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Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan

The deceased includes mostly women and children

Asian shares drop as world markets closed

CHRISTMAS MOOD

Duty-free import of yellow peas till February

The government has extended the import of yellow peas without duty and MIP till February next year.

Rupesh Kumar Singh is new director (HR) of EIL

Engineers India Ltd (EIL) on Wednesday announced that Rupesh Kumar Singh has assumed charge as director (HR), which had come into effect on November 20.

Focus on quality spending, says govt

It is committed to pursuing the glide path of fiscal consolidation as announced in the Budget for FY 2021-22

EY Puts India's GDP Growth Rate at 6.5% in FY25, FY26

India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year, an EY report said, attributing lower than anticipated expansion in the September quarter to fall in private consumption expenditure and gross fixed capital formation.

Healthy FDI inflows to go on in 2025, thanks to some norms tweak

In the January-September period this year, FDI into the country rose by about 42 per cent to $42.13 billion

Rebound in 2025? FPI inflows into Indian equities drop sharply in 2024

DECLINE STEMS FROM A COMBINATION OF GLOBAL & DOMESTIC FACTORS

Actor Allu Arjun, makers of 'Pushpa' announce Rs 2 cr financial aid for family of stampede victim

Actor Allu Arjun and makers of the film 'Pushpa' on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 2 crore for the family of the woman who died in a stampede during the film's screening at a theatre here on December 4.

CM: Manipur Needs Immediate Peace, Understanding Between 2 Communities

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May last year, needs immediate peace and appealed to two communities to reach an understanding.

Anna University girl student 'sexually assaulted', biryani seller arrested

The incident has also triggered strong political reactions

Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to Vajpayee; BJP holds nationwide events

ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE'S BIRTH CENTENARY

Raj: Efforts on to rescue 3-year-old girl from borewell

Efforts were on to rescue a three-year-old girl who fell into a 150-foot deep borewell in Sarund area of Rajasthan's Kotputli district two days ago, police said on Wednesday.

Three-tier security checks in place for entry into Mahakumbh mela

Comprehensive preparations have been made for a secure Mahakumbh

Impossible to change actual voter turnout: ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified on the misconceptions regarding mismatch of voter turnout data for the General and Assembly elections, affirming that it is impossible to change actual turnout.

Haryana CM Launches Six Projects Worth Over Rs 23 Crore in Kosli

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for six major development projects worth over Rs 23 crore during the Dhanyawad programme held at the Kosli Assembly constituency in Rewari district.

Good Governance Demands Sensitivity, Empathy: Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday addressed the state-level Governance Day programme in Gurugram.

Guj: 3 workers crushed to death by crane at Okha port

Three workers were killed after a crane fell on them at a jetty construction site at the Okha port in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district on Wednesday, police said.

Upper floor of centuries-old stepwell unearthed in Sambhal

The ongoing excavation of a stepwell in the predominantly Muslim locality of Lakshman Ganj has begun to reveal its architectural and historical significance.

J&K: 72-hour shutdown against ropeway project underway in Katra

Several people were detained by police during a protest in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir, as demands to shelve the proposed ropeway project intensified with the town observing a 72-hour shutdown from Wednesday.

Shah reviews CRPF's operational efficiency

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah visited the headquarters of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the national capital and reviewed its operational and administrative efficiency.

Pilibhit encounter: Security agencies tracing local helpers of terrorists

Security agencies intensify their search for the local helpers of the 'Khalistani terrorists' in the Terai region

SC restrains ED from accessing seized electronic devices of Martin

'LOTTERY KING' CASE

Rlys conducts trial run of electric engine on India's first cable-stayed rail bridge in J&K

The work on the railway bridge at Anji Khad was completed last month. The completion of the bridge received praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Indians all smiles as Christmas celebrated with much fervour

PM MODI WISHES PEOPLE PEACE AND PROSPERITY

CM Atishi May Be Arrested in Fake Case, Says Arvind Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has accused the BJP of orchestrating a conspiracy to arrest Chief Minister Atishi, alleging that central agencies are being used to fabricate a false case against her.

BJP Accuses Kejriwal & Atishi Of Committing 'Political Fraud'

The BJP on Wednesday accused AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi of committing a \"political fraud\" with women and elderly in the city by promising them benefits of non-existing schemes ahead of Assembly polls.

Milestone: Delhi Metro completes 22 yrs of op

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) marked a milestone Wednesday, celebrating 22 years since the launch of its passenger operations.

Atishi accuses BJP of distributing cash to voters

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday alleged that the BJP was distributing cash to women in AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's New Delhi constituency ahead of Assembly polls in the city.

CM Atishi inaugurates Anand Vihar Flyover

‘NEW DIMENSION TO DELHI’S PROGRESS’