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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Thursday arrested Additional chief engineer of central irrigation circle, Odisha, Rajesh Chandra Mohanty, for allegedly possessing assets worth crores including a three-storey building, a farm house with a two-storey building, eight plots, Rs 6.23 lakh cash, deposits amounting to over Rs 60 lakh and two cars. The arrest followed simultaneous raids conducted on April 8 at six properties linked to Mohanty across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, Jajpur, and Dhenkanal distr ...Read More >
Kapur has spoken out about the ongoing dispute, calling it deeply painful and personal. She said that after the loss of her son, she now feels she is being pushed into a battle to protect what she and her husband created over decades. According to her, the situation is not just a legal fight but an emotional struggle over her family's legacy. Mumbai: RKapur has spoken out about the ongoing dispute, calling it deeply painful and personal. She said that after the loss of her son, she now feels sh ...Read More >
A large share of LPG-run autorickshaws has been forced off the roads as drivers struggle to access fuel. In contrast, CNG-operated autos have continued to function, becoming the primary option for many passengers during the disruption. The shortage intensified late last week when one of the few functioning LPG outlets in central Bengaluru ran out of stock, with officials indicating that replenishment would not be immediate. Drivers described a system driven by uncertainty, where information abo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has started production of the updated Volkswagen Taigun at its manufacturing facility in Pune. The model receives design revisions along with updates to features and equipment. These changes have been introduced following customer feedback and are aimed at modifying the overall package in terms of usability and in-cabin experience. Specific feature additions and variant-wise details are expected to be announced closer to the market launch. ...Read More >
A resident of Greater Noida has claimed that a section of her balcony ceiling collapsed in the middle of the night at her flat in Chi 5, triggering fresh concerns over construction quality in high-priced housing societies. In a video shared on Instagram, the woman, identified as Sonam Singh, describes the ordeal. She said the collapse took place around 2:00 am while she was inside her room. Startled by a loud sound, she went to check her balcony and found large pieces of concrete scattered acro ...Read More >
DEFENCE MINISTER Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired the third meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), which was briefed about the easing of energy prices in the backdrop of the ceasefire that was agreed upon by Iran and the US on Wednesday after weeks of tensions in West Asia. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said the Ministers in the IGoM - formed to take stock of India's readiness in view of the recent developments in West Asia - were informed that key ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 06: Punjab Carbonic Limited, an integrated carbon capture & utilisation and industrial gas solutions company, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectusdated March 31, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"), BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (collectively, "Stock Exchanges"). The proposed initial public offering will comprise up to 95,00,000 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each ("Equity Shares"), consisting of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped on Thursday afternoon trade after an impressive rally in the previous session as fresh tensions in West Asia threatened the ceasefire reached between the US and Iran. Weak trends in Asian markets and unabated foreign fund outflows also drove the markets lower. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 938.55 points or 1.21 per cent to hit an intra-day low of 76,624.35. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 237.9 points or 0.99 per cent to 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is set to visit Qatar between April 9 and April 10 to discuss liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies amid disruptions triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict, the ministry said on Thursday. In a post on X, the Ministry said, "Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep S. Puri, will be on an official visit to the State of Qatar on April 9-10, 2026." India has been ensuring adequate gas availabi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday despite fresh geopolitical tensions following reports of Israel attacking Lebanon's Hezbollah. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) fell as much as 0.74 per cent or Rs 1,129 to Rs 1,50,647, hitting an intraday low at around 10:40 AM. The yellow metal was later trading at Rs 1,51,113, down Rs 663 or 0.44 per cent. It touched an intraday high of Rs 1,51,452. Meanwhile, silver futures (May 5) also ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel sector has taken another step toward decarbonization as SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant begins a hydrogen injection project in its blast furnace. The initiative follows the signing of an agreement with Forbes Marshall Private Limited and aligns with the country's broader push for sustainable industrial growth. The announcement, shared by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, highlights India's growing focus on reducing carbon emissions from heavy industries. Steel product ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a significant boost to India's energy security amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the India-flagged LPG carrier Green Asha docked safely at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Tuesday, becoming the first such vessel to reach the port since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.Carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG, the vessel navigated the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz -- a chokepoint for global energy supplies -- before berthing ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad recorded a new peak in office transaction volumes, with leasing touching 5.86 million square feet in the first quarter of 2026, the highest ever for a single quarter, according to Knight Frank India in its latest India Real Estate: Office and Residential (January-March 2026) Q1 2026 report. Overall office leasing grew 48% year-on-year from 4 million sq ft in Q1 2025, making Hyderabad the second-largest market for office space absorption among eight major cities in the count ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): IndiGo, Digi Yatra Foundation, and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) successfully conducted technical trials of a contactless international travel project in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The demonstration took place at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, covering the complete travel flow from ticketing and booking management to a biometric-enabled airport journey. The initiative represented a first ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], April 9: Om Power Transmission Limited (the "Company"), a power transmission infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction ("EPC")company engaged in executing high-voltage ("HV") and extra-high voltage ("EHV") transmission lines, substations, underground cabling projects, and providing comprehensive operation and maintenance ("O&M") services has successfully secured a capital infusion of ₹4,501.47 lakhs pursuant to the allocation to Anchor Investors, on 08th A ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tempo driver held for LPG theft and black marketing; 27 cylinders seized in Charkop Mumbai Police have arrested a 32-year-old tempo driver, Manoj Surendra Sharma, for allegedly stealing LPG cylinders and selling them at inflated prices amid an ongoing gas shortage. He was apprehended by the Charkop police from Nalasopara. According to police, Sharma stole 27 LPG cylinders from a parked tempo at Kaka Keni Chowk in Kandivli West between March 25 and 26. He then hid the cylinders at his r ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The LPG crisis in Telangana has taken a sharp and troubling turn, with rampant black marketing of cylinders crippling small businesses, exposing gaps in distribution, and forcing both consumers and eateries into desperate choices. While the government maintains that domestic supply remains stable and enforcement is underway, ground realities tell a far more distressing story -- one of survival, exploitation, and a thriving underground market. "We have spent around Rs 28,000 on cylind ...Read More >
New Delhi: Entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney is planning to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the coming weeks, with a significant number of layoffs likely in its marketing division, according to a report. The Wall Street Journal said, citing sources, that the plans for the job cuts were initiated before Josh D'Amaro took over as the company's chief executive officer in March. The layoffs are expected to impact less than 1 per cent of Disney's total workforce. The company had around 231,000 employe ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9: Entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney is planning to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the coming weeks, with a significant number of layoffs likely in its marketing division, according to a report. The Wall Street Journal said, citing sources, that the plans for the job cuts were initiated before Josh D'Amaro took over as the company's chief executive officer in March. The layoffs are expected to impact less than 1 per cent of Disney's total workforce. The company had around 231,000 ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 9: Talisma today announced the launch of its Autonomous Customer Operations Platform as part of the Talisma 13.0 release, designed to help enterprises successfully adopt AI in real-world customer operations. Also Read | 10 Indian Fishermen From Tamil Nadu Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; Boat Seized. While AI adoption continues to accelerate across industries, industry reports indicate that nearly 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to move beyond pilot stage ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The consumer durable industry is navigating a challenging period where top-line growth is likely to be offset by thinning margins and regulatory shifts. Q4FY26 is expected to be a soft quarter for the sector, due to modest demand and rising input costs, noted a report by Centrum. The report estimated that the sector will see a 9 per cent year-on-year sales growth, reaching Rs 480 billion for the quarter. "For Q4FY26, we expect our coverage universe to see 9% Yo ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9: SharkNinja APAC today announced the launch of Shark and Ninja in India, bringing the two globally recognized brands to Indian consumers for the first time. Trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, Shark and Ninja are known for delivering 5-star rated products designed to solve real consumer problems through innovation, performance and ease of use. Also Read | Disney Layoffs: Entertainment Giant Walt Disney To Lay Off Around 1,000 Employees. The launch ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹40,150 crore investment for the Kamala and Kalai-II hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh to bolster India's renewable energy and flood moderation. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments of ₹40,150 crore for two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh and revised the cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project to ₹79,459 crore, according to an official statement. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime M ...Read More >
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation imposed a Rs10 lakh fine on the service provider after a passenger found an insect in his food served on a Vande Bharat train, which was shared by them on social media. The issue came to light after X user Aditya Didwania shared images from his journey on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat train, claiming he had found an insect in the meal served onboard. He also alleged that at least two such instances were noticed in his coach, prompting passenge ...Read More >
With road-opening efforts underway on Wednesday, vehicular traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained suspended for the third consecutive day following landslides at multiple locations. Officials said there was a massive landslide at Shalgarhi, blocking passage to both tubes of the Banihal-Qazigund road tunnel. According to traffic police officials, movement of vehicles on both the Jammu and Kashmir sides was suspended, as clearing the landslides will take time. In view of inclem ...Read More >
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to bolster bank capital adequacy by allowing the inclusion of quarterly profits in CRAR without strict NPA provisioning conditions. In a move aimed at supporting the capital adequacy of commercial banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday proposed to ease norms for including quarterly profits in the computation of the Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) and to withdraw the requirement of maintaining an Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Bosch Group's flagship firm Bosch Limited on Wednesday said it intends to acquire 100 per cent of its vehicle motion business, Bosch Chassis Systems India, through a cash deal and issuance of equity shares on a preferential basis. The move positions Bosch with a more comprehensive mobility portfolio, enabling it to better cater to the evolving demands of the domestic automotive sector, the company said. Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited represents the business of ...Read More >
Kolkata: A high-level election review meeting on Wednesday turned intense when a senior election observer openly challenged Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, later leading to the observer being removed, according to a Times of India report. Reportedly, during the online meeting chaired by the full bench of the EC, Cooch Behar South general observer Anurag Yadav objected to remarks made by the CEC. The situation escalated when CEC Kumar asked the officer to "go back home." Reporte ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 9 (PTI) Director of Census Operations in Telangana, Bharati Hollikeri, on Thursday said Census 2027 would be held in digital mode in contrast to the paper-based exercise conducted until 2011. The first phase of the exercise, involving house listing and housing census, would be conducted from May 11 to June 9, while the second phase would be taken up in February 2027, she said. As many as 88,000 personnel, including enumerators and supervisors, would be involved in the census in ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 9 (PTI) The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Maharashtra's Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 29.79 lakh to a 35-year-old man who sustained grievous injuries after a speeding private bus rammed into him in Mumbai in 2022. In an order dated April 6, a copy of which was made available on Wednesday, MACT Member R V Mohite held that the accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving of the bus driver and fixed joint and several liability on the vehicle owner and insurer. A ...Read More >
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