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Investors shrug off muted growth in IT services cos

Are investors of the country's five largest IT services companies getting ahead of themselves?

DGTR Seeks PVC Paste Resin Duty Hike on China, 5 Others

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles' products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

India's Exports to Australia Up 64.4% in Nov

India's exports to its trade agreement partner Australia rose 64.4% year-on-year to $643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, according to the commerce ministry data.

Consumer goods cos dial up rural hiring

India's consumer goods companies are on a hiring spree to cater to the emerging clout of the rural buyer, who has been the sector's saving grace this year amid rising material costs, shrinking margins, and increasing competition.

CII seeks excise duty cut in fuel, hike in min wages

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested excise duty cuts in petrol and diesel and a hike in key minimum wages in the upcoming Union budget to boost consumption amid high inflation.

Georgia's New President Sworn In Amid Political Showdown

Georgia inaugurated a far-right governing party loyalist as president on Sunday, escalating a political showdown moments after his pro-EU predecessor declared herself the \"only legitimate president\".

Dolan, HBO founder who built Cablevision, dies at 98

Charles Dolan, the pay-television pioneer who won the first cable-TV franchise in Manhattan, founded Home Box Office Inc. and later built Cablevision Systems Corp. into the fifth-largest US cable company, has died. He was 98.

North Korea calls for 'toughest' US strategy

North Korea will launch its \"toughest\" ever strategy to counter the United States, state media said on Sunday, reporting on a key year-end party meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un.

Air Canada flight lands, catches fire; all safe

An Air Canada flight coming from St. John's city on Newfoundland Island had a rough landing at the Halifax airport in Goffs in Nova Scotia province that saw the aircraft skid down the runway and part of it catching fire.

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Croatia Elects President As Incumbent Looks Favourite

Croatians cast their votes on Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top according to opinion polls.

Grief and shock grip families at South Korea's Jeju Air crash site

Many of the passengers, who were all Korean nationals except for two Thais, had been returning home after their winter holidays.

HP: Four Guides Booked For Violating Trekking Orders

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Prime minister who let his actions speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

Azerbaijan crash calls for a thorough probe

Russia's statements over the downing of the Azerbaijani commercial aircraft last week throw up more questions than they answer about an incident in which 38 unsuspecting lives were lost.

Proactive regulation can fight AI washing menace

With the growing reach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, concerns have centered on transparency and accountability in the deployment of the technology. However, one area that hasn't received the needed focus is deceptive AI-related claims by companies—what is called AI washing.

How the West's World Order Lost Wider Trust

However, the contrast between Western policies vis-à-vis the Ukraine and Gaza wars is amongst the most consequential dualities of our times.

Rajaji Sounds an Alert Amid Poaching Threats

An alert has been sounded in Rajaji Tiger Reserve amid threat from poachers, timber smugglers and anti-social elements ahead of the New Year, said officials.

UCC, LS elections among key Uttarakhand political issues in '24

The passage of Uniform Civil Code, intensification of land law agitations, politics over the Kedarnath Dham temple replica, BJP consolidating its political position with winning all the five parliamentary seats in the state in a row dominated the political landscape in Uttarakhand this year.

Security Heightened in Haridwar for Somvati Amavasya

Traffic and security arrangements have been made ahead of Somvati Amavasya on Monday, which is expected to draw lakhs of pilgrims for holy Ganga dip in Haridwar, officials said on Sunday.

Snowfall Leads to Traffic Snarl; Clear Weather Likely for 4 Days

The vehicular movement has been affected in areas above 3500 feet after a spell of heavy snowfall over the last 24 hours.

Solar Power Scheme: UPNEDA Releases Vendor Ratings

Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has released updated vendor ratings for the 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' for the year 2024-25.

BJP, Cong Announce More Candidates for Urban Local Body Polls

The Voting for 11 Municipal Corporations, 43 Municipal Councils and 46 Nagar Panchayats Will Take Place on January 23, While Counting Will Be Held on January 25.

2 Facing Criminal Charges Arrested After Gunfight

Uttarakhand Police arrested two history sheeters -- one cow slaughtering accused and another drug peddler -- after two separate encounters in Dehradun and Udham Singh Nagar in the last 24 hours.

Bangladeshi Nationals Attack Municipal Staff; Video Goes Viral

A Video of the Incident Has Surfaced, Showing the Attackers Armed With Sticks, Assaulting the Municipal Workers Even in the Presence of Police.

When Manmohan Singh Addressed Mysore University

There The world you will enter is a different one from the one I walked into when I graduated.

Leopard Trapped in Haridwar Ashram Rescued

A leopard which had gotten trapped inside an ashram in Haridwar was rescued after a seven-hour operation by forest department personnel and wildlife experts on Sunday, officials said.

MMS Memorial: Cong Accuses Govt of Having 'Hidden Agenda'

It should be explained why the government is showing such disrespect to a great leader K C VENUGOPAL, AICC general secretary

LU TO DECODE WORKFORCE STRATEGIES OF MAHAKUMBH 2025

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