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Rupee ends 5 paise higher against USD

Mumbai, Oct. 24 -- The rupee appreciated 5 paise to close at 87.83 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by optimism around India-US trade talks and a decline in global crude oil prices. However... Read More


'Leather industry counting on robust domestic market to offset US tariff hit'

Kolkata, Oct. 24 -- India's leather and leather goods exporters are staring at a 7-8 per cent fall in shipments in the 2025-26 fiscal, owing to the impact of steep US tariffs, officials said on Friday... Read More


Reserve Bank issues draft norms to enable banks to fund acquisitions

Mumbai, Oct. 24 -- The Reserve Bank on Friday came out with draft norms to enable banks to fund acquisitions by Indian companies and raise the loan amount to individuals to purchase shares through IPO... Read More


NCLT declines relief to Byjus, refuses to stay Aakash from convening EGM on rights issue

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- The National Company Law Tribunal has declined to grant any interim relief to insolvency-bound edtech firm Byju's, which sought to restrain Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL)... Read More


Centre ignoring HC order to repatriate six Bengal migrants wrongfully deported to B'desh: TMC

Kolkata, Oct. 24 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday accused the BJP-led Centre of failing to comply with the Calcutta High Court's order to return six individuals, including the pregnant Sonali... Read More


SIR in Bengal likely from Nov 1; CEO tells DMs to set up help desks

Kolkata, Oct. 24 -- The Election Commission of India is set to begin a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of West Bengal's electoral rolls from November 1 to ensure accuracy ahead of upcoming elections.... Read More


Modi backs Nitish as NDA's CM face ahead of Bihar polls

SAMASTIPUR/BEGUSARAI, Oct. 24 -- For the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday endorsed Nitish Kumar as the BJP-led NDA combine's chief ministerial face, predicting that the alliance unde... Read More


Indian refiners to buy more crude from Middle East, US to replace Russian oil

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Indian refiners are preparing to increase crude oil purchases from the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States to offset a likely decline in Russian supplies following ... Read More


Delhi govt announces public holiday on October 27 for Chhath

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that October 27 will be a government holiday on the occassion of Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. The chief m... Read More


Cost overruns of Rs 1.34L cr hit 205 energy projects

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- A total of 205 energy infrastructure projects across India are running over budget by Rs 1.34 lakh crore, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implemen... Read More