New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Auto major Tata Motors on Saturday said its passenger vehicle vertical has crossed 40 lakh cumulative production milestone, nearly three decades after it rolled out its first model in the segment — Tata Sierra SUV in 1991. The company, which over the years has produced … Read more
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ICICI Bank shuts down operations in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, (PTI) ICICI Bank said it has shut down operations in Sri Lanka after getting approval from the Sri Lankan monetary authority. The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, having considered the request made by ICICI Bank, has granted approval to close down business operation of … Read more
Rupee settles 4 paise higher at 73.54 against US dollar
The rupee appreciated by 4 paise to close at 73.54 against the US dollar, as sustained foreign fund inflows strengthened investor sentiment.However, a strong dollar against major currencies overseas restricted the rupee’s gain, forex dealers said. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened lower at 73.77, but pared all … Read more
Facebook, Twitter CEOs ordered to testify by GOP senators
The GOP push against Facebook and Twitter accelerated Thursday after Republican senators threatened the CEOs of the social media companies with subpoenas to force them to address accusations of censorship in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign. With Democrats boycotting the hearing, the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee voted to … Read more
Rupee falls 12 paise on dollar buying by banks, fiscal concerns
Mumbai, Oct 20 (PTI) The rupee on Tuesday depreciated by 12 paise to close at 73.49 against the US currency due to dollar buying by state-run banks amid increased forex infolws. Capital inflows and strong domestic equities, however, limited the local currency’s losses. The Indian currency opened at 73.36 at … Read more
Insurance claims related to COVID-19 treatment rise in September
New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) The number of insurance claims related to treatment for COVID-19 rose to 40 per cent of the total health insurance claims in September, according to an analysis. Based on its analysis of industry data, insurance aggregator Policybazaar.com said “most people filing the claim for COVID-19 … Read more
Reliance Jio fastest mobile network with average 19.3 mbps download speed, says TRAI
Reliance Jio continues to remain as the fastest mobile network with an average 19.3 mbps download speed, as per the data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). According to the latest data from the telecom regulator, in terms of upload in September, Idea cellular network, which is now … Read more
Apple announces free virtual workshops for Indian users on photography and music
Apple has announced a series of free virtual sessions from October 17 to November 29 in the light of the launch of the Apple Store online in India. The event will be ideal for budding photographers, musicians and artists as leading local photographers and acclaimed musicians will speak about their … Read more
Gadkari suggests formation of state water grid in Maharashtra to overcome flood crisis
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has requested the Maharashtra government to take initiative for preparation of detailed project report for formation of State Water Grid to overcome the recurring flood crisis in the state, an official statement said on Saturday. This would help the government ensure the availability of the water … Read more