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Mirabai eyes elusive Asian Games medal, under pressure to lift 90kg snatch

Chanu has been a frontrunner in the 49kg event for sometime but the Indian now finds herself outside the 90kg elite club, playing catch up with her rivals

President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Women's Reservation Bill

According to a law ministry notification issued on Friday, the president gave her assent on Thursday

Not advisable to tinker with age of consent under POCSO Act: Law Commission

The current age of consent in India is 18

Pollution declined due to govt steps: Delhi CM announces winter action plan

Kejriwal also thanked the people of Delhi for their support in helping the government reduce pollution levels

Dee Development Engineers seeks Sebi nod to raise funds through IPO

SBI Capital Markets and Equirus Capital have been appointed as merchant bankers to manage the company's maiden public issue

After bumpy 3 qtrs, online sellers expect to see 15% rise in festive sales

The findings revealed that despite modest sales growth on e-commerce platforms recently, anticipation for a festive sales boost amongst the sellers is high

Godrej Properties acquires 109-acre land in Nagpur to expand business

Godrej Properties, an arm of business conglomerate Godrej Industries, is one of the leading real estate developers in the country

EKI Energy Services picks up 26% stake in WOCE Solutions for Rs 80 lakh

EKESL said the acquisition will enhance the company's sustainability services by extending the facility to calculate and track carbon footprint

Govt raises interest rate on 5-year recurring deposit to 6.7% for Dec qtr

According to a finance ministry circular, the interest rate on savings deposit has been retained at 4 per cent and on the one-year term deposit at 6.9 per cent

NHAI can monetise Rs 2 trn from HAM assets during FY24-27: Report

The National Highway Authority has the potential to monetise around Rs 2 lakh crore from its HAM assets between fiscals 2024 and 2027, according to a report.

Bidhuri remarks row: Danish Ali writes to PM, calls for suitable punishment

In a letter to the prime minister, Ali also demanded that he be provided enhanced security in view of an "escalation of threats" against him

Law panel recommends rolling out registration of e-FIRs in phased manner

It said e-FIRs will tackle long persisting issue of delay in the registration of FIRs and allow citizens to report crimes in real time

Scindia discusses ways to incentivise green steel production, decarbonising

The meeting was also attended by Steel Secretary Nagendra Nath Sinha, chairpersons of the five task forces and other senior officials

Berger Paints expects margin stability amid rising crude oil prices

Production of paint heavily depends on crude-based derivatives which are used as raw materials

In talks with more countries to make impact on cross-border payment: RBI DG

The top RBI official said India has been making efforts to tackle the challenge of the high cost of remittances

MEIL secures Rs 5,400 crore crude oil refinery project in Mongolia

"MEIL has clinched a significant deal in Mongolia. The company received a Letter of Agreement (LOA) for constructing a state-of-the-art crude oil refinery plant valued at $648 mn,'' the company said

Farmers' stir in Punjab: Trains hit; farmers block Chandigarh-Ambala NH

According to railway officials, while some trains were cancelled, routes of several trains have been diverted. Some trains are being short terminated in view of the agitation

Magicpin partners NCCF, ONDC to sell groceries at low price in Delhi-NCR

Under the new arrangement, magicpin has started sale of Chana Dal at Rs 120 per kg and onions at Rs 50 per 2 kg, catering to more than 100 pin code areas in the National Capital Region (NCR)

Centre's 'step motherly' treatment hurting Kerala: Finance Min Balagopal

Left-ruled Kerala has been raising its voice against BJP-led Centre's moves on the fiscal front, including alleged delay in releasing GST funds and curbs on the state in terms of raising money

Gyanvapi mosque management committee's plea to stop ASI survey rejected

Mishra said the mosque management committee had claimed before the district court that the ASI survey was being conducted against the prescribed rules and should be stopped