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...

    New Delhi, Aug 16: In a creative and environmentally conscious celebration of India’s 80th Independence Day, young volunteers of Smiling Tree created an innovative representation of the Indian Tricolour using discarded sticks and bottle caps. As part of the initiative, Smiling Tree also distributed Tulsi planters to the participating volunteers , combining patriotism, creativity and a commitment to...

  Ghaziabad, 16th August, 2026: Residents of Wave City, the first operational Hi-tech City in North India, today organised a flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the 80th Independence Day. On this occasion, the residents, staff members and guest attended the celebrations with great zeal and patriotic fervour. The celebrations commenced with the unfurling of the national flag and the singing...

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Veena Murthy Vijay Eminent Kuchipudi exponent Veena Murthy Vijay was conferred the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Akademi Puraskar) for 2024 in recognition of her distinguished contributions and excellence in Kuchipudi dance.The award was presented to her by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on...