Vedanta Ltd on Monday said its committee of directors has approved raising up to Rs 2,575 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), as the company looks to diversify funding sources and strengthen its balance sheet.According to a filing with the BSE, the panel has cleared the allotment of 2,57,500 unsecured, redeemable, rated and…
With the end of one year of President’s Rule in Manipur less than a month away, the Centre is finding the path to government formation in the state increasingly fraught. While Kuki groups have made it clear that MLAs from the community will not join a new state government without a written assurance from the…
BENGALURU: Karnataka govt has suspended online sales of Mysore silk saris after surging orders outstripped supply of the GI-tagged weave made with pure mulberry silk, gold zari and silver threads. State-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation will prioritise limited stocks for buyers visiting its exclusive outlets.Sericulture minister K Venkatesh made the announcement in the assembly on…
Certain properties remain unsold for a long time due to their high price, market demand, or lack of interest from potential buyers. In a slow market, properties can remain unsold for several months or even a year or more, particularly in the high-end market or when the housing market is cooling down. The time it…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: NTPC, Power Finance Corporation, and Union Bank of India are the top stock picks by Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan for February 17, 2026. Let’s take a look:NTPC – Buy in the range between Rs 368 & Rs 369;…
Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…
Govt signs MoU with 13 Banks to promote Employment in Rural Areas The Ministry has signed MoUs with the 13 Banks to promote employment and enterprise financing in rural areas. List of Banks having signed MoUs with the Ministry Sl No Name of Bank 1 State Bank of India 2 Bank of Maharashtra 3 Bank…
Why you are taller in the morning and shorter at night If you have ever measured your height early in the morning and then again at night, the numbers may not match. Many people are surprised to learn that the human body is not the same height throughout the day. In fact, most people are…
Team India. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) NEW DELHI: After India’s historic win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a massive cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the entire squad and support staff. The prize money will be shared among the 15 players, coaching…
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic said on Friday (local time) that it will challenge Pentagon’s decision to classify the company as a supply-chain risk in court, according to a Reuters report. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using the firm’s technology. Trump had ordered every federal department to “immediately”…