US put sanctions on Chinese firms, individuals for supporting Pakistan’s missile programme
Washington: The US has taken action against four Chinese entities, one Pakistani company, and one Chinese individual for their supply to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme under the missile sanctions laws, a State Department statement has said. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller in a statement on Thursday said the US imposed sanctions on the Beijing Research […]
Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 83.90 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee witnessed range-bound trade and settled for the day higher by 6 paise at 83.90 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday supported by weakening of the American currency in the overseas market and significant foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said rupee trade was range-bound as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is […]
India extends anti-subsidy duty on Chinese chemical for 5 years
New Delhi: India has extended countervailing or anti-subsidy duty on a Chinese chemical used in pesticides for five more years to guard domestic players. The decision followed a recommendation of the commerce ministry’s investigation arm DGTR for continuation of the duty on the imports of ‘Atrazine Technical’ from China. “The countervailing duty imposed under this […]
ICAR-CIFA launches mobile app ‘Rangeen Machhli’ to promote ornamental fishery
New Delhi: ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) has developed a mobile app ‘Rangeen Machhli’ for providing crucial information about ornamental fisheries to fish farmers and aquarium shop owners. On Thursday, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the ‘Rangeen Machhli’ mobile app at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), […]
Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch, husband deny impropriety allegations
New Delhi: Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch on Friday denied a series of allegations of impropriety and conflict of interest levelled by the Congress, saying these are “incorrect, motivated and defamatory”. Buchs said the allegations are based on Income tax returns filed by them. They further said all the information have been fully disclosed […]
Markets take a breather after record rally; settle marginally lower in volatile trade
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty took a breather on Friday after a record rally in the previous session and ended marginally lower on the emergence of profit-taking. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 71.77 points or 0.09 per cent to close at 82,890.94. During the day, it dived 309.49 […]
Govt mandates use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture
New Delhi: The government has introduced stringent regulations mandating the use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture, a move expected to improve public safety with respect to fire-related tragedies. Effective from October, the Quality Control Order (QCO) now requires all upholstery components used at public spaces to comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards […]
PCB undertakes 12.8 billion rupees-worth renovation of stadiums ahead of Champions Trophy
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board has allocated 12.8 billion rupees for the renovation of stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi ahead of next year’s ICC Champions Trophy, informed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. In a briefing given at the Board of Governors meeting in Faisalabad, Naqvi assured that the three venues would be ready in time […]
Kohli bats for long, Bumrah goes whole hog in India’s first practice ahead of Bangladesh Tests
Chennai: Batting superstar Virat Kohli spent about 45 minutes in the nets and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled full tilt as the Indian cricket team on Friday began its preparations for a two-Test series against Bangladesh. With the first Test against Bangladesh scheduled here from September 19, the entire squad, including skipper Rohit Sharma and […]
Maxwell excited about Kohli vs Smith showdown in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
New Delhi: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is thrilled about the prospect of watching modern-day greats Virat Kohli and Steve Smith battle for supremacy in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India later this year. Kohli and Smith are among the ‘Fab Four’ batters of the modern generation, alongside England’s Joe Root and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. […]
