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  1. LIC has increased its stake in IDFC First Bank to 2.68 percent.

    New Delhi [India], Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in IDFC First Bank, according to information provided to the exchanges on Thursday.After the increase, LIC's stake in IDFC First Bank has increased from 0.20 percent to 2.68 percent. Numerically, this increase...
  2. Gold rose by Rs 530 and silver by Rs 1,200 on strong global cues.

    New Delhi: Gold prices rose by Rs 530 to Rs 73,080 per 10 gram in the national capital on Thursday tracking an upward trend in international markets, according to HDFC Securities.The yellow metal had settled at Rs 72,550 per 10 grams in the previous trade.Silver prices also increased from Rs...
  3. General Minister says new government medical college will start in South Mumbai

    He said the medical college will be affiliated to Gokuldas Tejpal and Cama Hospital and the number of seats will be increased from the academic year 2025-26.He said, with the increase in the number of doctors, the citizens of South Mumbai will be provided with better medical care, access to...
  4. Market surge: CJI Chandrachud advises SEBI, SAT to be cautious, advocates more tribunal benches

    Mumbai, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Thursday advised market regulator SEBI and the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) to exercise caution amid a significant rise in the stock markets and proposed more courts to ensure that the "spine is stable."Inaugurating the new SAT...
  5. "Understanding the difficulty of policing has been an eye-opening experience": Powell on playing the role of a cop in Deva

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Playing the role of a policeman in 'Deva' has increased actor Pavail Gulati's appreciation for the hard work and discipline of the police force.“Playing the role of a Mumbai policeman in 'Deva' has instilled in me a deep respect for the men and women who protect...
  6. Coal production from captive, commercial mines increased 35 percent in April-June

    Similarly, coal dispatch increased by 34.25 per cent year-on-year to 45.68 million tonnes in Q1FY2015 from 34.07 million tonnes (MT) in April-June quarter of FY2014.The ministry said coal production for the power sector has seen a substantial increase, rising from 25.02 million tonnes (MT) in...
  7. Maharashtra government to send team to Telangana to study subsidy to cotton growers

    Abdul Sattar added that the government was open to making changes in financial assistance to cotton farmers.He also announced that during Diwali the purchase of cotton in the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) would be opened so that farmers can sell their produce and get the prevailing price...
  8. Number of people facing extreme humid heat increased by 67 crore in India from 1951-2020: Study

    New Delhi: People in India exposed to extreme levels of humid heat during monsoons increased by at least 67 crore during the period 1951-2020, according to research.The researchers investigated trends in hot, humid conditions or "humid heat extremes," commonly observed in monsoons during the...
  9. India's services sector growth boosted by expansion in new businesses and exports in June

    New Delhi [India], India, reported sustained growth in service sector output in June, with the rate of expansion accelerating from May's five-month low amid a stronger rise in new orders, according to HSBC India services PMI survey released on Wednesday.The latest rally could also be linked to...
  10. PE, VC investments reach $6.9 billion in May: Report

    Investments in real estate and infrastructure by PE/VC have increased by 67 per cent year-on-year to $2.5 billion in May 2024 from $1.5 billion in May 2023, the report said. This is 183 percent more than April 2024.The total number of deals increased 45 percent year-on-year to 100 in May 2024...
  11. Bihar government challenges Patna HC's decision to reduce quota by more than 50 percent in SC

    The plea, filed through advocate Manish Kumar, challenges the high court's decision, which struck down the state's Amendment Acts of 2023, which increased reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EBC from 50 per cent to 65 per cent. given.This included 20 percent for SC, 2 percent for ST, 25 percent...
  12. India's services sector grew in June on strong growth in new business, exports: PMI

    New Delhi: India's service sector growth accelerated in June from a five-month low in May, amid a stronger rise in new orders and an unprecedented expansion in international sales, it said on Wednesday. a monthly survey.HSBC India's seasonally adjusted services business activity index rose...
  13. Production of 1 crore liters of milk per day; A milestone has been achieved in the history of Karnataka Milk Federation: Siddaramaiah

    Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude to the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), terming the production of 1 crore liters per day as a milestone in the history of the dairy cooperative .Siddaramaiah addressed the media after offering pooja to...
  14. Bihar government reaches SC against cancellation of quota increase

    The quota hike, which came into effect last year, was applicable across jobs and educational institutions in Bihar.However, in a major blow to the state government, Chief Justice K. A high court division bench headed by Vinod Chandran, in its June 20 judgment, struck down the amendments passed...
  15. In election year, Haryana Chief Minister announces concessions for sarpanches

    Chandigarh, With Assembly elections scheduled for later this year, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday made several announcements for village sarpanches and also increased fees for sanitation workers in rural and urban areas.Saini said sarpanches can now undertake development...
  16. NLC India estimates lignite production to rise 22 per cent to 61.7 lakh tonnes in Q1

    New Delhi: State-owned NLC India Limited (NLCIL) on Tuesday said its lignite production increased by 22.12 per cent to 61.72 lakh tonnes (LT) in the first quarter of the current financial year.The company's lignite production in the same period a year ago was 50.54 LT.NLCIL, a Navratna...
  17. Daily milk production in Karnataka crosses 1 crore liters

    Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who performed the puja, expressed happiness over the development, calling it an important milestone in the history of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)."Last June, our daily milk production was 90 lakh litres. Now, we have reached 1 crore liters per day," the...
  18. Sarpanch in Haryana will now be able to get work done up to Rs 21 lakh without e-tender

    Earlier this limit was Rs 5 lakh.The Chief Minister also announced that Sarpanches can now claim traveling expenses at the rate of Rs 16 per km when using their own car or taxi for Gram Panchayat work. The bill for travel and dearness allowance claim will now be approved at the BDPO level...
  19. Delhi LG Saxena orders inquiry into irregularities in construction of Delhi Government's Lok Nayak Hospital

    New Delhi [India], Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has alleged that a tender worth Rs 465 crore for construction of an additional block at the Delhi government's Lok Nayak Hospital has been surreptitiously increased to Rs 1,135 crore , creating a liability of approximately Rs 670 crore. on...
  20. Indian Energy Exchange's total trading volume increased 19 percent to 28,178 million units in April-June

    New Delhi, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) on Tuesday recorded 19 per cent growth in its overall trading volume to 28.178 million units in the April-June period of FY25.The exchange reached a total trading volume of 23.68 billion units (MU) in the same period of the previous year."During the...