Mumbai: The country’s current account deficit widened marginally to USD 9.7 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP in April-June 2024, as against USD 8.9 billion or 1 per cent in the year-ago period, Reserve Bank of India said on Monday. The crucial number representing the country’s external sector strength has come on the heels…
Beijing: The manufacturing sector in China fell into contraction territory in September, the latest survey from Caixin revealed on Monday with a manufacturing PMI score of 49.3. That’s down from 50.4 in August, and it slips beneath the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction. Incoming new orders for Chinese manufactured goods declined…
Kolkata: Junior medics from various government hospitals in West Bengal, along with members of the public, participated in torch rallies across the city on Sunday, demanding justice for the murdered doctor of R G Kar Hospital and calling for improved security at their workplaces. The demonstrations took place a day before the Supreme Court is…
Lakshman Rao After returning from the ashram of Sage Agastya, Shri Rama, enriched by the wisdom gained during his stay, met with his brothers and mothers before retiring for the night. The next morning, he convened a royal court, summoning his brothers and a council of sages. There, he expressed his desire to perform the…
Chandigarh: Launching a vitriolic attack on the main opposition party, BJP national president and Union Minister J P Nadda on Sunday alleged the Congress means ‘kushasan’ (misgovernance), corruption and criminalisation as he urged the voters to bloom the lotus’ for a third time in Haryana. Addressing a poll rally in Haryana’s Rohtak, Nadda also pointed…
New Delhi: The 14 sectors covered under the production linked incentive (PLI) schemes have witnessed investments of Rs 1.46 lakh crore till August and the capital infusion is expected to reach Rs 2 lakh crore in the coming years, the commerce and industry ministry said on Sunday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held…
Lakshman Rao One day, as Lord Rama convened his court, a poor yet learned Brahmin entered and brought a grave matter before the assembly. He reported that an intruder named Sambhuka had terrorized the peaceful and sacred village, abducting a boy without reason or ransom. Bharata, moved by the Brahmin’s plea, sought permission to lead…
Ranipet (Tamil Nadu): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a new manufacturing facility of auto major Tata Motors here entailing investment of Rs 9,000 crore. The ground breaking ceremony was held at Panapakkam in this district, about 115 km from Chennai. The facility is expected to generate…
Kolkata: The Centre lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday with immediate effect, according to a notification. In July 2023, the government imposed the ban to ensure the domestic supply of rice and keep prices under control. Exporters hailed the decision, dubbing it a “game-changer” for the sector. “India’s bold…
Mumbai: The BSE benchmark Sensex hit its fresh all-time high level in early trade on Friday amid heavy buying in IT stocks and a rally in global markets. The BSE Sensex climbed 119.38 points to reach a record peak of 85,955.50 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up 34.5 points to 26,250.55. From the…
