New Delhi: Sumitomo Chemicals India Ltd reported a resilient performance in the first quarter of FY27, with profit after tax rising around 20 per cent year-on-year to Rs 214 crore, even as revenue remained broadly flat amid challenging monsoon conditions and weaker domestic demand. The company reported revenue of Rs 1,063 crore for the quarter. EBITDA increased 6 per cent...

New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with MY Bharat-NSS volunteers during the Independence Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, appreciating their participation and contribution to the national event. The MY Bharat-NSS volunteers attended the Independence Day programme as special guests, giving them an opportunity to witness the celebrations...

New framework focuses on institutional reform, convergence, digital governance and outcome-based monitoring for tribal development New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram and Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, on Saturday jointly released the  National Framework for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs and the Operational Guidelines for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs , marking a major step...

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 (UDN): Tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, remembering him as a distinguished nationalist, visionary statesman and exceptional orator who made significant contributions to India’s development and democratic traditions.  Pic credit : x.com/MohanMOdisha Vajpayee’s life and political legacy continue to inspire citizens across the country. His tenure in public life...

Mumbai: Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have continued to provide strong support to Indian equities, remaining net buyers in every week over the past month, while foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have shown signs of renewed buying interest. According to market data, DIIs have made cumulative purchases of Rs 38,715.18 crore over the last one month. In August so far, FII buying...

Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked the fifth anniversary of their return to power, with officials and supporters gathering in Kabul to celebrate what they describe as the end of foreign occupation and the restoration of security in the country. The Taliban seized Kabul on August 15, 2021, following the withdrawal of US-led international forces and the collapse of...

Jakarta: The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island has risen to 47, as rescue teams continue searching through damaged buildings and landslide-hit areas for survivors. The earthquake struck early Saturday in East Nusa Tenggara province, with the epicentre located about 68 km north-northwest of Ende at a depth of around 10 km. The...

Caption: HLL CMD Dr Anita Thampi hoisting the national flag during the Independence Day celebrations at the company’s corporate headquarters in Poojappura.   Thiruvananthapuram, August 16: HLL Lifecare Limited, a Miniratna public sector undertaking under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, celebrated the country’s 80th Independence Day. HLL Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD) Dr Anita Thampi hoisted the national...