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AMSL sets up Rs 210 crore facility in Telangana

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) Infrastructure and defence solutions provider, AMSL, on Tuesday said it has planned to establish a new facility in...

Dollar firms past 150 yen; yuan struggles for footing

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar rose broadly on Tuesday and firmed above 150 yen on mounting expectations of higher-for-longer U.S. rates, contrasting with a recession in Japan and market

Asia stocks dip, unimpressed by China rate cut

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian shares slipped from 1-1/2 month highs on Tuesday as a record rate cut in China failed to excite investors, while U.S. and Europe futures fell on fading

Amazon starts delivery service in Uttarakhand’s remote village at 4,500 feet

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (PTI) E-commerce company Amazon on Tuesday said it has started delivery service in Gajoli, a remote village in Uttarkashi district...

Focus on North Chennai, flood mitigation & a 7-point ‘grand dream’ in Tamil Nadu Budget 2024-25

In his maiden budget, state finance minister Thangam Thennarasu also announced a housing scheme to make the state 'hut-free' by 2030 & project to reduce water pollution in North Chennai.

Oil prices hover near 3-week highs on Middle East tensions, China demand

By Colleen Howe BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices were broadly steady on Tuesday, hovering close to three-week highs on heightened Middle East tensions and recovering China demand. Brent futures

Gold holds ground as focus turns to Fed minutes

By Sherin Elizabeth Varghese (Reuters) - Gold prices held steady on Tuesday despite a stronger dollar and elevated Treasury yields, as investors awaited the minutes of the last U.S. Federal Reserve

India’s Zee Entertainment seeks to revive $10 billion merger with Sony, ET reports

BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's Zee Entertainment is making a final attempt to restart discussions with Japan's Sony Group to revive their $10 billion merger deal which was scrapped on Jan. 22, Indian

Oil prices hold near 3-week highs on Middle East tensions, China demand

By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) - Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trading on Tuesday, hovering close to three-week highs on heightened Middle East tensions and recovering China demand.

Asia stocks struggle even as China slashes rates

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares were pinned below 1-1/2 month highs on Tuesday as even a larger-than-expected interest rate cut in China failed to excite investors jaded at the

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Fourth phase is high noon of 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It could end in a draw for INDIA & NDA

This phase belongs to the ‘non-aligned’ parties. They could play a critical role in the eventuality of a hung parliament, which looks much more likely than it did one month ago.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.