NEW DELHI: Cabinet Wednesday approved a Rs 2,814 crore scheme to boost domestic processing of lithium and nickel, reducing dependence on imports of critical minerals.PM Narendra Modi said India cannot afford to depend on other countries for processing such materials. The scheme would encourage domestic investment and secure future supplies, he wrote on X.Union ministry…
TnnLucknow: The UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has stepped up traffic management and safety arrangements on state expressways ahead of Chhath Puja, anticipating a rise in vehicle movement during the festive period.Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directions, additional resources are being deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow and provide assistance to commuters across the…
NEW DELHI: Asian Paints on Thursday reported a 7.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,067 crore for the Sept quarter, as strong sales growth across domestic coatings and international markets was partly offset by rising raw material costs and pressure on operating margins. Net sales rose 17% to Rs 9,954 crore. Source…
Amid mkt volatility, SIP flows resilient at over `32k cr in Oct MUMBAI: Retail investors putting money into mutual funds are increasingly showing maturity, investing in stocks that are available at lower prices, slowing down their investments in sectors that are showing a sudden spurt, while maintaining a steady pace with regards to systematic investment…
New Zealand players (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand have been forced into another squad reshuffle ahead of the third ODI against India, with mounting injury concerns threatening to disrupt their plans for the remainder of the series.Fast bowler Kristian Clarke has been called up as cover for Blair Tickner ahead of Tuesday’s third ODI,…
NEW DELHI: Mahindra & Mahindra’s consolidated net profit rose 25% to Rs 4,588 crore in the Sept quarter, as strong growth in its automobile business offset a decline in farm earnings. Revenue increased 25% to Rs 57,553 crore.Mahindra’s auto business reported a 55% increase in consolidated profit to Rs 2,388 crore, with revenue rising 39%…
The order is particularly aimed at retired officials LUCKNOW: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Uttar Pradesh govt to ensure that retired govt officials who have been re-employed or appointed to various posts do not participate in political activities during elections.In an order issued on Nov 9, the Commission said such retired…
Love Horoscope Today, November 1, 2026: The Moon and Mars in Cancer bring emotions, romance and relationship expectations into focus. (AI Image) The Moon arrives in Simha on Tuesday morning around 3:50 am IST and then soon joins Jupiter and Ketu. The Moon will be in Magha nakshatra today, which is ruled by Ketu. How…
Earth has acquired a temporary companion in space, but it will not stay for long. A small space rock named 2026 QQ8 was pulled into Earth’s gravitational grip in April 2026, remained unnoticed for months and was first spotted in August. Now confirmed as a natural object, the roughly 1–2-metre-wide asteroid is expected to remain…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday took a dig at Union home minister Amit Shah over the BJP’s promise to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if it returns to power, questioning why the move had taken so long.Responding to Shah’s announcement at a press conference, Akhilesh quipped, “Badi der…
