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Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. (PTI Photo)

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Nalini Sriharan to be released today

Nalini Sriharan and six other people were sentenced to life imprisonment in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case

24 Dec 2021 12:20 PM

People participate in the funeral procession of late Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat from his residence to Brar Square in Delhi cantonment. (Photo: PTI)

Coonoor public's appeal to Centre, state govt — build memorial for Gen Rawat, others

The requests were made in identical letters to PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister M K Stalin

13 Dec 2021 2:00 PM

In e-commerce, online merchant, internet sales associate, marketing specialist and social media associate are the most sought out fresher roles. — Representational image/DC

Retail sector looks to hire freshers

The pandemic has created a new retail shopping experience which is leading to rise of jobs and opportunities for freshers and entrants

13 Dec 2021 9:31 AM

Gold had made multi-week highs in November as the daily Covid caseloads were rising in some of the European countries. The inflation theme in some of the key economies too have been supporting gold prices. — DC Image

Covid fear: Gold ETFs see high inflow in November

The higher inflow saw the assets managed by the funds touching Rs 18,104 crore in November against Rs 17,320 crore in October

13 Dec 2021 9:29 AM

Firemen and rescue workers stand next to the debris of an IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter crash site in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, on December 8, 2021. - A helicopter carrying India's defence chief General Bipin Rawat crashed, the air force said, with a government minister at the scene saying at least seven people were dead. (Photo by AFP)

Was it technical fault, weather or sabotage as chopper took unusual route

On Wednesday the weather was misty in Coonoor from morning and yet this chopper carrying Gen. Rawat was allowed to fly

09 Dec 2021 12:59 AM

Visual from the crash site. (Photo: ANI)

Coonoor IAF chopper crash: 13 out of 14 on-board dead, CDS Rawat's condition unclear

TV visuals showed the badly damaged chopper in flames, possibly under the impact of the crash

08 Dec 2021 1:47 PM

The adoption of asset-light QR-based acceptance solutions has grown swiftly in the past one year. (Representational Image. AFP)

Mobile payments triple in one year to Rs 111.4 L cr

The increased payments are a result of acceptance of Quick Response-based payment solutions

06 Dec 2021 2:38 AM

The 67-year-old actor-politician continues to be involved in film making and television shows as well. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kamal Haasan has fully recovered from COVID-19, says hospital

On November 22, Haasan had said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and he was admitted to SRMC the same day

01 Dec 2021 2:50 PM

A man works in a paddy field on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, Friday, Nov. 19. (AP Photo)

Rice exports to set new record this year

Rice exports rose an impressive 10.5 per cent between April and October over the record exports in FY21

19 Nov 2021 11:44 PM

Firefighters rescue people on a boat from a flooded residential area after heavy rain shower in Chennai on November 7, 2021. (Arun SANKAR / AFP)

Intense rains in Chennai after years, PM Modi assures CM of Centre's support

Since the start of the Northeast monsoon in October, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry regions have experienced about 43 per cent excess rainfall

08 Nov 2021 11:15 AM

The share of engineering goods in total merchandise export was 26.65 per cent in September 2021. — Representational image/AFP

Engineering exports reach half-way mark

Annualising the figure means we are well on track to achieve our target of $105 billion in FY22

25 Oct 2021 8:04 AM

Through existing collaborations with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Confederation of All Indian Traders (Cait), Mastercard will provide skills training and education to small business owners on their digitisation options. — ANI

MSMEs to get $100 mn fund for digitisation

HDFC Bank will reach beyond its current customer base to make 50 pc of this credit facility available to new small business borrowers

22 Oct 2021 7:31 AM

The analysis found that the sales of smartphones have significantly jumped, with more and more discounts available on e-commerce platforms. — Representational image/DC

Festive smartphone sales to hit record

The highest-ever number is coming at a time when the global smartphone industry is facing component shortages

22 Oct 2021 7:17 AM

All the categories of consumer goods have recorded positive growth when compared to September 2020. (PTI Photo)

September retail sales near pre-pandemic levels

According to the Retailers Association of India, retail sales in September 2021 were at 96 % of the pre-pandemic levels of September 2019

14 Oct 2021 1:36 AM

The basic customs duty on crude palm oil, crude soyabean oil and crude sunflower oil has been reduced from 2.5 per cent to nil.

Edible oil duties slashed to curb prices

The government has reduced the basic customs duty and agricultural cess on certain edible oils till March 31, 2022 to soften prices

14 Oct 2021 1:27 AM

The government hopes the venture will generate one lakh direct and two lakh indirect employment per park. (Representional Image)

Textile parks to get over Rs 4,400 crore incentives

Parks will be developed by a special purpose vehicle which will be owned by the state government and the Centre

07 Oct 2021 7:30 AM

The additional funds will support the MFIs with lower grading. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Sa-Dhan seeks additional Rs 7.5K crore credit guarantee

The guarantee cover was available up to March 31, 2022 or until the guarantees for Rs 7,500 crore loans were used up

06 Oct 2021 7:28 AM

The unemployment rate declined from 8.3 per cent in August to 6.9 per cent in September. (Photo: PTI/File)

Services, jobs in expansion mode

Post-loosening of pandemic restrictions, the services sector continued to expand in September

06 Oct 2021 7:23 AM

The FTP provides guidelines for enhancing exports in order to push economic growth and create jobs. (Photo: PTI)

Foreign Trade Policy to be extended till March

On March 31, 2020, the government had extended the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 for one year till March 31, 2021

28 Sep 2021 9:13 AM

The seven-member panel would submit a report in two months. (Photo: ANI/File)

State ministers to review GST rates

The Group of Ministers looking at rate rationalisation will review the goods and services that are exempted from taxes

28 Sep 2021 8:36 AM

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