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Maharashtra govt losing Rs 3 cr per day due to discounts to women, elderly in state bus services: Minister Sarnaik

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Feb 21 (PTI) Maharashtra government undertaking MSRTC is facing losses of Rs 3 crore per day due to discounts offered to women and senior citizens in its bus services, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Friday. Talking to reporters in Dharashiv, the minister said the situation had made it unfeasible for Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation to think of any fresh discount for new segments. “Women were given 50 per cent discount in bus fares. The elderly (those above 75 years of age) are getting discounts. The situation is such that MSRTC is facing losses of Rs

Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 86.71 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 21 (PTI) The rupee pared initial gains and settled 7 paise lower at 86.71 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (February 21, 2025), weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and a recovery in the American currency index. Forex traders said the Indian rupee declined on Friday (February 21, 2025) on weak domestic markets and a recovery in the U.S. dollar index. However, weak crude oil prices cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened on a positive note at 86.50 against the greenback. During the session it pared the gains and fell to

Markets continue to fall for 4th day dragged by auto stocks, foreign fund outflows

Mumbai, Feb 21 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday (February 21, 2025), dragged by auto stocks and relentless foreign fund outflows. Weak U.S. markets and tariff threats also dented investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 424.90 points or 0.56% to settle at 75,311.06. During the day, it tanked 623.55 points or 0.82% to 75,112.41. The NSE Nifty declined 117.25 points or 0.51% to 22,795.90. In four trading days, the BSE bellwether gauge tumbled 685.8 points or 0.90% while the Nifty declined 163.6 points or 0.71%. From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra tanked

Not personal matter but one of country: Rahul on PM Modi’s remarks to US press

Rae Bareli (UP), Feb 21 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks to the US press on the controversy involving Adani Group, saying it was not a “personal matter” but one about the country. Gandhi made the remarks while addressing youths at an event in the Lalganj area during the second day of his visit to his parliamentary constituency. He was referring to PM Modi’s media interaction during his recent US visit when he was quizzed about discussions with US President Donald Trump and the ongoing

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