Indian stock exchanges to remain open on Sunday for Union Budget 2026
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE on Friday announced that markets will be open for trading on February 1 (Sunday) on account of the Union Budget 2026-2027. The pre-open market would open from 9 am till 9:08 am while normal trading will run from 9:15 am till 3:30 pm. “On account […]
Reliance Industries clocks Rs 18,645 crore net profit in October-December quarter
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 18,645 crore in the October-December quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q3FY26), which representsa 0.56 per cent increase compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 18,540 crore for the same quarter of the previous financial year. The company’s […]
Metro Skywalk inaugurated at International Tech Park Bangalore
Bengaluru, Jan 16 (IANS) The International Tech Park Bangalore (ITPB) has inaugurated the ‘ITPB Metro Skywalk’, connecting Pattandur Agrahara Metro Station (Purple Line) directly to ITPB and Park Square Mall. The skywalk was inaugurated on Friday jointly by Subramanya Gudge, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Project and Planning Director, and Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, CapitaLand […]
Centre moots strict law to protect farmers from fake seeds
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday unveiled the proposals of the new Seed Act (Seed Act 2026), which include mandatory registration of seed companies and a penalty of up to Rs 30 lakh for selling substandard seeds. The minister said the proposed legislation is a […]
Defence Procurement Board approves proposal to acquire 114 Rafale jets
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In a key booster for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday approved the proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault. According to defence sources, the proposal will now be taken up for clearance at the next Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed […]
Phase 2 development of Adani Group’s Vizhinjam Port to begin on January 24
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Kerala’s ambitious Adani Group-run Vizhinjam International Seaport project is set to enter a decisive new phase with the inauguration of its second stage of development on January 24, marking a major milestone in the state’s port-led growth strategy, an official statement said on Friday. According to the statement, Chief Minister Pinarayi […]
TGSRTC to transport Medaram’s Gold (Jaggery) for devotees
Hyderabad, Jan.16 (RAHNUMA): In view of the “Sammakka Saralamma Jatara,” Asia’s largest tribal festival, which is scheduled to be held from the 28th to the 31st of this month, TGSRTC has made special arrangements for devotees , who wish to offer jaggery , which is also called gold by devotees to the goddesses. It is […]
IndiaAI, MeitY and IIT Hyderabad Host Inclusion for Social Empowerment Working Group Meeting
Hyderabad, Jan.16 (RAHNUMA): The IndiaAI Mission, MeitY in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad on Friday hosted the Working Group Meeting on Inclusion for Social Empowerment at the IIT Hyderabad campus. The meeting convened senior policymakers, academic leaders, industry experts and researchers to advance national deliberations on inclusive AI development, societal adoption of AI and equitable access […]
Former IPS officer warns of legal action against social media handles
Hyderabad, Jan.16 (RAHNUMA): BRS party General Secretary RS Praveen Kumar today strongly condemned the false news circulating on social media claiming that he was changing parties. He announced that he would take legal action against those spreading these false reports. He expressed concern over the false propaganda targeting him on the social media for the […]
Medaram to host historic Telangana Cabinet meeting on Jan.18
Hyderabad, Jan.16 (RAHNUMA): A rare event is set to unfold in the history of Telangana state. This time, the state cabinet meeting will be held away from the capital city of Hyderabad, in the renowned pilgrimage site of Medaram. The meeting will take place on Sunday, January 18, at 5 PM at the Haritha […]
