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293 Covid cases recorded in Delhi, 2 deaths; positivity rate at 18.53%

Delhi recorded 293 fresh Covid-19 cases, with the positivity rate rising to 18.53 per cent which meant nearly one out of every five people tested turned out to be positive, according to data shared

Untimely rains bring relief to thermal units as power, coal demand tapers

Downpour allows power plants to stock coal for upcoming summer months

India's missing female scientists

From prejudice to working conditions that are stacked against them, "Lab Hopping" examines the key issues facing women in STEM, backing its assertions with data and anecdotes

Indian dating apps swipe right for Bharat as relationship landscape changes

The stakes are rising. Indian consumers spent close to $10 million in 2022 on dating and friendship apps

Dhanlaxmi Bank sees 23% rise in gold loan book; total deposits up 7%

The bank's total business grew 11.26 per cent to Rs 23,194 crore as on March 2023

India looking to merge hydropower units to create single company: Minister

NTPC, the country's largest power producer, acquired the two hydro companies -- THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) and NEEPCO -- three years ago for about $1.34 billion under a consolidation plan

Donald Trump heads to New York amid tight security ahead of his surrender

Former President Donald Trump boarded his private plane and flew from Florida toward New York ahead of his expected booking and arraignment

Centre's grievance appellate committee to hear pleas against gaming SRBs

WATCHER BEING WATCHED: Risk of capture of self-regulatory bodies flagged

Aim to make FAME scheme more transparent: Minister for Heavy Industries

"The ministry is considering every direction (on penalty) but we will take a decision based on the recommendation in the investigation report"

10% of wheat crop damaged due to untimely heavy rains, says Centre

The ministry has pegged a record 112.2 million tonne wheat output in the ongoing 2022-23 crop year (July-June)

Semiconductor chip shortage may derail automakers FY24 production plans

Tata Motors, a leading SUV player, has said it continued to be "agile" and was monitoring situation

Revenue in India hit as Delhi delays licence, says Pernod Ricard

Pernod said it is "being severely impacted with loss of market share and revenues" and unable to conduct its business in the city, adding that as a consequence it was "suffering massive losses"

Saudi Arabian govt to invest $38 billion to become video-game hub

The fund in February increased its stake in Nintendo to 8.3 per cent, becoming the largest outside shareholder

Crude oil can hit $100 a barrel if production cuts continue: Analysts

Others, too, believe that $100 a barrel could become a reality

Parliament clears amendments to competition law without any discussion

The bill has been approved by Parliament nearly eight months after its introduction in Lok Sabha, which gave its nod on March 29

SII seeks inclusion of Covovax on CoWIN as heterologous dose for adults

Covovax is manufactured through technology transfer from US-based vaccine maker Novavax

Revenue boost: FY23 net direct tax collection exceeds Revised Estimate

Mop-up could help govt meet its fiscal deficit target

Issues faced during customs duty payment to be resolved soon: CBIC

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes Monday said the difficulties being faced by traders in paying customs duties in the newly launched upgraded duty payments systems will be resolved at the earliest

Soren launches TCIL's Rs 2,000 crore expansion project in Jamshedpur

Lauding the Tata Group's contribution to the development of Jharkhand, Soren said a cancer hospital of the conglomerate in Ranchi was ready for inauguration

Nabard projects 25% jump in priority sector loans in Maha at Rs 6.34 trn

The projections include a credit flow of Rs 1,56,873 crore to the farm sector and Rs 3,54,854 crore to micro, small and medium enterprises, the statement said