NMDC net profit up 11.5% in Q4
Hyderabad, May 25 (IANS) State-run NMDC Ltd on Thursday reported 11.5 per cent rise in its standalone net profit to Rs 511.88 crore during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 as compared to Rs 459.08…
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Ecosystem to make EVs viable yet to be created: R.C. Bhargava
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki’s Chairman R.C. Bhargava on Thursday said that an ecosystem which will make electric vehicles (EVs) viable, acceptable and usable by customers in India is yet to be created. In…
15 patients die, Bihar doctors end two-day strike
Patna, May 25 (IANS) Junior doctors of the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) on Thursday evening ended their two-day strike following government assurance, burt during the strike eight more patients died since Wednesday night,…
South Korea, Thailand into semis of Sudirman Cup
Gold Coast, May 25 (IANS) South Korea and Thailand qualified for the semi-finals of the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship, with some highly entertaining performances here on Thursday. The Thais managed to sneak past…
More women report osteoarthritis than men: Study
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Osteoarthritis — a disease of joints — is reported more among women than men, says a study conducted by the Arthritis Foundation of India (AFI). The study suggested that the…
Kejriwal tours Delhi villages, discusses land pooling with farmers
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday evening toured several villages in outer Delhi and discussed the government’s land pooling scheme with farmers. “Land pooling will develop and urbanise Delhi’s…
Leopardess dies after falling in open well
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) A pregnant five-year-old leopardess died of her injuries after being rescued from an open well in a village in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district on Thursday, officials said. According to veterinarians, there…
Saharanpur calm but tense; officials hope for early normalcy
Lucknow, May 25 (IANS) An eerie calm prevailed in violence-hit villages of Saharanpur on Thursday, a day after two men were killed and over two dozen injured in caste clashes, the police said. District officials…
Kerala painter’s work draws huge response in Victorian Parliament
Melbourne/Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IANS) A Kerala NRI painter’s work on a 50-metre long single canvas titled “Pride of Australia” was on display at the Queen’s Hall in the Victorian Parliament and fetched accolades. This is…
Modi releases book on Tata Memorial Centre
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the Platinum Jubilee Milestone book on Tata Memorial Centre here, an official said. Addressing the doctors and students Tata Memorial Centre via video…
President speaks out against intolerance, of ‘one-way communication of powerful’ to push the narrative
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Yet again coming out strongly against intolerance, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said people in power across the political spectrum now reach out directly to their audience which often becomes…
Aiyar-led peaceniks meet Mehbooba, separatist leaders in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 25 (IANS) A delegation of peace activists led by Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Thursday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and senior separatist leaders in an effort to…
Congress questions release of Army video on LoC action
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday questioned the release of a video of the Indian Army action against Pakistan military posts across the Line of Control, saying that the party “does not…
Mercedes-Benz India reduces ‘Made in India’ product prices
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday said that it has decided to reduce the “transaction prices” of its entire ‘Made in India product portfolio. According to the luxury car maker,…
BJP workers, police clash in Kolkata, 71 injured, 141 arrested
Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) BJP activists on Thursday clashed with security personnel here on Thursday during a protest march that turned parts of the city hub into war zones, and left over 50 BJP workers…
100% FDI in domestic airlines poses security risks, says FIA
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Permitting foreign firms to fully own a domestic airline could have serious security implications, besides giving rise to other issues, the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has told the government. “The…
IOC awaits Centre nod on dynamic fuel pricing across India
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The ongoing dynamic fuel pricing pilot project in five cities by state-run oil marketers, whereby transport fuel prices are changed daily, would only be extended elsewhere in India on receiving…
We seek injunction against ‘Raabta’ release: Allu Arvind
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Producer Allu Arvind of Geetha Arts on Thursday sought injunction against the release of Sushant Singh Rajput starrer “Raabta”, which is slated to hit the screens on June 9, over copyright…
Delhi gangster, two accomplices held with weapons
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) South Delhi’s notorious gangster Ravi Gangwal, involved in over a dozen cases of murder, attempt to murder, and assault, has been arrested with his two accomplices, the city police said…
Infosys, HP partner to offer new enterprise service
Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) Software major Infosys is partnering with American multinational Hewlett-Packard (HP) to offer a new service for the digital transformation of global enterprises, said the IT major on Thursday. “Our joint Retail…