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Bhujia baron Shiv Ratan Agarwal, who built Bikaji into a global snack brand, passes away at 75

New Delhi, Apr 23 (PTI) Shiv Ratan Agarwal, who built a humble, family-run namkeen business into one of India's most recognisable packaged snack...

Indian seafarer among crew of ship held by Iran in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, Apr 23 (PTI) At least one Indian seafarer was among the crew of a vessel taken into custody by Iran in the...

West Asia conflict, supply chain disruptions may create challenges to economy: RBI bulletin

Mumbai, Apr 23 (PTI) Persistent conflict in West Asia and supply chain disruptions could pose challenges to the domestic economy in the form of...

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

MAFDA, AIDA call indefinite shutdown in Maharashtra over enforcement drive disruptions

New Delhi, Apr 23 (PTI) The Maharashtra Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Seeds Dealers Association (MAFDA) and the All India Dealer Association (AIDA) on Thursday...

Infosys Q4 net profit rises 20.8 pc to Rs 8,501 crore

New Delhi, Apr 23 (PTI) IT major Infosys on Thursday reported a 20.8 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 8,501 crore...

Oil cos losing Rs 20 on petrol, Rs 100 on diesel but no plans to raise prices: Govt

New Delhi, Apr 23 (PTI) State-owned fuel retailers are incurring losses of about Rs 20 per litre on petrol and roughly Rs 100...

No plan yet to raise petrol, diesel prices: Oil Min

New Delhi, Apr 23 (PTI) The government on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting petrol and diesel prices may be hiked by Rs 25-28 a...

Rupee falls 34 paise against US dollar

Mumbai, Apr 22 (PTI) Falling for the third straight session, the rupee declined 34 paise to close at 93.78 against the US dollar on...

West Asia crisis, inflation weighed on RBI panel’s decision on interest rate: MPC minutes

Mumbai, Apr 22 (PTI) Uncertainties triggered by the West Asia crisis and its impact on inflation, as well as growth, weighed on the RBI...

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.