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Raise import duty on petchem: FICCI to govt

Fearing that countries like China may take advantage of low import duty to dump petrochemical products in India, a top trade body has sent an SOS to the government seeking a hike in customs duty to protect the domestic industry and jobs.

Gilts end off lows as investors hang on to India Feb rate cut bets

Government bond prices recovered nearly all losses and ended little changed on Tuesday as investors picked up gilts betting on the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee cutting the repo rate at its next meeting in February, dealers said.

Mkts settle almost flat

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended on a flat note in a volatile trade on Tuesday, as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines awaiting further triggers amid persistent foreign fund outflows.

Indian IT hiring: 2025 promises rebound; AI/data science roles to dominate job market

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Despite rising domestic demand, solar modules export will go up by 2030

India's solar module manufacturing industry is poised for a significant transformation in the next five years, with the export-import balance expected to improve substantially, as per a CRISIL report.

Lokpal calls Sebi chief Buch, complainants for 'oral hearing'

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has called SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and also complainants, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, for \"oral hearing\" next month in connection with corruption complaints being heard by it, alleging impropriety and conflict of interest on the basis of a Hindenburg Research report, according to an official order.

GOVERNMENT UTILISED 37.28% OF BUDGETED EFFECTIVE CAPEX IN H1FY25

The central government has utilized only 37.28 per cent of the budgeted Effective Capital Expenditure (ECE) in the first half of the financial year 2024-25, according to the data released by the Ministry of Finance.

Rupee falls 4 paise to close at fresh record low of 85.15 against USD

The rupee extended the slide for the second straight session and depreciated 4 paise to settle at a fresh all-time low of 85.15 against the US dollar on Tuesday, dragged by a strong greenback against major crosses overseas and subdued domestic equities.

UPI QR transactions jump 33% at retail stores in Bharat this yr

UPI transactions at retail stores have increased by 33 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas this year, reflecting the growing adoption of digital payments, says a report.

Economy recovering from slowdown witnessed in Q2, says RBI bulletin

The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin released on Tuesday.

Jobs, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet

BUDGET 2025 | Towards a Viksit Bharat

Facilitation Council holds maiden meet, decides 7 cases

The newly formed Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council held its first meeting on Tuesday at the Udyog Bhawan, Directorate of Industries, Telibandha, Raipur.

Medicity to be developed on 200 Acres in Sector 37, Nava Raipur

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has unveiled plans to establish a world-class Medicity in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, advancing the state's healthcare infrastructure.

Surgeons remove 5-Kg tumor in life-saving surgery

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CM Sai unveils poster for National Tribal Sports event

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unveiled the poster for the upcoming 24th National Forest Resident Sports Competition, set to take place in Raipur from December 27 to 31, 2024.

Bhoomi Pujan for Atal Complex across urban bodies today

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony will be held for the construction of Atal Complexes in all urban bodies of Chhattisgarh on December 25.

Cong Holds Ambedkar Samman March

The District Congress Committee (Urban) Raipur organized the \"Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman March\" in the state capital on Tuesday to register strong protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks about BR Ambedkar.

Teacher suspended for forcing students to make reels

In a major development, a teacher in Bemetara district, Kumari Verma, posted at the Government Pre-Secondary School in Bhansuli, has been suspended following allegations of misconduct.

C'garh Guv, CM greet Christians on Christmas

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai have greeted the people of Christian community on the eve of Christmas.

Five alleged poachers arrested for killing Cheetal

Forest department has arrested five men accused of poaching spotted deer in the Kotamsar range of Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.

Police seizes temple's stolen jewelry worth ₹15 Lakh

MAJOR POLICE ACTION | Theft Cracked

Woman in kidnapping falls into cop dragnet

A woman wanted in connection with kidnapping a 50-year-old man and demanding Rs 3 lakh as ransom for his release has been arrested, the police said.

Woman in kidnapping falls into cop dragnet

A woman wanted in connection with kidnapping a 50-year-old man and demanding Rs 3 lakh as ransom for his release has been arrested, the police said.

More than 55 IAS officers of 3 batches to be promoted, DPC meet scheduled

P Narhari, Kothari to get PS rank

Congress takes out Ambedkar Samman march, criticises Shah

Congress workers took out Ambedkar Samman March in Sehore on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum addressed to the President.

MP Sahitya Akademy selects scribe's work

Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademy has selected the work of a journalist from Narmadanchal, Pramod Sharma, Ud Gaye Diwas Pakheru, under the first Kriti Anudan Yojna.

Gift to Jan-Gan from Atal Ji's dream of river linking project

Today marks the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who proclaimed Kadam Milakar Chalana Hoga. Heartfelt tributes are paid to the visionary Prime Minister.

Rain, hail & speedy wind likely in MP

RESPITE | State sees rise in temperature

DRUCC meeting held in Ratlam

A meeting of Divisional Railway Consumer Advisory Committee (DRUCC) was held at Ratlam Railway Division on Monday.

Annual function of Podar International concludes

Annual function of Podar International School, Ratlam concluded with pomp on Monday.