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Manu Bhaker's Olympic success becomes defining moment for Indian shooting in 2024

The spotlight was firmly on Manu following her Tokyo Games dejection three summers back

Retirement was instinctive: Ashwin

JUST-RETIRED ASHWIN RETURNS HOME WITH 'ZERO REGRETS'

India to play its matches at neutral venue; Pak gets reciprocal arrangement

CT DEADLOCK ENDS

Rise of HNIs, UHNIs in 2024 paints a picture of opportunity, influence & ambition

India is witnessing a transformative era of wealth creation.

Adani unveils new version of its 'Hum Karke Dikhate Hai' campaign

Billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate on Thursday unveiled a new version of its 'Hum Karke Dikhate Hai' campaign as it looks to bounce back from the damning indictment by the US authorities in an alleged bribery case.

Bihar to develop more industrial areas, will acquire 10K acre of land in next fiscal: Dy CM

NDA government in the state was taking several steps to boost investments

Renewable energy: NHPC to invest ₹5,500 cr in Bihar

NHPC plans to invest Rs 5,500 crore in the renewable energy sector in Bihar, which holds an important position in India's transition journey, the company's CMD Raj Kumar Chaudhary said on Thursday.

FAIFA releases comprehensive agri roadmap, pushes for digital reform

The Federation of All India Farmer Association (FAIFA) released a comprehensive agricultural roadmap on Thursday, calling for enhanced digital infrastructure and sustainable farming practices to boost India's agricultural sector through 2040.

Indian Oil to invest over ₹21K cr in Bihar

Indian Oil Corp (IOC) — the nation's top oil firm — will invest over Rs 21,000 crore to expand the Barauni refinery in Bihar as well as in setting up a city gas distribution network, a senior executive said on Thursday.

Rupee falls 19 paise to all-time low of 85.13 against US dollar

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against basket of six currencies, was trading lower by 0.13% at 107.88

Indian markets join global selloff as US Fed indicates fewer rate cuts

SENSEX SINKS BELOW 80K

'States' freebies crowd out resources needed for economic development'

A Reserve Bank report on Thursday sounded a note of caution saying sops like farm loan waiver, free power and transport, by states could crowd out their critical resources for social and economic infrastructure.

Airlines seek more time for revised flight duty norms

PILOT BODIES' SEEK IMPLEMENTATION BY FEB

Government proposes new law to restrict unregulated lending

VIOLATORS TO FACE 10 YEARS OF JAIL

EIL Hosts Technical Conclave to Celebrate its Diamond Jubilee

Engineers India Limited (EIL) proudly hosted its Technical Conclave 2024 in New Delhi.

Blinken to avoid Ukraine, Middle East at UNSC

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make what is likely his final trip in office to the United Nations this week, capping his engagements with the world body after a tumultuous four years that saw war return to Europe and multiple crises in the Middle East.

'Unfortunate and biased': Pak denounces US sanctions on its missile program

Pakistan on Thursday termed as \"unfortunate and biased\" the US decision to sanction its commercial entities for alleged involvement in ballistic missile programme.

Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar's bloody civil war

Two days of meetings on Myanmar's violent political crisis began Thursday in the Thai capital Bangkok, the latest in a long series of regional talks that have made no headway in restoring peace to the war-torn Southeast Asian nation.

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held capital, port city

The development comes after Houthi attack targets Israel

South Korea's acting leader vetoes oppn-sponsored Bills

South Korea's acting leader on Thursday vetoed a spate of contentious Bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepening political strife in the wake of parliament's impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

Russia-Ukraine war: Rumors are swirling in Europe about possible peace talks in early 2025

In annual address, Prez Putin boasts about gains in Ukraine

NEWS CONFERENCE MEANT TO REINFORCE RUSSIAN PREZ'S AUTHORITY

Inevitable repeal?

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which was introduced to protect women from cruelty by husband and his relatives, is now being excessively misused by female partners

A 'political' storm

A nation's present, and even its destiny, is shaped by the icons of its past.

Necessary alignment

ASEAN countries will be closely observing the US-China relationship since they have benefitted from good ties between both countries

Over 4L backlog vacancies for SC, ST, OBC filled since 2016: Centre

More than four lakh backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates in, have been filled since 2016, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.

Govt reimposes Protected Area Permit in Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reinstated the Protected Area Permit (PAP) system in Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram, citing security concerns related to cross-border movement from neighbouring countries.

Strict provisions of law for women's welfare; marriage not commercial venture: Top court

'NOT MEANS TO CHASTISE, THREATEN, DOMINEER OR EXTORT THEIR HUSBANDS'

Goal of terror-free J&K to be achieved soon: Home Minister Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed confidence that the goal of achieving a \"terror-free Jammu and Kashmir\" will soon be realised and instructed security agencies to ensure complete dominance over terrorism in the region.

PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha to be held in Jan

The eighth edition of PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha will be held in January and its registration process has already begun, officials of the Union education ministry said on Thursday.