Experion Developers, a fully FDI-funded real estate company, announced a significant investment of Rs 1,000 crore to develop a luxury residential project in Sector 151, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This strategic move marks another major expansion for the wholly-owned subsidiary of Experion Holdings Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore.According to a company statement issued on Monday, Experion Developers recently acquired five acres of prime land in Sector 151 through an auction conducted by the Uttar...
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Mehsana, Gujarat - March 2, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated two key facilities—Vidya Bhavan and Sanskritik Bhavan—at a school trust in Pilvai village, located in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, on Sunday. The inauguration was part of a broader cultural and religious event that saw Shah actively engaged with local communities and his family.The newly inaugurated Shri Sunderlal Mangaldas Shah Cultural Bhavan and Shri Anilchandra Gokaldas Shah Vidya Bhavan were constructed in...
Dehradun, March 1: A tragic avalanche engulfed a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp near the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, claiming the life of one labourer and leaving five others trapped. Rescue teams, racing against time, have successfully pulled out 49 labourers alive from beneath the snow.The avalanche struck between 5:30 am and 6 am on Friday, burying 55 workers who were inside eight containers and a shed at the BRO camp located between Mana...
Nagarkurnool, Telangana (March 1) – Rescue operations intensified Saturday as teams raced against time to reach eight workers trapped for over a week inside the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel. Officials confirmed that crews are cutting down parts of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to clear a path toward the stranded individuals.Since February 22, when the tunnel roof collapsed, trapping eight workers—including two engineers and six labourers—rescue personnel have...
Faridabad, March 1, 2025: Escorts Kubota Limited (NSE: ESCORTS, BSE: 500495) reported an 11.4% year-on-year (YoY) growth in tractor sales for February 2025, reflecting strong domestic and export demand.
Key Financial Highlights (February 2025 Sales Performance)SegmentFebruary 2025February 2024YoY Growth (%)Apr-Feb FY25Apr-Feb FY24YoY Growth (%)Domestic Sales7,9687,2699.6%99,78899,4220.4%Export Sales62244041.4%4,3925,086-13.6%Total Sales8,5907,70911.4%1,04,1801,04,508-0.3%...
New Delhi, February 28 – Gold prices in the national capital dropped by ₹500, settling at ₹87,700 per 10 grams on Friday, marking a two-week low. The decline was attributed to reduced demand from jewellery traders and selling by investors, as per the All India Sarafa Association.The 99.9% purity gold had closed at ₹88,200 per 10 grams in the previous trading session. So far in 2024, gold prices have surged by ₹8,310 or 10.5%, compared to ₹79,390 per 10 grams recorded on January 1...
Ranchi, Feb 28: Several workers from Jharkhand are feared to be among those trapped under an avalanche that buried a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, an official confirmed.The exact number of affected workers from Jharkhand remains uncertain. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren acknowledged the reports, stating, “There have been reports of several workers working under BRO in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district being trapped under a broken glacier.”The...
New Delhi, February 28 – The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Nagar Nigam Jaipur Heritage for its role in polluting and damaging the iconic Jal Mahal lake, holding the civic body responsible for its near destruction.A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan lambasted the municipal authorities for their negligence, particularly for permitting a night market in the eco-sensitive vicinity of the lake. The court noted that instead of working towards conservation, the...
New Delhi, February 28: India’s economic growth moderated to 6.2% in the third quarter (October-December) of FY 2024-25, primarily due to a weaker performance in the manufacturing and mining sectors, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday.This marks a sharp decline from the 9.5% growth recorded in the same quarter last year. The economy had expanded at 5.6% in the preceding quarter (July-September 2024), indicating a slight improvement in sequential...
Shimla, Feb 28 – Continuous heavy snowfall and torrential rains for the third consecutive day have thrown life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides, road closures, and disruptions in essential services across multiple districts.Authorities reported that approximately 200 roads, including three national highways, have been shut due to heavy snow, isolating various parts of Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Shimla districts. Educational institutions, including...
India and the European Union are aiming to finalize an unprecedented free trade agreement by the end of this year, marking potentially the largest trade pact globally, announced European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to New Delhi on Friday.Delivering a keynote address at the 'India’s World' think-tank event, Von der Leyen emphasized that both regions need to elevate their strategic partnership to tackle emerging geopolitical challenges effectively.A Strategic...
Heavy overnight snowfall blanketed Kashmir in white on Friday, severely impacting rail, air, and road connectivity throughout the valley, officials reported.The snowfall triggered landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones along the crucial Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, causing severe disruption to vehicular traffic. The highway, Kashmir's primary link to the rest of the country, was closed between Ramsoo and Qazigund due to significant snow accumulation and multiple incidents of...
Mumbai, Feb 28: Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline in early trade on Friday, echoing a global sell-off triggered by the latest US tariff hike on Chinese imports. The 30-share BSE Sensex plummeted 790.87 points to 73,821.56, while the NSE Nifty tumbled 231.15 points to 22,313.90, as investor sentiment remained jittery.Among the worst-hit stocks in the Sensex pack were IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, and Maruti...
Mumbai, Feb 27: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly unchanged on Thursday as volatility gripped the markets amid persistent foreign fund outflows and the monthly derivatives expiry.The BSE Sensex inched up 10.31 points or 0.01% to close at 74,612.43, swinging between a high of 74,834.09 and a low of 74,520.78 during the session, marking an intraday movement of 313.31 points. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty slipped marginally by 2.50 points to settle at 22,545.05, extending its losing...
New Delhi, Feb 27 – Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday, dropping by ₹723 to ₹85,151 per 10 grams in futures trading, pressured by muted demand in the domestic market and weak global trends.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery fell by 0.84% to ₹85,151 per 10 grams, with a total business turnover of 15,248 lots. Market analysts attributed the decline to subdued demand and bearish global sentiments.In the international market, gold futures...
Prayagraj/Lucknow, Feb 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his guidance in the successful execution of Maha Kumbh 2025, which concluded in Prayagraj on Monday. He praised the collective efforts of all stakeholders, emphasizing that "with a little political will and the right support, any result can be achieved."Taking to social media platform X, Adityanath acknowledged Modi’s leadership, stating, “Respected...
Dubai, Feb 27: Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has lauded Rohit Sharma’s evolution as a leader, highlighting his ability to manage pressure situations and foster strong team camaraderie. Dhawan, who shared a formidable opening partnership with Rohit for nearly a decade, believes the Mumbai batter’s maturity and leadership skills bode well for the Indian team.Speaking on The Shikhar Dhawan Experience, a special series on Star Sports and JioHotstar, Dhawan emphasized how Rohit has grown...
Bengaluru, Feb 27: Mumbai Indians (MI) will be seeking redemption as they gear up to face Delhi Capitals (DC) in a crucial Women's Premier League (WPL) encounter on Friday. Having suffered their only defeat in the first leg against DC, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will be eager to continue their dominant run and maintain their top position on the points table.Mumbai Indians’ Winning Momentum
Since their setback against DC earlier this month in Vadodara, MI have been on a remarkable three-match...
New Delhi, February 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the recently concluded Maha Kumbh as a reflection of India's "newly awakened consciousness," likening it to a nation moving forward after shedding a "slavery mindset."In a blog post, Modi called the grand congregation a "mahayagna of unity," emphasizing how the scale of participation surpassed all expectations. He stated that the sheer number of devotees taking a holy dip at Sangam signified India's resurgence with...
New Delhi, February 26: The Indian government has entered into a strategic partnership with Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd) to accelerate the growth of fintech and manufacturing startups in the country. Under this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Paytm will extend mentorship, infrastructure support, market access, and funding opportunities to emerging businesses, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.The agreement, signed between the Department for Promotion of...