Army plays pivotal role in ensuring country’s security: Prez Murmu

Army plays pivotal role in ensuring country’s security: Prez Murmu

New Delhi, Jan 15 - The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her warm wishes to Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Army Day on Monday, and said the Army has always displayed professionalism and played a pivotal

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Govts owe $88 trillion in debt, equivalent almost to the world’s annual economic output

Govts owe $88 trillion in debt, equivalent almost to the world’s annual economic output

London, Jan 14 - World leaders are flocking to Davos this week to pontificate on the planet’s most pressing problems, CNN reported.

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In the coming week market will take cues from Q3 results

In the coming week market will take cues from Q3 results

New Delhi, Jan 14 - In the near term, investors' trade positions will be more inclined towards the upcoming result season; the overall forecast for earnings growth remains optimistic, projecting double-digit figures, says Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services.

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With El Nino likely to abate in April-June, India can hope for normal monsoon

With El Nino likely to abate in April-June, India can hope for normal monsoon

New Delhi, Jan 14 - The El Nino weather phenomenon, which led to the erratic monsoon in 2023 that hit India’s agricultural sector, is still active in the Pacific Ocean where it originates, but is expected to withdraw during April-June this year which

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Piyush Goyal rules out lifting export curbs on wheat, rice & sugar

Piyush Goyal rules out lifting export curbs on wheat, rice & sugar

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday ruled out the lifting of the government ban on the export of wheat, rice and sugar.

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Congress divided on Ram Temple issue: Basavaraj Bommai

Congress divided on Ram Temple issue: Basavaraj Bommai

Bengaluru, Jan 13 - Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said that the Congress is divided over participation in the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

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Budget Session of West Bengal Assembly likely from February 5

Budget Session of West Bengal Assembly likely from February 5

Kolkata, Jan 13 - The Budget Session of the West Bengal Assembly is likely to resume from February 5 and might continue till February 17.

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INDIA bloc approves Kharge as chairperson

INDIA bloc approves Kharge as chairperson

New Delhi, Jan 13 - INDIA bloc has approved Mallikarjun Kharge as the chairperson of opposition parties during a virtual meeting on Saturday.

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Priyanka Gandhi likely to contest LS polls from K’taka, Telangana

Priyanka Gandhi likely to contest LS polls from K’taka, Telangana

Bengaluru, Jan 13 - Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi is likely to contest on two seats from Karnataka and Telangana during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Nitish Kumar refuses to lead INDIA bloc

Nitish Kumar refuses to lead INDIA bloc

Patna, Jan 13 - INDIA bloc on Saturday held a virtual meeting to formalise strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in which Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar refused to accept the convener’s post.

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INS Cheetah, Guldar & Kumbhir decommissioned after 40 years

INS Cheetah, Guldar & Kumbhir decommissioned after 40 years

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Indian Navy Ships Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned after rendering four-decades of service to the nation.

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North India shivers as IMD warns of severe cold wave till Jan 15

North India shivers as IMD warns of severe cold wave till Jan 15

New Delhi, Jan 13 - India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that the lowest minimum temperature of 3 degree Celsius was reported at Narnaul (Haryana), Ayanagar (Delhi) and Kanpur (East Uttar Pradesh).

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TN’s all-party MPs’ delegation to meet Shah seeking disbursal of flood relief

TN’s all-party MPs’ delegation to meet Shah seeking disbursal of flood relief

Chennai, Jan 13 - A delegation of all-party MPs from Tamil Nadu will meet the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday seeking immediate disbursal of flood relief to the state.

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India urges US to restore GSP status for duty-free exports

India urges US to restore GSP status for duty-free exports

New Delhi, Jan 13 - India has requested the US to restore its status under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program which was scrapped by the former Donald Trump administration in 2019.

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Rajnath approves Rs 10 lakh insurance for BRO’s Casual Labourers

Rajnath approves Rs 10 lakh insurance for BRO’s Casual Labourers

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday approved a proposal to launch a Group (Term) Insurance Scheme for Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs) engaged by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force for the ongoing project works.

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Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet attend Ram Mandir’s replica rath flag off ceremony in Mumbai

Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet attend Ram Mandir’s replica rath flag off ceremony in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 13 - Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani along with actress Rakul Preet attended the Ram Mandir’s replica rath flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and director Rohit Shetty. Both Jackky and Rakul added a touch of glamour and star

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Night temperature rises above freezing point in Srinagar after one month

Night temperature rises above freezing point in Srinagar after one month

Srinagar, Jan 13 - After nearly a month, the night temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar on Saturday at 0.2 degrees Celsius.

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Delhi records coldest morning with min temp of 3.6 degrees

Delhi records coldest morning with min temp of 3.6 degrees

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Amid a cold wave, the dense fog engulfed the national capital on Saturday with minimum temperature dropping to the record breaking 3.6 degrees Celsius, four notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department said.

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‘A contractual obligation’: Wipro on lawsuit against Jatin Dalal

‘A contractual obligation’: Wipro on lawsuit against Jatin Dalal

Bengaluru, Jan 12 - Bengaluru based corporate giant Wipro on Friday clarified that there is nothing personal about lawsuits filed against former top officials of the company.

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15 kilometers of new railway lines being laid every day in Rajasthan: Ashwini Vaishnaw

15 kilometers of new railway lines being laid every day in Rajasthan: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Jaipur, Jan 12 - Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that at least 15 kilometers of new railway lines are being laid every day in the desert state.

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