Day: July 17, 2019

Leaders across political divide welcome ICJ verdict

11:24 pm July 17, 2019

New Delhi: Leaders across the political spectrum Wednesday hailed the International Court of Justice verdict in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that “truth and justice” have prevailed and expressing confidence that the death row convict will get justice. The opposition Congress also welcomed the verdict, saying justice has prevailed but […]

MyMoneyMantra raises Rs 104 cr from IFSD BV, Vaalon Capital

11:22 pm July 17, 2019

Mumbai: Financial services distributor MyMoneyMantra Wednesday said Dutch investment company IFSD BV and Vaalon Capital have picked up a minority stake in the company for Rs 104 crore. MMM serves over four 4 million customers from over 50 cities and has partnered with more than 90 financial institutions, a statement said. The company was responsible […]

Tata Elxsi Q1 net profit falls 30.7pc to Rs 48.7cr

11:17 pm July 17, 2019

New Delhi: Tata Elxsi Wednesday said its net profit declined 30.7 per cent to Rs 48.79 crore in the April-June quarter compared to the year-ago period. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 70.49 crore in April-June 2018. Revenue from operations dropped by 5.3 per cent to Rs 361.71 crore in the said […]

Union Cabinet clears Dam Safety Bill

11:13 pm July 17, 2019

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet Wednesday cleared the Dam Safety Bill 2019, which aims to address all issues concerning safety of dams, including regular inspection, emergency action plan and comprehensive safety review. The bill also lays onus of dam safety on the dam owner and provides for penal provisions for commission and omission of certain […]

Odisha prepares for possible rain-triggered flash floods

Flood situation improves in Tripura

11:07 pm July 17, 2019

Agartala : The flood situation in Tripura showed signs of improvement, with the water level of Khowai and Haora rivers receding, officials said on Wednesday. Most of the people who had taken shelter in relief camps have started returning home, they said. Sarat Das, the project officer in the state disaster management department, told reporters […]