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ESIC new members addition rises 3% to 17.80 lakh in Oct

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) registered a 3 per cent growth in new subscriber enrolments at 17.80 lakh in Oct against a year ago, according to payroll data released on Wednesday.

Mkts decline 3rd straight day; US Fed policy in focus

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded utility, capital goods and metal stocks amid foreign fund outflows.

Employers can file wage details till Jan 31 for higher pension

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended time till January 31, 2025 for employers to upload wage details etc regarding 3.1 lakh pending applications for pension on higher wages.

Satcom spectrum will be assigned administratively: Scindia

India's doors are open for whoever would like to come in and operate the satellite broadband service in the country by conforming to the regulations and requirements of the Indian government, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said, noting that the government has allowed satellite technology to be permeated within the country.

Indian economy to grow 6.6% in FY26: Ind-Ra

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) on Wednesday projected the Indian economy to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2025-26, up from 6.4 per cent in the current fiscal year.

'We have to wait and see how Trump's threat pans out'

US prez-elect has threatened to impose reciprocal tax on India

Indian real estate attracts record $8.87 bn institutional investments in 2024: JLL

Institutional investment in Indian real estate rose 51 percent to a record USD 8.87 billion during 2024 as investors look to encash strong demand for housing, office and warehousing properties, as per JLL.

Properties worth ₹22,280 crore of eco-offenders like Mallya, Choksi restored by ED: Sitharaman

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Net direct tax kitty grows 16.5% to ₹15.82L cr till Dec 17

The Centre's direct tax collection, net of refunds, for the period from Apr. 1 to Dec. 17 was INR 15.826 trillion, up 16.5% from the year-ago period, the finance ministry said in a release Wednesday.

Rupee falls 3 paise to close at all-time low of 84.94 against USD

The rupee dropped 3 paise to close at an all-time low of 84.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as traders await cues from the US Fed on the interest rate front.

Simplified licensing rules for small medical institutions

In a significant move to boost healthcare accessibility, the Chhattisgarh government has amended the Chhattisgarh State Hospital and Treatment Related Establishments Licensing Rules, 2013, providing major relief to medical institutions with up to 30 beds.

Chhattisgarh BJP MPs get party notice

The highly anticipated 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, officially titled the 'Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill 2024', was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal amidst uproar from the opposition.

Raipur residents embrace 'Khushhal Ek Saal'

Residents of Raipur enthusiastically participated in the Khushhal Ek Saal event held at Marine Drive, Telibandha, and at Katora Talab premises on Wednesday.

Allegations of civilian casualties, injured children

The December 12 encounter in the Abujhmad area of Chhattisgarh, where police claimed to have killed seven Naxalites, has sparked controversy after reports emerged of injuries to four children, including a minor girl with a severe bullet injury.

ED conducts raid on Houses of Rafique, Iqbal

Both are close aide of Anwar Dhebar, accused of multi-crore rupees liquor scam

Subodh Kumar Singh (IAS) set to return to C'garh

The Centre has approved the return of IAS officer Subodh Kumar Singh to Chhattisgarh after a five-year deputation in Delhi.

Health Minister visits Pandwani legend Teejan Bai

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'Guru Ghasidas' message of equality remains relevant'

CELEBRATIONS ACROSS STATE | Birth Anniversary

Congress organizes protest march to Raj Bhavan

Acting on directives from the All India Congress Committee (AICC), the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee, under the leadership of its President Deepak Baij, staged a protest march to Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.

Equestrian Academy player qualifies for Asian C'ship

Raju Singh obtains first, second position riding Mavilan & Matakali

More than 1.28L girls, women reported missing since 2021

AROUND 1 LAKH REUNITED WITH FAMILY, 28,000 STILL UNTRACEABLE

Digital arrest: BJP MLA demands strict law

Amid fear of digital arrest, the BJP MLA Abhilash Pandey raised the issue in Assembly on Wednesday, demanding a strict law to deal with the threat.

Bright day eases chilling cold in state capital

SUNSHINE ON WEDNESDAY | Night temp rises by 2 notches

City airport to be country's first zero-waste airport

Union civil aviation minister to inaugurate recycle plant on Sunday

Illicit liquor worth over Rs 48L seized from truck

In a significant crackdown on illegal liquor transportation, Kaknwani Police seized illicit liquor valued at approximately Rs 48.02 lakh from a truck.

Vehicle loan defaulter gets 1 year in jail, Rs 4.25L fine

District first-class judge Ankita Gupta imposed a fine of Rs 4.25 lakh on a person for not paying installments of a vehicle purchased on finance.

Rs 25 cr work plan for GT Polytechnic College

A work plan of over Rs 25 crore has been prepared for the redensification of the Govindram Todi (GT) Polytechnic College in Jaora, which will be placed before the state-level committee.

Man arrested for wife's murder

A man was arrested for killing his wife in Ramnagar village under Ratangarh police station.

Slum dwellers deprived of basic facilities, Cong demands action

Residents of the slum area have been enduring severe deprivation of basic facilities for an extended period.

Kisan Sammelan highlights PKC river link irrigation project

A district-level Kisan Sammelan was held at the Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium in Mandsaur on Tuesday.