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Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dalal Street witnessed a major relief on Wednesday, with equity benchmarks opening sharply higher, jumping more than 3 per cent each after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict by both sides. Sensex climbed as much as 3.71 per cent or 2,775 points to 77,392, hitting an intra-day high in early trade. Similarly, Nifty traded at 23,938, up 3.52 per cent or 815 points, from the previous close amid buying in auto, realty, banking, IT ...Read More >
Mumbai: Dalal Street witnessed a major relief on Wednesday, with equity benchmarks opening sharply higher, jumping more than 3 per cent each after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict by both sides. Sensex climbed as much as 3.71 per cent or 2,775 points to 77,392, hitting an intra-day high in early trade. Similarly, Nifty traded at 23,938, up 3.52 per cent or 815 points, from the previous close amid buying in auto, realty, banking, IT, and metal sector stocks ...Read More >
Amaravati, Apr 7 (PTI) The 16th State Investment Promotion Board meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here on Tuesday approved 31 projects involving a total investment of over Rs 39,436 crore. The Chief Minister directed officials to fully utilise the state's potential in solar power generation, particularly in Rayalaseema, and align transmission infrastructure with future requirements. "The 16th State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting held under th ...Read More >
Sources dismissed concerns that the amendments could lead to censorship ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Centre is revising IT Rules to cover the entire digital news ecosystem * Proposed changes focus on data retention, compliance, definitions, and structure * Expansion may include non-registered digital news content producers Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Centre is working on a significant overhaul of the Infor ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep policy rates on pause as liquidity tools will take centre-stage in 2026, even as crude prices sit about 50 per cent above the central bank's $70 per barrel assumption, a report said on Tuesday. "Current oil prices are 50 per cent above RBI's assumption of $70/bbl. Despite this, we continue to see a high bar for monetary tightening," the report from SBI Mutual Funds said. The AMC firm noted metals and mining a ...Read More >
India's financial system is absorbing the West Asia conflict in ways that are not immediately visible on balance sheets, but are silently building under the surface. | Image: Bloomberg As the US-Iran-Israel war continues into its second month with no clear end in sight, the economic fallout for India is no longer just about oil spikes or headline volatility. India's financial system is absorbing the West Asia conflict in ways that are not immediately visible on balance sheets, but are silently ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Centre has sought to dial down concerns over its proposed amendments to the IT Rules, with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology secretary S Krishnan asserting that the changes are intended as clarifications rather than an expansion of regulatory powers. Pushing back against criticism from platforms and civil society, S Krishnan said the amendments "do not in any way actually give us wider powers" and are meant to remove ambiguity in how existing provisions are appli ...Read More >
New Delhi: Takedown and blocking powers are already provided for under the existing provisions, and the proposed amendments to the IT rules are not linked to content takedown actions, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said on Tuesday. He said the proposed amendments do not give the government wider powers nor expand those, and are "merely clarificatory in nature". Fielding a question on the significant rise in blocking action seen over the last three-four months, Krishnan attributed the increase to sy ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian shares are likely to open on an upbeat note on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices crashing. The ceasefire calls for Israel and Hezbollah to halt fighting in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants. The two-week ceasefire plan includes allowing both Iran and Oman to charge fees on ships transit ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Tuesday, as a drop in crude oil prices and a rally in global markets calmed investors' sentiment. Also, buying in IT stocks aided recovery in the markets after early losses. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 509.73 points, or 0.69 per cent, to settle at 74,616.58. During the day, it hit a high of 74,686.32 and a low of 73,282.41, gyrating 1,403.91 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 155.40 points, or 0.68 per cent ...Read More >
The Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme (MRDP), designed to enhance the state's disaster management system, will receive Rs 165 crore in external assistance from the World Bank. Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of a new Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence department, a major restructuring of state power utility Mahavitaran, and a World Bank-supported programme aimed at strengthening disaster-response mechanisms. The Maharashtra Resilient D ...Read More >
HYDERABAD BRS working president and former IT Minister K.T. Rama Rao highlighted Telangana's rapid economic and technological transformation, describing it as the "most successful start-up State in India", while addressing the 21st Annual India Business Conference at Columbia Business School in New York. Speaking to students, entrepreneurs and global investors, he said that the State, born out of a prolonged struggle, had emerged as a trendsetting model of governance, innovation and economic p ...Read More >
Its hospitality arm, Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited, has signed a management agreement with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR. Separately, BCV Developers Private Limited has entered into a management agreement with Hyatt for Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli. The Grand Hyatt project, located along East Coast Road, will be a beachfront hotel catering to both leisure and business travellers. Slated to open in 2029, the property will feature around 200 rooms, the company said. Also Read: Brigade ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major push towards digital governance and technological advancement, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of a dedicated Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Viksit Maharashtra 2047 Vision The move is aimed at accelerating the state's "Viksit Maharashtra 2047" vision by strengthening policy-making, implementation and monitoring of t ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday, in a bid to achieve Viksit Maharashtra, approved the creation of a dedicated Electronics, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Department. This decision will lead to the formation of a new Information Technology cadre (IT cadre), comprising permanent positions for the Ministry (Mantralaya), the Commissioner's office, and all districts. As part of this restructuring, ...Read More >
Amaravati/Hyderabad, Apr 7 (PTI) YSRCP leaders and activists staged a protest in Hyderabad on Tuesday, expressing concern over an article published by a media house, alleging that it contained derogatory remarks against their party. YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the remarks made by a journalist, alleging that they were "derogatory and demeaning" towards women. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the YSRCP protest, calling it an "attack on press freedom". ...Read More >
GREATER NOIDA, India & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Coforge, an AI-native engineering services leader, today announced that Sunil Fernandes has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Fernandes will oversee global delivery in addition to key Coforge operations including admin, facilities and internal IT services. He is based in Princeton, NJ and will continue to report to Coforge CEO, Sudhir Singh. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Uday Kotak on Tuesday warned that the world is "at a very important cusp of the return of global colonialism... in 2026 we are at one such cusp," drawing parallels between historical imperial expansion and current geopolitical shifts, while urging India Inc to reset its approach to innovation, manufacturing and energy security.Speaking at the FICCI foundation day event, Kotak said the fact that we are at this cusp was very clear last night in US President Donald Trump's speech in the Whi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad's commercial real estate market scaled an unprecedented peak in the January-March quarter of 2026, with office space transactions touching 5.86 million square feet, the highest ever recorded in a single quarter for the city, according to property consultancy Knight Frank India. The figure represents a 48 per cent year-on-year jump from the 4 million sq ft transacted in Q1 2025, and positions Hyderabad as the second-largest office absorption market among eight major Indian c ...Read More >
Bengaluru: With barely a day left for Kerala to vote in a new government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy engaged in a final war of words, sparring over each other's governance record. Also Read: Kerala Polls: A rebel comrade stands between LDF's grip & UDF's hope in Red Citadel Highlighting his government's performance, Vijayan said Kerala had delivered "measurable outcomes" through the Nava Kerala Missions. In a series of posts on X, he cited the A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has released draft amendments to the Information Technology Rules 2021, proposing notable changes to how online news and current affairs content is regulated in India. The ministry has invited public feedback, with the consultation window closing on April 14, a deadline that may be extended further. Speaking after a meeting with industry stakeholders, MEITY Secretary S Krishnan sought to reassure c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the establishment of a new independent Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the state. This is an important step towards achieving the goal of a Developed Maharashtra under the Developed India 2047 vision. The existing Directorate of Information Technology will be converted into the Commissionerate of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. A new ...Read More >
Vijayawada, April 7 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to fully utilise the State's vast potential in solar power generation, with a special focus on developing Rayalaseema region as a major renewable energy hub. Presiding the 16th State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting at Secretariat at Amaravati near here on Tuesday, the Chief Minister emphasised the need to attract large-scale investments in solar energy projects, particularly in Rayalaseema d ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets witnessed a highly volatile session on Tuesday, opening in the red amid selling pressure but recovering sharply by the close, supported by gains in IT and metal stocks. The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty closing at 23,015.90, up 155.40 points or 0.68 per cent. The BSE Sensex also surged by 509.73 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 74,616.58. Also Read | Apple Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Indian equity markets extended their winning streak for a fourth straight session, supported by late buying interest that lifted benchmark indices higher by the close. The Nifty ended the day up 0.68 per cent, gaining 155.40 points to settle at 23,123.65. Meanwhile, the Sensex rose 0.69 per cent, or 507.73 points, to close at 74,616.58. "Going ahead, continuation of this momentum may push the index towards the 23500-23600 resistance band, which remains a critical hurdle due to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets witnessed a highly volatile session on Tuesday, opening in the red amid selling pressure but recovering sharply by the close, supported by gains in IT and metal stocks. The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty closing at 23,015.90, up 155.40 points or 0.68 per cent. The BSE Sensex also surged by 509.73 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 74,616.58. Market sentiment remained cautious during ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equity markets extended their winning streak for a fourth straight session, supported by late buying interest that lifted benchmark indices higher by the close. The Nifty ended the day up 0.68 per cent, gaining 155.40 points to settle at 23,123.65. Meanwhile, the Sensex rose 0.69 per cent, or 507.73 points, to close at 74,616.58. "Going ahead, continuation of this momentum may push the index towards the 23500-23600 resistance band, which remains a critic ...Read More >
Kottayam: Keeping their verbal confrontation alive and spicy, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday replied to his Telangana counterpart A Revanth Reddy's letter, strongly rebutting his remarks on the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government and defending Kerala's development record. He also objected to what he termed 'personally insulting remarks' in political discourse. In his letter, Vijayan said the statements by Revanth Reddy, in his letter on Monday, on Kerala's governance 'lack factua ...Read More >
Kozhikode: A coordinated search by tribal communities, the police and the Forest Department ultimately led to the rescue of G S Sharanya, a young techie from Nadapuram who had been missing in the Kodagu forests for four days.The parents and relaives of Sharanya have expressed their gratitude to everyone who took part in the search. As soon as Sharanya was reported missing during a trek, 12 relatives, including her brother Shyam and uncle V Haridas, rushed to Kodagu that very day to join the sea ...Read More >
KOZHIKODE: Kerala-based IT professional G S Sharanya, who survived four days alone in the dense forests near Tadiandamol in Karnataka's Kodagu district after losing her way, says the experience has not shaken her passion for trekking -- if anything, it has strengthened it.Speaking from her home in Nadapuram, the 36-year-old recalled the ordeal as one marked not by fear, but by moments of stillness and natural beauty. Despite being stranded with no food, limited water and no phone connectivity, s ...Read More >
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