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India smartphone market grows 6% to 4.6 cr unit in Q3

Smartphone supplies in India grew by 6 percent to 4.6 crore in the July-September quarter with Vivo leading the chart and iQoo clocking the highest growth rate among top 10 brands, a report by market research firm IDC said on Wednesday.

Festive demand helps PV wholesales rise marginally

Aided by festive demand, domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose marginally year-on-year to 3,93,238 units in October, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday.

Rupee settles flat at 84.39

The rupee moved in a narrow range and settled flat at 84.39 against the US dollar on Wednesday, as persistent foreign fund outflows and a massive selling in domestic equities weighed on the local unit.

SBI, HDFC, ICICI remain Domestic Systemically Important Banks in 2024

The State Bank of India (SBI) continues to be in bucket 4

Centre eases pollution compliance rules for low-impact industrial plants

Low-impact industrial plants and those with prior environmental clearances will no longer need permission from the state pollution control boards to establish or operate, according to a new notification issued by the Centre.

VIT celebrates its 40th anniversary

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) marked its 40th anniversary, the Ruby Jubilee, with a grand celebration on November 12, 2024.

Union Min Rajiv Ranjan Singh to attend fisheries investor's meet

MEET WILL BE HELD TODAY IN ANDAMAN

Onion prices may cool down further with arrival of new kharif crop: Official

Onion prices are expected to further cool down in the coming days as the arrival of fresh kharif crop has begun, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Wednesday.

COP29: Nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change

AT UN CLIMATE TALKS

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds int'l flights on Bali

Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's tourist island of Bali on Wednesday as an ongoing volcanic eruption left travellers stranded at airports.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Dept of Government Efficiency: Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, aimed at improving governance and curbing wasteful expenditures.

Gaza: 3 siblings among 6 killed in Israeli strikes

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

CENTRE RUSHES 20 MORE CAPF COMPANIES TO MANIPUR

The Centre has rushed 20 additional CAPF companies comprising about 2,000 personnel to Manipur in the wake of fresh attacks and law and order issues in the state, official sources said Wednesday.

L-G Saxena okays redeployment of CDVS amidst air pollution crisis

In a move to tackle the ongoing air pollution crisis in the national capital, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday approved the redeployment of Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs) for a four-month period from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.

Biden meets Trump at White House; pledges smooth transition

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday met President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House to ensure a smooth transition of power, a hallmark of American democracy which took a break four years ago.

Replenishing the parched land

A well-coordinated ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign in Rajasthan’s Salumbar district, led by District Collector Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, has led to sustainable water-harvesting initiatives in the region

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A battle for breathing

As dawn broke yesterday, residents awoke to a choking shroud of smog clinging heavily over the city.

A transformative force

Generative AI-driven progress in the tribal district of Dantewada has brought forth meaningful changes in the domains of education, healthcare, and governance

Police lathicharge students at Panjab University over senate polls

Police lathicharged a group of students who took out a march at the Panjab University (PU) campus on Wednesday, protesting against the delay in holding the senate election.

Punjab CM bats for new highs for state

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday called upon all the intellectuals, academicians, industrialists, bureaucrats and other stakeholders to join hands for making Punjab a frontrunner in development in the country.

India calls on 'airshed neighbours' to tackle rising pollution pangs

Highlights air pollution as a pressing and shared challenge within the Indo-Gangetic Airshed

Punjab cut down on stubble burning by nearly 71%

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday praised Punjab for making strenuous efforts to bring down the stubble burning count by nearly 71% from last year.

No budging from students, commission amid Day 3 of protest

UPPSC EXAM DATE ROW

Blow for Sukhu as HC quashes appointments of 6 CPS

In a huge blow to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday quashed the appointments of six chief parliamentary secretaries (CPS) and directed the government to withdraw all facilities and perks granted to them from January 8, 2023.

Strengthen will and goals become easier: MP CM Yadav inspires aspirants in Kota

PM Modi's remarkable journey as a model of dedication and focus

Manipur's Imphal Valley observes shutdown, normal life gets affected

TRANSPORTATION OFF ROADS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES REMAIN ALMOST EMPTY

Min to hasten sanitation initiatives in Northeast

Taking a cue from a recent meeting, Union minister CR Patil emphasised the importance of hastened and targeted interventions to strengthen sanitation initiatives in the Northeast that would focus on community-orientated models and quick disposal of applications submitted for individual household toilets (IHHLs).

Haryana CM Saini announces classification in SC reservation

VIDHAN SABHA COMMENCES

PM Modi lays foundation stone for AIIMS Darbhanga; showers praise on Nitish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday showered accolades on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, praising the alliance partner for bringing in good governance in a state which was previously reeling under \"jungle raj\".