New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) The PAN 2.0 project of the Income Tax Department has been awarded to technology consulting and digital solutions company LTIMindtree and it is expected to get operational in the next 1.5 years, official sources said on Monday. The project was announced by the Union government last year. The project that aims to make the permanent account number (PAN) a 'common business ide
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, popularly known as Dishom Guru passed away on Monday at the age of 81 after a prolonged battle with kidney-related ailments and a recent stroke. The demise of the co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, who championed the rights of tribal communities and a separate identity for people for Jharkhand people, marks the end
New Delhi: The top 1 per cent of India's wealthiest citizens have parked 60 per cent of their money in real estate and gold, according to a report on Monday. This segment of 'wealthiest citizens' is comprised of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNI), High Net Worth Individuals (HNI) and the affluent class, which accounts for only 1 percent of Indian households but controls nearly 60 per cent of
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Paints and coatings maker Akzo Nobel India Ltd on Monday reported a 20.6 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 91 crore in the June quarter, impacted by lower sales amid tepid consumer demand. It had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 114.6 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Akzo Nobel India said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from
New Delhi: The government is working on certain support measures for exporters in sectors like textiles and chemicals to insulate them from the impact of the Trump tariff, an official said on Monday. US President Donald Trump has announced an additional 25 per cent import duty on Indian goods entering America from August 7. The official said that the commerce ministry has held meetings with seve
Mumbai, August 4, 2025: As of June 2025, as per industry data the Indian mutual fund (MF) industry stands at an AUM of ₹74.40 lakh crore, marking more than a sevenfold growth over the past decade. Equity commands the largest share at 59.94%, followed by debt at 26.53%, hybrid at 8.28%, and other categories accounting for 5.26%. A key development in the industry has been the steady rise of passive
MUMBAI: India's palm oil imports fell in July because of cancellations of import contracts, while soyoil shipments surged to a 3-year high due to competitive prices and the delivery of delayed shipments from June, according to five dealers. Lower palm oil imports by India, the world's biggest buyer of vegetable oils, could lead to a stock buildup in top producers Indonesia and Malaysia and weigh
New Delhi : Planning a long weekend escape from the city? Before you click 'book' on that flight or train ticket, make sure your wallet is just as ready for the journey. In today's travel landscape -- where experiences matter more than ever -- how you plan, pay, and proceed for your journey can be just as important as where you go. For travellers seeking greater value, comfort, and rewards from ev
New Delhi [India], August 4(ANI): A San Francisco-Mumbai Air India plane was subjected to an emergency deep cleaning on Monday after cockroaches were spotted in the aircraft mid-flight, prompting the airline to issue an apology and take swift corrective measures. The incident occurred on flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata. According to an official statement issued by Air India
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) welcomed Indewheelers Motorsports as the newest franchise team to the Season 2 grid, according to a release from ISRL. As Pune second franchise, Indewheelers Motorsports is set to make the league more competitive while boosting the city already established position as a national motorsport hub. Founded by moto
NEW DELHI: Mayiladuthurai MP R Sudha's gold chain was snatched by unidentified persons in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri here while she was out on a morning walk on Monday, police said. The MP has written to the Union Home Ministry about the incident. Chankyapuri houses several embassies and official residences of state governments. Sudha, who is staying at Tamil Nadu Bhavan in the area
Mumbai, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Monday reported an 8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in cargo volumes for July, handling 40.2 million metric tonnes (MMT). The growth was led by a strong 22 per cent jump in container volumes, according to company's operational performance update in a stock exchange filing. For year-to-date (YTD) till July,
Chennai, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tamil Nadu government's flagship health initiative, 'Nalam Kakkum Stalin', has reached over 4.44 lakh people across the state since its launch, according to the State Health Department. Launched on August 2 by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, the comprehensive health screening programme aims to provide specialised medical care to residents through a network of camps
Chennai, August 4: Vietnamese Electric Vehicle (EV) major VinFast on Monday officially inaugurated its assembly plant at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, kicking off the move that will see a phased investment of up to Rs 16,000 crore. In its initial phase, the plant has a capacity to assemble 50,000 SUVs of its two premium electric SUV models -- the VF 6 and VF 7. The plant is scalable up to 150,000 uni
New Delhi: Adani Group on Monday said it is not exploring any tie-up with Chinese firms such as BYD for battery manufacturing and clean energy technology. In a stock exchange filing, Assam Govt, Not Adani Acquiring Land Near Guwahati Airport: Himanta Ltd, the group's flagship firm, said reports of a tie-up with Chinese companies BYD and Beijing WeLion New Energy Technology are incorrect. "The Ada
KOCHI: The traditional fishermen and mechanised trawlers caught 3.47 million tonnes of marine fish in 2024, according to the data released by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi on Monday. The overall fish catch recorded a slight decline of 2% compared to the previous year. Gujarat retained the top slot in fish landings with 7.54 lakh tonnes, followed by Tamil Nadu (
Kolkata, Aug 4 (PTI) India's tea production dipped 9 per cent to 133.5 million kg in June as compared to the same month of the previous year, according to official data. In June 2024, the country had produced 146.72 million kg of tea, according to data released by the Tea Board. The decline in production was caused by adverse weather conditions and pest attacks, said the Indian Tea Association.
Pune, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indewheelers Motorsports has joined Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) as the newest franchise team to the Season 2 grid. As Pune's second franchise, Indewheelers Motorsports Pvt. Ltd. is set to make the league more competitive while boosting the city's already established position as a national motorsport hub. Founded by motorsport veteran Vikram Dhar and co-owne
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 4 (ANI): SpiceJet employee Mudasir Ahmad, who was assaulted by an Army officer at Srinagar airport, recalled the violent incident on Monday and said the Army officer hit him in the face with baggage after he asked him to pay for extra baggage. Describing the assault, Mudasir Ahmad told ANI, He hit me on my face with baggage. He slapped me and started h
New Delhi [India], August 4(ANI): A San Francisco-Mumbai Air India plane was subjected to an emergency deep cleaning on Monday after cockroaches were spotted in the aircraft mid-flight, prompting the airline to issue an apology and take swift corrective measures. The incident occurred on flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata. According to an official statement issued by Air India
Aizawl, Aug 4: In June this year, Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired a high-level meeting to discuss a master plan to transform Thenzawl, the second-largest town in his Serchhip constituency, into a "Peace City." According to an official statement, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has agreed to allocate Rs 10 crore to the Mizoram government for preparing the master plan, of w
NEW DELHI: A SpiceJet ground staffer, who suffered two spinal fractures after allegedly being assaulted by an Indian Army officer at Srinagar airport, has broken his silence, saying he was only doing his duty and had never expected such violence in return."Never thought something like this would happen. I was doing my duty honestly. Now I have two fractures in my spine. One of my colleagues fainte
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked a petitioner to move the Bombay High Court with his plea accusing Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray of hate speech and inciting violence against the north Indian community. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran asked Sunil Shukla, national president of the Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Sena, the reason of
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the Vietnamese Vinfast electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant, the first of its kind in India, at a programme in Thoothukudi. In just a span of 17 months after the foundation stone was laid, Vinfast launched manufacturing electric vehicles in its plant on nearly 400 sprawling acres in Thoothukudi's SIPCOT, adding up to benefit the automobile indust
Ahmedabad, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Adani Group on Monday vehemently denied a media report claiming the Group's collaboration with Chinese companies BYD and Beijing Welion New Energy Technology. In a statement, an Adani Group spokesperson said the Bloomberg report is "baseless" and "misleading". "We categorically deny Bloomberg's report on 4 Aug 2025 suggesting a tie-up between the Adani Group
New Delhi : In a strategic initiative to enhance Sri Lanka's tourism, Red Hat Communications, a major travel communications and marketing company, has announced its partnership with Classic Destinations, a well-known Sri Lankan travel & tour company. The partnership will enhance Sri Lanka's status as an attractive holiday destination among Indian tourists through a series of focused roadshows and
Bengaluru : Mahindra University celebrated its fourth annual convocation today at its campus in Bahadurpally, Hyderabad. The event marked a significant milestone for 943 students from across engineering, management, law, and education schools along with 13 PhD scholars in the presence of parents, faculty and guests. Mr G V Prasad, Co-Chairman and Managing Director, Dr Reddy's Laboratories was the
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Adani Group on Monday categorically denied a media report, which had suggested a potential tie-up between the Group and Chinese companies BYD and Beijing Welion New Energy Technology for battery manufacturing in India. We categorically deny Bloomberg report on 4 Aug 2025 suggesting a tie-up between the Adani Group and Chinese companies BYD and Beij
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned until 2 pm today following an uproar by Opposition members, who demanded a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar. As soon as the House met for the day at 11 am and Speaker Om Birla began the question hour, Opposition members stormed into the well of the House, shouting slogans. Some members were also ca
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Pinaki Chandra Ghose judicial commission, which was constituted to probe the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, has held former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) directly and vicariously accountable for irregularities in planning, execution, completion, and operation and maintenance (O&M), according