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LS polls: 178 members win with 30% or less votes in 2024, up from 125 in 2019

ECI REPORT HIGHLIGHTS LOW VOTE SHARE FOR MANY MPs

South Korea's acting President impeached as Yoon goes on trial

SEOUL: South Korea's political crisis deepened on Friday with the impeachment of acting President Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after President Yoon Suk Yeol's powers were suspended following his controversial declaration of martial law.

Low NPAs, strong credit growth may steer PSBS profit to record Rs 1.5 lakh cr in FY25

NEW DELHI: Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are on track to achieve a historic milestone, with their profits expected to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25. The robust performance comes on the back of low non-performing assets (NPAs), strong credit growth, and improved financial health.

SEEKS CENTRE'S REPLY: NGT calls for safe disposal system of used solar panels

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Centre, seeking its response regarding the improper disposal and recycling of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.

Delhi records highest Dec rainfall in 15 yrs

NEW DELHI: DelhiNCR experienced a rare weather event on Friday, as heavy rains lashed the city throughout the day, marking the highest December rainfall in the last 15 years.

DURING US VISIT: EAM Jaishankar reviews advancement of US-India partnership with Blinken, Sullivan

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, currently on an official visit to the United States, met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss the advancement of the US-India strategic partnership.

Govt to build memorial to Manmohan Singh in Capital: Sources

NEW DELHI: The Union government has decided to make a memorial to former prime minister Manmohan Singh in the Capital, official sources said on Friday, as they accused the Congress of doing politics over the issue.

Centre rolls back GRAP stage 3 curbs as Delhi's air quality improves

NEW DELHI: The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Friday rolled back stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a dip in air pollution levels owing to continuous rains, according to an official order.

Manmohan Singh's last journey today

SEVEN-DAY NATIONAL MOURNING DECLARED | CREMATION WITH FULL STATE HONOURS- Tributes from across the world pour in; President, Vice-President, PM pay homage

TOP 5 INDIAN SERIES YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

LOOKING BACK AT 2024

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

There's a whole tribe out there who refuses to subscribe to resolutions

Sharad calls Sanjay Leela Bhansali a 'demanding director'

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his attention to detail and fiery on-set personality. Sharad Kelkar, who played a negative role in Bhansali's 'Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela,' opened up about his experience of working with the director.

Shruti reflects on parents Kamal Haasan and Sarika's 'painful' divorce

When my parents split up, everything changed. That's when I realised the value of financial independence,' she says

Blake claims Justin's smear campaign gets support in publicist's suit

The lawsuit was lodged in Manhattan by Stephanie Jones

Indian star fined 20% match fees, one demerit point

KOHLI, KONSTAS FACE OFF AT MCG

Bumrah keeps battle alive; Aus score 311/6 after Konstas debut

JADEJA LEAKED RUNS DESPITE GETTING KONSTAS OUT

D-Street small stocks steal the show in 2024, giving handsome returns to investors

Market experts are optimistic about midcap & smallcap stocks for next year, driven by factors like strong domestic consumption & govt infra spending

Depreciation of rupee likely to push import bill by $15 billion, says GTRI

Compared to December last year, Rupee has depreciated 2.34% against dollar, moving from Rs 83.25 to Rs 85.20,

Sri Lanka seeks to boost foreign investments in its stocks market as debt worries fade

Colombo Stock Exchange plans to hold a conference in the national capital on March 27-28 to attract overseas investors

Gold Rises by ₹250 to ₹78,850/10gm, Silver Up ₹300

Gold prices increased Rs 250 to Rs 78,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a firm global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Stock Markets Close Flat Amid Lack of Global Triggers & Unabated Foreign Fund Outflows

BSE commodities dipped 0.30%, industrials (0.12%), telecom (0.16%), metal (0.14%), BSE Focused IT (0.04%) & bankex (0.04%)

Banks' profitability improves for 6th year in row in FY24: RBI report

Profitability of banks improved for the sixth consecutive year in 2023-24 and their gross bad debts or NPAs declined to a 13-year low of 2.7 per cent, according to the RBI data released on Thursday.

Rupee plunges 12 paise to new all-time low of 85.27 per dollar

At interbank forex, rupee opened at 85.23 & touched lowest-ever level of 85.28 per dollar in intraday trade

Banking Frauds Rise in H1FY25, Amount Involved Jumps 8-Time

RBI Released Report on Trend & Progress of Banking in India 2023-24 Which Presents Banking Sector's Performance in FY24 and FY25 So Far

Sustaining Growth Needs Deeper Commitment: Finmin Report

Sustaining growth will require a deeper commitment from all economic stakeholders as newer uncertainties mostly driven by global factors have emerged, a Finance Ministry report said on Thursday.

China hikes 2023 GDP growth estimate

BANGKOK: China’s economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, but the revision has not affected forecasts for “about 5 per cent” growth in the GDP this year, the government said Thursday.

Massive fire breaks out at Bangladesh Secretariat

A massive fire broke out at a major building of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Thursday, damaging official documents that prompted authorities to form a high-powered investigation committee amid suspicions that it could be an act of sabotage.

Pak confirms strikes targeting militants, hideouts in Afghanistan

KABUL TERMS IT BRUTAL

Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims

The plane went down about 3 kilometers (around 2 miles) from Aktau

Israel Strikes Against Houthi Rebels in Sanaa

Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and the port city of Hodeida, and the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa, injuring a crew member.