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Pending GST compensation to be cleared: Sitharaman

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to clear the entire dues on the pending balance of the GST compensation to the states.

North India's 1st N-plant coming up in Haryana

North India's first nuclear plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur, which is about 150 km north of the national capital of New Delhi, according to Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Jitendra Singh.

Waiting for Cong call on Opp unity'

Leaders of the Grand Alliance ruling in Bihar on Saturday said that the state will show the way forward to build a larger antifascist movement in the country. Speaking at the ongoing 11th national congress of the CPI (Marxist-Leninist)-Liberation, in Patna, state chief minister Nitish Kumar said that the present regime at the Centre is working in its own interest, and to fight against this, seven parties have joined together in the interest of the country.

Giriraj Singh challenges Rahul to debate on MGNREGA

Union Minister for Rural Development Giriraj Singh today challenged Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to debate on MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, both in terms of fund allocations and assets creation during the UPA rule from 2004 to 2014 and the nine years of the Narendra Modi government.

EC a slave of Centre: Uddhav thunders at rally, vows to finish off 'thieves' in elections

In a massive show of strength, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray targeted the Election Commission of India, terming it as a 'slave' of the Centre and vowed to finish off the 'thieves' who have been given the original 'Shiv Sena' name and 'Bow-and-Arrow' symbol, here on Saturday.

Old, rich, dangerous: EAM tears into Soros

'Democracy a global aspiration as India chose to go on democratic path'

Speaker's powers: SC to hear Sena tussle first

Before taking decision on issue of revisiting 2016 Nabam Rabia judgment

Didi: Central teams to Bengal.why not for UP

CM extends facilities to 1.65 lakh people in Bankura

Govt gives in-principle approval to 9 ethanol blending projects

Government has given in-principle approval to nine more ethanol projects under its ethanol interest subvention scheme. These projects are expected to add to the additional capacity of about 35 crore litres. Out of these nine projects, five projects are grain-based and three projects are molasses-based and one project is based on dual feed stock.

Huge crowds gather to watch Aero India show on last day

A large number of people gathered on the last day of the 14th edition of Asia's largest aero show, Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru on Friday.

Pakistan denies supplying ammo to Ukraine

The Pakistan Foreign Office has questioned the accuracy of reports claiming that the country was providing ammunition to Ukraine in its war with Russia, the media reported.

I make no apologies for downing balloon, says US President

US President Joe Biden has said that the last three of the four aerial objects shot out of the skies were probably balloons tied to private companies, recreation or research institutions; but the fourth was a Chinese spy and \"I make no apologies\", he added, for bringing it down.

Chetan Sharma quits as BCCI's chief selector

His resignation was on the cards in the wake of his controversial comments in asting video

K'taka CM presents surplus budget, Cong dubs it jumla

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai presented his second and last budget of the ruling BJP government on Friday at the state legislature ahead of assembly polls in the state.

Zelenskyy pushes need for speed to avoid more Ukraine deaths

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies Friday to quicken their military support for Ukraine, warning at a major international security conference that delays would play into Russia’s hand as the invasion approaches its first anniversary. There is no alternative to speed, because it’s speed that life depends on,” Zelenskyy told the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

Russia to test missile in drills with China and SA

10 days of exercises, named Mosi ll, will coincide with 1st anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Govt, e-commerce platform join hands for marketing of SHGs' products

The Rural Development Ministry has partnered with e-commerce platform Meesho on Thursday for marketing of products made by the Self Help Groups (SHGs).

Fund allocation for MGNREGA has not gone down: Sitharaman

The fund allocation for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) has not gone down, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Friday, adding it is a demand driven scheme and as and when the demand increases, the Centre provides money.

2023 could witness milder global slowdown, says RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has predicted that 2023 would probably be characterised by a milder global slowdown than anticipated earlier, but added that the trajectory remains unpredictable.

Google India hands over pink slips to over 400 employees

Google India has terminated more than 400 employees and some of the impacted workers took to LinkedIn to share their plight.

Excited to continue 'awesome & important' YouTube: Neal Mohan - to be new CEO

Neal Mohan, an Indian American who is all set to become the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YouTube, on Thursday said that he is excited to continue this \"awesome and important mission\" and looking forward to a new future.

Stocks slump as Wall Street heads for another losing week

Wall Street's benchmark index was 0.8% lower in morning trading, a day after sliding to its worst loss in four weeks

'220 airports by 2025'

Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Minister of Civil Aviation is articulate and suave. He holds the position his father also held from 1991 to 1993. He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Madhya Pradesh. Scindia served as the Minister of State for Telecommunications, Posts and IT in 2009 as the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, and then, in 2012 as Minister of Power (Independent Charge).

'Foreign forces trying to destroy India's democracy'

Union Minister Smriti Irani today launched a frontal attack on American billionaire e George Soros, saying foreign forces were trying to destroy India's democracy.

'Survey at BBC offices reveals tax discrepancies

The survey' action carried out at the business premises of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Delhi and Mumbai over the last three days revealed that despite substantial consumption of content in various Indian languages (apart from English), the income shown by various group entities is not commensurate with the scale of operations in India, the Finance Ministry said today.

Aldermen will not vote in Delhi mayor poll: SC

In a major victory for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on Friday said that the 10 nominated members of Delhi Municipal Corporation, also known as aldermen, will not vote in the election of the Mayor, Dy. Mayor and the members of the Standing Committee.

Shinde faction gets Shiv Sena party name

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced that the party name \"Shiv Sena\" and the \"Bow and Arrow\" symbol will be retained by the Eknath Shinde faction.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally up, continue gains for third day

The BSE Sensex went up 44.42 points and settled at 61,319.51 and NSE Nifty 50 advanced 20 points and ended at 18,035.85

India aim for victory to make Pujara's 100th Test memorable

Pat Cummins said left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann and Agar were an option for the second Test

Tulsidas Balaram dead

Tulsidas Balaram, the finest frontliners an football's most glorious period, died today aged 87.