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Bayer acquires remaining 25 pc stake in Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd to secure full ownership

Kolkata, May 2 (UNI) Bayer Pharmaceuticals Private Limited and Zydus Lifesciences Limited (formerly Cadila Healthcare) on Thursday announced the successful conclusion of their joint venture (JV) - Bayer Zydus Pharma Private Limited (BZPPL).

#Bayer acquires remaining 25 pc stake in Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd to secure full ownership

Adani Enterprises net profit drops 38 pc in Q4 to Rs 450 crore

New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) Adani group flagship company Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) on Thursday reported 37.63% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 450.58 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#Adani Enterprises net profit drops 38 pc in Q4 to Rs 450 crore

NPCI International partners with Bank of Namibia for deploying India’s UPI Stack in Namibia

Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has signed an agreement with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to support them in developing an instant payment system like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia.

#NPCI International partners with Bank of Namibia for deploying India’s UPI Stack in Namibia

CtrlS Noida Datacenter turns to solar for 60 pc of its power requirement

New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, Asia''s largest Rated-4 datacenter operator, has taken a significant stride towards sustainability by transitioning its Noida Datacenter – DC1 – to solar power.

#CtrlS Noida Datacenter turns to solar for 60 pc of its power requirement

This LS election 2nd struggle for independence: MPCC chief

Latur, May 2 (UNI) Describing this Lok Sabha election as second battle for independence of the country, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole made an appeal to public to bring INDIA bloc to power at the Centre to save democracy and the Constitution.

#This LS election 2nd struggle for independence: MPCC chief

TVS Motor Company registers sales growth of 25 pc in April 2024

Bengaluru, May 01 (UNI) TVS Motor Company has registered a growth of 25 per cent with sales increasing from 306,224 units in April 2023 to 383,615 units in April 2024.

#TVS Motor Company registers sales growth of 25 pc in April 2024

TPCC condemns PM Modi's alleged hate speech during BJP rally in Medak

Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) G Niranjan, Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Election Commission Coordination Committee of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s address at a BJP election rally in Alladurgam, Medak district, on Tuesday, labelling it as "completely hateful" and accusing it of "disseminating falsehoods".

#TPCC condemns PM Modi's alleged hate speech during BJP rally in Medak

Maruti Suzuki total sales rise 5 pc to 1.68 lakh units in April

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The country''s largest carmaker on Wednesday reported 4.70% year-on-year increase in total sales at 1,68,089 units for the month of April 2024.

#Maruti Suzuki total sales rise 5 pc to 1.68 lakh units in April

Ambuja Cement net up 100 pc in Q4; Company recommends dividend of Rs 2 per share

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Ambuja Cement, part of Adani Group, on Wednesday announced doubling of net profit at Rs 1526 crore during Q4 (January-March) period of 2023-24 compared to Rs 763 crore in the same period in 2022-23.

#Ambuja Cement net up 100 pc in Q4; Company recommends dividend of Rs 2 per share

IndiaMART achieves 21 pc yr-on-yr growth in consolidated revenue in FY24

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) IndiaMART InterMESH Limited has announced its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ending March 31, 2024, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of Rs. 315 crore as compared to Rs. 269 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year, representing a growth of 17%.

#IndiaMART achieves 21 pc yr-on-yr growth in consolidated revenue in FY24

MPCC chief slams Modi

Mumbai, Apr 30 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly misleading and creating confusion among people by constantly lying about the Congress.

#MPCC chief slams Modi

TPCC files complaint against PM Modi for alleged MCC violations

Hyderabad, April 30 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Election Commission Coordination Committee, G Niranjan, lodged a complaint with Rajive Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during an election meeting held at Alladurgam in Medak district on Tuesday.

#TPCC files complaint against PM Modi for alleged MCC violations

India's core sector output grows 5.2 pc YoY in March

New Delhi, April 30 (UNI) Driven primarily by cement, coal, electricity and steel production, India''s core sector comprising of eight key infrastructure components grew 5.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in March 2024, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.

#India's core sector output grows 5.2 pc YoY in March

REC net up 34 pc in Q4; Full year dividend at Rs 16 per share

New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI): State owned non-banking finance company REC limited, under Ministry of Power, on Tuesday reported 34 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 4,016 crore during the Q4 (January-March) of 2023-24 compared to Rs 3,001 crore in the same period of 2022-23.

#REC net up 34 pc in Q4; Full year dividend at Rs 16 per share

Spandana’s Q4FY24 net profit rises 22 pc to Rs 129 cr

Hyderabad, April 30 (UNI) Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited (“Spandana”), a rural-focused non-banking financial company and a microfinance lender, posted a 22 percent increase in net profit to Rs 129 crore for the quarter that ended March 31, 2024, as against Rs 106 crore in the corresponding quarter in the previous year.

#Spandana’s Q4FY24 net profit rises 22 pc to Rs 129 cr

Star Health Insurance records PAT growth of 37 pc to Rs 845 Cr in FY24

Kolkata, Apr 30 (ZUNI) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. (Star Health Insurance), market leader in retail health insurance, on Tuesday announced robust financial result for its Q4 and FY2024, reporting a record profit of Rs 845 Cr, up 37 per cent and an increase of 18 per cent in Gross Written Premium (GWP) to Rs 15,254 Cr.

#Star Health Insurance records PAT growth of 37 pc to Rs 845 Cr in FY24

Devender Yadav appointed interim president of DPCC
New Delhi, April 30 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday appointed party Punjab In-charge Devender Yadav as the interim president of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) with immediate effect.
#Devender Yadav appointed interim president of DPCC

TPCC asserts political stability in Telangana, criticises KCR's claims

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan emphasised that there is no political uncertainty in the state.

#TPCC asserts political stability in Telangana # criticises KCR's claims

69 pc female representation in MBA analytics underscores evolving landscape of education: Sandeep Singh

Kolkata, April 30 (UNI) IIM Kashipur is, lately, witnessing exponential growth in terms of female students across all programmes. In the 2019–21 batch, IIM Kashipur recorded 11 percent female students, while in the 2021–23 batch, it surged to 30 percent. A special interest from female students towards MBA Analytics is visible, as females in both batches since the introduction of the course have been significantly high, according to a media statement here on Monday.

#69 pc female representation in MBA analytics underscores evolving landscape of education: Sandeep Singh

LS Election: Kerala records 71.27pc polling

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (UNI) Kerala recorded 71.27 percent polling in the Lok Sabha election on April 26 in the State, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said on Monday.

#LS Election: Kerala records 71.27pc polling

TPCC condemns Delhi Police notices to CM & Cong leaders over fake video

Hyderabad, April 29 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan issued a strong condemnation on Monday against the Delhi Police''s action of serving notices to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders in connection with a fabricated fake video case.

#TPCC condemns Delhi Police notices to CM & Cong leaders over fake video

PNB Housing Finance net profit up 57 pc to Rs 439cr in Q4

New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) PNB Housing Finance on Monday reported 57.27 per cent year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 439.25 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#PNB Housing Finance net profit up 57 pc to Rs 439cr in Q4

TPCC Sr Vice Prez accuses KTR of spreading falsehoods, stoking unrest

Hyderabad, April 29 (UNI) G Niranjan, Senior Vice President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), rebuked BRS working President and former Minister K T Rama Rao (KTR), accusing him of inciting public sentiment with baseless campaigns following his loss of power.

#TPCC Sr Vice Prez accuses KTR of spreading falsehoods # stoking unrest

India Inc revenue growth likely moderated to 4-6 pc in Q4: CRISIL
New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) India Inc likely logged a 4-6% revenue growth in January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24 marking the slowest quarterly growth since recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, research and rating firm CRISIL said in a report on Monday.
#India Inc revenue growth likely moderated to 4-6 pc in Q4: CRISIL

At 4.45 pc Bengaluru's Rental Yield highest in Q1 2024

Hyderabad, April 29 (UNI) With a steep rise in rental housing demand in the top cities, average rental values have soared and rental yields - the annual ROI investors earn from capital invested in a property - have been heading steadily north, according to the latest ANAROCK data.

#At 4.45 pc Bengaluru's Rental Yield highest in Q1 2024

APCC Vice-prez dares YSRCP leaders to ask votes on 3 capitals issue

Vijayawada Apr 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji has challenged the YSRCP leaders to ask for votes on the issue of establishment of three capitals.

#APCC Vice-prez dares YSRCP leaders to ask votes on 3 capitals issue

Arvinder Singh Lovely resigns as DPCC chief
New Delhi, April 28 (UNI) In a major setback to the Congress Party at a time when the Lok Sabha election is going on, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned from his post on Sunday.
#Arvinder Singh Lovely resigns as DPCC chief

IDFC First Bank Q4 net profit plunges 10 pc to Rs 724 crore
New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) IDFC FIRST Bank on Saturday reported 9.83% year-on-year decline in net profit for January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.
#IDFC First Bank Q4 net profit plunges 10 pc to Rs 724 crore

Kerala :APCDA meets calls on industry to give thrust to Industry 5.0 vision

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 27 (UNI) The four-day Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA 2024) conference, jointly hosted by Technopark-based startup Lifology and Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), has called on industries to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall worker well-being aligning well with the vision of Industry 5.0 along with the larger economic and social development goals.

#Kerala :APCDA meets calls on industry to give thrust to Industry 5.0 vision

ICICI Bank profit in Q4 jumps 17 pc to Rs 10,707 crore

New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) Private lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported 17.38% year-on-year jump in standalone net profit at Rs 10,707.53 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#ICICI Bank profit in Q4 jumps 17 pc to Rs 10 #707 crore

Bengal records 75.5 pc turnout in second phase LS poll
Kolkata, Apr 27 (UNI) The three Lok Sabha constituencies of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal, which went to second phase polling on Friday, registered 75.5 per cent turnout.
#Bengal records 75.5 pc turnout in second phase LS poll

Vidharbha & Marathwada posts average 59.63 pc polling in 8 LS seats
Mumbai, April 27 (UNI) Vidharbha and Marathwada eight constituencies registered an average polling rate of 59.63 percent, down by 3.17 percent from their last election in 2019, an official source from the elections department said here Saturday.
#Vidharbha & Marathwada posts average 59.63 pc polling in 8 LS seats

Around 54.86 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) Approximately 54.86 per cent of more than over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh exercised their franchise in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held amidst tight security on Friday, poll officer said here.

#Around 54.86 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP

Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 64.07 percent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in 13 parliamentary constituencies in the second and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.

#Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

Nearly 61 pc voter turnout recorded in phase-II general election
New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) Over 60 percent of nearly 16 crore voters exercised their democratic rights across 88 parliamentary constituencies in the second of the seven-phase general election on Friday,
"Polling in the second phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced at 7 AM today simultaneously across 88 PCs recorded an approximate voter turnout of 60.96% as of 7 PM," apex poll body Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a media release.
#Nearly 61 pc voter turnout recorded in phase-II general election

Bengal witnesses peaceful second phase LS polling ; Around 72 pc turnout
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) Barring an incident involving BJP state president Sukanta Majumder, the second phase Lok Sabha election to three seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts passed off peacefully on Friday with an estimated 71.72 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercising their franchise.
#Bengal witnesses peaceful second phase LS polling ; Around 72 pc turnout

Maha: around 53 pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1700 hrs

Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 53.51 per cent of over 1.49 crore voters in eight Lok Sabha constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra exercised their right to vote in second phase of Lok Sabha elections till 1700 hrs on Friday.

#Maha: around 53 pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1700 hrs

Around 53.17 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 53.17 percent of more than 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh exercised their franchise in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held amidst tight security on Friday, a poll officer said here.
#Around 53.17 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP

Kerala records 69.04 pc voter turnout till 6:45 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) Kerala recorded 69.04 percent polling till 6.45 pm, even as long queues were witnessed in several booths in all the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies indicating that that polling percentage can cross 72 percent.
#Kerala records 69.04 pc voter turnout till 6:45 pm

Karnataka records 63.90 pc voter turnout by 5 pm
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) The ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka witnessed a significant 63.90% voter turnout by 5 pm, as per data released by the Election Commission of India.
#Karnataka records 63.90 pc voter turnout by 5 pm

Around 59.19 pc votes for 13 seats in final phase of poll in Rajasthan
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 59.19 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in 13 parliamentary constituencies in the second and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Around 59.19 pc votes for 13 seats in final phase of poll in Rajasthan

67.22 pc turnout till 5 pm in Jammu-Reasi Constituency
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency on Friday has witnessed an overall 67.22 percent voting till 5 pm with enthusiastic voters still waiting for their turn to exercise their franchise.
#67.22 pc turnout till 5 pm in Jammu-Reasi Constituency

Around 52.74 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 pm
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 52.74 percent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes till 5 p.m. on Friday, registering the lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#Around 52.74 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 pm

Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 71.72 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 5 PM on Friday.
#Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM

Around 43 pc votes polled in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hours
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 43.01 per cent of over 1.49 crore voters in eight Lok Sabha constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions in Maharashtra cast their votes in the second phase of polling till 1500 hours on Friday.
#Around 43 pc votes polled in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hours

Maruti Suzuki net profit surges 48 pc to Rs 3,878 crore in Q4
New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) On the back of solid volume growth, the country''s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki on Friday reported 47.80% jump in standalone net profit at Rs 3,877.8 crore for January-March period (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.
#Maruti Suzuki net profit surges 48 pc to Rs 3 #878 crore in Q4

Around 60.60 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 3 PM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 60.60 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 3 PM on Friday.
#Around 60.60 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 3 PM

44.24 pc polling till 3 PM in second phase of Lok Sabha election

in Bihar
Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 44.24 per cent of 93,96,298 electorate exercised their franchise till 3 PM during
second phase Lok Sabha election in five seats in Bihar.

#44.24 pc polling till 3 PM in second phase of Lok Sabha election

57.76 pc voter turnout in Jammu-Reasi Constituency till 3 pm
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) The Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency recorded 57.76 percent turnout till 3 pm with highest 65.78 percent in Akhnoor segment.
#57.76 pc voter turnout in Jammu-Reasi Constituency till 3 pm

Karnataka records 50.93 pc voter turnout by 3 pm
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) As the Lok Sabha elections unfold in Karnataka, the Election Commission of India on Friday reported an overall voter turnout of 50.93 percent by 3 pm, with Dakshina Kannada emerging as the frontrunner with a robust 58.76 percent participation rate.
#Karnataka records 50.93 pc voter turnout by 3 pm

Shriram Finance net jumps 57 pc to Rs 2,021 cr in Q4

New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) Shriram Finance on Friday reported 56.91% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,021.28 crore for the January-March period (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.

#Shriram Finance net jumps 57 pc to Rs 2 #021 cr in Q4

Around 44.13 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 PM
Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 44.13 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the six hours of polling on Friday with Mathura registering the lowest turnout.
#Around 44.13 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 PM

54.26 pc turnout at 1 PM in Manipur
Imphal, Apr 26 (UNI) Outer Manipur recorded 54.26 per cent polling till 1 PM on Friday.
#54.26 pc turnout at 1 PM in Manipur

Around 47.29 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 1 PM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 47.29 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 1 PM on Friday.
#Around 47.29 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 1 PM

Rajasthan: 40.39 pc voter turnout till 1 pm
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 40.39 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first six hours of Lok Sabha elections from 13 seats of Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Rajasthan: 40.39 pc voter turnout till 1 pm

Over 42.88 pc voter turnout till 1 pm in Jammu-Reasi
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) With 52.68 per cent voting, Reasi segment showed highest turnout till 1 pm in the Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency that recorded an overall 42.88 per cent voting in the Phase-2 of the Lok Sabha polls with 17.8 lakh voters deciding the fate of 22 candidates.
#Over 42.88 pc voter turnout till 1 pm in Jammu-Reasi

Rajasthan records over 40 pc voter turnout till 1 pm
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Over 40 percent voter turnout was recorded in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan until 1 p.m. on Friday.
#Rajasthan records over 40 pc voter turnout till 1 pm

Karnataka logs 38.23 pc voter turnout by 1 pm
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) Dakshina Kannada emerged as frontrunner with a robust 48.10 per cent participation rate by voters as the Election Commission on Friday reported an overall voter turnout of 38.23 per cent voting in Karnataka till 1 pm.
#Karnataka logs 38.23 pc voter turnout by 1 pm

Around 31.77 pc polling in eight LS seats in Maharashtra till 1300 hours
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 31.77 per cent of over 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to eight Lok Sabha seats of Vidharbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra state till 1300 hours on Friday.
#Around 31.77 pc polling in eight LS seats in Maharashtra till 1300 hours

33.8 pc polling recoded in Bihar till 1 pm
Patna, April 26 (UNI) An estimated 33.80 per cent of 93,96,298 electorate exercised their franchise till 1pm during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on five seats in Bihar.
#33.8 pc polling recoded in Bihar till 1 pm

Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase LS election in Mah
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 18 per cent of 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to eight seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase LS election in Mah

Around 31.25 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 11 AM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 31.25 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts in the first four hours till 11 AM on Friday.
#Around 31.25 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 11 AM

31.06 pc voter turnout till noon in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) As brisk polling continues in all the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala, 31.06 percent voter turnout was recorded till noon on Friday.
#31.06 pc voter turnout till noon in Kerala

Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Mah
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 18 per cent of 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to eight seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Mah

Over 25.93 pc turnout till 11 AM in Jammu-Reasi Constituency
Jammu, Apr 26 (UNI) The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency recorded over 25.93 per cent polling in the first four hours till 11 AM on Friday.
#Over 25.93 pc turnout till 11 AM in Jammu-Reasi Constituency

Karnataka records 22.3 pc voter turnout by 11 am
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) As the Lok Sabha polls unfolded across Karnataka on Friday,
the Election Commission of India reported an overall 22.3 per cent voter turnout by 11 am.
#Karnataka records 22.3 pc voter turnout by 11 am

33.22 pc voter turnout till 11 am in Manipur
Imphal, April 26 (UNI) Polling process picked speed in Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency after 9 am on Friday as 33.22 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am compared to less than 15 per cent polling in the first two hours, as per Election Commission officials here.
#33.22 pc voter turnout till 11 am in Manipur

21.68 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Bihar
Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 21.68 per cent of 93,96,298 electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to five seats in Bihar.
#21.68 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Bihar

LS polls: 13.82 pc voting in MP till 9 am
Bhopal, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 13.82 per cent of over 1,11,62,000 voters cast their ballots on Friday in the first two hours of the second phase polling in the BJP-ruled state of Madhya Pradesh, as per the poll officials.
#LS polls: 13.82 pc voting in MP till 9 am

Manipur: Around 14.50 pc voter turnout till 9 am
Imphal, April 26 (UNI) Around 14.50 pc of 4.84 lakh voters in Outer Manipur exercised their franchise in the first two hours of Lok Sabha elections across eight districts till 9 am on Friday.
#Manipur: Around 14.50 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Raj: Around 11.77 pc voter turnout till 9 am
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 11.77 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of Lok Sabha elections from 13 seats of Rajasthan amid tight security arrangement on Friday.
#Raj: Around 11.77 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Kerala records 16 pc voter turnout till 10 am
Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) As brisk polling continues, Kerala recorded 16per cent voter turnout till 10 am on Friday.
#Kerala records 16 pc voter turnout till 10 am

Jammu-Reasi sees above 10.39 pc voter turnout till 9 am
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) In the first two hours of polling across Jammu Parliamentary Constituency on Friday, it was Akhnoor that saw maximum voter turnout so far in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections as 10.39 per cent of nearly 18 lakh voters cast their votes, the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K, said.
#Jammu-Reasi sees above 10.39 pc voter turnout till 9 am

LS polls: Karnataka records 9 pc overall turnout till 9 am
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Friday released preliminary figures indicating a diverse voter turnout across Karnataka in the ongoing elections.
#LS polls: Karnataka records 9 pc overall turnout till 9 am

UP polls approx 11.67 pc from 8 seats till 9 am
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 11.67 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the first two hours of polling on Friday registering lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#UP polls approx 11.67 pc from 8 seats till 9 am

16.97 pc casting in first two hours in East Tripura
Agartala, April 26 (UNI) Tripura East (ST) parliamentary constituency has registered 16.97 percent of 13,96,761 voters exercised their franchise in first two hours during second phase of Lok Sabha elections amid allegations of preventing the agents of the opposition party and voters mainly in Khowai and Dhalai district.
#16.97 pc casting in first two hours in East Tripura

Around 16 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 9 AM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 16 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts in the first two hours till 9 AM on Friday.
#Around 16 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 9 AM

9.84 pc polling in Bihar till 9 am
Patna, April 26 (UNI) An estimated 9.84 per cent of 93,96,298 voters exercised their franchise in first two hours during second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar.
#9.84 pc polling in Bihar till 9 am

Maha votes 7.45 pc in 2 hours on 8 seats
Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) Around 7.45 per cent of 1.49 crore voters cast their votes till 9 am across eight Lok Sabha constituencies in Vidharbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra in the second phase of polling, poll officials said.
#Maha votes 7.45 pc in 2 hours on 8 seats

Indusind Bank net up 15 pc in Q4
New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Leading private bank Indusind on Thursday reported a 15 percent jump in net profit at Rs 2,349 crore in Q4 of FY 2023–24, compared to Rs 2,043 crore in the same quarter in 2022–23.
#Indusind Bank net up 15 pc in Q4

ACC net jumps 300 pc to Rs 945 cr in Q4; Dividend at Rs 7.50 per share

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Adani Group Company ACC Limited (ACC), a cement and building materials company, today announced a 300 percent jump in net profit to Rs 945 crore during the fourth quarter of 2023–24, up from Rs 236 crore in the same quarter last year.

#ACC net jumps 300 pc to Rs 945 cr in Q4; Dividend at Rs 7.50 per share

Surge in shipments to WANA, CIS countries push engineering exports in FY24 : EEPC India

Kolkata, Apr 25 (UNI) Primarily on the back of a surge in shipments to West Asia and North Africa (WANA), North East Asia, and CIS countries, annual engineering goods exports from India turned positive in fiscal 2023-24.

#Surge in shipments to WANA # CIS countries push engineering exports in FY24 : EEPC India

Vedanta net down 27 pc in Q4

Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) Indian mining company Vedanta, with its operations in iron ore, aluminium, zinc, oil and gas, on Thursday reported 27 per cent dip in net profit at Rs 2,273 crore for the fourth quarter (January-March) of FY 24 from Rs 3,132 crore in same period a year ago.

#Vedanta net down 27 pc in Q4

SBI General Insurance records 17 pc growth in topline and a profit growth of 30 pc in FY 23-24
Kolkata, Apr 25 (UNI) SBI General Insurance announced its financial results for FY 23-24, recording 17 per cent growth in topline faster than market growth and a profit growth of 30 per cent in FY 23-24.
#SBI General Insurance records 17 pc growth in topline and a profit growth of 30 pc in FY 23-24

TPCC criticizes Jaishankar's remarks on Nehru, calls for apology

Hyderabad, April 24 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan vehemently condemned the statements made by Dr Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, attributing China''s aggression to Nehru''s alleged inability and indifference.

#TPCC criticizes Jaishankar's remarks on Nehru # calls for apology

80 pc voter turnout in Arunachal repoll
Itanagar, Apr 24 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh recorded about 80 percent voter turnout in the repolling held at eight polling stations spread across four Assembly constituencies on Wednesday, amid tight security arrangements, an election official said.
#80 pc voter turnout in Arunachal repoll

With 455 deals, Q1 CY 2024 showcases 24 pc rise in deal volume as compared to Q4 CY23: PwC India

Kolkata, Apr 24 (UNI) With 455 deals amounting to USD 25.6 billion disclosed deal value, the first quarter of 2024 showcases a 24 per cent rise in deal volume as compared to Q4 CY23 – marking a notable resurgence.

#With 455 deals # Q1 CY 2024 showcases 24 pc rise in deal volume as compared to Q4 CY23: PwC India

People of Malkajgiri instrumental in Revanth Reddy''s PCC and CM appointments: KTR
Hyderabad, Apr 24 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President and former Minister K T Rama Rao (KTR) asserted that the residents of Malkajgiri have played a pivotal role in facilitating the appointments of Revanth Reddy to the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) and Chief Ministerial positions.
#People of Malkajgiri instrumental in Revanth Reddy''s PCC and CM appointments: KTR

Maha: MPCC chief slams CM

Mumbai, Apr 23 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole on Tuesday strongly criticised Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying that he should only talk as much as BJP prompts him to and refrain from speaking on the Congress.

#Maha: MPCC chief slams CM

IP university starts new program ‘NPCC’
New Delhi, April 23 (UNI) IP University has introduced a new program, ‘Nurse Practitioner Critical Care’(NPCC). This program is available at the Max Institute of Nursing Education and Training, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.
#IP university starts new program ‘NPCC’

Hyd :Tropical Agro fortifies farmer solutions portfolio for upcoming 2024 Kharif season

Hyderabad, Apr 23 (UNI): Tropical Agrosystem (India) Pvt. Ltd., part of Jhaver group, a leader in the Indian agricultural sector, on Tuesday announced to unveiling of its latest suite of farming solutions meticulously tailored for the upcoming 2024 Kharif cropping season.

#Hyd :Tropical Agro fortifies farmer solutions portfolio for upcoming 2024 Kharif season

Construction cost in India likely to rise by 6 pc in 2024: JLL

Hyderabad, April 23 (UNI) The overall construction cost in the country is expected to increase by an average 6 per cent across various sectors in the Financial Year (FY) 2024, according to a latest construction cost guidebook release recently by JLL, a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company.

#Construction cost in India likely to rise by 6 pc in 2024: JLL

Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

Kochi, Apr 23 (UNI) As part of efforts to promote awareness about the importance of voting during the Lok Sabha Elections in Kerala on April 26, Wonderla Holidays Ltd, India’s largest amusement park, has announced a 15pc discount offer for customers.

#Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

AP: TTD-run schools achieve 98 pc pass percentage in SSC results

Tirupati, April 22 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) educational institutions have registered a 98 percent pass percentage in the tenth results released in Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

#AP: TTD-run schools achieve 98 pc pass percentage in SSC results

TPCC lodges complaint against PM Modi for alleged MCC violation
Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) senior Vice- President G Niranjan has filed a complaint with Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of the Election Commission of India, alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during his recent public meeting in Rajasthan.
#TPCC lodges complaint against PM Modi for alleged MCC violation

Plain gold jewellery exports jump 62 pc to $6.79 billion in FY24

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) Plain gold jewellery exports surged 62% to US$6.79 billion in financial year 2023-24 as compared to US$ 4.19 billion in financial year 2022-23.

#Plain gold jewellery exports jump 62 pc to $6.79 billion in FY24

TN records 69.72 pc overall poll percentage in LS polls : ECI
Chennai, Apr 21 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on
Sunday officially announced that the voter turn out in the April 19
single phase polling to 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu was
69.72 per cent.
#TN records 69.72 pc overall poll percentage in LS polls : ECI

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women''s race at London Marathon
London, Apr 21 (UNI) Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya won the London Marathon women''s race with a time of 2:16:16 here on Sunday.
#Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women''s race at London Marathon

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women''s race at London Marathon
London, Apr 21 (UNI) Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya won the London Marathon women''s race with a time of 2:16:16 here on Sunday.
#Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women''s race at London Marathon

Centre''s direct tax kitty up 18 pc in FY24, exceeds Budget target
New Delhi, Apr 21 (UNI) The government''s net direct tax mop-up surged 17.70 per cent year-on-year to Rs 19.58 lakh crore in financial year 2023-24 (FY24) exceeding the full-year Budget estimate, according to data released by Finance Ministry on Sunday.
#Centre''s direct tax kitty up 18 pc in FY24 #exceeds Budget target

PCMSA Punjab declares statewide symbolic strike following attack on SMO

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Apr 20 (UNI) In response to the recent assault on Dr. Sunil Bhagat, senior Medical Officer (SMO), ESI Hospital, Hoshiarpur, the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) has announced a comprehensive state-wide symbolic strike scheduled for the upcoming Monday.

#PCMSA Punjab declares statewide symbolic strike following attack on SMO

APCC President Sharmila filed nominations

Vijayawada, Apr 20 (UNI) APCC President YS Sharmila and YSRCP MP candidate Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy were among the prominent leaders who filed their nomination papers on Saturday.

#APCC President Sharmila filed nominations

Voting percentage in Arunachal rises to 74.59 pc

Itanagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Voting percentage in the Arunachal Pradesh polls has increased to 74.59 per cent, as per the latest data available with the Election Commission.

#Voting percentage in Arunachal rises to 74.59 pc

Bengal records nearly 82 pc polling in first phase election
Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) West Bengal recorded 81.91 percent turnout among the 5.6 million electorates in Friday''s first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Cooch Behar, Alipurduar (ST), and Jalpaiguri, the state election officials said in a statement on Saturday.
#Bengal records nearly 82 pc polling in first phase election

Cong releases a list of four candidates from Odisha & Bengal for the upcoming LS election

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#Cong releases a list of four candidates from Odisha & Bengal for the upcoming LS election

MPCC chief takes dig at PM Modi
Mumbai, Apr 20 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole on Saturday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that he is afraid of China, the northern neighbour of India.
#MPCC chief takes dig at PM Modi

LS Polls: UP records 59.66 pc polling in first phase
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 59.66 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate exercised their franchise across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.
#LS Polls: UP records 59.66 pc polling in first phase

Tripura: 81 pc turnout in poll, Oppn demands countermand elections
Agartala, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 81 per cent voter turnout was recorded across 1,685 polling booths in Tripura in first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
#Tripura: 81 pc turnout in poll #Oppn demands countermand elections

J&K: Scuttle nefarious designs of ANEs to disturb the upcoming LS elections in Budgam : DIG CKR Pande

Srinagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Deputy inspector general of Police CKR Srinagar Rajiv Omprakash Pande directed police to establish a robust Security grid to scuttle the nefarious designs of any Anti National Elements (ANEs) to disturb the upcoming Parliamentary elections in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

#J&K: Scuttle nefarious designs of ANEs to disturb the upcoming LS elections in Budgam : DIG CKR Pande

All India voter turnout crosses 60 pc in phase-I Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) The first of the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls on Friday remained largely peaceful with voter turnout exceeding 60% at 7 in the evening.
#All India voter turnout crosses 60 pc in phase-I Lok Sabha polls

72.09 pc voting in LS polls, record polling likely in 40 yrs, TN poised to create history
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) The single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the 18th Lok Sabha
from Tamil Nadu ended on Friday evening with 72.09 percent of the 6.23 crore electorate
exercising their franchise and the state is poised to create a record by registering the all time
highest turn out in 40 years in its history once the final figure was released by the Election
Commission.
#72.09 pc voting in LS polls #record polling likely in 40 yrs #TN poised to create history

Lok Sabha election : UP records 58.14 pc polling in first phase
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 58.14 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate exercised their franchise across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Lok Sabha election : UP records 58.14 pc polling in first phase

Raj: Over 52 pc votes polled on 12 seats
Jaipur, April 19 (UNI) Around 52.43 percent of the more than 2.53 crore voters exercised their democratic rights across 12 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan on Friday, poll officials said here.
#Raj: Over 52 pc votes polled on 12 seats

Sikkim records 68.06 pc voter turnout till 5 pm
Sikkim, April 19 (UNI) Voting for lone Lok Sabha and 32 assembly seats in Sikkim completed peacefully on Friday. As per the Election Commission, till 5 p.m. 68.06 per cent of 4.64 lakh electorate exercised their franchise.
#Sikkim records 68.06 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

Bengal witnesses heavy turnout, 77.57 pc polling till 5 PM
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) Barring reports of stray violence, the first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal was by and large peaceful as 77.57 percent of the 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 5 PM on Friday.
#Bengal witnesses heavy turnout #77.57 pc polling till 5 PM

Over 65 pc polling recorded in Arunachal till 5 pm
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 65 per cent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.
#Over 65 pc polling recorded in Arunachal till 5 pm

TN LS polls : 63.20 pc turn out recorded till 1700 hrs
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 63.20 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1700 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, progressed smoothly, amid tight security.
#TN LS polls : 63.20 pc turn out recorded till 1700 hrs

Bengal records 66.34 pc votes till 3 PM
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 66.34 percent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 3 PM in the first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats in North Bengal with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri recording 65.54 per cent, 66.23 per cent and 67.28 per cent polling respectively.
#Bengal records 66.34 pc votes till 3 PM

Bengal records 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 percent of the 5.6 million electorates exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri recording 50.69 percent, 51.50 percent and 50.65 percent respectively.
#Bengal records 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM

UP: Around 47.44 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 3 pm
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 47.44 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate have exercised their franchise till 3 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh.
#UP: Around 47.44 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 3 pm

TN LS polls : 51.41 pc turn out recorded till 1500 hrs
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 51.41 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1500 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, began on Friday morning and is progressing
smoothly, amid tight security.
#TN LS polls : 51.41 pc turn out recorded till 1500 hrs

43.35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram
Aizawl, April 19 (UNI) Around 43.35 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate have exercised their franchise for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram till 1.00 pm on Friday as voting is underway peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state, officials said.
#43.35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram

Bengal casts 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM across 3 LS seats
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 per cent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.
#Bengal casts 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM across 3 LS seats

30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram
Aizawl, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 30.63 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate exercised their rights over the first four hours for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram as voting proceeded peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state on Friday, officials said.
#30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram

Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur
Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of the poll in Manipur witnessed a good turnout, reports of firing and destroying EVMs, and reports of threats by armed persons to vote for a particular candidate.
#Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur

Arunachal Guv, CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik, who along with his better half Anagha Parnaik cast their vote in Itanagar on Friday, called upon the state''s electorate to exercise their adult franchise to make the democracy ''success''.
#Arunachal Guv #CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm

UP: Around 36.96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 36.96 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes till 1 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 36.96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm

22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs
Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 22.60 percent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial four hours of polling till 11 am in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.
#22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs

40.05 pc turn out till 1.00 pm TN LS polls : Sahoo
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 40.05 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1.00 p.m., as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressed
smoothly, amid tight security.
#40.05 pc turn out till 1.00 pm TN LS polls : Sahoo

Uttarakhand records 24.83 pc voter turnout till 11 am
Dehradun, Apr 19 (UNI) Uttarakhand has witnessed an average voter turnout of 24.83 per cent for five Lok Sabha seats till 11am on Friday,
Excluding the Nainital constituency, voting percentages in the other four constituencies have surpassed those of the 2019 elections within the same timeframe, which recorded 23.59 per cent turnout by Friday midday.
#Uttarakhand records 24.83 pc voter turnout till 11 am

Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 19 per cent voting has been recorded till 11 am in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha seats and 11th State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said.
#Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am

Bengal casts 33 pc votes in 4 hrs across three LS seats
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 33 per cent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours till 11 AM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.
#Bengal casts 33 pc votes in 4 hrs across three LS seats

West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am
Agartala, April 19 (UNI) The percentage of voting in the first four hours in the West Tripura parliamentary constituency was recorded at 34.6 percent, while in the Ramnagar by-poll, it was 27.62 percent, the ECI bulletin said.
#West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am

24.5 pc Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11am, Bengal leads
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) As per the Election Commission, there is over 24.5 per cent voter turnout recorded in four hours across 21 states and union territories on 102 Lok Sabha seats that are polling on Friday in the first phase of the 2024 general elections.
#24.5 pc Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11am #Bengal leads

Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am
Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 16.63 per cent of 76 lakh electorate exercised their votes in the first four hours of polling for first phase of Lok Sabha elections on four seats in Bihar.
#Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am

TN LS polls : 24.37 pc turn out till 1100 hrs, two elderly voters dies in Salem due to heat wave
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 24.37 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1100 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressed
smoothly, amid tight security.
#TN LS polls : 24.37 pc turn out till 1100 hrs #two elderly voters dies in Salem due to heat wave

UP: Around 25.2 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 11 am
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 25.2 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes in four hours across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh till 11 am, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 25.2 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 11 am

NTPC green energy inks MoU with Indus Towers
Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Indus Towers Limited (ITL) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the need for pacing green energy objectives and the GoI’s efforts towards a carbon-neutral economy.
#NTPC green energy inks MoU with Indus Towers

J&K: 8.44 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur in 2 hrs
Jammu, April 19 (UNI) Around 8.44 per cent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial two hours of polling till 9.30 am in the Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.
#J&K: 8.44 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur in 2 hrs

Bengal casts 15 pc votes in 2 hrs across 3 LS seats
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 15 per cent of 5.6 million voters polled their votes in first two hours till 9 am in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.
#Bengal casts 15 pc votes in 2 hrs across 3 LS seats

Manipur: EVM destroyed, over 11 pc polling on both LS seats
Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of polling on Friday in Manipur that has seen almost year-long ethnic strifes, was marred by reports of firing, destroyed Electronic Voting Machine and armed persons threatening voters.
#Manipur: EVM destroyed #over 11 pc polling on both LS seats

13.30 pc voters turnout till 9.30 am in Meghalaya
Shillong, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 13.30 per cent of 22 lakh Meghalaya voters cast their votes till 9.30 am on Friday to decide the electoral fortune of 10 candidates aspiring to represent the Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies.
#13.30 pc voters turnout till 9.30 am in Meghalaya

Around 9 pc voter turnout in Arunachal till 9 am

Itanagar, April 19 (UNI) Around 9 per cent of 8.9 crore Arunachal Pradesh voters cast their votes in the first two hours till 9 am in simultaneous elections being held in the state for choosing the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, a senior election official said.

#Around 9 pc voter turnout in Arunachal till 9 am

UP: Around 12.66 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 9 am
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 12.66 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes in two hours across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh till 9 am, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 12.66 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 9 am

Polling process smooth in TN, 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs : CEO

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots in the first two hours, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.

#Polling process smooth in TN # 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs : CEO

Polling begins in TN, 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the18th Lok
Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.

#Polling begins in TN # 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs

PC, son Karti confident of INDIA Bloc winning all 39 LS seats in TN
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) Former Union Minister and Senior Congress Leader P.Chidambaram
exuded confidence that the Opposition-led INDIA bloc will win all the 39 Lok Sabha seats
Tamil Nadu, polling for which began on Friday morning.
#PC #son Karti confident of INDIA Bloc winning all 39 LS seats in TN

MPCC chief slams Modi Govt

Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president, Nana Patole on Thursday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government, saying that Modi''s engine has lost its steam while Rahul Gandhi''s engine will take the country forward.

#MPCC chief slams Modi Govt

Air India Express offers 19 pc off on base fare for first-time voters

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI): In the run-up to its 19th anniversary on 29th April, the Air India Express on Thursday announced the unveiling of its #VoteAsYouAre initiative and campaign to empower and mobilise the youth of India to exercise their voting rights in the forthcoming 18th Lok Sabha elections.

#Air India Express offers 19 pc off on base fare for first-time voters

Infosys net up 30.5 pc in Q4; declares Rs 28 per share dividend
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) India’s second-largest software IT company, Infosys, on Thursday announced a 30 percent jump in net profit at Rs 7969 crore during the January–March quarter of 2023–24, compared to Rs 6106 crore in the previous quarter.
#Infosys net up 30.5 pc in Q4; declares Rs 28 per share dividend

TPCC raises concerns over deletion of voters' names in GHMC lists

Hyderabad, April 17 (UNI) G Niranjan, Senior Vice President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), expressed apprehension regarding the removal of approximately 5.41 lakh voters from the electoral rolls under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), announced just a day before the election notification.

#TPCC raises concerns over deletion of voters' names in GHMC lists

Maha: Massive public anger against Modi Govt: MPCC chief
Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole said on Wednesday that there is massive public anger and intense dissatisfaction against the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.
#Maha: Massive public anger against Modi Govt: MPCC chief

Iran''s missile, drone program among targets of upcoming U.S. sanctions: White House
Washington, Apr 17 (UNI) The White House on Tuesday announced the decision to impose new sanctions on Iran with measures including punishing the Islamic Republic''s missile and drone program.
#Iran''s missile #drone program among targets of upcoming U.S. sanctions: White House

Tremendous response for EAPCET -2024: Chairman

Kakinada, Apr 16 (UNI) JNTUK Vice Chancellor Prof GVR Prasadaraju, who is also the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET-2024), on Tuesday said that there has been tremendous response this year for the test .

#Tremendous response for EAPCET -2024: Chairman

TPCC urges CEC to allow Live telecast of Seetharama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan has urged Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar to permit the live telecast of Seetharama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam.
#TPCC urges CEC to allow Live telecast of Seetharama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam

UP: PCS officer commits suicide in Azamgarh

Azamgarh (UP), April 15 (UNI) A 43-year-old Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officer hanged himself and committed suicide under mysterious circumstances in Atraulia area of Azamgarh district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Monday.

#UP: PCS officer commits suicide in Azamgarh

Maha: MPCC chief strongly criticises BJP

Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole on Monday strongly criticised the ruling BJP for allegedly humiliating tribals by referring to them as forest dwellers and depriving them of their right to water, forest and land.

#Maha: MPCC chief strongly criticises BJP

Tata Projects forays into the Chemical sector, join hands with DFPCL

Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) Tata Group company Tata Projects Limited (TPL), known for its pioneering contributions in the oil, gas, and hydrocarbon sector, on Monday said it has acquired the Nitric Acid Expansion Project of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (DFPCL).

#Tata Projects forays into the Chemical sector # join hands with DFPCL

Make effort to increase percentage of voting to over 75 pc: Chokkalingam

Solapur, Apr 15 (UNI) Maharashtra State Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokkalingam said the Election Commission of India (ECI) suggested that the voting percentage in this Lok Sabha election should be more than 75 per cent.

#Make effort to increase percentage of voting to over 75 pc: Chokkalingam

WPI based inflation up marginally in March to 0.53 pc due to increase in food prices
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation increased marginally to 0.53 per cent for the month of March 2024 over same month last year, as per provisional per data released by the Government, primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, electricity, crude petroleum & natural gas, machinery & equipment and other manufacturing etc.
#WPI based inflation up marginally in March to 0.53 pc due to increase in food prices

55 pc electoral bond money went to BJP: AIMIM Chief

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that 55 percent of electoral bond money went to the BJP.

#55 pc electoral bond money went to BJP: AIMIM Chief

APCC Vice-president condemns hurling stones on Chief Minister

Vijayawada, Apr 14 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Vice-President Kolanukonda Shivaji condemned the stone hurling incident in which Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy suffered a minor injury, and at the same time, the Congress leader expressed doubts on the incident.
Talking to the media here on Sunday, Shivaji said such violent incidents are detrimental to democracy. All democrats should condemn the incident. The right to vote should be used as a weapon to teach a lesson but violent incidents should not be carried out in a democratic nation, Shivaji stated.

#APCC Vice-president condemns hurling stones on Chief Minister

BJP''s manifesto ''Fekunama'': MPCC chief
Mumbai, Apr 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole on Sunday described BJP''s manifesto as a ''Fekunama'' (false promises) and said that people will not be fooled by this ''electoral gimmick'' of BJP.
#BJP''''s manifesto ''''Fekunama'''': MPCC chief

BJP releases election manifesto for upcoming LS polls
New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its election manifesto, Sankalp Patra'', for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, focusing on "developed India."
This comes on a day marking the birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution.
#BJP releases election manifesto for upcoming LS polls

Hyd : AIMIM to support AIADMK in TN in upcoming LS elections

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)announced on Saturday to support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

#Hyd : AIMIM to support AIADMK in TN in upcoming LS elections

Mizoram: upcoming Lok Sabha polls crucial to "save India's democracy":Jairam Ramesh

Aizawl, Apr 12 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh said the upcoming Lok Sabha election is crucial to save India''s democracy.

#Mizoram: upcoming Lok Sabha polls crucial to "save India's democracy":Jairam Ramesh

India's factory output rises 5.7 pc in February

New Delhi, Apr 12 (UNI) India''s factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.7% year-on-year (YoY) in the month of February 2024, data from Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) showed on Friday.

#India's factory output rises 5.7 pc in February

India''s retail inflation eases to 4.85 pc in March
New Delhi, April 12 (UNI) India''s retail inflation measured by consumer price index (CPI) eased to 4.85% in March 2024 from 5.09% in the previous month, according to official data released on Friday.
#India''s retail inflation eases to 4.85 pc in March

TCS starts earning season for Q4 for IT sector on high; report 9.1 pc jump in net income at Rs 12434 cr
Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) IT Major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday started the earning season for the Q4 for tech sector on a high note as it reported 9.1 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 12,434 crore during January-March quarter of 2023-24.
#TCS starts earning season for Q4 for IT sector on high; report 9.1 pc jump in net income at Rs 12434 cr

S. Korea's opposition party leads parliamentary elections with 62.5 pct votes counted

Seoul, April 10 (UNI) South Korea''s main liberal opposition Democratic Party led parliamentary elections, with 62.5 percent of votes counted.

#S. Korea's opposition party leads parliamentary elections with 62.5 pct votes counted

IIHL to partner with Invesco and acquire 60 pc stake in IAMI

Kolkata, Apr 10 (UNI) IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL), a Mauritius-based Investment Holding Company with several investments in banking and financial assets, and Invesco Ltd have announced that they have entered into a definitive
agreement to form a joint venture (JV).

#IIHL to partner with Invesco and acquire 60 pc stake in IAMI

Maha BJP vice-prez takes dig at MPCC chief

Mumbai, Apr 9 (UNI) Maharashtra BJP vice-president Madhav Bhandari on Tuesday scoffed at Congress state president Nana Patole over his recent remark about Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Shyamaprasad Mukherjee''s alleged alliance with Muslim League in Bengal province.

#Maha BJP vice-prez takes dig at MPCC chief

TPCC condemns Kishan Reddy''s remarks on Congress manifesto
Hyderabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan strongly condemned the statement made by Union Minister, and State BJP President G Kishan Reddy, labeling the Congress Manifesto as anti-Hindu and suggested that a "Jinnah Constitution" would come into effect if Congress comes to power.
#TPCC condemns Kishan Reddy''s remarks on Congress manifesto

NTPC to launch latest edition of ‘Girl Empowerment Mission’ as part of CSR
New Delhi, April 9 (UNI) State owned power company NTPC Limited will soon launch its latest edition of its flagship CSR initiative, the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), starting this month to add nearly 3,000 meritorious children from underprivileged sections of the society at 42 identified locations of the power major, thereby taking the total number of beneficiaries above 10,000 mark.
#NTPC to launch latest edition of ‘Girl Empowerment Mission’ as part of CSR

MPCC chief takes swipe at PM Modi
Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole on Monday took a swipe at BJP and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, claiming that there was development of only one family that of industrialist Gautum Adani during its 10-year rule.
#MPCC chief takes swipe at PM Modi

Over 3.05 lakh candidates applied for AP EAPCET -2024: JNTUK VC

Kakinada, Apr 8 (UNI) JNTUK Vice Chancellor and Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy common entrance test (AP EAPCET)-2024 Prof GVR Prasada Raju on Monday said that so far 3,05,754 candidates have applied for the test, of whom, 2,35,417 for engineering and 69,445 for agriculture and pharmacy.

#Over 3.05 lakh candidates applied for AP EAPCET -2024: JNTUK VC

Penguin to revive The Indian Historical discourse with upcoming books

Kolkata, Apr 8 (UNI) Penguin Random House India has announced the continuation of the esteemed series in Modern Indian History, edited by late Professor Bipan Chandra, and Professors Mridula Mukherjee and Aditya Mukherjee.

#Penguin to revive The Indian Historical discourse with upcoming books

NTPC aims for 5GW Capacity addition in FY 25

Kolkata, Apr 8 (UNI) NTPC Ltd, India''s largest integrated power utility, has set a target to add 5GW of installed capacity reflecting its commitment to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions.

#NTPC aims for 5GW Capacity addition in FY 25

Kahalgaon station of NTPC produces 16555.02 million units of power in fiscal 2023-24
Kahalgaon, Apr 6 (UNI) Kahalgaon super thermal power station of NTPC produced 16555.02 Million Units (MU) of power in fiscal 2023-24, surpassing surpassing all previous records.
#Kahalgaon station of NTPC produces 16555.02 million units of power in fiscal 2023-24

MPCC chief takes jibe at BJP, its leaders
Mumbai, Apr 6 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole on Saturday took a jibe at BJP and its leaders, noting their political agenda was not to end corruption but to blackmail corrupt people and give them an honourable entry into BJP.
#MPCC chief takes jibe at BJP #its leaders

Odisha: Major fire at NTPC''s Kaniha plant in Talcher
Bhubaneswar, April 6 (UNI) A major fire broke out in a conveyor belt of the Kaniha plant of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in Odisha''s Talcher on Saturday causing extensive damages to the belt and panic among the plant staff and the local residents.
#Odisha: Major fire at NTPC''''s Kaniha plant in Talcher

TPCC demands action against KCR for alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct

Hyderabad, Apr 5 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Election Commission Coordination Committee, G Niranjan, urged the Election Commission to take action against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)President K Chandrashekara Rao (KCR) for allegedly using objectionable language against Congress leaders , which violates the Model Code of Conduct.

#TPCC demands action against KCR for alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct

Zee’s Punit Goenka proposes 15 pc cut in staff strength, lean structure

Mumbai, Apr 5 (UNI) Media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Friday said that the company Managing Director and CEO Punit Goenka has proposed the implementation of a lean and streamlined management structure to the board.

#Zee’s Punit Goenka proposes 15 pc cut in staff strength # lean structure

AP CM failed to get SCS, completing the Polavaram project: APCC Prez alleges
Kadapa, Apr 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president YS Sharmila alleged that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy failed to exert pressure on the Centre to grant Special Category Status (SCS) and complete the Polavaram project across the river Godavari.
#AP CM failed to get SCS #completing the Polavaram project: APCC Prez alleges

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc, FY25 GDP growth seen at 7 pc
Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) As widely expected by markets and policy-watchers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)''s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday yet again decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50%.
#RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc #FY25 GDP growth seen at 7 pc

Robust growth prospects provide policy space to remain focussed on inflation, ensure its descent to target of 4 pc: RBI Guv

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#Robust growth prospects provide policy space to remain focussed on inflation # ensure its descent to target of 4 pc: RBI Guv

The MPC met on 3rd, 4th and 5th April, 2024, and decided by a 5 to 1 majority to keep the policy repo rate unchanged: RBI

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#The MPC met on 3rd # 4th and 5th April # 2024 # and decided by a 5 to 1 majority to keep the policy repo rate unchanged: RBI

MPC decides to remain focused on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure inflation progressively aligns to target, while supporting growth: Governor Das

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#MPC decides to remain focused on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure inflation progressively aligns to target # while supporting growth: Governor Das

RBI sees FY25 GDP growth at 7 pc

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#RBI sees FY25 GDP growth at 7 pc

The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 PC: RBI Governor

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#The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 PC: RBI Governor

Marginal standing facility (MSF) rate, Bank Rate remain at 6.75 pc: Shaktikanta Das

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#Marginal standing facility (MSF) rate # Bank Rate remain at 6.75 pc: Shaktikanta Das

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50 pc

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#RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50 pc

MPCC chief spokesperson demands action against BJP, its candidate Nitin Gadkari

Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) chief spokesperson, Atul Londhe, on Wednesday wrote a letter to the State Election Commission demanding to take immediate action against BJP and its candidate for Nagpur constituency Nitin Gadkari for alleged violation of the model code of conduct.

#MPCC chief spokesperson demands action against BJP # its candidate Nitin Gadkari

Enhance preparedness for peaceful conduct of upcoming festivals: IGP Birdi to officers

Srinagar, Apr 3 (UNI) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdi, on Wednesday stressed upon officers to enhance preparedness for peaceful conduct of upcoming auspicious occasions pertaining to different communities.

#Enhance preparedness for peaceful conduct of upcoming festivals: IGP Birdi to officers