Sensex, Nifty end higher as healthcare, pharma and PSU bank stocks lead gains
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) The benchmark indices recovered from early losses to end Tuesday’s trading session on a positive note, supported by gains in healthcare, pharma and public sector bank stocks. The Sensex rose 286.98 points, or 0.37 per cent, to settle at 77,656.09, while the Nifty gained 115.50 points, or 0.48 per cent, to […]
Raksha Bandhan trade expected to cross Rs 30,000 crore: CAIT
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Retail activity across India has picked up sharply ahead of Raksha Bandhan, with the festival expected to generate more than Rs 30,000 crore in business this year, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Tuesday. CAIT National Secretary General and Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal said that […]
India to ease BIS certification rules for high-tech firms: Piyush Goyal
Tokyo/New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Indian government is working on a framework to ease Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification requirements for high-tech companies, including semiconductor and artificial intelligence firms, looking to establish manufacturing operations in the country, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. Speaking at a roundtable on semiconductors and […]
Piyush Goyal lauds Indian diaspora for strengthening India-Japan ties
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday lauded the contribution of the Indian diaspora in Japan for strengthening India-Japan ties. Addressing the Indian community in Tokyo, he described the nearly 60,000-strong Indian diaspora in Japan as “Brand Ambassadors of India.” Goyal said that the energy, enthusiasm and confidence witnessed […]
PM Modi reviews 6 key infrastructure projects worth Rs 30,000 crore
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reviewed six key infrastructure projects across the railway, road, and power sectors, spanning nine states with a cumulative cost of more than Rs 30,000 crore. Chairing the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, at Seva Teerth […]
Canada hits back with 50 pc US tariffs
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) Canada announced matching tariffs of up to 50 per cent on $27.6 billion worth of US goods after suspending trade negotiations with Washington, saying the United States had demanded too much while offering too little. The counter-tariffs will take effect on September 8 and cover steel, dairy products, appliances, agricultural equipment, […]
Love Gill and Rhiya Ahir to go head-to-head in ‘fans ka faisla’ for ‘Bigg Boss 20’ spot
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) The race for a spot in the “Bigg Boss 20” house is set to get more intense as contenders Love Gill and Rhiya Ahir go head-to-head in the special segment ‘Fans Ka Faisla.’ With the audience taking charge, fans will decide which contender earns the coveted ‘Extra Jeevan Daan’ and gets […]
Prakash Raj says his ‘Jagamae Sangeetham’ character is driven by fear of losing a legacy
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Actor Prakash Raj, who essays the role of Shastri in the upcoming streaming series ‘Jagamae Sangeetham’, has said that his character is driven by fear of losing a legacy that has defined generations before him. The trailer of the series was unveiled on Tuesday, and brings to life a tale of […]
Sonu Nigam reveals how singing 16-17 jingles a day helped him master different languages
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam has opened up about his early days in the music industry. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he revealed how recording 16-17 jingles a day in different voices and languages helped him become familiar with the diverse linguistic landscape of India. Sonu recalled that his stint as a jingle singer […]
Waheeda Rehman: Cinema always had power to bring people and cultures closer
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman, whose classic ‘Teesri Kasam’ is set to open the Indian Film Festival of New Zealand, has said that cinema holds the power to bridge the gap between people and cultures. The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand will host the screening of ‘Teesri Kasam’, which starred Waheeda […]
