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Cops lathi-charge BPSC candidates in Patna

Patna Police on Friday lathi charged hundreds of aspiring Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates in the state capital when they were protesting against the reports of potential normalization in the 70th Combined Preliminary Examination scheduled to be held on December 13.

BSF seizes gold, silver worth ₹13,000 crore

The smuggling of gold and silver along India-Bangladesh border has seen a significant rise, with the Border Security Force (BSF) seizing nearly Rs 1,300 crore worth of these precious metals by the end of October this year.

Death penalty for Kolkata minor's rapist & murderer

TIMELY JUSTICE | West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the verdict, delivered in record 62 days

Eyeing a fresh start in UP, Cong disbands all committees

In a sweeping organizational reform, the Congress party has dissolved its Uttar Pradesh state committee along with all district, city, and block-level committees with immediate effect.

Verify veracity: Jharkhand CM to his ministers

After allocating portfolios to his ministers, in his maiden cabinet meeting with them on Friday, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren did not take any major policy decision.

Friday prayers held peacefully in Sambhal

Heavy security deployment was mounted in Sambhal on Friday in light of Friday prayers and the Babri demolition anniversary, with clerics appealing to people to offer prayers in their local mosques and maintain peace in the area.

Steps taken to prevent open defecation at Maha Kumbh

With 40 crore expected visitors, the Uttar Pradesh government is bolstering the sanitation infrastructure at the Mahakumbhnagar to ensure that it remains open defecation-free when the mega fair begins on January 13, an official statement said on Friday.

We answered Pak with Uri, Balakot strikes: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India is no longer what it used to be on the issue of defending herself.

NDA to hold rally to woo backward castes

Ahead of the assembly election, Bihar NDA will hold a rally in the state capital on Saturday in a bid to expand its support base among extremely backward castes.

BJP core committee aims to end infighting in K'taka

Karnataka BJP in charge and party's national general secretary Radhamohan Das would chair a state core committee meeting to iron out differences and put up a united fight against the Congress government in the ensuing winter session beginning from December 9.

Don't wear mini skirt & bermuda: Eklingji temple notice to devotees

In the name to maintain the purity, new rules regarding clothes and use of mobile phones have been enforced in the ancient Ekling Ji temple of Udaipur.

25 lives lost in spate of road accidents in Uttar Pradesh

A series of tragic road accidents across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday night and Friday claimed 25 lives and left many critically injured.

Yogi: 'Jinnah spirit' led to anarchy in B'desh

FIRING SALVO | Adityanath attacks fundamentalists for unleashing atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh

Ladakh: China, India agree to take measures

India and China agreed to take measures to further ease the situation at the borders while continuing to implement the October agreement to resolve the standoff in eastern Ladakh comprehensively, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said a day after talks in New Delhi.

SWR observes Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr BR Ambedkar

The 68th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar was observed with reverence and respect at Rail Soudha, South Western Railway Headquarters, Gadag Road, Hubballi.

Western Railway pays tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

The 68th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was observed in a dignified manner across all Divisions & Units and at Western Railway's Headquarters at Churchgate on 6th December, 2024.

Momentum in small, midcaps to continue

The Indian benchmark index closed on a positive note almost every day during the week, and in fact, the closing prices were higher than the previous days, denoting confidence in our markets.

Why is India's GDP Growth Declining?

India's economy has been facing numerous changes and challenges in recent years. As a result, the country's GDP growth has been steadily declining, which is concerning for both the national economy and the stock market.

NCLAT junks Jaiprakash Associates' plea against insolvency proceedings

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday rejected Jaiprakash Associates Ltd's petition challenging the insolvency proceedings initiated against the company.

FM: GDP slowdown in Q2 not systemic, Q3 to compensate

The GDP slowdown in September quarter was not \"systemic\" and the economic activity in third quarter, with better public expenditure, is likely to compensate for the moderation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.

Kalpataru Projects bags orders worth ₹2,174 crore

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) on Friday said it, along with its international subsidiaries, has secured new orders worth Rs 2,174 crore.

CEAT inks pact with Michelin to acquire Camso's OHT, tracks biz

Tyre maker and RPG Group company CEAT on Friday said it has entered into a definitive agreement with Michelin to acquire its Camso brand's off-highway tyres (OHT) and tracks business for about USD 225 million (about Rs 1,905 crore).

India, Japan, Taiwan can create something 'potentially important' in chip sector: EAM

As the demand for semiconductors surges globally, the coming together of India and Japan – and Taiwan – can herald something \"potentially important\" that could reshape the geopolitical dynamics in the global chip industry, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

Govt mulls making hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory: Khare

The government is considering a proposal to make hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory and is also framing regulations for lab-grown diamonds as part of its efforts to protect consumers' interest, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Friday.

Maruti Suzuki, M&M to hike prices from Jan

Maruti Suzuki India and Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday announced plans to hike vehicle prices from January in order to offset the impact of rising input costs and operational expenses.

Torrent Power raises ₹3,500 crore via QIP

Torrent Power on Friday said it has raised Rs 3,500 crore by issuing 2.32 crore equity shares at Rs 1,503 per piece through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).

Tata Power to invest ₹1.46 lakh cr to scale up capacity by 2030: CEO

Tata Power plans to invest around Rs 1.46 lakh crore to double its operational capacity to 32 GW by 2030, its CEO and MD Praveer Sinha said on Friday.

Sai Life Sciences IPO to open on December 11

Private equity major TPG Capital-backed Sai Life Sciences on Friday said it has fixed a price band of Rs 522-549 per equity share for its Rs 3,043 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) that opens for public subscription on December 11.

Policy proposes to link FX retail platform with Bharat Connect

The linkage will enable users to register and transact on the FX-Retail platform through the apps of banks

Small finance banks can now extend credit lines on UPI

Small Finance Banks can now extend pre-sanctioned credit lines through the Unified Payments Interface, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said in the monetary policy statement Friday.