Power Grid Q1 net profit rises 14%
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India on Tuesday announced a 13.91 per cent increase in its standalone net profit for the first quarter ended June 30 at Rs 2,052.41 crore, compared…
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‘Say no to meat’ is the apolitical message from experts
By Nirmal Ranjan New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) “To consume meat or not to” — has been a never-ending debate between those supporting non-vegetarian lifestyle and those opposing it. And the recent religio-political dash added…
Popular web series “Little Things” to be turned into book
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Usually, a book is adapted into a movie or a television series. However, in a complete role reversal, a popular web series is going to be immortalised in words. Penguin…
At 81, themes come naturally to artist Haroon Khimani
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) “Age no bar” — the saying stands true for artist Haroon Khimani who at 81 is still passionate about his painting and proves that there is no expiry of his…
Mamata slams Centre for LPG price hike, banks’ interest rate cut
Chopra (West Bengal) Aug 1 (IANS) Taking a swipe at the Centre for the hike in the price of subsidised cooking gas, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the situation in the…
Hyderabad: Ananda Krishna appears before SIT in drug case
Hyderabad: Telugu film actor Ananda Krishna alias Nandu arrives to appear before Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with Hyderabad drug racket case; in Hyderabad on Aug 1, 2017. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad: Telugu film actor…
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Congress cheated OBCs for minority politics: BJP
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) A day after the government faced embarrassment in Parliament over a bill on the Backward Classes Commission, the BJP on Tuesday accused the Congress of “cheating the OBCs for its…
Ban Sunny Leone’s condom ads on buses: Goa Congress MLA
Panaji, Aug 1 (IANS) A Goa legislator on Tuesday demanded a ban on condom advertisements, featuring actress Sunny Leone, on buses operated by the state transport corporation, saying it “shames us”. “These ads should not…
May save Rs 2,000 cr on rate cut: SBI
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) The SBI on Tuesday said its 50 basis points (bps) rate cut on savings accounts can lead to savings of Rs 2,000 crore over one year in case status quo is…
30 Tripura policemen injured in attack by tribal party activists
Agartala, Aug 1 (IANS) Over 30 policemen were injured in Tripura on Tuesday when activists of a tribal party attacked them, alleging a woman has been abducted, the police said. The woman was later found…
Opposition parties demand rollback of LPG price rise
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The government’s decision to raise the subsidised domestic LPG cylinder by Rs 4 each month to finally eliminate subsidies by March next year led to protests in Parliament on Tuesday…
Tejashwi should be scared of going to jail: Paswan
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday said Bihar’s former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav should be scared of going to jail in connection with the corruption charges against him….
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Mamata urges hill parties to restore normalcy in Darjeeling
Chopra (West Bengal), Aug 1 (IANS) Expressing concern over the situation in the north Bengal hills amid the ongoing agitation for Gorkhaland, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday appealed to all hill parties to shun…
Over 16.82 lakh service medals not issued: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Over 16.82 lakh service medals awarded to defence personnel are yet to be issued, a minister told Parliament on Tuesday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of…
After teen’s death, Fadnavis concerned over ‘The Blue Whale’ influence
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed concern over the impact of the Internet game, ‘The Blue Whale’ which reportedly claimed the life of a teenager in Mumbai three days…
ACB seeks more time from Delhi court to probe DCW case
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Tuesday told a court here that it needs more time to conclude further probe in a case of alleged irregularities in appointments made to the…
Financial institutions expect improvement in economy in Q2: Survey
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Financial institutions, including banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), are pretty optimistic about improvement in the financial conditions in the overall economy due to the GST implementation and initiation of…
Honda two-wheelers’ sales up 20%
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Two-wheeler maker Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Tuesday reported a surge of 20 per cent in its monthly sales for July. According to the company, it sold a total of…