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Cong calls sugar price rise a 'scam'

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The Congress on Thursday accused the Narendra Modi government of "mishandling" sugar supplies, alleging that rising prices have caused a Rs 36,000 crore loss to consumers in four... Read More


Rakhi gifting gets more personal and gender-neutral

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Raksha Bandhan gifting is evolving beyond traditional mithai and chocolates, with shoppers increasingly opting for useful, personalised and gender-neutral presents ranging from g... Read More


India win series 1-0 against Sri Lanka

Colombo, Aug. 27 -- Centurion Sonal Dinusha's unbending will en route an epic unbeaten 133 helped Sri Lanka enact a great jail break, battling persistent Indian bowlers, a fifth-day track and the wear... Read More


India beat Germany 3-1 to finish 5th in WC

Amstelveen, Aug. 27 -- The Indian women's hockey team pulled off a dominant 3-1 win over higher-ranked Germany in a classification match to finish a creditable fifth in the FIH World Cup, its best sho... Read More


GAIL plans major expansion in gas, petchems & clean energy: Chairman

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- State-run gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd plans to expand its natural gas pipeline network, diversify LNG sourcing and shipping, scale up petrochemicals and LPG infrastructure, and ... Read More


No decision to replace E20 with E10, says Bharat Petroleum Corp

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL), India's second largest fuel retailer, on Thursday said there is no decision to replace E20 petrol with E10, clarifying that the current debate i... Read More


BIS fast-tracks HUID based silver hallmarking ahead of festive season

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has expanded the HUID-based silver hallmarking ecosystem ahead of the festive season, with 341 Sil... Read More


Prudential Plc sells 2% stake in ICICI Pru AMC for Rs 3,030 crore

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Hong Kong-based Prudential plc on Thursday completed the sale of a 2 per cent stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC) for Rs 3,030 crore through an open market t... Read More


Jadavpur Univ panel begins probe into campus violence

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Kolkata; The judicial inquiry commission set up by Jadavpur University to investigate the recent campus violence held its first meeting on Thursday morning, though the proceeding... Read More


Minor's consent no mitigating factor in POCSO: Calcutta HC

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The Calcutta High Court has upheld the 10-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to a 24-year-old man under the POCSO Act for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-and-10-month-o... Read More