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Aurbindo Pharma posts net profit of Rs 705 crore in December quarter

Revenues from anti-retroviral (ARV) formulations stood at Rs313.4 crore as against Rs281.3 crore, an increase by 11.4% y-o-y.




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NPR secular under Congress, communal when BJP introduced it: Shahnawaz Hussain

BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain asserts the protest in Shaheen Bagh is backed by the Opposition, says the Centre has given citizenship to more than 500 Muslims from Pakistan since 2014, and argues it is wrong to say that there are no Muslims with the BJP




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This is birth of a new politics, the politics of work, says Kejriwal

In his speech Kejriwal once again stressed the importance of the bijli, paani, shiksha and swastha model, the defining theme of his governance model.




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Debate on govt policy good, India should continue to support it: Australian High Commissioner to India Harinder Sidhu

Australian High Commissioner Harinder Sidhu hopes India will revert decision to reject RCEP, warns against economies turning inwards, believes climate change role in bushfires bears examination, and admits that her Indian origins, especially Bollywood love, helped her




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Prashant Kishor floats initiative for ‘alternative’ politics in Bihar

Kishor said the CM may have brought development in Bihar “in comparison to what Lalu Prasad did” but the development indices remain dismal when compared to other states.




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Kalanithi Maran TN’s richest with net worth of Rs 19,000 cr; Zoho’s Radha, Sekar take next 2 spots: Report

Maran was ranked 43rd on the pan-India IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2019, released in September.




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Donald Trump India visit: Many firsts mark US President’s maiden India trip with family

Commerce, energy secretaries & NSA are part of team to India




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Delhi Violence: Police fumbling, NSA Ajit Doval steps in, signals PM message

Political observers see the fielding of Doval as the Prime Minister’s assertion on the issue of developments linked to changes in the citizenship law which have triggered protests across the country.




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Delhi violence: Day after it ordered hate speech FIRs, HC grants four weeks to police, govt

Unlike Wednesday, when Justices Muralidhar and Talwant Singh questioned the Solicitor General repeatedly over the delay in lodging FIRs and had video clips of the hate speeches played in open court with proceedings lasting through the day, the hearing Thursday was over in less than an hour.




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Amit Shah in Bengal: Will not stop till we grant citizenship to all refugees

Shah also launched a state-wide campaign, ‘Ar Noi Annay (No More Injustice)’, to take on Banerjee’s outreach programme, ‘Didi ke Bolo’.




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New law to widen ambit of worker safety to be passed in current parliament session

At present, different applicability thresholds exist for welfare provisions like creche, canteen, first-aid, etc. in different Acts.




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United Bank says its valuation ‘low’ largely due to lower net worth

Punjab National Bank (PNB) announced the share exchange ratio for the proposed merger following its board meet on March 5.




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Cogen names Sharad Pawar president emeritus

Jaiprakash Dandegaonkar, ex-minister of state for co-operation, Maharashtra has been elected as the vice president of the association.




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Idea Exchange: We admire the political debate in India; CAA is a domestic issue, says Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain

Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain says CAA is a domestic issue, assures Paris is firm over FATF action against Pak, insists Rafale row was linked to Indian politics and that planes are on schedule, and hopes for ‘good news’ on the Jaitapur n-units




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SAARC to hold summit today for joint fight against Coronavirus

SAARC leaders are set to hold a summit on video-conference on coronavirus on Sunday, 5 pm, after Pakistan late Friday night accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to hold such a meeting.




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Coronavirus outbreak: DGCA mandates stringent sanitary measures for airlines as COVID-19 spreads

The DGCA has mandated that all aircraft need to be equipped with hand sanitisers, soaps and universal precaution kits to protect crew members who assist people.




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Coronavirus: No community spread signs, random sample tests in March negative, says ICMR

This community transmission test is running separately from the testing and tracking of symptomatic travellers as well as those who have come in contact with confirmed Covid-19 cases.




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Ensuring sustained supply of essential commodities: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani has assured the state's people of sustained supply of essential commodities. For the purpose, a core committee headed by the chief minister has been formed by the Gujarat government.




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Coronavirus lockdown: SC asks govt to ensure basic amenities to migrant workers

There was an institutional response by the Centre and the situation was monitored at the highest political and executive level by the Prime Minister, the government said.




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PM Modi plans staggered exit from lockdown

Underscoring the importance of coordinated action and the need to avoid overlaps in efforts of stakeholders, Modi said there was need to form crisis management groups at the district level and appoint district surveillance officers.




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Pune heads for stricter containment measures with spike in coronavirus cases

According to the district collectorate data, half the cases in Pune came from travellers who returned from overseas and the other half got infected through contacts.




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IIITM-K develops inventory dashboard to manage coronavirus lockdown

The institute, based in Thiruvananthapuram, aspires to emerge as a digital university with emphasis on blockchain, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cognitive science, internet of things and augmented reality.




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Kerala institute ready to transfer 3 gadget techs free, if firms use it against Covid

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has expressed willingness to transfer the technology of its three newly developed life-saving gadgets to manufacturing firms which agree to use them to contain contagious diseases like Covid-19.




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IAA speaks up for senior citizens and against domestic violence

Many national newspapers and NGOs like Rotary, industry bodies like Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC) and Population First (Laadli) will also play a role in disseminating information and counselling, where necessary.




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IIT-Madras research reveals rising threat of air-borne fungus attack on crops

While diseases and ecosystem damages, caused by aerosol-borne bacteria, and viruses are widely studied, the effect of aerosolised fungal spread on human and ecosystem health is less understood.




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Lockdown fallout: Govt intervention offers little respite for frustrated flyers

There is also no clarity on whether customers who have booked tickets through online travel operators will be eligible for the refunds.




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COVID-19 lockdown: Kerala rolls back some relaxations, CM says no conflict with Centre’s road map

According to the new order, barber shops and dine-in restaurants would not be allowed, though there would be no restrictions on the barber visiting the customer at his home, or take-aways from restaurants.




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PM Modi reviews reform measures in aviation and power sectors, worst hit by Covid-19 lockdown

Other important issues, such as the propagation of renewables, flexibility in coal supply and enforcement of contracts for attracting private investment in the sector were also discussed in the meeting.




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Five ‘big’ cars with surprisingly small engines: Mercedes-AMG’s hyper car is also on this list!




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MG Hector explained in pictures: Internet connectivity, mild hybrid tech and more

The British car manufacturer unveiled the first car that it will retail in India - the MG Hector - on Wednesday.




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Honda Mean Mower: Fire-spitting 200 hp lawn mower sets Guinness World Record with fastest 0-160 km/h time




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Bentley Continental GT Ultratank: Russian-built mutant Bentley with tank tracks




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Modified Royal Enfield Continental GT with NOS and a 750cc engine is seriously fast!




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Modified Royal Enfield images: Two Interceptor 650s with rally-spec design, capability




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Volkswagen Beetle is dead! Images through generations from Hitler’s time to 2019




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Honda City Long-Term Road Test Report in Pictures: Pros & Cons Explained

The fourth-generation Honda City completes two months in the Express Drives long term fleet. Here are this C-segment sedan's pros and cons explained in images.




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Meet Zeus Radial V8: A unique all-electric motorcycle with a ‘V8’ powertrain design




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Modified Honda cars: Honda City, Civic and Accord with swanky new personalities




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Meet Curtiss Psyche: All-electric motorcycle with unique design & appetite to take on Harley-Davidson LiveWire




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Taking motorcycle sidecar concept to the extremes: From racing sidecars to one with a working barbecue grill




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Modified Royal Enfield Electra Johnnie looks retro with World War II-inspired design & styling




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2019 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Road Test Review: Five things that make it a true winner




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Top 10 upcoming motorcycles in India worth waiting for: Sub-500cc Harley-Davidson, KTM 390 Adventure & more




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Amitabh Bachchan’s 77th Birthday: Big B’s big car collection has it all – Mini Cooper S to Rolls Royce Phantom




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Meet Stingray: Alien but gorgeous motorcycle design – you won’t believe it’s electric




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BS6 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V decoded in pictures: Now better looking with more features!

We have recently ridden the new 2020 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V on a racetrack and came back impressed. Here is why!




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1 million stitches in this Roll-Royce Phantom with a floral design! Check images




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Hit and Flop two-wheelers of 2019: From KTM RC 125 to Suzuki Gixxer 250 & Honda Activa 125 BS6!

End of 2019 and the beginning of 2020 will happen in just a few hours from now. That said, we take a look at some of the successful and flop two-wheelers of the current year.




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Harley-Davidson Street 750 with minimal modification looks great and sounds sweet




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Meet Lazareth LM 410: Madcap four-wheel motorcycle with Yamaha R1 engine & a massive price tag