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Sensex tops 60,000-mark in early morning trade

Benchmark indices are trading higher in early morning trade on Wednesday, with Sensex topping the 60,000-mark and Nifty trading above 17,900.

Aug 17, 2022

Adani group gets provisional approvals for two renewable energy projects in SL

Adani Green Energy was issued provisional approvals for two wind power projects in northern province for an investment of over $ 500 million, Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara has announced.

Aug 17, 2022

India's daily Covid tally significantly dips to 9,062 in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India logged 9,062 new Covid-19 cases, a significant decline against the 15,040 infections reported the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

Aug 17, 2022

PHOTOS: Indian diaspora celebrate Independence Day in NY's Times Square with fervour

India's 75th Independence Day was celebrated with fervour at the iconic Times Square in New York and here's a glimpse of the grand event.

Aug 17, 2022

Bustling Times Square echoes with Vande Mataram; Indian diaspora celebrates I-Day [PHOTOS]

India's 75th Independence Day was celebrated with fervour at the iconic Times Square in New York as the Indian diaspora gathered to hoist the National Flag at the backdrop of patriotic songs.

Aug 16, 2022

FSSAI assures action against hanging of toilet brushes over pizza dough at Domino's outlet in Bengaluru

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday took cognisance of hanging of toilet brushes over pizza dough at a Domino's outlet in Bengaluru.

Aug 16, 2022

Aadhaar now mandatory to avail govt subsidies, benefits; virtual ID made optional [details]

In a new UIDAI circular issued to all the ministries, the government has made Aadhaar mandatory for the disbursement of subsidies and benefits.

Aug 16, 2022

Seven ITBP jawans killed, 34 injured in accident near Chandanwari; President, J&K LG mourn loss [details]

An ill-fated bus carrying ITBP jawans plunged into a river near Chandanwari after the driver lost control of the ill-fated vehicle.

Aug 16, 2022

MP shocker: No bridge to cross river, body floated on rubber tube to perform last rites [details]

Due to the flood, the kin of the deceased had no option but to take the body through a rubber tube to cross the water and to perform the last rites.

Aug 16, 2022

Selective killings go unabated in J&K; another Kashmiri Pandit killed by terrorists [details]

Continuing selective killings in Kashmir, terrorists on Tuesday shot dead a Kashmiri Pandit and injured his brother in the Chotipora area of South Kashmir's Shopian district.

Aug 16, 2022

Veer Savarkar flex row in K'taka: Ruling BJP, Congress indulge in war of words [details]

K.S. Eshwarappa, BJP MLA from Shivamogga and former minister stated on Tuesday that if Hindu community rises, there is no question of survival of goondas belonging to Muslim community.

Aug 16, 2022

Amul hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre; check out revised costs [details]

According to Amul, the hike is just a four per cent increase in price and lower than prevailing food inflation.

Aug 16, 2022

Tech Domain: Here's how online game chat of missing girl helped police trace her

Chanakyapuri Police Station reunited missing girl with mother on August 14

Aug 16, 2022

Despite Cease Request, Chinese Spy Ship Hits Sri Lankan Port; What Does This Mean for India?

After Sri Lanka first deferred the ship's arrival, Chinese spokesperson without naming India, blamed Sri Lankan decision on "gross interference" of other countries

Aug 16, 2022

75 years of India's Independence: Telangana comes to standstill for mass recital of national anthem

Telangana came to a standstill for a minute on Tuesday for mass recital of national anthem as part of the ongoing celebrations to mark 75 years of India's Independence.

Aug 16, 2022