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...

Brussels: Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record after a massive blaze in the High Fens area of eastern Belgium scorched around 2,000 hectares of vegetation, according to local authorities. The fire has surpassed the country’s previous record for the largest area affected by a wildfire. The blaze broke out on Friday afternoon and continued to spread through the...

Hyderabad,16th August 2026: Resonance School, Vanasthalipuram, celebrated India’s Independence Day with patriotic fervour and pride, alongside its prestigious Investiture Ceremony, in the presence of Shri JD Lakshminarayana as the Chief Guest. Shri Purnachandra Rao Narra, Managing Director, Resonance Schools and Junior Colleges; Mr. SV Guru Raj, Principal, Resonance School; Ms. Sujatha, Academic Operations Head; Mr. Rajkumar, Research & Development Head;...

  Mumbai, 16 August: Day 4 of the Akcel World Padel League Season 4, powered by SpiceJet, began with an important Eliminator between VB Realty Cheetahs and Khan Tigers, with a place in the Qualifier at stake. The Cheetahs came through in a close contest to secure a 14-12 victory. Match 7: Khan Tigers vs VB Realty Cheetahs The opening...