New Delhi [India], April 10 : The Indian cement industry is expected to grow by 7-8 per cent in the current financial year, with large companies continuing to dominate the sector, according to a report by Systematix Research. The report noted that major players account for nearly 65 per cent of the industry’s total capacity… Continue reading Indian cement sector likely to grow 7-8% this fiscal; large players to lead: Systematix
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Indian women’s 3×3 women’s wheelchair basketball team qualifies for CWG
NEW DELHI: (Apr 10) India’s 3×3 women’s wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The Games will run from July 23 to August 2 with the 3×3 wheelchair basketball competition taking place from July 24 to 29. India have qualified through the Asia Oceania qualifiers alongside Australia. They were… Continue reading Indian women’s 3×3 women’s wheelchair basketball team qualifies for CWG
Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram name their daughter Nyomica
NEW DELHI: (Apr 10) Actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram on Friday said they have named their daughter Nyomica Hooda. Randeep shared pictures on his Instagram handle, which featured Lin holding the child in her arms. “A new centre to our world. NYOMICA HOODA – Divine Grace, Freedom and limitless like the sky,” he wrote… Continue reading Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram name their daughter Nyomica
Godrej Properties FY26 pre-sales up 16pc to record Rs 34,171 cr
NEW DELHI: (Apr 10) Godrej Properties Ltd on Friday reported a 16 per cent increase in its sales bookings last fiscal to a record 34,171 crore on strong demand for its housing units. In terms of sales bookings or pre-sales, Godrej Properties is likely to become the largest listed real estate firm during 2025-26. Godrej… Continue reading Godrej Properties FY26 pre-sales up 16pc to record Rs 34,171 cr
Pakistan West Asia Talks: No official word on arrival of US, Iran delegates
ISLAMABAD: (Apr 10) Uncertainty shrouded the US-Iran dialogue, as there was no official word about the arrival of delegates on Friday, the day set for the start of talks between the two warring sides, even as Pakistan waived visa requirements for journalists and officials attending talks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while announcing a two-week ceasefire… Continue reading Pakistan West Asia Talks: No official word on arrival of US, Iran delegates
Deleted names, shaken loyalties: Final SIR rolls unsettles BJP’s hold over Matuas
KOLKATA: (Apr 10) For years, the BJP’s equation with Bengal’s Matua refugees was built on a single promise — back the party, and the long uncertainty over their citizenship will be resolved. But the final electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have turned that promise into the saffron party’s biggest vulnerability. Deletion of… Continue reading Deleted names, shaken loyalties: Final SIR rolls unsettles BJP’s hold over Matuas
Misri, Rubio discuss trade, Quad; US diplomat set to visit India in May
WASHINGTON: (Apr 10) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit New Delhi next month, it was announced here after his “productive meeting” with India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on a range of issues, including trade and the Quad. Misri, who is on a three-day visit here, met Rubio at the White House.… Continue reading Misri, Rubio discuss trade, Quad; US diplomat set to visit India in May
EU’s Kaja Kallas urges shift from ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire to permanent peace during Riyadh mission
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 9 : Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, for a high-stakes diplomatic push to transform a temporary two-week truce between the United States and Iran into a lasting regional settlement. In Riyadh, Kallas held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and… Continue reading EU’s Kaja Kallas urges shift from ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire to permanent peace during Riyadh mission
Indian men’s football team to compete in Unity Cup 2026 in London
New Delhi [India], April 9 : The Indian men’s football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, to be held in London from May 26 to 30. The four-nation friendly tournament will feature India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe, and will be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC, as per the AIFF… Continue reading Indian men’s football team to compete in Unity Cup 2026 in London
Rising costs, subdued demand to pressure Consumer Durable Industry earnings: Centrum
New Delhi [India], April 9 : The consumer durable industry is navigating a challenging period where top-line growth is likely to be offset by thinning margins and regulatory shifts. Q4FY26 is expected to be a soft quarter for the sector, due to modest demand and rising input costs, noted a report by Centrum. The report… Continue reading Rising costs, subdued demand to pressure Consumer Durable Industry earnings: Centrum