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GeM introduces 170 seed categories

'These seeds can be procured by central/state PSUs and other bodies for further dissemination across the country'

Maruti Suzuki passenger car production down 16% in October, utility vehicles up 33%

NEW DELHI: Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India cut production of its passenger cars by 16 per cent last month but increased those of utility vehicles by 33 per cent compared to October 2023, according to a regulatory filing by the company.

IRFC records highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹6,900.20 cr in FY25 September quarter

NEW DELHI: Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC), a 'Mini-Ratna' Schedule-A public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue. The company reported Rs 6,900.20 crore in total income for the second quarter of FY 2024-25, marking a 2.04 per cent increase from Rs 6,762.18 crore in Q2 of the previous fiscal year.

Over 98% ₹2K banknotes returned, notes worth ₹6,970 cr still with public

Total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation was Rs 3.56 lakh crore on May 19, 2023

₹ falls 4 paise to hit all-time low of 84.11 against dollar

The rupee on Monday fell 4 paise to a record low of 84.11 against the US dollar, tracking a weak trend in domestic equities and relentless foreign capital outflows.

Manufacturing sector regains growth momentum in Oct: PMI

The upturn in performance was boosted by stronger demand for Indian goods

Sensex plunges 942 points to settle at nearly three-month low

From Sensex pack, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, Tata Motors, Axis Bank and Titan were among the major laggards

India re-elected as President of ISA till 2026

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said India has been re-elected as the President of International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026.

'Oil, gas subsidies fall 85% in 10 yrs to 2023'

A significant step in this journey was gradual phasing out of petrol & diesel subsidies, coupled with incremental tax hikes, MNRE said

Philippine military drills to seize island in South China Sea

The Philippine military opened two weeks of combat drills on Monday that would include seizing an island in the disputed South China Sea and likely be frowned upon by China.

Germany's top diplomat in Kyiv on eve of the US elections

Germany's top diplomat arrived on Monday in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on an unannounced visit, in what appeared to be a show of European support for Ukraine on the eve of a US presidential election that could bring far-reaching changes in Washington's policy toward Russia's all-out invasion of its neighbour.

Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria

SEIZING SYRIAN CITIZEN CONNECTED TO IRAN

Rekindling national consciousness

The centenary year of the RSS marks its mission to unify and awaken India's civilisational pride, self-renewal, and strength through dedicated action and cultural cohesion

Simmering chaos

Following the regime change in Bangladesh and Prime Minister Hasina's ouster, the nation faces chaos, ineffective governance, economic collapse, communal violence, and threats to secularism

A trigger for recalibration?

ankhede is among the stadiums in India, where cricket runs as a streak of emotions. It is here that emotions were shattered and undesirable records assumed shape during the three-match India-New Zealand Test series.

Himachal CM asks Railways to operate Kalka-Shimla rail line on green hydrogen

Built in 1903 by Britishers, this Rail line was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 8, 2008

Punjab to boost tourism at international level

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has issued directives to the senior officials of the department to elevate Punjab's tourism sector to an international level.

Villagers stone tiger to death in Rajasthan

A DAY AFTER ANIMAL KILLS A SHEPHERD

India-Vietnam joint military exercise gets underway in Haryana's Ambala

NEW DELHI: A joint exercise by the militaries of India and Vietnam aimed at enhancing capabilities for deployment of engineering and medical teams to undertake tasks as part of a UN contingent in peacekeeping operations got underway in Haryana on Monday.

IFFI 2024 unveils best debut director nominees for Indian feature film category

NEW DELHI: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Monday announced the official selection for its newly introduced category, Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film, as the prestigious festival gears up for its 55th edition.

59th Haryana Day celebrated at Raj Bhawan

CHANDIGARH: On the auspicious occasion of the 59th Haryana Day, a grand state-level celebration was held at the Haryana Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh here today.

SC relaxes Kerala journalist Kappan's bail rider, says no need to report to UP police

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday relaxed the bail condition imposed on Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan in a UAPA case saying he doesn't have to report to a Uttar Pradesh police station every week.

CM Saini inaugurates "Third Panchkula Book Fair"

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the \"Third Panchkula Book Fair\", being organised at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector-5 in Panchkula today.

Lokayukta police summon K'taka CM for questioning in MUDA case

ON WEDNESDAY

Oppn MPs indicate move to disassociate from Waqf panel

OVER ITS CHAIR'S 'UNILATERAL' FUNCTIONING

MP CM takes strong action following deaths of 10 tuskers in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Directs formation of state-level elephant task force; Suspends Conservator Forest and ACF

Amit Shah chairs 'Kendriya Hindi Samiti' meeting to promote Hindi and Indian languages

NEW DELHI: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah presided over the 32nd 'Kendriya Hindi Samiti' meeting in New Delhi that discussed preserving, promoting, and further use of Hindi throughout India.

Celebration of Northeast India & Kerala's cultural heritage concludes in Delhi

ANANT SAMAGAM

Will thwart every conspiracy of BJP: Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of hatching conspiracies against the ruling JMM-led coalition and tribals, and asserted that they were ready to thwart all such designs including that of \"destroying\" the state's social and secular fabric.

Maha polls: Jarange makes U-turn, says won't back any party or candidate

In a U-turn, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Monday said he will not support any contestant or party in the Maharashtra Assembly polls and asked his supporters who had filed nominations to withdraw their candidature.