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Unacceptable, says MEA on China giving stapled visas to Arunachal players

India on Thursday described as "unacceptable" China issuing stapled visas to a few sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that it reserves the right to "suitably respond" to such actions

Indian Hotels Company consolidated net profit up 30.5% to Rs 236 cr in Q1

Tata group hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd on Thursday reported a 30.5 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 236.01 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2023

PowerGrid InvIT's consolidated net profit falls 10% to Rs 190 crore

PowerGrid Infrastructure Investment Trust on Thursday reported a 10 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 190.90 crore in the June quarter

Disclosure of minor rape victim's identity by Rahul against law: NCPCR

Besides the Juvenile Justice Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and Indian Penal Code also make disclosing the identity of a minor victim a punishable offence, NCPCR said

Rajya Sabha passes bill with stringent provisions to curb film piracy

"The film industry is facing a loss of Rs 20,000 crore annually because of piracy," Anurag Thakur said, responding to a brief debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha

FM Sitharaman meets delegation of Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met the delegation of the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and discussed the pension fund's investment plan for the country.

Lupin announces USFDA warning letter resolution for Goa, Pithampur plants

Drug maker Lupin on Thursday said it has resolved manufacturing issues raised by the US health regulator regarding its Goa and Pithampur-based manufacturing facilities.

ADB, India sign $295 mn loan pact to upgrade state highways in Bihar

The improved roads will enhance connectivity in some of Bihar's poorest rural districts and promote access to health and education facilities and markets to improve people's lives, it added

Shah in Indore on Jul 30, to visit Lord Parshuram birthplace: Vijayvargiya

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on July 30 (Sunday) to visit the birthplace of Lord Parshuram and address Bharatiya Janata Party workers

Delhi govt's international film festival plan likely to be postponed to Dec

"Organising a film festival requires a lot of planning. Some things could not be finalised. The festival is likely to be held in December," the report said

AIX Connect gets regulatory nod to operate flights under Air India Express

This development marks a significant fast-tracking of the integration efforts, including harmonisation of customer touch points, products, and services across both airlines, it added

K'taka CM orders single-window system to solve mining lease firms' issues

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday directed officials to set up a single-window system to provide forest department clearances and address other issues related to mining lease firms

Google for Startups Accelerator invites applications, focus on AI

Google for Startups Accelerator is inviting applications for its eighth cohort with a focus on AI-first startups, the company announced in a blogpost on Thursday.

Aid to India focuses on reducing carbon emissions: UK FCDO spokesperson

The Climate and Nature theme dominates the UK's bilateral aid focus for India, with 75% of around GBP 38 mn allocated for 2023-24 targeted at climate action projects, according to latest statistics

Indian Energy Exchange net profit up by 10% to Rs 76 crore in June quarter

Indian Energy Exchange on Thursday posted a 10 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 75.82 crore in the June quarter on the back of higher revenues.

Delhi excise policy scam: Court denies 'default bail' to Vijay Nair

Nair had sought default bail on the ground that though the supplementary prosecution complaint regarding him was filed by ED within the prescribed period of 60 days

More than 66% of 1.34 crore NRIs live in Gulf countries: RTI reply

In its RTI reply, the ministry said that an estimated 1.34 croreIs live in 210 countries. Of these, 88.8 lakh overseas Indians live in six Gulf nations

IIFL Finance profit rises 43% to Rs 473 cr in Q1 on higher loan growth

Loan against property grew 19 per cent to Rs 6,836 crore, and construction and real estate book at Rs 2,732 crore

Washroom video row: NCW member Khushbu rejects communal angle before probe

NCW member Khushbu Sundar urged the people not to rush in to give a communal angle to the incident

'Consideration', consensus required for women's reservation bill: Govt

The women's reservation bill provides for 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for 15 years