Russia sends fighter jet to escort French military planes near border

Russia sends fighter jet to escort French military planes near border

Moscow, March 6 - A Russian Sukhoi-27 fighter jet escorted three French military planes near the Russian border over the Black Sea, state media reported, citing the Russian Defence Ministry.

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Sunil Grover surprises Adah Sharma with his saree-draping skills

Sunil Grover surprises Adah Sharma with his saree-draping skills

Mumbai, March 5 - Adah Sharma has shared an amusing anecdote about her 'Sunflower 2' co-star Sunil Grover, revealing how he is surprisingly skilled at draping a saree, surpassing every woman on the set.

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Nifty snaps four-day winning streak on account of profit booking

Nifty snaps four-day winning streak on account of profit booking

Mumbai, March 5 - Nifty snapped a four-day winning streak on Tuesday on account of profit booking, said Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Retail Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

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There is need for collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to achieve self-reliance: CDS Gen Chauhan

There is need for collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to achieve self-reliance: CDS Gen Chauhan

New Delhi, March 5 -* Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday said that there is a need for collaborative efforts amongst all stakeholders towards fostering innovation in India’s journey of achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

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President Murmu to address inaugural convocation of Central Sanskrit University on March 7

President Murmu to address inaugural convocation of Central Sanskrit University on March 7

New Delhi, April 5 - The Central Sanskrit University is set to make history on March 7, as it hosts its inaugural convocation ceremony.

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Digital lending platform mPokket raises up to Rs 500 crore from BPEA Credit

Digital lending platform mPokket raises up to Rs 500 crore from BPEA Credit

New Delhi, March 5 - Digital lending platform mPokket on Tuesday said it has raised up to Rs 500 crore (around $60 million) in debt capital from BPEA Credit's private credit platform.

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IPL is an emotion, and we love it as much as the fans do, says Rishabh Pant

IPL is an emotion, and we love it as much as the fans do, says Rishabh Pant

Mumbai, March 5 - India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has said that “IPL is an emotion, and we love it as much as the fans do” ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2024. Rishabh Pant is expected to make his

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bKarisma on being selective: ‘I must get excited enough to step out of my home’

bKarisma on being selective: ‘I must get excited enough to step out of my home’

Mumbai, March 5 - Karisma Kapoor, who has been taking up acting assignments sporadically after 'Zubeida' (2001), is all set to be seen playing an actress in the upcoming murder mystery 'Murder Mubarak'.

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India’s inclusion in Bloomberg Bond Index likely to attract investment exceeding $5 bn

India’s inclusion in Bloomberg Bond Index likely to attract investment exceeding $5 bn

New Delhi, March 5 - The decision to include Indian bonds in the Bloomberg Emerging Market Index, coming after the decision of JP Morgan to include India in the JP Morgan’s Emerging Market Bond Index, is a vote of confidence in the Indian

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‘Madgaon Express’ trailer promises madcap comedy with twists and turns

‘Madgaon Express’ trailer promises madcap comedy with twists and turns

Mumbai, March 5 - The trailer of the upcoming comedy film ‘Madgaon Express’, which stars Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, and Avinash Tiwary as leads.

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EC team in Assam; state govt wants LS polls to be held before Bihu

EC team in Assam; state govt wants LS polls to be held before Bihu

Guwahati, March 5 - An Election Commission (EC) team reached Assam on a two-visit on Tuesday. The team consisting of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other top officials will hold Lok Sabha poll-related meetings with the concerned state government officials during the

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Roche’s new bispecific monoclonal antibody to treat vision loss in India

Roche’s new bispecific monoclonal antibody to treat vision loss in India

New Delhi, March 5 - Roche Pharma on Tuesday announced its foray into ophthalmology sector in India with a new bispecific monoclonal antibody (mAB) to treat vision loss.

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Govt targets 5-fold jump in India’s share of global space economy

Govt targets 5-fold jump in India’s share of global space economy

Ahmedabad, March 5 - India’s Space economy stands at a modest $8 billion, but the government is targeting a five-fold increase in the country’s share of the global space economy, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.

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Bengal Govt moves SC against CBI probe into attack on ED at Sandeshkhali

Bengal Govt moves SC against CBI probe into attack on ED at Sandeshkhali

New Delhi, March 5 - The West Bengal Government on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court against the decision of the Calcutta High Court, ordering an independent probe by the CBI into the attack on ED and CAPF teams at Sandeshkhali in North 24

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India story revolves around robust earnings growth: HSBC’s Van Der Linde

India story revolves around robust earnings growth: HSBC’s Van Der Linde

New Delhi, March 5 - The India story is not overly dependent on macro factors such as decisions by the central bank or interest rates in the country but revolves around visible and robust earnings growth, Herald Van Der Linde, head of Asia

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Rajasthan: NABARD announces priority sector credit potential of Rs 3.62 lakh crore for FY 2024-25

Rajasthan: NABARD announces priority sector credit potential of Rs 3.62 lakh crore for FY 2024-25

Jaipur, March 5 - In a significant move towards fostering integrated and sustainable rural prosperity, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced a projected priority sector credit potential of Rs 3.62 lakh crore for the financial year 2024-25.

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Yogi inducts four new ministers in Cabinet

Yogi inducts four new ministers in Cabinet

Lucknow, March 5 - The Yogi Adityanath government inducted four new ministers in the Cabinet on Tuesday.

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Urban local body polls likely to be held in Nagaland in April after 20 years

Urban local body polls likely to be held in Nagaland in April after 20 years

Kohima, March 5 - The much-awaited elections to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Nagaland are likely to be held in April after a gap of 20 years, officials said here on Tuesday.

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Technology’s share in world Mcap nearing 40 pc, showing high-level of concentration

Technology’s share in world Mcap nearing 40 pc, showing high-level of concentration

New Delhi, March 5 - Technology’s share in world market cap is nearing 40 per cent, and no sector has reached this level of concentration before, as per an analysis by DSP Mutual Fund.

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Playing 100 Tests means a hell of a lot, says England’s Jonny Bairstow

Playing 100 Tests means a hell of a lot, says England’s Jonny Bairstow

Dharamsala, March 5 - England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has said that representing his country in 100 Test matches means a “hell lot for him”. Bairstow is all set to mark his 100th Test appearance in the fifth and final Test match against India

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