Sensex up 280 points; banking, finance stocks rise

New Delhi (IANS) The key Indian equity indices rose on Thursday with the BSE Sensex gaining over 280 points.

Buying activity in banking, finance and auto stocks supported the indices.

At 10.46 a.m., Sensex was trading at 31,105.46, higher…

LeT module busted in J&K's Budgam district, four held

Srinagar (IANS) Security forces arrested a top militant associate and three over-ground workers (OGWs) during a cordon and search operation in the Budgam district of J&K, on Wednesday.

The security forces, including the Rashtriya Rifles and…

Savage cyclone Amphan leaves death, destruction in its trail

Kolkata (IANS) Scenes of large uprooted trees, damaged houses and flown off roofs were just the beginning when Super Cyclone Amphan made its appearance less that 24 hours back, as it pummelled through the night over Kolkata and large parts of West…

Chhattisgarh launches Nyay, to ensure direct benefit to farmers: Baghel

New Delhi (IANS) Chhattisgarh on Thursday became the first state to launch the Congress flagship programme of 'Nyay.' Christened as Rajiv Gandhi Nyay Yojna, The scheme was launched by party chief Sonia Gandhi through video conferencing. The…

GST council may extend compensation cess levy beyond 5 years

New Delhi (IANS) Faced with a sharp decline in GST collections due lockdown and disruptions in economic activities across the country, the government is looking at paying GST compensation to states using a portion of its borrowings and repaying it…

Swiggy, Zomato begin alcohol home delivery in Jharkhand

Ranchi (IANS) Online food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato on Thursday said they have received permissions to start alcohol home delivery service in Jharkhand.

When liquor shops were reopened in Jharkhand on Wednesday for the first time…

Clashes begin as migrants return to their villages in UP

Lucknow (IANS) Clashes are now being reported from several districts as migrants return to their villages.

The clashes are mainly due to refusal of villagers in allowing the returnees to stay in their homes vein after completing the quarantine…

'Tatpar' helpline turning out to be boon for migrants walking on foot

Ranchi: The Tatpar helpline launched by the district administration is turning out to be a boon for the migrants who are walking on foot towards their villages.

The Ranchi district administration is making sure that migrants do not have to…

Crowd more on city roads than usual as more shops open

Ranchi: With more relaxation being allowed in lockdown 4.0 crowd of the people is being more visible on the roads.

Liquor shops, hardware and sanitary stores have been allowed to resume functioning prior to which ration, medicines and vegetable…

Tribal painting presented to Chief Minister

Ranchi: On behalf of Dr Ramdayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute a painting was presented to Chief Minister Hemant Soren based on the theme of Tribal life philosophy and nature at his residence.

This year, from 10 to 15 February, the…