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Govt to constitute high-level committee on banking soon: FM Sitharaman

We want the committee to tell us what kind of things we need to do so that banking is made available for funding Viksit Bharat, said FM

Denmark sees surge in apps to help boycott US goods amid Greenland row

Downloads of boycott apps jumped in Denmark after US President Donald Trump revived calls for Washington to take control of Greenland, fuelling diplomatic tensions

India's young and old increasingly embracing dining, travelling alone

Cafes, restaurants, boutique hotels and even travel apps are noticing the shift with spaces and services increasingly designed to cater to solo patrons

Inflation data, Q3 earnings likely to drive stock markets this week

Besides, geopolitical developments and Q3 earnings will also guide market movement during the week

What are GM crops and why they are a point of concern in US trade deal?

The India-US trade deal has revived debate over genetically modified crops, as New Delhi offers limited farm market access while keeping its most sensitive agricultural sectors protected

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shines in ICC U-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

The 14-year-old Sooryavanshi, who scored a majestic 175 from 80 balls in the final against England and was subsequently crowned Player of the Tournament

T20 WC: Siraj backs Ranji Trophy basics as blueprint for T20I bowling

Siraj, who came into the squad as a last-minute replacement for an injured Harshit Rana, said he did not think he would get into the playing XI immediately

J&K earns ₹2,152 crore from liquor shop auctions in two financial years

The government stated that no new JKEL-2 liquor licences are proposed to be issued in the next financial year

T20 WC: Axar Patel reflects on unexpected assistance from Mumbai surface

Despite the batting collapse on a tricky pitch, Axar said the team was confident of putting a competitive total on board

Sun Pharma to maintain disciplined approach for acquisitions: Chairman

Dilip Shanghvi said that the firm will maintain a disciplined approach when it comes to acquisitions in order to allow the business to grow organically while remaining attractive for shareholders

Portugal voters choose between moderate, populist in presidential runoff

Recent opinion polls say Centre-left Socialist candidate Seguro will collect twice as many votes as hard-right populist Ventura in the head-to-head between the two top candidates

Triumphs and tragedies: The extraordinary journey of India's first railway

However, this historic milestone achieved by the then-East Indian Railway (EIR) was preceded by a series of unfortunate events that delayed its arrival on the country's landscape

FPIs turn net buyers in Feb, invest ₹8,100 cr in a week on US trade deal

The inflows follow sustained withdrawals in recent months, with FPIs pulling out ₹35,962 crore in January, ₹22,611 crore in December, and ₹3,765 crore in November

IPO-bound PhonePe eyes growth in payments, businesses, consumer platforms

In its draft papers, the company said digital payments will remain the core driver of growth, supported by investments to expand its user base, addressable market and platform scale

ONGC opens 4,000-seat convention centre in Goa, eyes Filmfare-scale events

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has an Advanced Training Institute (ATI) at Betul in South Goa for training its personnel in safety and HSE practices

Mcap of 8 top valued firms surges by ₹4.55 trn, Reliance biggest winner

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and Hindustan Unilever were the gainers

Power cuts, uncertainty hit Ukraine businesses amid Russian attacks

Power cuts from Russian strikes are forcing Ukrainian businesses to rely on costly generators, squeeze output and profits, and focus on survival amid labour shortages, rising costs and a harsh winter

UP court acquits 22 in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots murder, arson case

Additional District and Sessions Judge Kanishk Kumar acquitted the accused on Saturday, observing that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt

Tata Motors PV to hike prices in coming weeks amid rising costs: CEO

While Maruti Suzuki India is reviewing the situation for a possible price hike, Hyundai Motor India has already undertaken a price increase in January, mainly on the Venue model

Farmers' interest protected in trade deal, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The India-US trade deal reduces tariffs on Indian goods in the US to 18 per cent, while Washington has claimed the deal will help it export more agricultural products to New Delhi