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Anil Ambani reviewing options after Sebi action

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani is reviewing legal options after the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India banned him from the stock markets and imposed a steep Rs 25 crore fine for alleged fund diversion from Reliance Home Finance, a former subsidiary of Reliance Capital.

3:55 PM

Union Cabinet set to approve 12 industrial parks worth Rs 25,000 crore

The Union Cabinet is soon expected to approve 12 industrial parks across states including Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab, with a project cost of around Rs 25,000 crore, according to people aware of the matter.

3:51 PM

India, Australia to boost economic ties; 11th round of talks set for Nov

India and Australia held ‘intensive discussions’ on a wide range of issues, including goods, services and digital trade, and underscored the commitment to strengthen and enhance economic partnership during the 10th round of Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations between the two sides, an official statement said on Sunday.

3:46 PM

Macro data, global cues to chart market direction this week: Analysts

3:43 PM

US imposes more sanctions targeting Houthi, Hezbollah trade networks

The United States on Thursday issued more sanctions targeting Houthi and Hezbollah trade networks, the US Treasury Department said, as Washington increases pressure on Tehran and the Iranian-backed groups.

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Govt set to approve 12 industrial parks worth Rs 25,000 cr across 3 states

The Union Cabinet is soon expected to approve 12 industrial parks across states including Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab, with a project cost of around Rs 25,000 crore, according to people aware of the matter.

3:30 PM

Infosys scouting for acquisitions; more buys matching 'in-tech' scale possible, says CEO Salil Parekh

3:27 PM

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers as Israel declares 48-hour emergency

Around 100 Israeli Air Force fighter jets have struck and eliminated thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels aimed at northern and central Israel, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The fighter jets targeted more than 40 Hezbollah launch areas.

3:25 PM

Strengthening laws to ensure strict punishment for crimes against women: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government is strengthening laws to provide for stringent punishment for crimes against women. Addressing a Lakhpati Didi rally at Jalgaon in north Maharashtra, Modi also said his government has done more for women in the last 10 years than was done by all the previous regimes since Independence.

3:17 PM

UK PM Keir Starmer prepares for his first Downing Street keynote speech

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing for his first Downing Street keynote speech since being elected last month and ahead of Parliament resuming after its summer recess.

2:55 PM

India needs to lead global tech transition, create future jobs: Ola Founder

Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal is placing bold bets on new-age technologies with a view for India to be at the forefront of the current global tech transition led by AI, and build jobs of the future in the country.

 

2:45 PM

My govt did more for women in 10 yrs than was done since Independence: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has done more for women in the last 10 years than was done by all the previous regimes since Independence. Addressing a Lakhpati Didi rally at Jalgaon in north Maharashtra, Modi also said his government is strengthening laws to provide for stringent punishment for crimes against women.

2:31 PM

Manish Sisodia arrives in Amritsar, says Punjab govt working efficiently under CM Bhagwant Mann

After concluding his padyatra in Delhi and being released from jail, former Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia arrived in Amritsar on Sunday and said that the Punjab government under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Mann is working efficiently.

2:10 PM

Bigger intention of grabbing land behind crimes against women: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted at 'political patronage' behind the crimes, while also claiming that financial power is shifting out of the hands of the Assamese people

1:54 PM

Delhi Police arrests illegal arms suppliers, eight country made pistols recovered

Delhi Police has arrested two members of an interstate arms supply gang who used social media platforms for their dealings, officials said on Sunday. According to police, the accused used to procure the arms from Khargone in Madhya Pradesh which they supplied in Delhi/NCR.