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HP govt hikes water tariff in urban areas by ten pc

Shimla, Apr 1 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Government on Tuesday raised the tariff for water supplied to consumers in urban areas through taps and tankers by ten percent.

#HP govt hikes water tariff in urban areas by ten pc

TVS Motor Company register highest ever sales in FY 2024-25, 17 pc growth in Mar 2025
Chennai, Apr 1 (UNI) Two and three-wheeler makers TVS Motor Company on Tuesday announced that it has registered the highest ever sales in FY 2024-25.
#TVS Motor Company register highest ever sales in FY 2024-25 #17 pc growth in Mar 2025

Raj cabinet approves 2 pc DA hike for govt employees

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 1 (UNI) Rajasthan cabinet on Tuesday approved a two per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees and pensioners on the occasion of New Year Vikram Samvat (2082) and New Financial Year 2025-26.

#Raj cabinet approves 2 pc DA hike for govt employees

GRSE records 32 pc YoY growth in FY25

Kolkata, Mar 31 (UNI) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has recorded 32 pc YoY growth in FY25.

#GRSE records 32 pc YoY growth in FY25

Siddaramaiah to visit Delhi amid honeytrap row, KPCC chief tussle
Bengaluru, Mar 30 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s upcoming visit to New Delhi on April 2 gains significance amid the political storm surrounding an alleged honeytrap attempt on Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna and a purported ‘supari’ plot against his son, MLC Rajendra.
#Siddaramaiah to visit Delhi amid honeytrap row #KPCC chief tussle

HP: Ministers, MLAs get 24 pc salary hike

Shimla, Mar 28 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday passed bills raising the salaries and allowances of the Chief Minister, Ministers, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and MLAs by 24 percent and tying the revised emoluments to the price index, ensuring an automatic hike every five years.

#HP: Ministers # MLAs get 24 pc salary hike

Eight core industries growth slows down to 2.9 pc in February

New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) The output of key infrastructure sectors including Cement, Fertilizers, Steel, Electricity, Coal and Refinery Products slowed down to 2.9 percent in the month of February, 2025, versus 7.1 percent in the same month last year, according to official data released by the Government on Friday.

#Eight core industries growth slows down to 2.9 pc in February

Cabinet approves 2 pc additional DA
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) The Central Government on Friday approved the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central government employees and Dearness Relief
(DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1, 2025 representing an increase of 2 per cenr over
the existing rate.
#Cabinet approves 2 pc additional DA

Cabinet approves 2 pc additional DA w.e.f. January 1
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) The Government on Friday approved the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1, 2025 representing an increase of 2 per cent over the existing rate.
#Cabinet approves 2 pc additional DA w.e.f. January 1

ONGC NTPC Green Private Ltd completes 100 pc acquisition of Ayana Renewable Power

New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL), a 50:50 Joint Venture Company of NTPC Green Energy Limited and ONGC Green Limited, on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity stake in Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited.

#ONGC NTPC Green Private Ltd completes 100 pc acquisition of Ayana Renewable Power

Mexico will not pay US 25 pc tariff on cars - Economy Minister
Mexico City, Mar 28 (UNI) The 25% tariff on the auto sector announced by US President Donald Trump will not apply to cars from Mexico, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said.
#Mexico will not pay US 25 pc tariff on cars - Economy Minister

Zaggle acquires 38.34 pc stake in Mobileware Technologies

Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited, a leading spend management company, has acquired a 38.34 per cent stake in Mobileware Technologies, strengthening its position in the digital payments ecosystem.

#Zaggle acquires 38.34 pc stake in Mobileware Technologies

Japan auto production to drop 4.3 pct over U.S. tariff: research

Tokyo, Mar 27 (UNI) Japan''s automobile production will decrease by 4.3 percent annually over declining U.S. sales while overall industrial production could drop by 0.6 percent due to the U.S. expanded tariffs, the Japan Research Institute predicted.

#Japan auto production to drop 4.3 pct over U.S. tariff: research

Trump announces new 25 pct auto tariffs
Washington, Mar 27 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans to impose 25 percent auto tariffs - on top of previous duties - on April 2.
#Trump announces new 25 pct auto tariffs

Europe, Canada provide 60 pc of NATO military aid to Ukraine in 2024 - Secretary General
Moscow, Mar 27 (UNI) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that European NATO countries and Canada provided 60% of the alliance''s military aid to Ukraine in 2024.
#Europe #Canada provide 60 pc of NATO military aid to Ukraine in 2024 - Secretary General

41 pc of first-time borrowers are Gens Z : CMI report

Kolkata, Mar 26 (UNI) India’s retail credit growth continued to moderate in the quarter ending December 2024, particularly among New-to-Credit (NTC)1 consumers.

#41 pc of first-time borrowers are Gens Z : CMI report

Chaos in Telangana Assembly as KTR accuses Govt of 30 pc commission

Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) The Telangana Assembly witnessed heated exchanges and chaos on Wednesday after BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) made sensational allegations against the government, claiming that it was taking a 30 per cent commission on projects from contractors across the state.

#Chaos in Telangana Assembly as KTR accuses Govt of 30 pc commission

HC rejects bail application of former Director of HPPCL in Vimal Negi suicide case
Shimla, Mar 26 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday rejected the bail application of former HPPCL director Desh Raj, one of the accused in the alleged suicide of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited engineer Vimal Negi, whose body was recovered from the Bhakra Dam earlier this month.
#HC rejects bail application of former Director of HPPCL in Vimal Negi suicide case

Godrej ramps up AC portfolio to meet 50 pc growth aspiration
New Delhi, 26 (UNI) With the onset of summer and temperatures already picking up, Godrej Enterprises Group, unveiled its new AC portfolio, spanning multiple capacities, tonnages, energy ratings and technologies.
#Godrej ramps up AC portfolio to meet 50 pc growth aspiration

NTPC adopts wildlife animals at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park

Patna, Mar 25 (UNI) In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, NTPC Eastern Region-I Headquarters has adopted four wildlife animals and two bird enclosures under its innovative environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna.

#NTPC adopts wildlife animals at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park

Lok Sabha extends tenure of JPC on One Nation One Elections till Monsoon Session
New Delhi, Mar 25 (UNI) The Lok Sabha approved extension of the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’ Monsoon session.
#Lok Sabha extends tenure of JPC on One Nation One Elections till Monsoon Session

Asia''s GDP expected to grow 4.5 pct in 2025: report
BOAO, Hainan, Mar 25 (UNI) The weighted real GDP growth rate of Asia is projected to reach 4.5 percent in 2025, an increase from 4.4 percent in 2024, according to a report released by the Boao Forum for Asia Tuesday.
#Asia''s GDP expected to grow 4.5 pct in 2025: report

Centre notifies 24 pc increase in salary, allowance, pension for MPs
New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Central Government on Monday notified a 24 per cent increase in the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs) and former MPs, with effect from April 1, 2023.
#Centre notifies 24 pc increase in salary #allowance #pension for MPs

Only two pc of financial influencers registered with SEBI

Hyderabad, Mar 24 (UNI): Only 2 per cent of the financial influencers are registered with SEBI in the country , according to a report titled ‘Clicks and Credibility: Understanding Finfluencers’ Role in Investment Decisions’ release by CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals on Monday.

#Only two pc of financial influencers registered with SEBI

PCB snub in Champions Trophy final ceremony due to ICC mismanagement

Islamabad, Mar 24 (UNI) Pakistan Cricket Board chief operating officer Sumair Ahmad has blamed mismanagement from the International Cricket Council as the reason for the absence of a representative from hosts Pakistan during the final ceremony of the Champions Trophy.

#PCB snub in Champions Trophy final ceremony due to ICC mismanagement

Ensure peace during upcoming festivals: UP CM Yogi tells officials

Lucknow, Mar 23 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said important festivals like Chaitra Navratri, Ramnavami, Eid-ul-Fitr and Baisakhi are coming up, given this no work should be done against tradition and strict action should be taken against those who spread anarchy.

#Ensure peace during upcoming festivals: UP CM Yogi tells officials

Ajit Pawar welcome decision to cancel 20 PC export duty on onion from Apr 1
Mumbai, Mar 23 (UNI) Maharashtra state Deputy Chief and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar has welcomed the decision of cancelling 20 percent export duty on onion from April 1,2025 onwards taken by the central government.
#Ajit Pawar welcome decision to cancel 20 PC export duty on onion from Apr 1

Centre withdraws 20 pc duty on Onion export effective from April one
New Delhi, Mar 22 (UNI) The government on Saturday withdrew 20 percent export duty on onion export with effect from April one, 2025, in view of 18 percent increase in Rabi production at 227 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) compared to 192 LMT last year.
#Centre withdraws 20 pc duty on Onion export effective from April one

Maha: MPCC chief criticises Mahayuti govt
Pune, Mar 22 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president, Harshavardhan Sapkal, on Saturday strongly criticised the Mahayuti government, accusing that the government of protecting those who insult Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
#Maha: MPCC chief criticises Mahayuti govt

More arrests likely in HPPCL GM death case: Himachal Deputy CM
Shimla, Mar 22 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said in the state Assembly that more arrests are likely as the investigation in the case of death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) general manager Vimal Negi progresses.
#More arrests likely in HPPCL GM death case: Himachal Deputy CM

DGP Khurania stresses need for extensive security arrangements during upcoming festivals in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Mar 21 (UNI) Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Friday emphasized the need for extensive security arrangements by the police in light of four major upcoming festivals in the state.

#DGP Khurania stresses need for extensive security arrangements during upcoming festivals in Odisha

Women form 64.4 pc of agri workforce, yet 6 pc-10 pc work in top agri companies : Report

Kolkata, Mar 21 (UNI) Women constitute 64.4 per cent of India’s agricultural workforce, yet only 6 per cent to 10 per cent are employed in top agri and agri-related companies.

#Women form 64.4 pc of agri workforce # yet 6 pc-10 pc work in top agri companies : Report

Telangana BC Commission thanks CM for 42 pc reservation approval

Hyderabad, Mar 21 (UNI) The Chairman of the Telangana Backward Classes (BC) Commission, G. Niranjan, along with commission members Rapolu Jayaprakash, Thirumalagiri Surender, and Bala Lakshmi Rangu, met Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the Assembly on Friday to express their gratitude for approving two bills granting 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes.

#Telangana BC Commission thanks CM for 42 pc reservation approval

IEWG reviews SEEEPC survey findings, plans next steps

Hyderabad, Mar 20 (UNI) The Independent Expert Working Group (IEWG), established by the Telangana Government to assess the Telangana Social Education Economic Political Caste (SEEEPC) Survey, held its first meeting at the Marri Chenna Reddy Human Resource Development Institute in Hyderabad on Thursday.

#IEWG reviews SEEEPC survey findings # plans next steps

PCB claims Rs 3 bn record revenue from Champions Trophy
Islamabad, Mar 20 (UNI) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza has dismissed reports of financial losses from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, stating that the tournament contributed significantly to the board’s revenue.
#PCB claims Rs 3 bn record revenue from Champions Trophy

Punjab: Vigilance Bureau arrests PSPCL JE for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe
Chandigarh, Mar 20 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has arrested Jarnail Singh, posted as Junior Engineer (JE) of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Sub-division office, Kotkapura in Faridkot district red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 10000.
#Punjab: Vigilance Bureau arrests PSPCL JE for accepting Rs 10 #000 bribe

Himachal: BJP seeks CBI probe into mysterious death of HPPCL GM
Shimla, Mar 20 (UNI) The Opposition BJP staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly during the question hour on Thursday, demanding a CBI probe and the suspension of business to discuss the mysterious death of Vimal Negi, the former General Manager of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL).
#Himachal: BJP seeks CBI probe into mysterious death of HPPCL GM

Domestic air traffic grows 13 pc year-on-year in February
New Delhi, March 20 (UNI) Showing robust growth trajectory, India''s domestic air passenger traffic rose 13.1% year-on-year to 143 lakh in February 2025, as per research and rating firm ICRA.
#Domestic air traffic grows 13 pc year-on-year in February

IAS officer booked in mysterious death case of GM, HPPCL

Shimla, Mar 19 (UNI) Due to mounting pressure on the administration following the shocking death of Vimal Negi, General Manager of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), an FIR has been lodged in the case against IAS officer Harikesh Meena, who was also removed from his post by the state government on Tuesday.

#IAS officer booked in mysterious death case of GM # HPPCL

IAS officer book in mysterious death case of GM HPPCL

Shimla, Mar 19 (UNI) Due to mounting pressure on the administration following the shocking death of Vimal Negi, General Manager of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), an FIR has been lodged in the case against IAS officer Harikesh Meena, who was also removed from his post by the state government on Tuesday.

#IAS officer book in mysterious death case of GM HPPCL

Target 100 pc saturation of beneficiaries in welfare schemes: Yogi

Lucknow, Mar 19 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed the officials of the Social Welfare Department to ensure 100 percent saturation of beneficiary-oriented welfare schemes in the state.

#Target 100 pc saturation of beneficiaries in welfare schemes: Yogi

PCB awaits ICC response over Champions Trophy final ceremony concerns

Islamabad, Mar 19 (UNI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a reminder to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking a response to its concerns over the exclusion of its representative from the post-match ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy final.

#PCB awaits ICC response over Champions Trophy final ceremony concerns

Clamour for justice for HPPCL Chief Engineer gets louder

Shimla, Mar 19 (UNI) Clamour for probe into the death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Chief Engineer Vimal Negi has sparked in the state with various sections of the society seeking justice for him.

#Clamour for justice for HPPCL Chief Engineer gets louder

Maha: Prime accused in Nagpur violence case arrested, remanded to PC till Mar 21

Nagpur, Mar 19 (UNI) Fahim Shahim Khan, prime accused in Nagpur violence case, was arrested on Wednesday and remanded to police custody till March 21.

#Maha: Prime accused in Nagpur violence case arrested # remanded to PC till Mar 21

Himachal: Govt orders probe into mysterious death of HPPCL GM
Shimla, Mar 19 (UNI) The state government has ordered a high-level probe to know the circumstances surrounding to the mysterious death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) General Manager Vimal Negi as the officer of ACS would conduct the inquiry and persons found responsible for the crime would not be spared.
#Himachal: Govt orders probe into mysterious death of HPPCL GM

Wages of NHM employees revised with 5 pc annual increase: J&K Minister

Jammu, Mar 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday informed the house that the wages of all NHM employees in J&K had been revised from 15 percent to 17 percent during the year 2021-22 with a 5 percent increase being given annually.

#Wages of NHM employees revised with 5 pc annual increase: J&K Minister

BPCL signs MoU with BluJ Aerospace

Kochi, Mar 19 (UNI) In a significant advancement in sustainable aviation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has entered into a quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BluJ Aerospace, the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT), Government of Kerala, and Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) to develop the first hydrogen-fueled Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft ecosystem globally.

#BPCL signs MoU with BluJ Aerospace

Hyundai announces 3 pc price hike from April

Chennai, Mar 19 (UNI) Passenger car makers Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL)
on Wednesay announced an increase of prices up to 3% effective from April 2025.

#Hyundai announces 3 pc price hike from April

BPCL to promote Hydrogen-based mobility in Kerala

Kochi, Mar 19 (UNI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KPIT Technologies during the Global Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Summit here to promote hydrogen-based mobility initiatives in Kerala.

#BPCL to promote Hydrogen-based mobility in Kerala

NPCI International and Hitpay partner to expand UPI acceptance in Singapore

New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced a partnership with HitPay, a Singapore-based full-stack payments infrastructure firm, to expand UPI acceptance across Singapore.

#NPCI International and Hitpay partner to expand UPI acceptance in Singapore

Himachal CM condoles demise of HPPCL Chief Engineer

Shimla, Mar 18 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of Chief Engineer-cum-General Manager, Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Vimal Negi, who had been missing for the past few days.

#Himachal CM condoles demise of HPPCL Chief Engineer

Himachal: Body of missing HPPCL Chief Engineer recovered

Shimla, Mar 18 (UNI) The body of Vimal Negi, Chief Engineer (Electrical) of the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), was recovered at Satlai in Bilaspur district on Tuesday, police saidt.

#Himachal: Body of missing HPPCL Chief Engineer recovered

4 pc Muslim Quota Bill tabled in K'taka Assembly

Bengaluru, Mar 18 (UNI) The Karnataka government on Tuesday tabled a controversial Bill reserving 4 per cent of public contracts for Muslims, triggering fierce opposition from the BJP, which has vowed a legal challenge.

#4 pc Muslim Quota Bill tabled in K'taka Assembly

Punjab: SGPC President to resume service after withdrawing resignation

Chandigarh, Mar 18 (UNI) After a closed-door meeting with former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and other senior Shiromani Akali Dal leaders including Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Working President of SAD, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami on Tuesday announced that he would resume his service for the Panth within the next two to four days.

#Punjab: SGPC President to resume service after withdrawing resignation

Arunachal: APSCPCR submits key recommendations to Health Minister for child welfare

Itanagar, Mar 18 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) team, led by Chairperson Ratan Anya, submitted its observations and recommendations to Health Minister Biyuram Wahge during an interactive meeting with the Department of Health at the AP Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday.

#Arunachal: APSCPCR submits key recommendations to Health Minister for child welfare

HP launches its new lineup of Next-Gen AI commercial PCs for businesses

Kolkata, Mar 18 (UNI) HP has introduced its new range of next-generation commercial AI PCs in India, designed to meet the changing needs of businesses and professionals.

#HP launches its new lineup of Next-Gen AI commercial PCs for businesses

BPCL launches 'Emerge' to support startups in CGD

Kochi, Mar 18 (UNI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the launch of the ''Emerge'' cohort under the BPCL Ankur Fund to support startups in Energy Efficiency and City Gas Distribution (CGD).

#BPCL launches 'Emerge' to support startups in CGD

Engineering goods exports from India dip in Feb 2025, slipping 8.6 pc y-o-y
Kolkata, Mar 18 (UNI) After recording positive growth for nine straight months, engineering goods exports registered a dip in the month of February 2025, slipping 8.6 per cent year-on-year to $9.08
billion during this period, according to the EEPC India.
#Engineering goods exports from India dip in Feb 2025 #slipping 8.6 pc y-o-y

Total exports from India rise 6.24 pc to USD 750.53 billion

New Delhi, March 17 (UNI) India''s cumulative exports (merchandise and services) during the April-February period of 2024-25 grew 6.24% year-on-year to USD 750.53 billion as compared to USD 706.43 billion in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, as per official data released on Monday.

#Total exports from India rise 6.24 pc to USD 750.53 billion

Global GDP growth projected to slow down to 3.1 pc in 2025, 3 pc in 2026

Paris, Mar 17 (UNI) Global GDP growth is projected to moderate from 3.2 percent in 2024 to 3.1 percent in 2025 and 3.0 percent in 2026, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Monday in its latest Economic Outlook.

#Global GDP growth projected to slow down to 3.1 pc in 2025 # 3 pc in 2026

UP govt to provide up to 90 pc subsidy on food processing units

Lucknow, Mar 17 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government will give up to 90 percent subsidy on solar power projects while setting up food processing units under Food Processing Industry Policy in the state, official sources said here on Monday.

#UP govt to provide up to 90 pc subsidy on food processing units

Telangana CM vows to achieve 42 pc BC reservations
Hyderabad, Mar 17 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy reaffirmed his commitment to securing 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) while addressing the Legislative Assembly.
#Telangana CM vows to achieve 42 pc BC reservations

Wholesale inflation marginally up at 2.38 pc in Feb
New Delhi, Mar 17 (UNI) India''s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rose marginally to 2.38% year-on-year in February 2025 from 2.31% in the previous month, as per official data released on Monday.
#Wholesale inflation marginally up at 2.38 pc in Feb

Accused in New India Cooperative Bank scam case arrested, remanded to PC

Mumbai Mar 16 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police on Sunday arrested Kapil Dedhia, who was wanted in the Rs 122-crore New India Cooperative Bank misappropriation case, from Vadodara in Gujrat
Dedhia is the fifth accused to be arrested in the case., in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 122 crore from the safe of New India Cooperative Bank.

#Accused in New India Cooperative Bank scam case arrested # remanded to PC

Lubi Industries Partners With Sunrisers Hyderabad For Upcoming T20 Tournament 2025


Karnataka cabinet approves 4pc reservation for Muslim contractors
Bengaluru, Mar 15 (UNI) The Karnataka Cabinet, in its meeting on Friday, approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act, reserving 4pc of tenders for Muslim contractors.
#Karnataka cabinet approves 4pc reservation for Muslim contractors

Kerala's LDF govt committed to drug mafia: KPCC chief

Kannur, Mar 14 (UNI) Accusing the state''s Left Democratic Front (LDF) government of being "committed" to the drug mafia, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K Sudhakaran on Friday alleged the state has become a land of drugs.

#Kerala's LDF govt committed to drug mafia: KPCC chief

Japanese PM Ishiba's cabinet disapproval rises to 44 pct: poll

Tokyo, Mar 14 (UNI) The disapproval rate for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba''s cabinet rose 4.0 percentage points from the previous month to 44.1 percent in March, the highest level since the launch of his administration in October last year, according to a Jiji Press survey.

#Japanese PM Ishiba's cabinet disapproval rises to 44 pct: poll

Housing sector in India witnesses upsurge amid govt scheme credit growth at 14 pc : NHB reports

Kolkata, Mar 13 (UNI) India''s housing sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by robust government initiatives and favourable market conditions.

#Housing sector in India witnesses upsurge amid govt scheme credit growth at 14 pc : NHB reports

IIM-B secures 100 pc placements, management consulting cos top recruiters

Bengaluru, Mar 13 (UNI) Management Consulting emerged as the top sector, accounting for 41% of total offers, as the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) successfully placed all 595 students from its two key programmes for the Class of 2023-25 in 176 firms, it said in a statement on Thursday.

#IIM-B secures 100 pc placements # management consulting cos top recruiters

First Economic Survey says TN to maintain over 8 pc growth rate in 2024-25
Chennai, Mar 13 (UNI) The first Economic Survey prepared by the State Planning Commission
on Thursday said Tamil Nadu was expected to maintain a growth rate of over eight per cent in
2024-25.
#First Economic Survey says TN to maintain over 8 pc growth rate in 2024-25

55 pc of startup founders and business leaders struggle with sleep: TiE Survey

Hyderabad, Mar 13 (UNI) About 55 percent of startup founders and business leaders struggle with sleep, impacting their productivity, decision-making, and overall well-being, according to a new survey ‘highlighting the alarming sleep crisis among entrepreneurs’ released by TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Global and Heartfulness here on Thursday coinciding with the World Sleep Day on Friday.

#55 pc of startup founders and business leaders struggle with sleep: TiE Survey

HP records 10.2 pc growth in GSDP for 2024-25, Economic survey reveals

Shimla, Mar 13 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh has reported an impressive 10.2 p c growth in its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for the financial year 2024-25, as per the Economic Survey presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in the Vidhan Sabha on Thursday.

#HP records 10.2 pc growth in GSDP for 2024-25 # Economic survey reveals

CM receives report on Karnataka 40 pc Commission allegations

Bengaluru, Mar 13 (UNI) The Justice HN Nagamohan Das Commission, constituted to investigate the ''40% commission'' allegations against the previous BJP administration in Karnataka, submitted its extensive 20,000-page report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday.

#CM receives report on Karnataka 40 pc Commission allegations

Kolkata witness 28 pc YoY growth in warehouse leasing in 2024: Knight Frank India

Kolkata, Mar 13 (UNI) Kolkata recorded 6.5 million square feet (mn sq
ft) of warehousing transactions in 2024, reflecting a 28 percent
year-on-year (YoY) growth from 5.1 mn sq ft in 2023, a Knight Frank
India study published report said.

#Kolkata witness 28 pc YoY growth in warehouse leasing in 2024: Knight Frank India

Coromandel acquires 53 pc controlling stake in NACL

Chennai, Mar 12 (UNI) Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions provider, on Wednesday signed definitive agreements to acquire majority stake in NACL Industries Limited (NACL).

#Coromandel acquires 53 pc controlling stake in NACL

ICC extends gratitude to PCB for successful hosting of Champions Trophy
Dubai, Mar 12 (UNI) The International Cricket Council has issued a note of thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board for successfully hosting the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.
#ICC extends gratitude to PCB for successful hosting of Champions Trophy

Factory output expands at 5 pc in Jan 2025 Vs 4.2 pc in Jan 2024

New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) The factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew at an impressive rate of 5 per cent for the month of January, 2025 year-on-year, versus 4.2 per cent registered in the same month of 2023-24, according to data released by the Government on Wednesday.

#Factory output expands at 5 pc in Jan 2025 Vs 4.2 pc in Jan 2024

Retail inflation dips to 7-month low of 3.61 pc in Feb on lower food prices
New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Driven by lower food prices, India''s retail inflation fell to a seven-month low of 3.61% in February this year from 4.26% in the previous month.
#Retail inflation dips to 7-month low of 3.61 pc in Feb on lower food prices

UPPCL appeal to keep Holika Dahan away from poles and transformers

Lucknow, Mar 12 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has issued a special advisory for consumers to celebrate Holi safely while urging timely payment of electricity bills and recovery of dues, official sources said here on Wednesday.

#UPPCL appeal to keep Holika Dahan away from poles and transformers

Individual housing loans outstanding rise 14 pc to Rs 33.53L cr

New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Individual housing loans outstanding as on September 2024 stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore, showing growth of 14% over the corresponding period of previous year, as per a National Housing Bank (NHB) report released on Wednesday.

#Individual housing loans outstanding rise 14 pc to Rs 33.53L cr

Women make up 15.8 pc of corporate flyers in 2024: MakeMyTrip
New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Women represent nearly 16 per cent of the corporate air travel in 2024, means every sixth corporate flyer was a woman according to a study by online travel company MakeMyTrip.
#Women make up 15.8 pc of corporate flyers in 2024: MakeMyTrip

Shahid Afridi advises PCB chief Naqvi to focus on cricket

Islamabad, Mar 11 (UNI) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to focus on a single role instead of managing multiple responsibilities.

#Shahid Afridi advises PCB chief Naqvi to focus on cricket

Trump imposes additional 25 pct tariffs on steel, aluminum from Canada

Washington, Mar 11 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will impose an additional 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada, raising the total tariff to 50 percent, in response to tariffs on electricity exports from the Canadian province of Ontario.

#Trump imposes additional 25 pct tariffs on steel # aluminum from Canada

PCB accuses ICC of sidelining it from Champions Trophy in post-match ceremony
Lahore, Mar 11 (UNI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal protest against the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its failure to include its representative in the post-match ceremony of the Champions Trophy final.
#PCB accuses ICC of sidelining it from Champions Trophy in post-match ceremony

LIC workforce shrinks nearly 14 pc in 5 years, show Govt data
New Delhi, March 11 (UNI) The number of permanent employees in public sector insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has declined 13.83 per cent to 98,661 over the past five years.
#LIC workforce shrinks nearly 14 pc in 5 years #show Govt data

Maha budget hollow: MPCC chief

Mumbai, Mar 10 (UNI) Reacting to the state budget presented by Deputy Chief and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshvardhan Sapkal described it as a hollow budget without any direction, goal or policy, betraying the common people including farmers and women.

#Maha budget hollow: MPCC chief

Bihar: 99 pc of houses connected with tap water

Patna, Mar 10 (UNI) Under "Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal Scheme", 99.20 percent of the households in the urban and rural areas were being provided with clean drinking water in Bihar.

#Bihar: 99 pc of houses connected with tap water

Indonesia aims for 100 pct waste management by 2029

Jakarta, Mar 10 (UNI) The Indonesian government announced on Monday that the country is set to achieve 100 percent waste management by 2029, a target outlined in its 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan.

#Indonesia aims for 100 pct waste management by 2029

Sun Pharma to acquire 100 pc stake in Checkpoint Therapeutics
Mumbai, Mar 10 (UNI) Pharma Major Sun Pharma has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc., an immunotherapy and targeted oncology company.
#Sun Pharma to acquire 100 pc stake in Checkpoint Therapeutics

33 pc reservation for women to be provided in elections soon: Telangana CM

Hyderabad, Mar 8 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that the state will provide a 33 percent reservation for women in elections soon.

#33 pc reservation for women to be provided in elections soon: Telangana CM

PM Modi committed to provide 33 pc reservation for women: Union Minister
Bhimavaram (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 8 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment to provide 33 percent reservation for women.
#PM Modi committed to provide 33 pc reservation for women: Union Minister

Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada, including 250 pc tax on dairy

Washington, Mar 7 (UNI) A day after offering Canada a one-month reprieve on punishing, virtually across-the-board 25% tariffs, US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new tariffs on Canadian lumber and dairy products, media reports said.

#Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada # including 250 pc tax on dairy

Women investors surge 20 pc YoY in Indian crypto market

Hyderabad, Mar 7 (UNI) Women investors have entered the Indian crypto market at an unprecedented pace, and participation surged 20 per cent year-on-year (January 2024 to January 2025), according to a report released by Giottus, a leading crypto exchange in the country.

#Women investors surge 20 pc YoY in Indian crypto market

Women in CA profession rises to 30.2 pc in 2025 compared to 8 pc in 2000

Thiruvananthapurm, Mar 7 (UNI) The representation of women in the Chartered Accountancy (CA) profession rose to 30.2 percent in the Year 2025 compared to 8 percent in the Year 2000.

#Women in CA profession rises to 30.2 pc in 2025 compared to 8 pc in 2000

Maha to grow at 7.3pc in Fy 2024-25
Mumbai, Mar 7 (UNI) Maharashtra’s economy is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent in the year 2024-25, according to the government’s pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the Assembly Friday.
#Maha to grow at 7.3pc in Fy 2024-25

Opposition PDP, PC, BJP slam J&K''s Budget
Srinagar, Mar 7 (UNI) Opposition parties People''s Democratic Party (PDP), Bhartiya Janata Party and Peoples Conference slammed the J&K government’s budget which was presented in the Assembly by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday.
#Opposition PDP #PC #BJP slam J&K''s Budget

ICRA pegs FY26 GDP growth at 6.5 pc on pick-up in consumption

New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) India’s GDP growth outlook for FY2026 remains healthy at around 6.5% amid expectations of a pick-up in domestic consumption and investment activity, research and rating firm ICRA said on Friday.

#ICRA pegs FY26 GDP growth at 6.5 pc on pick-up in consumption

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 0.57 pc lower

Hong Kong, Mar 7 (UNI) Hong Kong''s stock market ended lower on Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.57 percent to close at 24,231.3 points.

#Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 0.57 pc lower

Telangana Govt announces 2.5 pc DA hike for RTC employees

Hyderabad, Mar 7 (UNI) In a major relief for Telangana RTC employees, the state government on Friday announced a 2.5 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA).

#Telangana Govt announces 2.5 pc DA hike for RTC employees

Average increment expected to be 8.8 pc in 2025 compared with 9.0 pc in 2024: Survey

New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Facing global and local headwinds, the Indian companies are likely to keep pay increase at same level of last year or reduce it marginally as the focus is on optimizing compensation cost budget, says a survey by Deloitte on India Talent Outlook 2025.

#Average increment expected to be 8.8 pc in 2025 compared with 9.0 pc in 2024: Survey

K''taka Budget 2025: 47.3 pc rise in Capex for infra
Bengaluru, Mar 7 (UNI) Presenting the Karnataka Budget 2025, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday outlined a significant increase in capital expenditure, key industrial incentives, and measures for social welfare, underscoring the government''s commitment to economic growth and inclusive development.
#K''taka Budget 2025: 47.3 pc rise in Capex for infra

Karnataka Budget 2025: 4 pc Muslim reservation in govt tenders announced
Bengaluru, Mar 7 (UNI) Presenting the state budget for 2025, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced a 4% reservation for Muslims in government tenders and contracts, aiming to promote economic inclusion and ensure equitable business opportunities for minorities.
#Karnataka Budget 2025: 4 pc Muslim reservation in govt tenders announced

Biogas and cooperative milk societies can make districts self-reliant: Gopchde

Nanded, Mar 6 (UNI) Rajya Sabha Member Ajit Gopchde on Thursday said setting up biogas plants and forming cooperatives can lay the foundation of making districts self-reliant.He said in cooperation, transparency is important,The MP was speaking at a workshop organised here by the Central Government, Government of Maharashtra, National Dairy Development Board (MUDA) Ltd. for registered farmers and heads of cooperative dairy organisations to install biogas plants in their premises.

#Biogas and cooperative milk societies can make districts self-reliant: Gopchde

Multi-layer Security plan formulated for upcoming KIWG at Gulmarg

Srinagar, Mar 5 (UNI) A multi-layer security plan has been formulated for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) being played in the ski resort of Gulmarg in Morth Kashmir''s Baramulla district from March 9.

#Multi-layer Security plan formulated for upcoming KIWG at Gulmarg

Multi-layer Security plan formulated for upcoming KIWG at Gulmarg

Srinagar, Mar 5 (UNI) A multi-layer security plan has been formulated for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) being played in the ski resort of Gulmarg in Morth Kashmir''s Baramulla district from March 9.

#Multi-layer Security plan formulated for upcoming KIWG at Gulmarg

CCI approves acquisition of 72.8 pc shareholding of Orient Cement by Ambuja, 6 other proposals
New Delhi, Mar 5 (UNI) India competition regulatory body, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) today approved a slew of acquisition proposals (7 in total) including acquisition of up to 72.8 percent shareholding of Orient Cement Limited by Ambuja Cements Limited and acquisition of equity shares of PSP Projects Limited by Adani Infra (India) Limited.
#CCI approves acquisition of 72.8 pc shareholding of Orient Cement by Ambuja #6 other proposals

India''s engineering goods exports to US surge 18 pc in Jan
Kolkata, Mar 5 (UNI) India''s engineering goods exports to the US
recorded an impressive 18 per cent year-on-year growth in January (2025) this year to US$1.62 billion even as overall engineering shipments increased at a modest 7.44 per cent during the month, according to EEPC India.
#India''s engineering goods exports to US surge 18 pc in Jan

NTPC stresses ‘Safety First’ commitment on its 54th National Safety Day

Patna, Mar 4 (UNI) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), India’s largest integrated energy company, reaffirmed its dedication to creating a safe and secure working environment on celebration of its 54th National Safety Day.

#NTPC stresses ‘Safety First’ commitment on its 54th National Safety Day

UDF will continue to show solidarity towards Kerala's agitating ASHA workers: KPCC president

Kannur, March 3 (UNI) Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President K Sudhakaran, on Monday alleged the ASHA workers in the state were starving under the rule of the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF), which claims itself to be pro-working class.

#UDF will continue to show solidarity towards Kerala's agitating ASHA workers: KPCC president

Feb GST collection grows 20 pc in Haryana
Chandigarh, Mar 3 (UNI) The gross GST collection in Haryana grew over 20 per cent to Rs 9,925 crore in February compared to the same month last year when it was Rs 8,269 crore.
#Feb GST collection grows 20 pc in Haryana

Women borrowers show 42 pc Year-Over-Year Growth: NITI Aayog report
New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) Hailing growing financial awareness among women, Government’s think tank NITI Aayog on Monday said more women in India are seeking credit and monitoring their credit score.
#Women borrowers show 42 pc Year-Over-Year Growth: NITI Aayog report