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Govt Committed to Improve Quality Spending: FinMin

Aims to cut fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26

India Cements promoter N Srinivasan steps down

Leading cement maker UltraTech has completed the acquisition of promoters a 32.72% stake in India Cements Ltd, following which N Srinivasan and other promoters of the South-based cement maker have stepped down.

Telecom industry's revenue doubled in 5 yrs

The revenue of India's telecom industry increased 8% (qo-q) to Rs 674 billion (13 per cent growth year-on-year) in the second quarter of FY25, mainly driven by tariff hikes, according to a new report.

BPCL Picks Andhra Pradesh for India's Last Greenfield Refinery Project

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has picked Andhra Pradesh for setting up a new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, which may be the last greenfield project in India which has detailed a very ambitious energy transition plan to net zero emissions.

Cement industry looks for better growth in 2025

The Indian cement industry, witnessing a consolidation and heightened rivalry between two corporate houses snapping smaller players, pins its hope on 2025 for an improvement in sales realisation, higher margins and acceleration in demand, expecting around 8 per cent sales growth helped by an increased government spending on big-ticket infra projects.

India's GDP growth seen at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY

Real GDP growth eased to a seven-quarter low of 5.4% in July-September -- the 2nd quarter of the current 2024-25 fiscal year

FPI Inflows Into Equities Drop Sharply In 2024; Rebound Anticipated In 2025

After a robust 2023, foreign investors significantly scaled back their investments in Indian equities in 2024, with net inflows amounting to over Rs 5,000 crore, as elevated domestic valuations, coupled with geopolitical uncertainties prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance.

Woman Attempts Suicide With Infant Outside Police Station

A tragic incident unfolded in the Tilda Nevra police station area when 22-year-old Nandani Dewar attempted suicide along with her three-month-old daughter after allegedly receiving an unsatisfactory response from the police regarding a domestic dispute.

Chhattisgarh Polls Preparation Underway, Issues Special Order

The State Election Commission, Chhattisgarh has finalized arrangements for the upcoming urban body and panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh.

Rajnandgaon Police Recruitment Put on Hold

The constable recruitment process in Rajnandgaon district has been postponed following allegations of serious irregularities.

Dr. A. Neral donates blood for 125th time

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NSUI Workers Arrested for Protesting Kerala Governor's Visit

National Students Union of India (NSUI) workers were detained for showing black flags to Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who was the chief guest at a Good Governance Day program organized at Atal Bihari Vajpayee University on Wednesday.

GPM District Dismisses Three Teachers

In Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) district of Chhattisgarh, three teachers have been dismissed from service due to indiscipline and prolonged absence.

Bhoomipujan of Atal Complex held in Raipur

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Raipur MP Brijmohan Aggarwal performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Atal Complex on the Expressway.

Disputes erupt in BJP's organizational polls across C'garh

Internal discord in the BJP has surfaced during the organizational elections in Chhattisgarh, with incidents of clashes reported in Raipur, Gariaband, Pendra, and Jhakharpara.

C'garh Celebrates A B Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary by garlanding his statue at Avanti Vihar Chowk in Raipur.

C'garh to celebrate silver jubilee as 'Atal Nirman Varsh'

CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS | Remembering A B Vajpayee

Welfare of people living around mining areas

District Mineral Foundations have been set up in the districts where mining activities are done to work for the interest and the benefit of the persons, and the areas affected by mining related operations.

MP's mineral revenue to rise five-fold: Dr Mohan Yadav

Chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav, while addressing the closing session of the two-day Mining Conclave at Bhopal on October 18, said that Madhya Pradesh is rich in mineral resources and that the state will actively encourage new investments in the mineral sector by intensifying efforts to harness this wealth.

Mineral resource-rich MP offers immense investment opportunities

The chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav is keen to ensure that the State's subterranean deposits of minerals should bring prosperity to the people, while not damaging the environment

MPCST to Host Workshop with Israel on Water Technology

Noa Amsalem, Water Attaché, Embassy of Israel in India, Her Team Visit Institute

NHM Rejects Candidate Selected for CHO Post

HC Had Directed NHM to Advert Over Rejecting Candidate's Application

IMC team removing illegal enclosures attacked; 3 employees injured

Three civic body employees were injured and some official vehicles were damaged as a group of around 100 people led by a saffron outfit attacked Indore Municipal Corporation's team, which went to remove illegal enclosures located in Satyadev Nagar and Dutt Nagar areas and shift cows from there to Hatod Gaushala on Wednesday morning.

MANIT Alumni Celebrate 25-Year Reunion with Unforgettable Memories

Batch mates from across the globe along with their families attend event; special lunch at hostel no 6 mess

MP Win 5 Medals in Nat'l Shotgun Championship

Players of Madhya Pradesh won five medals in the 67th National Shotgun Championship in New Delhi on Wednesday.

CM Approves Translocation of 15 Tigers to Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh

As many as 15 tigers will be given to Rajasthan, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav gave the permission of translocation, officials said here on Wednesday.

Morning fog blankets city, visibility down to 400 mtrs

HAZE | Visibility remains between 800 and 1300 mts throughout the day

Free distribution of prosthetic limbs and assistive devices

Elderly and disabled people to benefit

Woman Creates Ruckus at Khajrana Temple, Grabs Policeman's Collar

A woman created a ruckus at Khajrana Ganesh temple on Wednesday morning and held a policeman by his collar.

Christians Celebrate Christmas With Zest

JINGLE BELLS | Community leaders speak of unity and peace