UK keen on exploring tie-ups with Kerala IT firms: British Deputy High Commission official

UK keen on exploring tie-ups with Kerala IT firms: British Deputy High Commission official

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 1 - A top official in the Department of Business and Trade in the British Deputy High Commission on Friday expressed keen interest in exploring collaborative business prospects between the UK and IT companies in Kerala during his visit to the

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Over 7 pc growth, 2nd highest GST collection: Economic indicators augur well in poll season

Over 7 pc growth, 2nd highest GST collection: Economic indicators augur well in poll season

New Delhi, March 1 - While the world powers grapple to rev up their economies in the post-Covid phase, India is yet again turning out to be the 'bright spot', on the back of its impressive economic parameters and growth outlook.

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Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, terms it ‘courtesy’ meeting

Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, terms it ‘courtesy’ meeting

Kolkata, March 1 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday evening. At the end of the brief interaction, she described it as a 'protocol' session between the Prime Minister and a

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Indian, Japanese armies perform Yoga during joint military exercise in Rajasthan

Indian, Japanese armies perform Yoga during joint military exercise in Rajasthan

Jaipur, March 1 - The contingents of the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force are taking part in 'Dharma Guardian', a joint military exercise, at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan, where they are undergoing intense training in room

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IAF C-130J makes safe landing at Begumpet airport after technical snag

IAF C-130J makes safe landing at Begumpet airport after technical snag

Hyderabad, March 1 - An Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft made a safe landing at Begumpet Airport here on Friday after encountering a technical snag, a defence statement said.

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India expresses deep shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza

India expresses deep shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza

New Delhi, March 1 - Expressing its shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza, India on Friday reiterated its call for safe and timely delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance in the war-torn region.

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Nitin Gadkari inaugurates NH projects worth Rs 4,142 cr in UP’s Raebareli

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates NH projects worth Rs 4,142 cr in UP’s Raebareli

New Delhi, March 1 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday inaugurated eight National Highway (NH) projects worth Rs 4,142 crore at a function held in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli.

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India will be fabricating 300 crore semiconductor chips in a year: IT Minister

India will be fabricating 300 crore semiconductor chips in a year: IT Minister

New Delhi, March 2 - The country will not only meet its demand for semiconductors by 2029 but also start exporting them, while fabricating “300 crore semiconductor chips in a year”, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

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Paytm Payments Bank receives FIU ‘direction’ over a discontinued business segment

Paytm Payments Bank receives FIU ‘direction’ over a discontinued business segment

New Delhi, March 1 - Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) on Friday faced a penalty from the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND). The agency has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 5.49 crore on the company's associate entity.

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Nirmala Sitharaman launches Rs 1,000 cr worth infra projects

Nirmala Sitharaman launches Rs 1,000 cr worth infra projects

New Delhi, March 1 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday virtually launched seven infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore that include residential and office complexes for government officials.

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Financial Intelligence Unit slaps Rs 5.49 cr penalty on Paytm Payments Bank

Financial Intelligence Unit slaps Rs 5.49 cr penalty on Paytm Payments Bank

New Delhi, March 1 - The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5.49 crore on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd for violations of money laundering prevention rules, the Union Finance Ministry said on Friday.

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97.62 pc of Rs 2000 banknotes returned to banking system: RBI

97.62 pc of Rs 2000 banknotes returned to banking system: RBI

Mumbai, March 1 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday that nearly 97.62 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation have been returned to the banking system.

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Industrial conclave to make Ujjain new business hub in MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Industrial conclave to make Ujjain new business hub in MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Bhopal, March 1 - Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday that the two-day regional industrial conclave in Ujjain (March 1-2) will pave the way for the exclusive growth of Madhya Pradesh.

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Indian-Americans certain BJP will ride back to power under PM Modi

Indian-Americans certain BJP will ride back to power under PM Modi

New Delhi, March 2 - As they keenly wait for the grand electoral spectacle to unfold in their country of origin, most Indian-Americans say they are certain that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will storm back to power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Ukraine, Netherlands sign deal on security cooperation

Ukraine, Netherlands sign deal on security cooperation

Kiev, March 2 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed an agreement on security cooperation between the two countries, the presidential press service reported.

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Canada announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds

Canada announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds

Ottawa, March 2 - Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly has said that Canada is imposing additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds.

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Egyptian FM calls for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan

Egyptian FM calls for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan

Ankara, March 2 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has called for a truce in Gaza before the holy month of Ramadan expected to begin this year around March 11.

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UN expert urges US to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder Assange

UN expert urges US to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Geneva, March 2 - A UN expert has urged the UK authorities not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the US government to drop the charges.

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UN team visits Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

UN team visits Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

United Nations, March 2 - A UN team visited Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and brought aid, the first time the world body has been able to deliver aid into besieged northern Gaza in over a week, said UN humanitarians.

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US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen

US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen

Sanaa, March 2 - The US-British military coalition launched two airstrikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, residents and the media reported.

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