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J&K CM Omar says escalation won't benefit anyone, urges Pak to focus on de-escalation

Jammu, May 9 -- Warning Pakistan that continued escalation from across the border would only hurt them, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called Thursday's aerial strikes on Jammu one of ... Read More


SC frees six murder accused 'with heavy heart' as 71 of 87 witnesses turn hostile

New Delhi, May 9 -- The Supreme Court on Friday "with a heavy heart" acquitted six murder accused after majority witnesses, including the victim's son, turned hostile in the case. The "unsolved crime... Read More


I&B minister meets editors; stresses on factual, responsible reporting

New Delhi, May 9 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday underscored the importance of factual and responsible reporting, particularly when India is engaged in a military s... Read More


Kolkata Metro enhances Joka-Majerhat services again

Kolkata, May 9 -- For the second time this month, Kolkata Metro Railway is set to enhance services on the Purple Line's Joka-Majerhat stretch. Starting Tuesday, May 13, 62 trains will run daily on wee... Read More


Total profit of PSBs rises to record Rs 1.78 lakh cr in FY25

New Delhi, May 9 -- Public sector banks' (PSB) cumulative profit rose to a record level of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the fiscal year ended March 2025, registering a growth of 26 per cent over the previous... Read More


Satellite cos like Starlink to pay 4% of revenue as spectrum charges

New Delhi, May 9 -- Telecom regulator TRAI on Friday recommended that satellite communication companies like Starlink pay 4 per cent of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) as spectrum charges to the go... Read More


Markets tumble over 1% amid as India-Pak conflict flares up

Mumbai, May 9 -- Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent each on Friday as tensions soared between India and Pakistan, fuelling fears of a wider conflict. Besides, ste... Read More


NMDC's 'Choo Lo Aasmaan' helps Dantewada topper aim for IIT

Dantewada, May 9 -- Ramshila Nag, 15, from Pondum village in Dantewada district, secured the top rank in the district and placed ninth in the entire state in the CG State Matriculation Examination. Sh... Read More


LIC launches facility for 'Premium payment through WhatsApp Bot'

Mumbai, May 9 -- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday unveiled online facility for "Premium payment through WhatsApp bot". This feature was launched at the hands of Siddhartha Mohanty,... Read More


Birla Corporation Q4 net profit rises 33% to '257 crore

Kolkata, May 9 -- Birla Corporation Ltd concluded FY25 with robust quarterly production and sales by volume, which resulted in a consolidated net profit for the March quarter, growing 33 per cent year... Read More