Nifty hits 14,000 for the first time, Sensex touches new high

Mumbai (IANS) The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed the 14,000 mark for the first time ever.

It touched an all-time high of 14,010.15 points amid a largely subdued trade.

The indices traded on a flat-to-positive…

Govt, farmers agree on 2 out of 4 key issues; next meeting on Jan 4

New Delhi (IANS) In a development that has been termed "positive", the sixth round of meeting between the protesting farmers and the Central government ended after over five hours with the Centre saying that the two sides had reached consensus on…

Those rejected by people are accusing government of lavish expenditure: JMM

Ranchi: The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Wednesday hit back at the BJP and AJSU claiming that such parties which have been rejected by the people are accusing the state government of making lavish expenditure.

Addressing a press conference…

New Year's Gift for Policemen: DGP announces week off for policemen posted at police stations

Ranchi: Director General of Police MV Rao on Wednesday announced a New Year's Gift for the policemen of the state as per which staff posted at the police stations will be provided one day week off.

Addressing a press conference at the state…

On instructions of CM daily wage earning women provided shelter

Ranchi: On the directions of Chief Minister Hemant Soren efforts have been commenced to provide shelter to the women who come to the capital to work as daily wage earner.

Ranchi DC informed the Chief Minister that the Municipal Corporation…

India approves sale of Akash missile system to foreign nations

New Delhi (IANS) In a big boost to India's indigenous defence capabilities, the government approved on Wednesday the sale of Akash missile system to foreign nations, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.

A surface-to-air missile with a range…

Govt-farmers Round 6: Talks underway to end deadlock

New Delhi (IANS) A crucial and 'decisive' sixth round of dialogue between the Centre and the 41 farmers' representatives began on Wednesday here to end the deadlock as the agitation entered 35th day.

The meeting started around 2.30…

International flights to remain suspended till Jan 31, 2021

New Delhi (IANS) Centre on Wednesday extended the suspension of scheduled commercial international flight operations to and from India till January 31.

"This restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically…

3 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Three terrorists were killed in an encounter between the terrorists and the security forces in the Lawaypora area in Srinagar outskirts on Wednesday, officials said.

The gunfight broke out on Tuesday evening after a joint team…

Till Jan 7: No flight from UK to land in India

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has decided to extend the suspension on flights to and from the UK till January 7 in the wake of the spread of the new fast-moving strain of the coronavirus mutant. Till Wednesday the Union Health Ministry logged 20 cases…