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Airtel inks deal with Juniper Networks to expand broadband network coverage

The firm has plans of covering 30 million households in over 2,000 cities in the next three years The firm has plans of covering 30 million households in over 2,000 cities in the next three years https://ift.tt/330s14C December 07, 2021 at 11:37PM

Telco bosses seek faster 5G rollout, bank support and end of litigation

Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani proposed five ideas, including making 5G rollout a national priority, affordability of devices and applications and quicker fibre rollout Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani proposed five ideas, including making 5G rollout a national priority, affordability of devices and applications and quicker fibre rollout https://ift.tt/3dCe5Qh December 07, 2021 at 11:39PM

This Reliance Group stock has surged 62% in 2 weeks, hit over a 11-yr high

Reliance Industrial Infrastructure rallied 19% to Rs 993.50 on the BSE,trading at its highest level since July 2010. Reliance Industrial Infrastructure rallied 19% to Rs 993.50 on the BSE,trading at its highest level since July 2010. https://ift.tt/3lNo1uO December 07, 2021 at 11:13PM

China biggest threat for India’s strategic goals, says Air Force Chief

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RBI to soon float paper on reasonableness of charges on digital payments

UPI is the single largest retail payment system in the country in terms of volume of transactions UPI is the single largest retail payment system in the country in terms of volume of transactions https://ift.tt/3Iug07Y December 07, 2021 at 11:10PM

Rs 20,353 cr undisclosed credits detected in Panama, Paradise paper leaks: Govt

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Tripura: BJP’s civic polls sweep gives Biplab a shot in arm, boosts TMC

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India on Suu Kyi sentence: ‘Rule of law, democratic process must be upheld’

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Akali Dal fields 23 first-time candidates for Punjab polls

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'Farmer unions reach consensus on future of stir, announcement tomorrow'

'Nearly all demands raised by us have been met.... Letter (from government with assurances on farmers' demands) has been received,' says farmer leader Kulwant Singh Sandhu 'Nearly all demands raised by us have been met.... Letter (from government with assurances on farmers' demands) has been received,' says farmer leader Kulwant Singh Sandhu https://ift.tt/3GjZ6Hd December 07, 2021 at 01:55AM

RBI may keep policy rates steady amid Omicron variant scare

The last time the RBI changed the policy rate was in May 2020 The last time the RBI changed the policy rate was in May 2020 https://ift.tt/3rHcwJe December 07, 2021 at 01:40AM

FabIndia seeking $500 mn in IPO at $2-bn valuation: Report

Its backers include PremjiInvest, the family office of Azim Premji Its backers include PremjiInvest, the family office of Azim Premji https://ift.tt/3GnrvMq December 07, 2021 at 01:33AM

Here's why govt may link price of coking coal to imported dry fuel

About 50 million tonnes (MT) coking coal is imported by the country on an annual basis and the value of coking coal imported in 2020-21 was Rs 45,435 crore About 50 million tonnes (MT) coking coal is imported by the country on an annual basis and the value of coking coal imported in 2020-21 was Rs 45,435 crore https://ift.tt/31DwHg2 December 07, 2021 at 12:59AM

Proposed India bill banning crypto payments could mean jail for violations

While no official data is available, industry estimates suggest there are some 15-20 mn crypto investors in India, with total crypto holdings of roughly Rs 45,000 cr While no official data is available, industry estimates suggest there are some 15-20 mn crypto investors in India, with total crypto holdings of roughly Rs 45,000 cr https://ift.tt/3m2IqfR December 07, 2021 at 12:47AM

Spinny enters unicorn club with $283 mn fundraise at $1.8 bn valuation

The latest round includes a primary capital infusion of $250 million and a secondary sale of $33 million by angels and a few seed stage investors The latest round includes a primary capital infusion of $250 million and a secondary sale of $33 million by angels and a few seed stage investors https://ift.tt/3pD1L8l December 06, 2021 at 11:54PM

Kerala: 8 of 10 samples of Covid-19 positive cases return negative for Omicron, results of 2 awaited

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Sebi amends delisting rules to make M&A transactions more convenient

Sebi has amended rules pertaining to delisting of equity shares of a company following an open offer as part of efforts to make merger and acquisition transactions for listed companies more convenient Sebi has amended rules pertaining to delisting of equity shares of a company following an open offer as part of efforts to make merger and acquisition transactions for listed companies more convenient https://ift.tt/3oxdm9E December 06, 2021 at 11:51PM

Rahul Gandhi offers list of farmers who died during protests, asks for compensation to their kins

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Those wearing red caps are 'red alert' for UP: PM Modi's jibe at SP

Taking a swipe at the Samajwadi Party ahead of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday equated "red cap" with "red alert" for the state Taking a swipe at the Samajwadi Party ahead of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday equated "red cap" with "red alert" for the state https://ift.tt/3DwFX2T December 06, 2021 at 11:36PM

With loyalists and rallies, Ghulam Nabi Azad on the move in J&K; Congress watches warily from the wings

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NCLT allows RBI's plea for bankruptcy proceedings against Reliance Capital

The bankruptcy tribunal has also confirmed the appointment of Y Nageswar Rao as the administrator of the company The bankruptcy tribunal has also confirmed the appointment of Y Nageswar Rao as the administrator of the company https://ift.tt/3rDA3L6 December 06, 2021 at 02:17AM

Mehbooba Mufti stages dharna at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, says Kashmir ‘in pain’

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Nagaland killings: In Lok Sabha, Amit Shah says ‘vehicle was signalled to stop, tried to flee’

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Regret killing of civilians in Nagaland, case of 'mistaken identity': Shah

It has been decided all agencies must ensure such incidents do not happen in future during action against insurgents, says Shah in Lok Sabha It has been decided all agencies must ensure such incidents do not happen in future during action against insurgents, says Shah in Lok Sabha https://ift.tt/3DtB2Q8 December 06, 2021 at 01:32AM

Tata Motors to hike prices of commercial vehicles from Jan 1

Due to increase in the prices of commodities an increase in price by 2.5% will be implemented from January 1, 2022 , says the company Due to increase in the prices of commodities an increase in price by 2.5% will be implemented from January 1, 2022 , says the company https://ift.tt/3Im2p2l December 06, 2021 at 01:25AM

Will pay Rs 1,000 cr to Reliance Infra's arm in 48 hrs: DMRC tells HC

DMRC also suggested taking over the Reliance Infrastructure subsidiary's debt to the extent of the award money DMRC also suggested taking over the Reliance Infrastructure subsidiary's debt to the extent of the award money https://ift.tt/3rBJSsT December 06, 2021 at 12:19AM

Scindia directs Delhi airport's operator DIAL to do better crowd management

Amid concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Centre had issued a revised guideline for international travellers which came into effect on December 1 Amid concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Centre had issued a revised guideline for international travellers which came into effect on December 1 https://ift.tt/3EuG1Se December 06, 2021 at 12:18AM

China central bank cuts reserve requirement ratio as economy slows

The People's Bank of China will reduce the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage point for all banks except those that are already on the lowest level of 5%, according to a statement The People's Bank of China will reduce the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage point for all banks except those that are already on the lowest level of 5%, according to a statement https://ift.tt/3rCn38D December 05, 2021 at 11:46PM

Nagaland firing: Police files murder case against security forces

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in Mon town, but the situation is tense, officials said Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in Mon town, but the situation is tense, officials said https://ift.tt/3do8RaR December 05, 2021 at 11:14PM

Chip major Qualcomm to book 20X returns in MapmyIndia's Rs 1,040-cr IPO

The price band for the offer has been fixed at Rs 1,000 - Rs 1,033 per equity share The price band for the offer has been fixed at Rs 1,000 - Rs 1,033 per equity share https://ift.tt/3IqpfG4 December 05, 2021 at 11:13PM

Punjab polls: Amarinder says seat adjustment with BJP, Dhindsa's party soon

Amarinder Singh quit Congress after months of in-fighting with current state Punjab PCC President Navjot Singh Sidhu and formed his own party Amarinder Singh quit Congress after months of in-fighting with current state Punjab PCC President Navjot Singh Sidhu and formed his own party https://ift.tt/31uzGYE December 05, 2021 at 11:00PM

Year in review: Samsung M32 to Lava Agni, best budget smartphones of 2021

Business Standard lists the five best budget smartphones under Rs 20,000 launched in 2021 Business Standard lists the five best budget smartphones under Rs 20,000 launched in 2021 https://ift.tt/31vc0TE December 05, 2021 at 10:57PM

Karnataka: With Covid among students, min says will stop schools if needed

He, however, maintained that the experts were of the opinion that there was no problem in holding regular offline classes He, however, maintained that the experts were of the opinion that there was no problem in holding regular offline classes https://ift.tt/2ZW3Kvo December 05, 2021 at 10:42PM

Goldman, Morgan Stanley bid to buy into MapmyIndia's Rs 1k-cr IPO: Report

MapmyIndia's data powers Apple Inc.'s Maps and Amazon.com Inc.'s Alexa voice assistant MapmyIndia's data powers Apple Inc.'s Maps and Amazon.com Inc.'s Alexa voice assistant https://ift.tt/3ryYj10 December 05, 2021 at 10:20PM

I can’t stoop to Digvijaya’s level: Scindia on traitor allegation

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SC to consider listing NIA’s plea against Bombay HC order granting default bail to Sudha Bharadwaj

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Companies raised Rs 52,759 cr from IPOs till October this fiscal: FM

A total of Rs 52,759 crore has been raised by 61 firms through IPOs till October this fiscal, higher than the funds mopped up through this route in the last financial year, govt said A total of Rs 52,759 crore has been raised by 61 firms through IPOs till October this fiscal, higher than the funds mopped up through this route in the last financial year, govt said https://ift.tt/3Dp096N December 05, 2021 at 10:18PM

Next pandemic could be more lethal than Covid, says Oxford vaccine creator

Sarah Gilbert stressed on the need for more funding on pandemic preparedness Sarah Gilbert stressed on the need for more funding on pandemic preparedness https://ift.tt/3dm0kVN December 05, 2021 at 11:25PM

Stock of this auto ancillary company has zoomed 241% in six weeks

Automotive Stampings & Assemblies said that the company has decided to establish a new plant at Survey No. 679/2/2, Alandi Road, Kuruli, Chakan, Taluka : Khed, District, Pune. Automotive Stampings & Assemblies said that the company has decided to establish a new plant at Survey No. 679/2/2, Alandi Road, Kuruli, Chakan, Taluka : Khed, District, Pune. https://ift.tt/3dup3at December 05, 2021 at 10:09PM

Russia dialogue: India mentions 'unprovoked' aggression at northern border

In his opening remarks at the talks, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India is confident of overcoming the challenges with a strong political will and an inherent capability of its people In his opening remarks at the talks, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India is confident of overcoming the challenges with a strong political will and an inherent capability of its people https://ift.tt/3IpWmKk December 05, 2021 at 11:48PM

India, Russia sign agreements for procurement of 6 lakh AK-203 rifles

India and Russia signed agreements for procurement of 6,01,427 7.63x39mm assault rifles AK-203 through Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd, under the military-technical cooperation arrangement for 2021-31 India and Russia signed agreements for procurement of 6,01,427 7.63x39mm assault rifles AK-203 through Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd, under the military-technical cooperation arrangement for 2021-31 https://ift.tt/3IpOLvi December 05, 2021 at 09:12PM

Babri demolition anniversary: Security beefed up in Mathura

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PM Modi to unveil fertiliser factory, AIIMS and lab in Gorakhpur tomorrow

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JD(U) general secretary K C Tyagi’s son Amrish joins BJP in Lucknow

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Russian President arrives today: Modi, Putin to focus on terror as common threat

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Highest education accolade, Yidan Prize, for Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji

Banerji has been awarded for her work in improving learning outcomes Banerji has been awarded for her work in improving learning outcomes https://ift.tt/3GfXVsf December 05, 2021 at 09:48AM

Covid-19: Delhi reports first Omicron case as India vaccinates 50% adults

Experts have said that the Omicron situation will become clearer by the end of this year Experts have said that the Omicron situation will become clearer by the end of this year https://ift.tt/3opgBQl December 05, 2021 at 09:42AM

BJP leader calls Tikait ‘terrorist’, says Rajbhar worked as ‘shooter’ for Ansari

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Mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp, Konyak Union office in Nagaland's Mon

The mob went on a rampage, demanding immediate action against the security personnel involved in the killing of the 13 people The mob went on a rampage, demanding immediate action against the security personnel involved in the killing of the 13 people https://ift.tt/3oqby1T December 05, 2021 at 05:46AM

Ex-Block Pramukh’s convoy shot at in Bulandshahr, 5 injured

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SP to conduct caste census if voted to power in 2022 UP polls: SBSP chief

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Maharashtra's Omicron tally reaches 8 as seven more test positive

Seven persons from Pune district have tested positive for Omicron variant of coronavirus, a health official said on Sunday. Seven persons from Pune district have tested positive for Omicron variant of coronavirus, a health official said on Sunday. https://ift.tt/3rCpqYV December 05, 2021 at 03:54AM

IIT Madras faculty founded 94 startups till Oct, valued at over Rs 1,400 cr

From a startup aiming to make hybrid aerial vehicles to the converting waste to crude oil, faculty members at IIT Madras founded at least 94 enterprises having a combined valuation of over Rs 1,400 cr From a startup aiming to make hybrid aerial vehicles to the converting waste to crude oil, faculty members at IIT Madras founded at least 94 enterprises having a combined valuation of over Rs 1,400 cr https://ift.tt/3lB7Alv December 05, 2021 at 03:04AM

MeitY concludes Digital Payment Utsav with a challenge to bankers

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urges them to create a platform as powerful and seamless as UPI, think of more ways of providing quick and easy credit to MSMEs and people at the bottom of the pyramid Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urges them to create a platform as powerful and seamless as UPI, think of more ways of providing quick and easy credit to MSMEs and people at the bottom of the pyramid https://ift.tt/3ImtoLd December 05, 2021 at 02:05AM

IT min asks bankers to create robust platform for easy credit availability

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw exhorted the banking industry to create an innovative digital platform for providing quick and easy credit to MSMEs, small businessmen, and those at the bottom of pyramid. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw exhorted the banking industry to create an innovative digital platform for providing quick and easy credit to MSMEs, small businessmen, and those at the bottom of pyramid. https://ift.tt/3or8Vgy December 05, 2021 at 01:10AM

Over 30 million income tax returns for current fiscal year filed: FinMin

The finance ministry said over three crore income tax returns have been filed for the financial year 2020-21 so far and advised taxpayers who are yet to file their return to do so at the earliest. The finance ministry said over three crore income tax returns have been filed for the financial year 2020-21 so far and advised taxpayers who are yet to file their return to do so at the earliest. https://ift.tt/31x5RpS December 05, 2021 at 01:06AM

Indian Navy’s ‘Killers’ squadron, that sunk Pak warships, to get President’s Standard

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Delhi's first omicron case in traveller from Tanzania, India's 5th: reports

The country reported a single-day rise of 2,796 deaths on Sunday after Bihar reconciled its Covid data. This pushed the overall death toll to 473,326 The country reported a single-day rise of 2,796 deaths on Sunday after Bihar reconciled its Covid data. This pushed the overall death toll to 473,326 https://ift.tt/3EmkiM6 December 05, 2021 at 12:21AM

ED records statement of ex Mumbai CP Singh in money laundering case

ED has recorded the statement of suspended Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in connection with its money laundering probe into alleged irregularities ED has recorded the statement of suspended Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in connection with its money laundering probe into alleged irregularities https://ift.tt/2ZVRJGt December 05, 2021 at 12:14AM

Ahead of IPO, LIC lowers net NPA to 0.05%, improves asset quality

Ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO), insurance behemoth LIC has improved its asset quality for the financial year ended March 2021. Ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO), insurance behemoth LIC has improved its asset quality for the financial year ended March 2021. https://ift.tt/3xVZ1Gz December 05, 2021 at 12:06AM

Salesman threaten consumer cos with supply disruption over discounts to RIL

Ambani's deeply discounted offerings were prompting more stores to order their digitally from his JioMart Partner app, posing an existential threat to more than 450,000 company salesmen Ambani's deeply discounted offerings were prompting more stores to order their digitally from his JioMart Partner app, posing an existential threat to more than 450,000 company salesmen https://ift.tt/3EtbCn4 December 04, 2021 at 11:53PM

Navy's 'Killer' squadron, that sunk Pak warships, to get Prez standard

This year also marks 50 years of inception of Missile Vessel Squadron, also known as the 'Killers', which over the past five decades has maintained the capability of delivering a credible offensive This year also marks 50 years of inception of Missile Vessel Squadron, also known as the 'Killers', which over the past five decades has maintained the capability of delivering a credible offensive https://ift.tt/3DkhhL7 December 04, 2021 at 11:16PM

Suspended Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi steps down as Sansad TV show host

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Covid: Maharashtra man tests positive for Omicron; India's fourth case

The 33-year-old man had travelled to Mumbai from South Africa via Dubai, Delhi The 33-year-old man had travelled to Mumbai from South Africa via Dubai, Delhi https://ift.tt/31mKLLs December 04, 2021 at 05:23AM

Covid-19: Govt writes to states/UT over rising weekly positivity rates, deaths

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Hopeful of reviving Sharda Yatra, committee lays foundation to rebuild temple at LoC

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Farmers’ agitation spearhead SKM forms committee for dialogue with govt

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A well consulted Crypto Bill will come in Parliament after Cabinet nod: FM

Earlier this week, Sitharaman said the new bill takes into account the rapidly changing dimensions in virtual currency space, and incorporates features of the earlier bill that could not be taken up Earlier this week, Sitharaman said the new bill takes into account the rapidly changing dimensions in virtual currency space, and incorporates features of the earlier bill that could not be taken up https://ift.tt/3EqeIse December 04, 2021 at 03:48AM

Cyclone 'Jawad' not as strong as expected, seems to be weakening: NDRF DG

As per Home Ministry inputs, Cyclone shelters have already been readied and evacuation of people from the low lying areas is being carried out As per Home Ministry inputs, Cyclone shelters have already been readied and evacuation of people from the low lying areas is being carried out https://ift.tt/3xT8M8A December 04, 2021 at 03:45AM

Omicron isn't fatal, but India should be prepared for third wave: Expert

AIIMS' Dr Vikas Bhatia said that if oxygen levels decline due to Omicron, then that would be a concern but he believes that due to the ongoing vaccination programme, it shouldn't be a problem AIIMS' Dr Vikas Bhatia said that if oxygen levels decline due to Omicron, then that would be a concern but he believes that due to the ongoing vaccination programme, it shouldn't be a problem https://ift.tt/3omkoh6 December 04, 2021 at 03:25AM

Double vaccinate against Covid first, experts say amid calls for booster shots

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Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

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Courts should be last resort for dispute resolution: CJI N V Ramana

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Covid: Govt writes to states over rising weekly positivity rates, deaths

Union health ministry on Saturday wrote to Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha and Mizoram Union health ministry on Saturday wrote to Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha and Mizoram https://ift.tt/3xTjITz December 04, 2021 at 02:59AM

Omicron: Why it's too soon to panic about Covid vaccines and new variant

The World Health Organization (WHO) says it will take us another two to four weeks to figure out what's going on The World Health Organization (WHO) says it will take us another two to four weeks to figure out what's going on https://ift.tt/3olDEeB December 04, 2021 at 02:57AM

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua dies at 67

Vinod Dua, a Hindi broadcast journalism pioneer with stints in Doordarshan and NDTV, was moved to the ICU of Apollo Hospital on Monday Vinod Dua, a Hindi broadcast journalism pioneer with stints in Doordarshan and NDTV, was moved to the ICU of Apollo Hospital on Monday https://ift.tt/3op0sdO December 04, 2021 at 02:18AM

Farmers' agitation spearhead SKM forms committee for dialogue with govt

Farmer leaders Balbir Singh Rajewal, Ashok Dhawle, Shiv Kumar Kakka, Gurnam Singh Chaduni and Yudhvir Singh were named as the members of the committee Farmer leaders Balbir Singh Rajewal, Ashok Dhawle, Shiv Kumar Kakka, Gurnam Singh Chaduni and Yudhvir Singh were named as the members of the committee https://ift.tt/3Ds8vuq December 04, 2021 at 02:05AM

Development projects in Uttarakhand part of countrywide connectivity ‘mahayagya’: PM Modi

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Dish TV, facing a notice from Yes Bank, to hold AGM on Dec 30

On November 29, Dish TV had postponed its AGM for a month after getting regulatory approval from the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai On November 29, Dish TV had postponed its AGM for a month after getting regulatory approval from the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai https://ift.tt/3DnhRHO December 04, 2021 at 01:30AM

Maharashtra: Beef worth over Rs 20 lakh seized in Palghar; two from TN held

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Modi's top priorities with two years to go until election day

With a string of state polls next year, the government appears set to implement populist policies as Modi looks to secure a third term With a string of state polls next year, the government appears set to implement populist policies as Modi looks to secure a third term https://ift.tt/3dhkOiy December 04, 2021 at 12:57AM

Samyukta Kisan Morcha meeting underway to decide future course of agitation

The meeting assumes significance, as it is happening less than a week after the Centre had passed a bill in Parliament to repeal the three contentious farm laws The meeting assumes significance, as it is happening less than a week after the Centre had passed a bill in Parliament to repeal the three contentious farm laws https://ift.tt/31qtdhm December 04, 2021 at 12:55AM

Covid: India's third confirmed case of Omicron variant is from Gujarat

The man is a native of Jamnagar and has been living in Zimbabwe for the last many years The man is a native of Jamnagar and has been living in Zimbabwe for the last many years https://ift.tt/3olkd5I December 04, 2021 at 12:51AM

Elon Musk's wealth declines by $15 billion as tech stocks plunge

That leaves Musk's fortune at $268.9 billion That leaves Musk's fortune at $268.9 billion https://ift.tt/3GtHJE7 December 03, 2021 at 11:13PM

PM Modi announces projects worth over Rs 18k cr in poll-bound Uttarakhand

PM Modi laid the foundation stones of 11 projects worth Rs 15,728 crore and inaugurated seven projects worth Rs 2,573 crore PM Modi laid the foundation stones of 11 projects worth Rs 15,728 crore and inaugurated seven projects worth Rs 2,573 crore https://ift.tt/3diTa4H December 03, 2021 at 11:38PM

Over 93% dip in Prudent Trust’s funds for Congress in FY 2020-21, BJP’s share rose by 2%

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Rahul Gandhi slams govt for ‘no record’ of farmers’ deaths statement

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Rahul Gandhi slams govt for 'no record' of farmers' deaths statement

He said the Congress also has a list of 100 farmers from outside Punjab who died during the farm laws agitation and another list of about 200 deceased farmers has been compiled based on public records He said the Congress also has a list of 100 farmers from outside Punjab who died during the farm laws agitation and another list of about 200 deceased farmers has been compiled based on public records https://ift.tt/2ZQk4xT December 03, 2021 at 01:44AM

Omicron scare: Kerala sends sample of doctor who returned from UK

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I believe in blockchain tech and this is different from crypto: Ambani

Stating that data is the 'new oil', he said every citizen's right to privacy has to be safeguarded Stating that data is the 'new oil', he said every citizen's right to privacy has to be safeguarded https://ift.tt/3G8HPRc December 03, 2021 at 01:40AM

Covid: Only fully vaccinated people allowed in Karnataka malls, theatres

All gatherings to be restricted to 500 people; Karnataka govt has decided to get 18,000 nursing students who are pursuing their final year MSc course All gatherings to be restricted to 500 people; Karnataka govt has decided to get 18,000 nursing students who are pursuing their final year MSc course https://ift.tt/3dcI2Xc December 03, 2021 at 02:02AM

18 of 16,000 fliers from 'at-risk' countries tested Covid positive: Govt

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday informed Parliament that RTPCR tests of 16,000 passengers from 'at-risk' countries have been conducted so far, of whom 18 have tested positive for COVID-19 Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday informed Parliament that RTPCR tests of 16,000 passengers from 'at-risk' countries have been conducted so far, of whom 18 have tested positive for COVID-19 https://ift.tt/3rxPwfC December 03, 2021 at 01:11AM

Omicron impact may be less severe due to vaccination, Delta exposure: Govt

It however underscored that definitive evidence for new variant's increased remission and immune evasion is awaited It however underscored that definitive evidence for new variant's increased remission and immune evasion is awaited https://ift.tt/3ojZlf7 December 03, 2021 at 12:42AM

Vodafone Idea soars 12% to hit a 52-week high; stock up 32% this week

According to report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has started releasing bank guarantees (BGs) issued by Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. According to report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has started releasing bank guarantees (BGs) issued by Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. https://ift.tt/31pJ8fE December 02, 2021 at 11:52PM

It’s time to convert fintech initiatives into a revolution: PM Modi

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'Will there be a third Covid wave?': Govt issues FAQs on Omicron variant

Given the fast pace of vaccination in India and high exposure to the delta variant, the severity of the disease is anticipated to be low, says Union Health Ministry Given the fast pace of vaccination in India and high exposure to the delta variant, the severity of the disease is anticipated to be low, says Union Health Ministry https://ift.tt/2ZOowNt December 02, 2021 at 11:36PM

Govt seeks Parliament nod for Rs 3.73 trn additional spending this fiscal

The government on Friday sought Parliament's nod for gross additional spending of over Rs 3.73 lakh crore in the current financial year. As per the second batch of supplementary demands for grants tabled in Lok Sabha by Minister of State for ... The government on Friday sought Parliament's nod for gross additional spending of over Rs 3.73 lakh crore in the current financial year. As per the second batch of supplementary demands for grants tabled in Lok Sabha by Minister of State for ... https://ift.tt/3GgmCoF December 02, 2021 at 11:15PM

Current market environment 'crazier' than dotcom bust: Berkshire's Munger

The S&P 500 index has more than doubled since its pandemic lows of March last year, while Bitcoin is up over 1000% The S&P 500 index has more than doubled since its pandemic lows of March last year, while Bitcoin is up over 1000% https://ift.tt/31oIIGC December 02, 2021 at 10:55PM

Cyclone 'Jawad' to hit near Puri in Odisha around noon on Sunday: IMD

A low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Jawad', the India Meteorological Department said on Friday A low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Jawad', the India Meteorological Department said on Friday https://ift.tt/3G9WMT1 December 02, 2021 at 10:46PM

Stock of this Hinduja Group company has zoomed 40% in 2 days

NXTDIGITAL said it has received overwhelming response for its rights issue, with the company receiving Rs 560.13 crore against an issue size of Rs 288.61 crore NXTDIGITAL said it has received overwhelming response for its rights issue, with the company receiving Rs 560.13 crore against an issue size of Rs 288.61 crore https://ift.tt/31jjTvQ December 02, 2021 at 10:37PM

Govt tables Bills to extend tenures of ED, CBI chiefs, Opposition smells ‘malafide intentions’

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INSACOG calls for Covid vaccine booster dose to those at-risk, above 40 yrs

Earlier on Thursday, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has sought India's drug regulator's approval for the Covishield vaccine as a booster dose citing adequate stock of the vaccine in the country Earlier on Thursday, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has sought India's drug regulator's approval for the Covishield vaccine as a booster dose citing adequate stock of the vaccine in the country https://ift.tt/3Ih0Cfa December 02, 2021 at 10:35PM

I believe in India's future, will support with investments: Masayoshi Son

His firm SoftBank is the biggest foreign investor in India today and has funded 10% of all unicorns His firm SoftBank is the biggest foreign investor in India today and has funded 10% of all unicorns https://ift.tt/3DkzlEH December 02, 2021 at 10:31PM

Indian banks behind on digital adoption, it's time to wake up: Uday Kotak

Says banks must be able to feed huge data being churned out by the financial system into analytics and ML. Turnaround time must give an MSME clarity on a loan in minutes, if not seconds Says banks must be able to feed huge data being churned out by the financial system into analytics and ML. Turnaround time must give an MSME clarity on a loan in minutes, if not seconds https://ift.tt/3rv5SWi December 02, 2021 at 10:21PM

Hiring activity grew by 26% YoY in November: Naukri.com jobs index

According to data from Naukri, continuous growth of the IT-Software and BFSI sectors have enabled metro cities to outperform their tier-II counterparts According to data from Naukri, continuous growth of the IT-Software and BFSI sectors have enabled metro cities to outperform their tier-II counterparts https://ift.tt/3rMlvcn December 02, 2021 at 09:49PM

Need to convert Fintech initiatives into Fintech revolution: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the need for converting Fintech initiatives into Fintech revolution to provide a low-cost and reliable payment system to the masses Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the need for converting Fintech initiatives into Fintech revolution to provide a low-cost and reliable payment system to the masses https://ift.tt/3pqwjK6 December 02, 2021 at 08:19PM

Olympic heroes to interact with schoolchildren across country on fitness, sports

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Athawale in Parliament: 73.31% of manual scavengers from Scheduled Castes

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Covid: Omicron variant may be less lethal in India, says epidemiologist

India saw the world's fastest-surging Covid outbreak in early-May with daily new infections exceeding 400,000 when the highly-infectious delta variant was ripping through the crowded nation India saw the world's fastest-surging Covid outbreak in early-May with daily new infections exceeding 400,000 when the highly-infectious delta variant was ripping through the crowded nation https://ift.tt/3lsSxKt December 02, 2021 at 04:23AM

Kerala: As Omicron fear grows, so does vaccination

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Human trafficking survivors identify gaps in draft Bill, seek community-based rehab

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RBI moves NCLT Mumbai for bankruptcy proceedings against Reliance Capital

In a statement on its website, RBI said there would be an interim moratorium on and from the filing of the application till its admission or rejection by the NCLT In a statement on its website, RBI said there would be an interim moratorium on and from the filing of the application till its admission or rejection by the NCLT https://ift.tt/31nX4qi December 02, 2021 at 05:06AM

Star Health's IPO scrapes through as investment bankers prune OFS component

The Rs 7,240-cr issue received just 79% subscription before I-bankers stepped in The Rs 7,240-cr issue received just 79% subscription before I-bankers stepped in https://ift.tt/3EcTkGJ December 02, 2021 at 04:45AM

Maharashtra amends health rules, drops RT-PCR test for vaccinated arrivals

Institutional quarantine only for passengers from three African countries Institutional quarantine only for passengers from three African countries https://ift.tt/3d9zm3T December 02, 2021 at 04:07AM

India confirms two cases of Omicron Covid variant: What we know so far

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Ikea to open first city store in Mumbai spanning 80,000 sq ft on Dec 9

This is smaller than its traditional big box stores that typically spread across 400,000-500,000 sq ft and are usually situated on the outskirts of cities This is smaller than its traditional big box stores that typically spread across 400,000-500,000 sq ft and are usually situated on the outskirts of cities https://ift.tt/3G7LChH December 02, 2021 at 02:46AM

Climate change, Covid-19 among key focus areas in this year's Infosys Prize

Laureates chosen from a pool of 201 nominations; winners identified by jury of scholars and professors from top universities across the world Laureates chosen from a pool of 201 nominations; winners identified by jury of scholars and professors from top universities across the world https://ift.tt/3lpKwFV December 02, 2021 at 01:53AM

Covid: India's first two Omicron cases detected in Karnataka, says govt

Need not panic about Omicron detection but awareness absolutely essential; follow Coivd-appropriate behaviour, avoid gatherings, says DG ICMR Need not panic about Omicron detection but awareness absolutely essential; follow Coivd-appropriate behaviour, avoid gatherings, says DG ICMR https://ift.tt/3Dnb2pW December 02, 2021 at 02:35AM

ZyCoV-D to be launched in seven states first, says health ministry

Training of vaccinators complete on needle free injector system Training of vaccinators complete on needle free injector system https://ift.tt/31moyNd December 02, 2021 at 12:47AM

Kerala govt signs MoU with German employment agency for recruitment of nurses

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Omicron: 11 countries in ‘at-risk’ category, Scindia tells Lok Sabha

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Swiggy to invest $700 mn in its express grocery delivery service Instamart

Swiggy Instamart is currently doing more than 1 million orders per week and will start 15-minute deliveries in top cities by January 2022 Swiggy Instamart is currently doing more than 1 million orders per week and will start 15-minute deliveries in top cities by January 2022 https://ift.tt/3lo5B3N December 02, 2021 at 12:49AM

You can now buy sovereign gold on RBI Retail Direct Portal also

Subscription of the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 - Series VIII is currently open Subscription of the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 - Series VIII is currently open https://ift.tt/3Idj6gr December 01, 2021 at 11:37PM

'Not divine right of an individual': Prashant Kishor's jibe at Rahul Gandhi

The opposition leadership should be decided democratically, he said The opposition leadership should be decided democratically, he said https://ift.tt/3G1SNaY December 01, 2021 at 11:24PM

Dish TV hits 5% upper circuit amid Bharti Airtel's stake purchase buzz

Dish TV India said that the Company is not aware of the transaction which has been reported in the media Dish TV India said that the Company is not aware of the transaction which has been reported in the media https://ift.tt/2ZK51ph December 01, 2021 at 11:29PM

HUL scraps coal usage across operations, replaces with green alternatives

The shift from coal to renewable energy sources has also resulted into savings for HUL, says the FMCG major The shift from coal to renewable energy sources has also resulted into savings for HUL, says the FMCG major https://ift.tt/3pj1QOi December 01, 2021 at 11:18PM

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict has impacted an unlikely group—hundreds of Indian professors

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‘Not divine right of an individual’: Prashant Kishor on Opposition leadership

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Bihar minister vows to get cops suspended after his convoy is stopped

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Bharat Bond ETF third tranche to hit markets on Dec 3 to raise Rs 5,000 cr

The third tranche of Bharat Bond ETF will be launched on December 3 to raise around Rs 5,000 crore to fund growth plans of Central Public Sector Enterprises, Edelweiss Asset Management said The third tranche of Bharat Bond ETF will be launched on December 3 to raise around Rs 5,000 crore to fund growth plans of Central Public Sector Enterprises, Edelweiss Asset Management said https://ift.tt/3xGw7dz December 01, 2021 at 02:41AM

Omicron scare: Govt puts on hold restart of regular international flights

Move comes into force on Dec 15; international flights under air transport bubble with 31 countries will continue for now Move comes into force on Dec 15; international flights under air transport bubble with 31 countries will continue for now https://ift.tt/3ob8Gpx December 01, 2021 at 02:13AM

Madurai: Cop ‘stops woman returning from movie, rapes her’; booked

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Omicron Covid variant LIVE updates: Maharashtra makes negative RT-PCR report compulsory for domestic fliers

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'What is UPA? There is no UPA': Mamata after meeting with Sharad Pawar

The TMC chief had met Shiv Sena leaders Sanjay Raut and Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday. The TMC chief had met Shiv Sena leaders Sanjay Raut and Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday. https://ift.tt/3lltwRi December 01, 2021 at 01:55AM

Maharashtra's new airport rules in divergence with MoHFW guidelines: Centre

Maharashtra has mandated seven-day institutional quarantine for travellers arriving in the state from 'at-risk' countries Maharashtra has mandated seven-day institutional quarantine for travellers arriving in the state from 'at-risk' countries https://ift.tt/3o9w4DQ December 01, 2021 at 01:38AM

Banks to reach out to anchor investors for LIC IPO after Paytm delay

Bankers, government officials and LIC staff are working around the clock to complete the preparatory work for the IPO and ensure there's enough demand for the mega sale Bankers, government officials and LIC staff are working around the clock to complete the preparatory work for the IPO and ensure there's enough demand for the mega sale https://ift.tt/3d5yQ6P December 01, 2021 at 01:31AM

Amid Omicron threat, govt issues FAQs for incoming international travellers

ICMR approves 9 systems for molecular testing of SARS-CoV-2 at airports ICMR approves 9 systems for molecular testing of SARS-CoV-2 at airports https://ift.tt/3lq3Pz8 December 01, 2021 at 01:21AM

Goa: TMC terms meeting between Rahul Gandhi and GFP MLAs 'unholy alliance'

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday dubbed "unholy alliance" the meeting between two MLAs of the Goa Forward Party (GFP) with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at his residence in Delhi. Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday dubbed "unholy alliance" the meeting between two MLAs of the Goa Forward Party (GFP) with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at his residence in Delhi. https://ift.tt/3I8xW7S December 01, 2021 at 01:08AM

CPI(Maoist) expels Kobad Ghandy, accuses him of ‘spiritualism’, distancing himself from outfit

https://ift.tt/3ocyZMi December 01, 2021 at 12:43AM

Maruti Suzuki total sales decline 9% YoY in Nov due to chip crisis

The car major is expecting an adverse impact on vehicle production in Haryana and Gujarat plants in Dec 2021 owing to electronic components supply constraint The car major is expecting an adverse impact on vehicle production in Haryana and Gujarat plants in Dec 2021 owing to electronic components supply constraint https://ift.tt/3xF2o4R December 01, 2021 at 12:13AM

DGCA postpones resumption of scheduled international flights from Dec 15

Aviation regulator said the effective date for resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services will be notified in due course Aviation regulator said the effective date for resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services will be notified in due course https://ift.tt/3pjhBED December 01, 2021 at 12:49AM

Amid low inflation, CEA sees no impact on RBI policy as Fed turns hawkish

Monetary policy will not have to be in conflict with fiscal policy in India, as opposed to other economies, says K V Subramanian Monetary policy will not have to be in conflict with fiscal policy in India, as opposed to other economies, says K V Subramanian https://ift.tt/3xDs95u November 30, 2021 at 11:12PM

States improve fiscal position, but local bodies still suffer: RBI report

Covid worsened finances of local govts in 2020-21 and 2021-22; local authorities would lose 15-25% of their revenues in 2021, which may make maintenance of current level of service delivery difficult Covid worsened finances of local govts in 2020-21 and 2021-22; local authorities would lose 15-25% of their revenues in 2021, which may make maintenance of current level of service delivery difficult https://ift.tt/3D5rpqZ November 30, 2021 at 10:36PM

Amid Omicron scare, India unlikely to resume international flights from December 15

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Gujarat displaces Maharashtra to become largest manufacturing hub in country

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‘It’s hilarious, if not tragic’: Parliament question on Chinese incursion disallowed citing national interest, says Subramanian Swamy

https://ift.tt/3G6jBa3 November 30, 2021 at 11:02PM

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to receive $1 mn annual salary

The India-born executive - who succeeds Jack Dorsey in this role - served as Twitter's Chief Technology Officer since 2017, and has been responsible for the company's technical strategy The India-born executive - who succeeds Jack Dorsey in this role - served as Twitter's Chief Technology Officer since 2017, and has been responsible for the company's technical strategy https://ift.tt/3EdGW9k November 30, 2021 at 10:32PM

Aurionpro Solutions hits 5% upper circuit for 5th straight day; here's why

The project valued close to Rs 190 cr received from High Court of Madhya Pradesh for the complete digitisation and implementation of video surveillance systems and live audio-visual streaming system The project valued close to Rs 190 cr received from High Court of Madhya Pradesh for the complete digitisation and implementation of video surveillance systems and live audio-visual streaming system https://ift.tt/3d9g26A November 30, 2021 at 10:20PM

LIC asks its policyholders to update PAN details for participation in IPO

As per the proposed plan, up to 10 per cent of the LIC IPO issue size would be reserved for policyholders As per the proposed plan, up to 10 per cent of the LIC IPO issue size would be reserved for policyholders https://ift.tt/3d4ukWc November 30, 2021 at 10:13PM

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

By Nov 24, more than two-thirds of positive tests in Gauteng, the South African province, were showing the S-gene dropout - a sign that Omicron was already becoming dominant By Nov 24, more than two-thirds of positive tests in Gauteng, the South African province, were showing the S-gene dropout - a sign that Omicron was already becoming dominant https://ift.tt/3xIbluf November 30, 2021 at 10:11PM

Elon Musk warns employees of potential SpaceX bankruptcy