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Shimla, Feb 16 (PTI) In an unusual move, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday concluded his address to the state Legislative Assembly within two minutes, skipping a portion of the speech over what he termed as "comments on a constitutional institution". Speaking at the start of the Budget Session of the Assembly, the governor said he would not read paragraph 3 to 16 of the prepared speech. "I think there are comments on the constitutional institution from paragraph 3 to 16 an ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (PTI) The Left government in Kerala on Monday said the Sabarimala women entry issue is a matter involving several constitutional complications, and so an appropriate stand would be taken through discussions. Clarifying the government's stand, state Law Minister P Rajeev said it was not a matter to be reduced to a "yes or no" answer and even the Supreme Court made it clear that it would take the review petitions only after addressing seven constitutional questions. "T ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on e-commerce platform Snapdeal for selling toys that do not comply with mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards certification, violating the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. A final order against Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) has been issued after taking suo-motu cognizance of the matter, CCPA Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare told PTI. The CCPA has also issued notices to other e-commerce entities incl ...Read More >
Synopsis: Shares of this small cap stock surged 8% after Q3 results showed 60% QoQ net profit growth and revenue above Rs. 1,000 cr for the second consecutive quarter, driven by operational efficiency, 4PRO contracts, and automation initiatives. The shares of this company are in the business of manufacturing and marketing special refractory products, systems, and services to the steel industry in India and globally are in the spotlight after it rose by 8% following Q3 results with a 60 percent ...Read More >
New Delhi: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday said that 'UPI One World' wallet services will be available for international visitors attending the ongoing five-day India AI Impact Summit. Through this pilot initiative, inbound foreign travellers will be able to make secure and real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments during their visit to India.Visitors can use the wallet service without an Indian mobile number or bank account."The 'UPI One World' wallet is available ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of payment, accounting for 57 per cent of total payment transactions in India, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to an independent study commissioned by the Finance Ministry. Digital payments now dominate everyday transaction behaviour, with 65 per cent of UPI users reporting multiple digital transactions per day. Preference for UP ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian benchmark indices staged a strong late rally on Monday, snapping the two-day losing streak, as buying in banking stocks lifted market sentiment. The 30-share Sensex ended 650.39 points, or 0.79 per cent, higher at 83,277.15. The broader Nifty rose 211.65 points, or 0.83 per cent, to close at 25,682.75. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the broader structure remains positive as long as the 25,500-25,400 support zone is defended. "On ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian shares rose notably on Monday despite lackluster cues from global markets and continued declines in IT stocks on AI disruption fears. Investors shrugged off official data that showed India's wholesale prices increased more-than-expected in January to the highest level in ten months. The wholesale price index, or WPI, rose 1.81 percent year-over-year in January, faster than the 0.83 percent rise in December and a 1.25 percent gain expected by analysts. This was the fastest g ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): The five publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India have collectively distributed over Rs 2,450 crore to more than 3.8 lakh unitholders during the third quarter of FY26, according to the Indian REITs Association (IRA). India's listed REITs include Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Knowledge Realty Trust, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust. Also Read | Pakistan Gold Rate Today, February 16, ...Read More >
The European Union and India are set to announce a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of on-off talks, as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US. India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Monday that negotiations had been wrapped up and the deal finalised. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa are in Delhi, where the announcement is expected. Both India and the EU are seeking to streng ...Read More >
In a highly anticipated draw today, one lucky ticket holder will become a crorepati as the Kerala State Lottery Department conducts its "Sthree Sakthi SS-504" lottery. The draw is scheduled for 3 PM at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction here. The top prize is a life-changing ₹1 Crore. The full prize structure for the SS-504 draw is as follows: 1st Prize: ₹1,00,00,000 2nd Prize: ₹25,00,000 3rd Prize: ₹5,00,000 4th Prize: ₹5,000 5th Prize: ₹2,000 6th Prize: ₹1,000 7th Prize: ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the European Union announced Tuesday the "mother of all deals", a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations. EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world's two leading economies, the United States and China. The agreement will cut or eliminate tariffs on almost 97 percent of European exports, saving up to 4 billion euros ($4.75 billion) annually in dutie ...Read More >
Panjim (Goa) [India], January 27 (ANI): Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson has said there are many opportunities for India and Canada to work together. "It was a very good meeting, and we have lots of opportunities for India and Canada to work together," he told ANI on the sidelines of the India Energy Week conference. Also Read | Is Salman Khan Joining AIMIM? Fact Check Reveals Viral Video Is AI-Generated. In his speech earlier, Hodgson said that Canada is a great ...Read More >
Investing.com -- India's imports of Russian crude oil are continuing to decline as the country diversifies its suppliers, according to Oil Minister Hardeep Puri. In an interview with Bloomberg Television on Tuesday, Puri noted that shipments from Russia have already dropped to 1.3 million barrels per day, down from an average of 1.8 million barrels per day last year. Access breaking news faster with institutional-grade feeds, immediate stock impact metrics, and analyst response tracking -- get ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Telangana State Election Commission on Tuesday announced a single-phase schedule for municipal elections across the state, with polling set to be held on February 11 for seven municipal corporations and 116 municipalities.State Election Commissioner I Rani Kumudini told reporters that the election notification will be issued on January 28, with the nomination process beginning the same day.After scrutiny and withdrawals, the final list of contesting candidates will be published. P ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (PTI) Begumpet Airport here is all set to host Wings India 2026, Asia's largest biennial civil aviation event, which will be inaugurated by Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on January 28, sources said on Tuesday. The launch will mark the start of a four-day global aviation gathering, scheduled to continue until January 31. Anchored around the theme 'Indian Aviation: Paving the Future-From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (PTI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday announced a hike in uniform, footwear and winter wear allowance provided to children going to anganwadi centres. Parida said the hike will benefit over 14.76 lakh children across 74,224 anganwadi centres, with the additional costs being fully funded by the state government. The allowances provided to the preschool children (ages 3-6) of the anganwadi centres under the Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana hav ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An Indian national from Gujarat, who escaped from a jail during last year's "Gen Z" protests in Nepal, has been apprehended by Ahmedabad Police, officials said on Tuesday.Dharmesh Chunara, a resident of Thakkarbapa Nagar Road in Ahmedabad, was arrested by the Special Operation Group (SOG) Crime Branch, according to a police release.He had fled Bhadra Jail in Kathmandu, the capital of the neighbouring Himalayan country, during last year's protests.Chunara, who had arrived in Kathmandu ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has asked all insurance companies to adopt special 1600-series telephone numbers by February 15, to help protect consumers from fraud calls. All entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India must use the designated numbering series for customer service and transaction-related calls, Trai said in a direction issued on Tuesday. The deadline was set in consultation with the insurance regulator. The 1600 s ...Read More >
Jyoti Bansal, an Indian entrepreneur, is now a billionaire. He built Harness, an AI software delivery company, valued at $5.5 billion. Bansal's journey highlights the H-1B visa route. He previously founded AppDynamics, which Cisco acquired for $3.7 billion. Harness uses AI to automate software deployment. Bansal plans to take Harness public. He advocates for attracting global talent. Indian-born entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal has become a new billionaire after building Harness, an AI-based software ...Read More >
Plea filed by KIIFB challenging a notice issued against the board by the ED in connection with the usage of funds generated through masala bonds for infra development in the State. The ED had initiated proceedings under the Foreign Exchange Management Act. The Kerala High Court has issued a three-month interim stay on a notice issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) on the utilisation of funds raised through masala bonds for the board ...Read More >
Minister for Finance Thangam Thennarasu on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) said the Chief Minister M.K. Stalin-led government's visionary and long-term outlook, new industrial policies, and robust fiscal management have helped Tamil Nadu achieve new heights in its economic growth rate. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, Mr. Thennarasu said, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices increased from ₹26.88 lak ...Read More >
Amaravati, Dec 17 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday presented a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore to N Sricharani, the left-arm spinner from the state who played a pivotal role in India's 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup victory. Following India's historic 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had announced a comprehensive incentive package to honour the Kadapa-born cricketer's contribution. The highlights of the package were a Rs 2.5 crore cash ...Read More >
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. Indian Railways has electrified almost the entire Broad Gauge railway network, with about 99.2 per cent of routes now under electric traction, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday (17 December). In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the electrification of railway network has been taken up in mission mode. According to the data shared by the minister, whi ...Read More >
Delhi Air Pollution: On the issue of air quality, the apex court orally remarked that steps taken so far by authorities to control pollution in Delhi-NCR have been a "total failure." Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up authorities over persistent civic and environmental challenges in the Delhi-NCR region, flagging both traffic congestion at toll plazas and rising air pollution as areas of serious concern. In a significant observation on traffic snarls, the apex court issued a notice to the Na ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. XRP now finds itself trading around the $1.90 region due to an extensive pullback in the past 30 days. The question is now whether this pullback is a structural weakness or a necessary reset within a larger bullish structure. A technical analysis shared by crypto analyst Tara focuses on this exact moment, highlighting why the current level could be far more important than it look ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Lanka Dinakar, chairman of the Twenty Points Programme (Viksit Bharat-Swarna Andhra), Government of Andhra Pradesh, has called for comprehensive structural reforms to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to improve its effectiveness and transparency. The call followed a review of the scheme's implementation across all 26 districts in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Dinakar said restructuring the programme had bec ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The All India Retired Railwaymen's Federation (AIRRF) staged protest at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad here on Wednesday demanding the government to fulfill their demands. The pensioners belonging to Central government, especially the railway staff urged the government to engage in constructive dialogue and to address their long-pending grievances with urgency and fairness for the dignity and security of the retired workforce. The protestors put forwarded some of their demands as to r ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has asked all insurance companies to adopt special 1600-series telephone numbers by February 15, to help protect consumers from fraud calls. All entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India must use the designated numbering series for customer service and transaction-related calls, Trai said in a direction issued on Tuesday. The deadline was set in consultation with the insurance regulator. The 1600 s ...Read More >
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that large parts of the country have been freed from terrorism and, barring a few pockets, most of the northeast is now terrorism-free. Sinha maintained that local terror recruitment in J&K has sharply decreased and terrorists hiding in rugged terrain, mountains and dense forests will be eliminated soon. "Large parts of the country have been freed from terrorism. Except for a few pockets, most of the northeast has become free of terrorism. ...Read More >
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