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Govt's annual dividend from Central PSEs jumps 86 per cent in last 5 years
New Delhi, Dec 31: The dividend payout to the Government from Central public sector enterprises has jumped by 86.2 per cent from Rs 39,750 in 2020-21 to Rs 74,017 crore in 2024-25, reflecting the Centre's efficient capital management policies, enhanced accountability mechanisms, and appropriate spacing of disinvestment transactions, according to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday.
CPSE dividend payouts rise sharply in past 5 years, strengthening govt's non-tax revenues
New Delhi, December 31: Dividends received by the central government from Central Public Sector Enterprises have recorded a steady and notable rise over the last five financial years, broadly surpassing the government's revised estimates.
India-Oman CEPA to boost trade, MSME exports, energy security: Bank of Baroda economist
New Delhi, December 21: India has taken another significant step towards deepening its integration with global supply chains by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman, a move expected to expand bilateral trade, strengthen MSME-led exports and enhance India's energy security, according to Dipanwita Mazumdar, Economist at Bank of Baroda.
WTL: Suresh stuns Medvedev in thriller to secure final spot
Bengaluru, Dec 19: India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh, playing for the Aussie Mavericks Kites, delivered the knockout blow as he defeated Daniil Medvedev, the Grand Slam champion, 6-4 in the last set to take his team to Saturday’s summit clash of the World Tennis League.
World Tennis League: Nagal, Shrivalli lead AOS Eagles to dominant win
Bengaluru, Dec 19: Home favourites Sumit Nagal, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi stole the show on the third day of the World Tennis League at the SM Krishna Stadium, Bengaluru.
Tripura's tea auction centre soon to give impetus to beverage industry
Agartala, Dec 17: Tripura is set to have its own tea auction centre by next year, a move expected to give a major impetus to the state's beverages industry.
As US Fed ends year with another rate cut, BoB Economist predict RBI to settle at 5% in CY26
New Delhi December 11: The US Federal Reserve ended the year with its third consecutive interest rate cut, lowering the federal funds rate to 3.50%-3.75%.
My tennis journey has been quite accidental: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty ahead of Tennis Premier League
By Utkarsh Rathour, New Delhi, December 3: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, a rising star on the Indian tennis circuit, hails from Hyderabad. The 23-year-old star made her Billie Jean King Cup debut in Pune earlier this year, where she won all five matches (including three against higher-ranked players) to help India qualify for the playoffs.
Bank of Maharashtra OFS subscribed 400% of base size on Day 1
New Delhi, December 2: The Offer for Sale (OFS) of Bank of Maharashtra has received an overwhelming response, with the issue being subscribed 400% of the base size on Tuesday.
Government to sell up to 6% stake in Bank of Maharashtra via OFS: DIPAM
New Delhi, December 1: The Offer for Sale in Bank of Maharashtra is set to open on Tuesday with the government aiming to sell up to 6% stake via an offer-for-sale, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) said in an update on social media post X.
Sub-jr Women Academy C'ship: Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Vadipatti Raja Academy win on Day 6
Karnal, Nov 20: Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, and Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy bagged important wins on Day Six of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana.
CPI(M), CPI(ML) differ on equating BJP and Trinamool Congress in run-up to Bengal polls
Kolkata, Nov 18: Though allies in the opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, the CPI(M) and CPI(ML) Liberation are sharply divided over whether the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP should be placed in the same bracket in West Bengal's political context, months ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
India's Billie Jean King Cup stars inspire Karnataka's next generation of players
Bengaluru, November 12: India's leading tennis players took time out of their preparations for the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs to engage with Karnataka's emerging tennis talent in a special meet-and-greet session. The event took place at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru ahead of the Play-offs, scheduled to be held from November 14 to 16, as per a release from the Billie Jean King Cup.
India's FY26 retail inflation expected at 2.4-2.5%; likely to undershoot RBI's 2.6% target: BoB report
New Delhi, November 12: India's retail inflation is expected to undershoot RBI's target (2.6 per cent) in the current fiscal 2025-26, Bank of Baroda said in a report on Wednesday, as the country's Consumer Price Index reported a record low in October.
'Significant transformation': SC lauds progress in India's road transport infrastructure
New Delhi, Nov 5: The Supreme Court has lauded India’s remarkable strides in road transport infrastructure, observing that the country has undergone a "significant transformation" in its travel and transport landscape.
Flute maestro Dipak Sarma passes away in Chennai; Assam loses another musical gem
Guwahati, Nov 3: Even as Assam continues to mourn the untimely demise of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, the state's artistic fraternity was dealt another heartbreaking blow on Monday with the passing of eminent flutist Dipak Sarma.
Coach Radhika Kanitkar confident as India prepare for historic Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs
Bengaluru, Oct 25: Top performer Ankita Raina, alongside rising stars Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Riya Bhatia, will be dreaming of success as India is set to make history by hosting the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the first time at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru, from November 14 to 16, 2025.
Bihar polls: CPI-ML backs BJP's remarks on 'tainted' candidates
Patna, Oct 21: Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) [CPI-ML] National General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya on Tuesday backed Union Minister R.K. Singh's recent appeal urging voters not to support candidates with criminal backgrounds in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Manas Robin appears before SIT to record statement in Zubeen Garg Case
Guwahati, October 8: Assamese singer Manas Robin appeared before the SIT to provide a statement on his friend Zubeen Garg's death case on Wednesday.
Zubeen Garg death probe: PIL filed in Gauhati High Court
Guwahati, Oct 7: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Gauhati High Court on Tuesday, demanding an impartial and comprehensive probe into the mysterious death of Assam's beloved cultural icon Zubeen Garg.
Tripura: Extensive traffic management plan for Carnival and immersion of idols of Goddess Durga in Agartala
Agartala, October 4: In view of the carnival and immersion of idols of Goddess Durga, Agartala has been divided into five sectors to ensure smooth traffic management and public safety. All joining and main roads from Tulsibati to Dashami Ghat have been restricted under 'no-entry' from Saturday afternoon.
Tripura: Agartala witnesses safe and smooth Durga Idol Immersion on Vijayadashmi
Agartala, October 2: On the occasion of Vijayadashmi, Agartala witnessed the immersion of Goddess Durga at Dashami Ghat, the main immersion site in Agartala, under elaborate safety and security arrangements on Thursday.
Agartala pandals draw huge crowds as Durga Puja festivities peak
Agartala, October 1: The spirit of Durga Puja has gripped Agartala with full fervour, turning the capital city into a hub of colour, culture, and celebration. Often considered the second city after Kolkata in hosting Durga Puja on such a grand scale, Agartala has been drawing lakhs of visitors from across the Northeast and other parts of the country.
Ankita, Shrivalli and Prarthana to lead India's campaign in Billie Jean King Cup play-off ties
Bengaluru, Sep 30: The All India Tennis Association has announced the final squad for the Indian women’s team, which will be participating at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play Off that will be held at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru from November 14-16. It will be the first time that India will host the Billie Jean King Cup play-offs.
For the Left, Bihar polls another challenge for staying relevant
New Delhi, Sep 26: Once a potent force in Bihar, mobilising landless labourers, small farmers, and marginalised communities, the Left parties have seen their influence erode dramatically over the past few decades.
Disinvestment target of Rs 47,000 crore to be surpassed; more PSU IPOs, OFS in pipeline: DIPAM Secretary
New Delhi, Sep 22: India is set to surpass its Rs 47,000 crore disinvestment target for the current fiscal year, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management Secretary, Arunish Chawla, said on Monday.
Telangana: First-year engineering student dies by suicide in hostel, alleges torture by seniors; case registered
Malkajgiri, September 22: A first-year engineering student died allegedly by suicide in his hostel under Medipally police station limits in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, police said on Monday.
Grand Durga Puja celebrations in Agartala: Clubs unveil unique themes, CM to grace inaugurations
Agartala, September 19: Durga Puja, once regarded as the greatest festival of the Hindu Bengali community, has now become a universal celebration across Tripura. However, the largest and most vibrant festivities continue to take place in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area, where a total of 806 pujas are being organised this year.
Grand Durga Puja celebrations in Agartala: Clubs unveil unique themes, CM to grace inaugurations
Agartala, September 19: Durga Puja, once regarded as the greatest festival of the Hindu Bengali community, has now become a universal celebration across Tripura. However, the largest and most vibrant festivities continue to take place in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area, where a total of 806 pujas are being organised this year.
MP: CM Yadav inaugurates, lays foundation stones of various projects worth Rs 233 crore in Katni
Katni, September 18: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various development projects worth Rs 233 Crores in Katni district on Thursday and asserted that it is a leading district contributing to the economy of the state and the nation.
CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates 'Sandipani School' in Katni, joins cleanliness drive in Jabalpur
Jabalpur, Sep 19: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of several projects worth more than Rs 233 crore during his visit to Katni district of Madhya Pradesh.
Agartala prepares for Durga Puja; administration enforces restrictions and interim orders
Agartala, September 14: As the festive fervour builds, Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, is preparing for its most extravagant celebration of the year, Durga Puja, the state's biggest festival after West Bengal.
Tripura govt sets up SIT to probe illegal withdrawal of Rs 16.38 crore from civic body's bank account
Agartala, Sep 11: The Tripura government has formed a four-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the illegal withdrawal of Rs 16.38 crore from the Agartala Municipal Corporation's (AMC) bank account using cloned cheques, officials said on Thursday.
India's outward FDI flows higher than world average over past 5 years: Bank of Baroda report
New Delhi, September 1: India's outward FDI flows have increased at a sharp pace in the past 5 years, recording a five-year CAGR of 12.6 per cent, which is higher than the world average of 3.9 per cent, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
Eshan Masih & Zainab Dipannita Patra showcase raw energy in Sanjay Bedia's 'Aashiq Pushteni' track
Mumbai, Aug 28: Eshan Masih and Zainab Dipannita Patra got together for Sanjay Bedia’s latest track "Aashiq Pushteni".
Dipali Sharma says for her 'Teej has always been about love, togetherness, & cherished memories'
Mumbai, Aug 26: Actress Dipali Sharma, who is presently seen in the show "Pyaar Sey Bandhe Rishte", recalled her childhood memories of Hartalika Teej.
Bihar: Patna boils over murder of two children, vehicles torched
Patna, Aug 25: Bihar’s capital city Patna witnessed a third consecutive day of unrest on Monday as protests over the brutal murder of two children in Patel Nagar spiralled into violent clashes.
Dipankar Buddhas parade through Bhaktapur celebrating Panchadan, the festival of five summer gifts
Bhaktapur, August 21: Parading through the narrow alleys and dancing to the beats of traditional musical instruments, Dipankar Buddhas were seen celebrating the Panchadan festival on Wednesday in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
India's growth story strong as capital markets hit $5 trillion: DIPAM Secretary
Mumbai, Aug 21: India’s capital markets have reached the $5 trillion mark last month, and the number of demat accounts in the country crossed 20 crore in July, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Arunish Chawla said on Thursday.
MP: Janmashtami celebration to begin from Aug 14
Bhopal, Aug 12: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh government has made an elaborate plan to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna, which is celebrated as 'Janmastami' falling on August 16.