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NEW DELHI: FMCG major Nestle India on Friday reported a 45.12 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 998.42 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025, on the back of a nearly five-year high volume growth, driving its highest-ever quarterly revenue.The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 688.01 crore…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo net profit fell 78% to Rs 549 crore in the tumultuous Dec quarter due to flight disruption and provisions for higher gratuity and leave encashment as mandated by the labour code.IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, who has been issued a warning by aviation regulator for the airline’s failure to plan for crew flying…
NEW DELHI: Unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group inched up marginally in Dec while the labour force participation rate (LFPR) maintained an upward momentum, the periodic labour force survey monthly showed ThursdayThe overall joblessness rate was estimated 4.8% in Dec compared to 4.7% in Nov. The survey results showed…
India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya mentioned during a press conference on Monday. He said the move will significantly boost connectivity in the North Bengal region. The day will mark a historic milestone in the country’s…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is set to hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal on Monday (December 29) challenging the Delhi high court‘s decision to suspend the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.A three-judge vacation bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will…
Four peddlers, one consumer arrested in Telangana drug bust HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) arrested four people, including three alleged drug peddlers, for their involvement in a drug network.H-NEW officials said the accused — Ummidi Immanuel, an event manager from Kondapur; Sushmitha Devi, a software professional at a prominent firm; and G Sai…
Representative image (AI-generated) The Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a press release clarifying why several taxpayers have received emails and SMS alerts seeking a review of their tax deduction and exemption claims.The department urged taxpayers to review their deduction and exemption claims for the current assessment year and take corrective steps before the revised…
With just days left before the year-end compliance window closes, the Income Tax department has begun reaching out directly to multinational companies, asking them to alert Indian employees about undisclosed foreign assets and income, according to multiple tax advisors.Several large multinationals — including a global consumer healthcare firm, a wireless technology major and a US-based…
Elephant deaths in Assam tragically rose to eight after a Rajdhani Express collision, prompting a speed restriction for trains. Meanwhile, Jharkhand’s railway division cancelled eight trains due to heightened wild elephant movement near tracks, marking the third consecutive cancellation to prioritize animal safety. GUWAHATI/JAMSHEDPUR: Elephant deaths from a Rajdhani Express collision in central Assam rose…
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways is set to increase passenger fares from December 26 after rationalising its fare structure. There will be no fare hike for suburban services and monthly season tickets, and no increase for journeys of up to 215 km in ordinary class.For ordinary class travel beyond 215 km, fares will rise by one…
