Reuters India Top Archives - Page 303 of 529

Bail extended for Indian wrestling federation chief in sexual harassment case – ANI

20 Jul 2023 20 Jul 2023

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A New Delhi court on Thursday extended the bail granted to the chief of India’s wrestling federation who has been accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers, Reuters’ TV partner ANI reported. Brij Bhushan Singh, chief of Wrestling Federation of India, who is also a federal lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s …

Bail extended for Indian wrestling federation chief in sexual harassment case – ANI Read More »

Yamuna river floods India’s holy cities of Mathura, Vrindavan after heavy rainfall

20 Jul 2023 20 Jul 2023

(This July 19 story has been corrected to fix the name of the district magistrate to Pulkit Khare, not Pulkit Kare, in paragraph 9) By Sunil Kataria MATHURA, India (Reuters) – Many parts of India’s ancient holy cities of Vrindavan and Mathura have been flooded by the swollen Yamuna river over the last few days, …

Yamuna river floods India’s holy cities of Mathura, Vrindavan after heavy rainfall Read More »

Indian dairy firm Hatsun Agro’s Q1 profit jumps on higher milk demand

19 Jul 2023 19 Jul 2023

BENGALURU (Reuters) – Indian milk processing firm Hatsun Agro Product said on Wednesday its quarterly profit surged 54% as a rise in input costs was offset by higher milk prices on the back of strong demand. Milk prices in India hit its peak during the June quarter on account of lower output and robust demand, …

Indian dairy firm Hatsun Agro’s Q1 profit jumps on higher milk demand Read More »

India’s Tata Communications posts 30% slump in profit as expenses weigh

19 Jul 2023 19 Jul 2023

BENGALURU (Reuters) – Indian network services provider Tata Communications reported a 30% slump in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, hit by higher interest costs and lower foreign exchange gains. Consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, was 3.82 billion rupees ($46.6 million), compared with 5.44 billion rupees a year ago. The company also plans …

India’s Tata Communications posts 30% slump in profit as expenses weigh Read More »

Indian tax officials visit ed-tech startup upGrad’s office

19 Jul 2023 19 Jul 2023

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian tax officials have visited an office of Temasek-backed ed-tech startup upGrad for a routine survey, the company said on Wednesday. “It’s a routine survey and we are fully compliant and cooperating with the department,” Koell Hemdev, head of legal at upGrad, said in a statement, without sharing more details of the visit. India’s goods …

Indian tax officials visit ed-tech startup upGrad’s office Read More »

India should cash in on ‘China plus one’ strategy – World Bank chief

19 Jul 2023 19 Jul 2023

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has an opportunity to cash in on global companies’ efforts to build factories outside China, the new World Bank president said on Wednesday, as firms seek to diversify their supply chains. His comments follow recent investment announcements by U.S. firms, including chipmaker Micron Technology, in India and come as the United States …

India should cash in on ‘China plus one’ strategy – World Bank chief Read More »

Delay in India’s census hurting quality of survey reports, says official

19 Jul 2023 19 Jul 2023

By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A delay in holding India’s census has impacted the quality of all statistical surveys, including economic data, inflation and jobs estimates, said the head of a government panel set up to review the surveys and suggest improvements. India’s once in a decade census was due to be completed …

Delay in India’s census hurting quality of survey reports, says official Read More »

At least 16 killed by suspected electrocution in north Indian state

19 Jul 2023 19 Jul 2023

LUCKNOW (Reuters) – At least 16 people were killed and another six injured in a suspected case of electrocution in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand on Wednesday morning, government officials said. The incident took place inside a sewage treatment plant established in the Himalayan state’s Chamoli district as part of a flagship programme of …

At least 16 killed by suspected electrocution in north Indian state Read More »

Indian govt may delay Hindustan Zinc share sale – sources

19 Jul 2023 19 Jul 2023

By Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Indian government may postpone its plans to sell its stake in Hindustan Zinc until a turnaround in the industry’s fortunes, following advice from merchant bankers, two government sources told Reuters. The government though, still hopes to push through the long-delayed sale this financial year, one of the …

Indian govt may delay Hindustan Zinc share sale – sources Read More »

Indian opposition parties form ‘INDIA’ alliance, Modi calls them opportunists

18 Jul 2023 18 Jul 2023

By YP Rajesh NEW DELHI (Reuters) -More than two dozen Indian opposition parties said on Tuesday that they had formed an alliance called “INDIA” to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in parliamentary elections next year. The alliance said in a statement that the BJP was assaulting the character of the …

Indian opposition parties form ‘INDIA’ alliance, Modi calls them opportunists Read More »

Reuters ﻿India Top

Reuters India Top