FMCG stocks on a roll as household binge during lockdown drives valuations

New Delhi |Thursday, 2020 3:45:06 AM IST

Stocks of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are on a roll since the lockdown in March as increased consumption at home and lesser disruption in demand compared to other sectors have boosted read..

Rains clobber Mumbai, MMR for second day but no fatalities (Lead)

Mumbai |Thursday, 2020 5:15:06 AM IST

Heavy rains, accompanied by gusty winds of upto 70 kmph, lashed Mumbai city and suburbs, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and coastal Konkan for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, hitting su read..

BYJU'S acquires Mumbai-based WhiteHat Jr for Rs 2,246 cr

Bengaluru |Thursday, 2020 5:15:06 AM IST

Leading ed-tech firm BYJU'S on Wednesday announced that it has acquired Mumbai-based live online coding provider WhiteHat Jr. The all-cash deal is worth $300 million (roughly Rs 2,246 crore). read..

DMK MLA who met BJP leaders suspended, says 'not bothered' (Lead)

Chennai |Thursday, 2020 4:45:06 AM IST

The DMK on Wednesday suspended its legislator Ku.Ka. Selvam for actions defaming the party. read..

Indian origin mother, 2 children killed in New York crash

New York |Thursday, 2020 4:45:05 AM IST

A woman of Indian origin and her son and daughter were killed when their car was hit by a tractor-trailer truck on a New York State highway, according to media reports. read..

BJP workers clash with police in Bengal over temple celebrations

Kolkata |Thursday, 2020 4:45:05 AM IST

Even as the nation was busy celebrating bhumi pujan for the new Ram temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, hundreds of BJP supporters in West Bengal fought pitched battles with police in different parts read..