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Cement industry grows 9% in May; margins rise on stable input costs: Icra

The cement industry, which is facing a lower sales realisation, also reported a price growth of 8 per cent to Rs 360 per 50 kg bag in May 2025

Centre issues model rules to ease tree felling on farms, boost agroforestry

For lands with more than 10 trees, the applicant must apply online through the NTMS, giving detailed information about the trees to be felled

Banks not supporting Centre's loan schemes for entrepreneurs: Shivakumar

Shivakumar also expressed disappointment that some political leaders fail to grasp the risk of firms relocating due to their narrow focus on the Information Technology and Biotechnology sectors

13 security personnel killed in suicide attack in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A curfew was imposed in the area at the time of the incident due to ongoing military movement

Air India Mumbai-Chennai flight returns mid-air after burning smell onboard

The flight landed "safely" back in Mumbai, and an aircraft change was initiated, Air India said without giving specific details

Centre gave no funds for Kerala's coastal protection: Minister Saji Cherian

Despite the lack of aid from the Centre, the Left government has implemented the most number of welfare projects for the people of the coastal region

Himachal govt to set up the emergency response centre in all panchayats

To encourage self-employment and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, it also approved the provision of interest subsidies for the establishment of solar power projects

Tripura needs stronger security due to current situation in Bangladesh: CM

Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides. Therefore, strengthening of security is needed, the chief minister said after inaugurating the state's first cyber police station here

VP Dhankhar calls Emergency-era Preamble changes a 'festering wound'

Vice President Dhankar's remarks came after the RSS on Thursday called for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Constitution

Power ministry launches task force to develop India energy stack platform

The India energy stack (IES) will play a vital role in integrating renewable energy, enhancing DISCOM efficiency, and delivering transparent, reliable, and future-ready power services

GIC Re Dubai unit gets ₹90 cr VAT demand from UAE tax body, to seek review

The demand notice relates to discrepancies in VAT returns filed for January 2018 to December 2020, GIC Re said in a regulatory filing

Over 72,000 houses built under Tamil Nadu scheme to make state 'hut-free'

During the Budget for 2024-25, the government announced the 'noble goal' of creating a 'hut-free Tamil Nadu' by 2030, and that eight lakh concrete houses would be built in rural areas to replace huts

ED alleges cash scam in management quota admissions at 3 Bengaluru colleges

The federal probe agency's statement comes after they conducted searches at 17 locations on June 25-26 in a "seat blocking scam" case

Kerala govt revises Bakrid holiday to June 7, faces backlash over cutback

Earlier, the government had declared Friday, June 6, as the holiday for Bakrid. However, with the festival falling a day later, authorities have revised the decision

Pak's Bilawal Bhutto called out by journalist at UN over Kashmir remark

US journalist cites Muslim Indian officer at military briefing during India-Pak conflict to question Bilawal Bhutto's claim that terrorist attack in Kashmir was used to vilify Muslims

Parliament's Monsoon session from July 21; Oppn demands special session

Govt announces Monsoon session from July 21 to August 12; Opposition says early announcement aims to dodge special session demand over Operation Sindoor and CDS remarks

Jindal seeks duties on steel imports to shield MSMEs, boost Make in India

Jindal Stainless Chairman Ratan Jindal on Wednesday urged the government to protect the industry and livelihood of people by imposing appropriate duties on surging imports from select countries

India Inc resilient to tariffs, to invest $50 bn despite global headwinds

It said most companies will spend from internal accruals, and the average portfolio leverage will continue to remain at 3 times the operating profit

Indian all-party delegation reaches Bahrain to push anti-terror diplomacy

The delegation led by senior BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda was received by Ambassador Vinod K Jacob at the airport

UK HC rejected Nirav Modi's bail keeping in mind sheer quantum of fraud: ED

"A part of the defrauded amount that was attached and seized by it has been restituted (restored) to the victim banks," ED added