Business

Contractors Demand Fair Fund Distribution and Release of Pending Payments

Construction contractors have voiced concerns over uneven fund allocation and outstanding payments, urging authorities to ensure equitable distribution.

20 Oct 2026

India‑New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Effective 20 Oct, Commerce Secretary Confirms

India and New Zealand’s free trade agreement will take effect on 20 October, the Commerce Secretary said.

20 Oct 2026

Moneycontrol.com Reports Market Action, Details Unavailable

Moneycontrol.com posted a headline 'Market Action' without additional details, leaving investors waiting for clarification.

20 Oct 2026

African Mining Week 2026 Technical Track Focuses on Post‑Mine Opportunities

The 2026 edition of African Mining Week’s technical track highlighted strategies that extend value creation beyond the mine site, emphasizing sustainability and community integration.

20 Oct 2026

Sensex Falls Over 900 Points, Nifty50 Slips Below 22,900 in Market Crash

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline as the Sensex dropped more than 900 points and the Nifty50 fell below the 22,900 level. The fall marked a notable crash in today's trading session.

20 Oct 2026

Fire Breaks Out at Unistring Tech Solutions' Hyderabad Unit, Impact Said Minimal

Unistring Tech Solutions, a subsidiary of Zen Technologies, reported a fire incident at its Hyderabad facility. The company said the impact on operations is expected to be minimal.

20 Oct 2026

Bodoland Lottery 3 PM Draw Results Announced for March 17 Tuesday Series

The Bodoland lottery held its 3 PM draw on March 17, releasing the winning numbers for the Tuesday series. Participants can view the results on the Goodreturns platform.

20 Oct 2026

India Ranked 88th in Global Economic Freedom Index, Tehelka Analysis

Tehelka's latest report places India at 88th in the Global Economic Freedom Index, citing regulatory and institutional hurdles as key factors limiting economic freedom.

20 Oct 2026

Contractor Delays Stall Telangana STP Tenders Under HAM

The Telangana state government’s sewage treatment plant (STP) tenders under the Housing and Urban Development Ministry (HAM) have been delayed due to a lack of responses from contractors.

20 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Pushes Ahead with New Waterway for Industrial Cargo

The Andhra Pradesh government has moved forward with a waterway project designed to transport industrial cargo, aiming to enhance logistics in the state.

20 Oct 2026

SCR Launches 120 Special Trains, Carries 400,000 Extra Passengers

South Central Railway has introduced 120 special trains, transporting an additional 400,000 passengers across its network.

20 Oct 2026

UltraTech completes Rs 2,650 crore cement plant in Andhra Pradesh in 14 months

UltraTech Cement has commissioned a new cement manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, costing Rs 2,650 crore and built within 14 months.

20 Oct 2026