-Palestine conflict not likely to impact gem, jewellery sector: GJEPC

It is significant to note that Israel being a very important trading centre exports rough diamonds to the tune of $ 1,782.80 million, it added

NIA conducts raids across 6 states against banned Popular Front of India

NIA carried out extensive search operations at 20 different locations, including Fazalpur, Shaheen Bagh, Okhla and Chandni Chowk in the national capital

E-commerce aggregator ETrade aims to triple revenue to $ 750 mn by 2025

eTrade claims to have over 100 new clients and registered a growth of 60 per cent over the last year

Himachal cabinet nods Rs 4,500 cr relief for affected families in Shimla

This special package has been granted for the period June 24-September 30 when the state was ravaged by rain and landslides

Nikon expects 35% sales in FY24 during upcoming festive, wedding seasons

"This wedding and festive season will contribute 35-37 per cent of our business (in FY24)," Kumar told PTI on the sidelines of a Nikon event