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DOVAL LANDS IN BEIJING

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here on Tuesday to take part in the India-China Special Representatives' talks to be held on Wednesday aimed at restoring the bilateral ties stalled for over four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Decision on NEET soon, says Pradhan

The Education and Health Ministry are deliberating on whether to conduct medical entrance exam NEET-UG in pen and paper mode or online mode and a decision in this regard is expected soon, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.

Hearing on Shamsi masjid vs Neelkanth temple case on December 24?

A court in Budaun will on December 24 decide whether a hearing will be held in the Jama Masjid Shamsi versus Neelkanth temple case.

Panic over 'blast' in Amritsar

Panic gripped the Islamabad area of Punjab's Amritsar city after a \"blast\" took place at the Islamabad police station in the wee hours of Tuesday.

3-hr 'rail roko' across Punjab today

Even as various farmers' unions on Tuesday collectively scaled up their efforts to mobilise support for their \"rail roko\" protest in Punjab on Wednesday, the disruption in the movement of various trains running in various parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, seemed imminent.

Wayanad horror: Two held

The Kerala police Tuesday arrested two of four accused in connection with the Wayanad horror in which a 49-year-old tribal man was dragged by a car in Mananthavady.

Moving ahead with shared goals

At the invitation of the Royal Government of Bhutan, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is undertaking a four-day official visit to the kingdom, met Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck today and discussed strengthening the historical ties between Assam and Bhutan and advancing collaborative efforts between the two regions.

Cong played water politics: PM Modi

Laying the foundation of the crucial and much-awaited river-linking Parvati Kalsindh-Chambal-ERCP project here on Tuesday on the first anniversary of the Bhajan Lal Sharma government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi levelled allegations against Congress for delaying and creating water disputes between adjoining states.

204 coastal police stations to prevent sea-borne threats

As many as 204 Coastal Police Stations have been operationalised by the Central government while implementing the Coastal Security Scheme, Phase I and II, to strengthen security against sea-borne threats, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Hathras rape victim's family held hostage, claims Rahul

Asserting that justice delayed is justice denied, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the promises made by the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh to the family of the Hathras gangrape victim have not been fulfilled till date.

J'KHAND REFUTES CENTRE'S CLAIM ON ROYALTY DUES

The Jharkhand government has taken strong exception to the Centre's claim that it does owe mining royalty dues to the state.

BAGHI? OF JHOLAS, BAGS, JIBES & JABS

Priyanka doubles down with 'Bangladesh', tote after 'Palestine' controversy, Parliament has a field day

WR's Mumbai Central Division organises 'Pension Adalat'

Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway successfully organised the Second Pension Adalat of the year on 16th December 2024.

Indian Hydrogen Energy Sector: Growth, Challenges, and the Future

Green hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis, utilizing renewable energy sources like solar and wind energy.

24K is a strong support zone for Nifty

Till Bank Nifty holds below 53K zones, some weakness could be seen towards 52500, then 52250 levels

Jindal Saw to acquire 31.20% stake in ReNew Green Energy

Jindal Saw on Tuesday said it has inked a pact to acquire 31.20 per cent equity in ReNew Green Energy.

ITC Hotels demerger to be effective from January 1, 2025

ITC on Tuesday said all conditions for the demerger of its hotel business are \"fulfilled\" and the scheme would be effective from January 1, 2025.

RBI lifts restrictions on two Edelweiss group entities

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced that restrictions imposed on two Edelweiss Group entities have been lifted.

BN Group to invest $1 bn in Africa to expand edible oil biz

Edible oil manufacturer BN Group announced on Tuesday a USD 1 billion (approx Rs 8000 crore) investment to expand its operations across Africa, targeting emerging markets with a phased deployment over the next five years.

Reliance NU Suntech secures 930 MW solar, 465 MW battery energy storage projects

Reliance Power on Tuesday said its arm Reliance NU Suntech has secured a solar project of 930 MW and 465 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

M&M amazed the world by becoming the World's 11th largest automaker

Anand Mahindra recalled challenges faced by India's automobile industry in its early years

Daikin India to set up JV in India with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors

Daikin Industries, Osaka, a Japan-based global manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, will set up a joint venture with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.

Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India mfg with Chennai facility

Taiwanese laptop maker MSI on Tuesday announced the commencement of its manufacturing operations in India with its first facility in Chennai.

Adani Group to merge Sanghi Ind, Penna Cement with Ambuja Cements

Adani Group will merge its recently acquired Sanghi Industries and Penna Cement with Ambuja Cements to consolidate cement operations in one unit, the conglomerate said Tuesday.

Use Made in India machinery to reduce infra project cost: Gadkari to industry

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday urged the infrastructure industry stakeholders to adopt 'Made in India' machinery that would help reduce project cost.

Maruti Suzuki India achieves 2 mn units in a calendar year for 1st time

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday announced a production milestone of 2 million vehicles in a calendar year for the first time in its history.

Sebi against exuberance, price manipulations in SME listings

Capital markets regulator Sebi wants to prevent exuberance, price manipulations and fraudulent trading practices on the Small and Medium Enterprises exchange, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Only 6.68% of population filed income tax returns in FY24

Only 6.68 per cent of India's population filed income tax returns in 2023-24 fiscal, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

CBDT launches campaign to intimate taxpayers on mismatch in ITR filed and AIS

The income tax department on Tuesday said it is sending SMS and emails to taxpayers and non-filers where it has identified a mismatch between transactions reported in Annual Information Statement (AIS) and income disclosed in ITRs for the financial years 2023-24 and 2021-22.

Five firms seek govt nod to set up e-comm export hubs

Shiprocket and Cargo Service Centre (CSC) have already been selected by the government on a pilot basis to set up these hubs in the country