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Domestic air passenger traffic up by 96% in Jan from last year: Icra

Domestic air passenger traffic touched 1.25 crore in January this year, an increase of 96 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to rating agency Icra

Escorts Kubota posts 6% YoY decline in Dec quarter profit to Rs 180 crore

Farm and construction equipment manufacturer Escorts Kubota Ltd on Wednesday posted a 6.7 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 180.8 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2022

RBI rate hike on expected lines; policy focuses inflation: Bankers

The Reserve Bank's decision to hike repo rate by 25 basis points was on expected lines but the policy focuses more on inflation despite the recent moderation in the number, bankers said on Wednesday

Railways earns over Rs 600 cr via convenience fee in FY23 so far: Minister

The Railways has earned more than Rs 600 crore through convenience fee, which it retains from passengers on the cancellation of a ticket, so far in 2022-23, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

Gemological Science International gets nod to import diamonds for grading

Mumbai-based Gemological Science International (GSI) Pvt Ltd has been allowed to import diamonds for certification, grading and re-export, according to an official notification

FinMin issues draft scheme for settling disputes related to govt contracts

The finance ministry on Wednesday came out with a draft scheme for settlement of pending disputes related to government contracts

India has emerged as strong nation, can face any challenge: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asserted that India has emerged as a strong nation that can face any challenge

Fake notes in coin vending machines led to UPI-based alternative: RBI

Getting fake currency notes in coin vending machines led the Reserve Bank to announce the unified payment system-based alternative, Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar said on Wednesday

Arunachal bypoll: Nomination paper of lone candidate found to be valid

The nomination paper of BJP's Tsering Lhamu, the lone candidate contesting the February 27 by-election in Lumla assembly seat in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district, was found to be valid

Navi Mumbai civic body to start health-check drive for children from Feb 9

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will launch a health check-up drive beginning February 9 for children and teenagers in the age group of 0-18 years, an official has said

Telangana will play pivotal role in India's e-mobility transition: KTR

Telangana is committed to providing an impetus to electric vehicle adoption and aims to play a pivotal role in India's transition to electric mobility, K T Rama Rao said on Wednesday

Number of recognised startups rises to 86,713 in Dec 2022 from 445 in 2016

As many as 86,713 startups have been recognised by the government as on December 31, 2022, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

Coal demand estimated to reach 1,087 million tonnes in current fiscal year

Demand for coal is estimated to reach 1,087 million tonne in the ongoing financial year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

Assam govt must help child marriage victims: Kailash Satyarthi's foundation

Assam govt's decision to eliminate child marriage by penalising perpetrators a welcome step but the state must provide assistance, legal support, rehabilitation to victims, Satyarthi Foundation said

Digital currency has 50,000 users, 5,000 merchants: RBI Deputy Governor

The recently launched retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot has 50,000 users and 5,000 merchants, the RBI said on Wednesday

187 terrorists killed, 111 counter-terror operations in J-K in 2022: Centre

A total of 187 terrorists were killed and 111 counter-terror operations carried out in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday

Education min calls for CAG audit on misuse of PM Poshan funds in W Bengal

The Ministry of Education has asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for a special audit of alleged misuse of funds for the PM Poshan scheme in West Bengal over last three years

Jal Jeevan Mission in J-K to see completion by June: Official

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday said the central flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved substantial progress in the Union Territory and is set to be completed.

Govt asks Irda & insurance cos to address concerns to reduce consumer cases

The government on Wednesday flagged six major issues, including ambiguity in insurance contracts and inflexible policy terms, before regulator IRDAI and other stakeholders.

Adani Power reports 96% decline in profits, cites high coal import costs

Adani Power on Wednesday reported 96 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 8.77 crore for December quarter 2022-23 mainly on the back of higher expenses