India

Sensex and Nifty down 1 pc in early trade amid heavy selling

Stock Market Closure: Week's trading ends far lower despite IT sector shining

India's domestic benchmark indices closed lower on Friday as the IT sector closed in the green after a gain of 3.44 per cent.

Jan 11, 2025

J&K ACB Cracks Down on Corruption: Disproportionate Asset Cases Filed Against Srinagar Smart City Officials

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of J&K has registered Disproportionate Assets cases against Sajid Yousuf Bhat, Chief Financial Officer, and Zahoor Ahmad Dar, Executive Engineer, both serving in Srinagar Smart City Limited.

Jan 10, 2025

Cong amended Constitution to protect those in power: FM Sitharaman in RS

Union Budget falls on Saturday this year, stock exchanges to remain open

As the preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26, which generally comes on February 1, are in full swing, all eyes are now on the official confirmation from the government about presenting the budget over the weekend this year.

Jan 10, 2025

India largest healthcare private equity market in 2024 in Asia Pacific: Report

India emerged as the largest healthcare private equity (PE) market in 2024 by volume in the Asia Pacific region, accounting for 26 per cent of the region's total deal volume.

Jan 10, 2025

Adani Enterprises' share jumps nearly 5 pc, Adani Ports among top gainers

Adani Group raises Rs 4,850 crore after selling 13.5 pc stake in Adani Wilmar

The Adani Group on Friday raised about Rs 4,850 crore after selling 13.5 per cent of its stake in Adani Wilmar. The conglomerate last month announced its exit from Adani Wilmar by selling the bulk of its stake to a joint venture partner.

Jan 10, 2025

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath now India's youngest billionaire at 37

Zerodha Co-Founder Nikhil Kamath: A Billionaire's Journey

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, has a net worth of $3.1 billion and started his journey with a call centre job. Zerodha, co-founded with his brother, disrupted the Indian brokerage market with a discount model and now has over 10 million clients.

Jan 10, 2025

J&K Ushers into Digital Era: Online RTI Portal Launched to Enhance Transparency

In a groundbreaking move towards promoting transparency and accountability, the Jammu and Kashmir government launched the Right to Information (RTI) Online Portal. Unveiled by CM Omar Abdullah, this initiative positions J&K as one of the few Union Territories in India to adopt a digital platform for filing RTI applications.

Jan 10, 2025

SC stays GST show-cause notices to online gaming sector in temporary relief

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) show-cause notices, issued to several online gaming companies to the tune of Rs 1.12 lakh crore, providing temporary relief to the sector.

Jan 10, 2025

Andhra Pradesh HC dismisses YSRCP leader's quash petition in POCSO case

In a setback to senior YSRCP leader Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday dismissed his petition to quash the case booked against him under POCSO Act.

Jan 10, 2025

Four Bengal cops under scanner in Bangladeshi fake passport racket case

Bengal fake passport racket: Role of verification officers under scanner

The role of the five "verification and granting" officers attached to Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) in the state capital and the other five "verification officers" attached to different police stations in various divisions of Kolkata Police are under the scanner of the sleuths investigating the fake passport rackets in West Bengal.

Jan 10, 2025

Tendulkar, Gavaskar among India captains to join Wankhede Stadium's 50th anniversary

Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former captains of the Indian team will join the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium on January 19. The events will commence on January 12, leading up to a grand main event on January 19, as an exciting evening awaits fans.

Jan 10, 2025