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Insurance Amendment Bill likely in Winter session, says FM Sitharaman

The finance minister, in this year's Budget speech, proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 100 per cent from the existing 74 per cent in the insurance sector

Eye helpline launched to connect patients nationwide with Delhi doctors

The initiative, spearheaded under the banner of Sight Sarthi India Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, promises free telephonic and video consultations for anyone

Sanctions leave Nayara struggling to secure non-Russian crude supplies

Nayara, which has already cut down the run rate of its 4,00,000 barrels a day oil refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat, remains heavily reliant on Russian barrels since August

Smoking kills 1.35 mn Indians each year, experts urge safer nicotine use

With India spending more than Rs 1.77 trillion annually on tobacco-related diseases, healthcare experts called for innovative, science-backed harm reduction strategies

PM Modi inaugurates health, infra projects worth ₹6,300 crore in Assam

He launched the construction of Darrang Medical College and Hospital, along with a nursing college and a GNM school

Activewear maker TechnoSport to invest ₹200 cr to open 300 exclusive stores

The decision to expand through exclusive brand outlets (EBOs) follows a 40 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since 2022

Britannia banks on local strategy to counter rivals, rules out price war

Britannia has been doing cost optimisation of almost 2 per cent of revenue saving for almost last 13 years

UBL targets 6-7% growth this year, bets on GST reforms to boost demand

Besides, premiumisation is also expected to grow by 25 per cent and the long-term outlook for UBL

Shah greets nation on Hindi Diwas, urges respect for all Indian languages

He also said that the greatest strength of India's languages is that they have provided every class and community with an opportunity for expression

Over a dozen cos plan IPOs worth ₹10k cr amid policy push, liquidity boost

All these companies are expected to announce their price bands in the week beginning September 15 and plan to launch their IPOs before September 30

Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps by ₹1.69 trn, Bajaj Finance biggest winner

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, TCS, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys and Bajaj Finance were the gainers

US Fed rate decision, inflation data likely to drive markets this week

Any further development on the US-India trade front would also drive trends in the equity market

Hyundai looks at 'double engine' boost on growth post GST rate cut

The company's domestic sales in the April-August period this fiscal were down 11.2 per cent at 2,20,233 units as against 2,47,992 units in the same period last fiscal

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth ₹18,530 crore in Assam today

The PM will lay the foundation stones for Darrang Medical College along with a nursing college and a GNM school in Mangaldai town

India's seven more properties added to tentative list of Unesco heritage

Permanent Delegation of India to Unesco said the addition of these properties highlight India's "commitment to the preservation and conversation of its rich cultural heritage

Indian-Americans donate more to Democrats than Republicans: Study

During the 2020 presidential election cycle, Indian-Americans donated $46.6 million to Democratic candidates compared to $16.3 million to Republican candidates

India to host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027: Defence ministry

The decision was taken unanimously at the fourth CGGS held in Rome, Italy, from September 11 to 12. It was attended by delegates from 115 countries, including India, and international organisations

Bhupen Hazarika's songs unite India: PM Modi on singer's birth centenary

Addressing the musical doyen's birth centenary celebrations in Guwahati, Modi said his creations encompass the concept of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'

108-year-old woman, Lalneihsangi, declared oldest person in Mizoram

The first among Mizos to work in a rehabilitation centre, Lalneihsangi turned 108 on 14 April

Tata Technologies to acquire ES-Tec Group in €75 million full buyout deal

The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per cent equity shares of ES-Tech GmbH and its subsidiaries (collectively, ES-Tec Group), Tata Technologies said in a statement