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Maruti, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Airtel, Tata Power, HDFC Bank among others will be in focus due to various news developments and second quarter results. Maruti, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Cipla, Canara Bank, SBI Cards, Hudco Shares of Maruti, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Cipla, Canara Bank, SBI Cards and Hudco will be in focus as the companies will announce their second quarter results today.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.New Delhi: The US-Iran war has crimped energy supplies, raised fuel prices, threatens to spike India’s import bill and thus strain its foreign exchange reserves. It was in this context that Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens on Sunday to cut fuel use, avoid unnecessary overseas travel and explore domestic destinations instead.For some affluent Indian travellers, that shift is already underway—India's premium domestic destinations are seeing stronger demand, higher occupancies and rising room tariffs this summer.A Delhi-based family of nine abandoned their usual summer plan of a European holiday as business class tickets surged past ₹5 lakh a seat on some key routes, nearly double the typical fares.

NEW DELHI: India is moving to position its QR (Quick Response) code-based payment system on the global stage. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced fresh norms covering biometric authentication, QR code-based payments and digital currency security to reduce fraud risks and enhance interoperability according to two people aware of the development.The move is intended to strengthen safeguards in India’s rapidly expanding digital financial ecosystem and build confidence among developed economies, where QR code payments are still a novelty, the people said.The rapid expansion of digital payments, biometric-based authentication systems and QR code transactions in India has raised concerns over fraud, identity theft, data misuse and vulnerabilities in the digital payment infrastructure.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bangladesh will have a new prime minister on Tuesday, with Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) set to take the oath in Dhaka. Senior foreign representatives will attend the ceremony, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla from India.

India’s exports are heavily dependent on the US, and are currently under threat due to high tariffs. But hidden in numbers is another simple story: the region that could boost Indian exports is not across the Pacific, but across its borders.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the highest award to a foreign head of state, Mitra Vibhushana. Dissanayake said that PM Modi highly deserves this honour. In a joint press statement alongside PM Modi, Dissanayake said, «I am pleased to announce that the Government of Sri Lanka has decided to confer upon him (PM Narendra Modi) the highest Sri Lankan honour to a foreign head of state/head of government- Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana. This prestigious honour, which was introduced in 2008, is conferred upon heads of states and government for their friendship, and honourable Prime Minister Modi highly deserves this honour; that is what we firmly believe.» The «Dharma Chakra» demonstrates the shared Buddhist heritage that has shaped the cultural traditions of both nations. The «Pun Kalasa» (a ceremonial pot) adorned with sheaves of rice symbolizes prosperity and renewal. The «Navarathna» (nine precious gems) represents the priceless and enduring friendship between the two countries, depicted within a globe encircled by pure lotus petals. The «Sun and Moon» signify the timeless bond, stretching from the ancient past into the infinite future. Together, these elements beautifully capture the deep cultural and spiritual connection between the two nations.

death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake climbed to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, state media said on Saturday, as the visiting U.N. aid chief praised humanitarian and community groups for leading the aid response. The leader of the military government, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, was back in the capital Naypyitaw after a rare foreign trip to attend a summit in Bangkok of South and Southeast Asian nations, where he also met separately with the leaders of Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and India. Min Aung Hlaing reaffirmed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the junta's plans to hold «free and fair» elections in December, Myanmar state media said. Modi called for a post-quake ceasefire in Myanmar's civil war to be made permanent, and said the elections needed to be «inclusive and credible», an Indian foreign affairs spokesperson said on Friday. Critics have derided the planned election as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.

The Problem with India’s Onion Export Policies India’s approach to controlling onion exports has been inconsistent, resulting in price volatility and disruptions in the supply chain. The government has imposed a ban on onion exports three times in the past five years, accompanied by MEP and high export duties (refer to table 1). This erratic policy-making benefits neither consumers nor farmers.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers shares jumped 8.5% in morning trade on Thursday, adding to the near 20% gain in the previous day after siging an initial pact with PWD Nagaland for Modular Steel Bridges. GRSE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PWD Nagaland to provide eight sets of double-lane modular steel bridges in the state. This agreement is the first of its kind between GRSE and a North Eastern state and is in line with the Government of India’s Make in India initiative aimed at boosting regional development. GRSE's shares were trading at Rs 1780.05 apiece, up 8.5% at 11:15 am. The BSE Sensex was up 0.7%.

This will be his second visit to Thailand, following his 2019 trip to the ASEAN Summits, where he was accompanied by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal. The BIMSTEC Summit will take place in Bangkok from April 2 to 4. Under Thailand's chairmanship, BIMSTEC aims to achieve a «Prosperous, Resilient, and Open» region, known as «PRO BIMSTEC,» by 2030. The BIMSTEC Summit aims to foster regional cooperation between South and Southeast Asia, with seven member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The summit will focus on key deliverables, including the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030, the Report of the Eminent Persons' Group on the Future Direction of BIMSTEC, and the BIMSTEC Summit Declaration.

Raisina Dialogue on Monday, marking India's premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics. The Raisina Dialogue is organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). According to the MEA, the conference will host representatives from around 125 countries, encompassing foreign ministers, former heads of state, military leaders, industry executives, technology innovators, academics, journalists, and experts in strategic affairs. Notably, foreign ministers from 20 nations are confirmed to attend. The Ukrainian foreign minister's visit coincides with intensified US efforts to broker a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia amidst ongoing hostilities. Here's all you need to know

The initiative is part of a broader effort to boost economic growth, improve infrastructure, and ensure lasting peace in a region that has long grappled with insurgency and underdevelopment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Tata Power, one of India's oldest and most influential energy conglomerates, is rewriting its legacy. No longer just a conventional power provider, the company has emerged as a leading force in India's clean energy transition.

Juniper Green Energy on Monday announced the commissioning of a 100-MW solar power project to supply electricity to Bhutan. The project facilitates an important cross-border agreement, aiming to provide 50 per cent of the power generated to Bhutan during winter months, the company said in a statement. This agreement enables Bhutan to directly import power from an Indian generator under a bilateral trade framework, it said. Naresh Mansukhani, CEO of Juniper Green Energy, said in the statement, «Our first cross-border energy trademarks an important achievement in energy integration. This initiative facilitates regional energy security by providing power to key sectors.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The wooden bath dominates the well-appointed room that looks over tall blue pine trees and colourful prayer flags fluttering in the wind. Glowing river stones, slow-heated over a fire, drop down a slanted chute, warming the water and gently disseminating minerals.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, said that Assam will also see the introduction of two Amrit Bharat Trains within the next 10 months, along with two new intercity train services connecting Guwahati to Silchar and Agartala. Vaishnaw attended the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati and delivered a talk during one of the sessions. A new mega railway workshop will be established in Basbari, Bodoland, fulfilling a key commitment under the Bodoland agreement while accelerating industrial growth. Additionally, a dedicated mid-life reconstruction facility for locomotives will be set up in Lumding to enhance railway operations and maintenance. He further stated that Guwahati Railway Station is undergoing a major transformation into a world-class facility, incorporating a 12-storey IT park to foster technological innovation and employment.

Bodoland Territorial Council chief Pramod Boro on Tuesday said Assam's plan to connect Kokrajhar with Bhutan's Gelephu will develop the region extensively. Talking to PTI at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 here, he said the thrust on Kokrajhar to bring permanent peace is «inspired by the neighbouring country's lasting peace».

Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, scheduled to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday in the state's capital city Guwahati.

European Union Commission will make a state visit to New Delhi on February 27-28 with the College of Commissioners, the bloc announced Friday.

Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first edition of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) conclave here on February 21. The PMO said he will also address the gathering while Bhutan's Prime Minister Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay will deliver the keynote address as the guest of honour.

Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival (EIIFF)-2025' from February 6 to promote the art of cinema and position the state as a strategic hub for independent filmmaking.