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B'desh requests India to send Sheikh Hasina back
The request was made through a 'note verbale' to the Indian govt, said B'desh's Foreign Affairs Adviser
Delhi HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee officer
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed anticipatory bail plea of sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.
Sports Minister flags off 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative in Delhi
Keeping continuity with the Fit India Cycling Drive launched earlier this week, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Sunday.
England announce squads for upcoming India tour and Champions Trophy 2025
The England Cricket Board on Sunday announced the squads for next month's white-ball tour of India, which includes three ODIs, five T20Is, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, as reported by the ICC.
ISL: NorthEast United aim to regain form against struggling Hyderabad
Hyderabad FC are hosting NorthEast United FC when the two sides face off in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Monday.
G Trisha, spinners star as India win inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup title
G Trisha stood tall to hit a fine 52 while spinners took seven wickets collectively as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to become first-ever winners of the inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday.
BGT: Richardson 'excited' to return to Oz Test squad
Australia have added Richardson as an extra pace option after a calf injury ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the series
Pro Kabaddi League: Puneri Paltan aim to finish season on high as tribute to fans
The defending champions of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Puneri Paltan have not had the best season by their lofty standards.
Manipur dissection
The good news is that the chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, has at long last realised that the Centre gives two hoots about him as far as administering the state is concerned.
BBL: McSweeney hits fiery 78 to guide Heat to thrilling win after Australia snub
Australia batter Nathan McSweeney, who was dropped from the Test side after playing three games in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, bounced back to form with a scintillating 78-run innings to help Brisbane Heat register a thrilling last-ball win against the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Sunday.
A taste of the Himalayas in Kolkata
The orange, being one of the region's most popular fruits, naturally became the symbol for all agro and horticultural produce—and, interestingly, for tourism as well.
Volvo sets out on a new journey along path of biodiversity, teams up with Nature Conservancy for mangrove restoration in Indian Sunderbans
Swedish luxury car company-Volvo Cars has set out on a new journey, this time round, along the path of biodiversity.
Valuation of top-10 firms plunges ₹4,95,061 crore
The market valuation of all the top-10 most valued firms plunged Rs 4,95,061 crore last week.
Market outlook: US bond yields, dollar index, FII data key triggers for next week
The market outlook for next week will depend upon several global and domestic cues, including factors linked to the US market, and FII data, according to experts on Sunday.
From PLI scheme to FDI inflows, DPIIT highlights key achievements of 2024
In 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), achieved a range of milestones.
GST recommendations to create business-friendly environment, ensure fairness: Experts
The 55th GST Council meeting has unveiled a series of pivotal recommendations designed to deliver targeted relief, streamline compliance processes, resolve industry ambiguities and promote trade facilitation, experts said on Sunday.
Central PSUs record 47 per cent jump in net profit for 2023-24, market cap doubles
Overall Net Profit of operating Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) rose to Rs 3.22 lakh crore in FY24 as against Rs 2.18 lakh crore in FY23 showing an increase of over 47 per cent, according to an official report.
FPIs turn out net sellers this week with net withdrawal of ₹976 crore
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PVs export grow by 7.79 per cent, 2Ws by 22 per cent in CY24: Data
The exports of passenger vehicles (PV) during the first 11 months of calendar 2024 have grown by 7.79 per cent, while two-wheeler shipments to overseas countries have grown by almost 22 per cent, data from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said.
SEBI takes strict action in front running case, bars 9 entities, seizes over ₹21 crore
Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken strict action in a front-running case, banning PNB Met Life Insurance Company's equity dealer Sachin Bakul Dagli and eight other entities from the stock market.
Germans mourn the 5 killed and 200 injured in the apparent attack on a Christmas market
Germans on Saturday mourned the victims of an apparent attack in which authorities say a doctor drove into a busy outdoor Christmas market, killing five people, injuring 200 others and shaking the public's sense of security at what would otherwise be a time of joy.
China says US is 'playing with fire' after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is \"playing with fire.\"
Gaza ceasefire agreement nearly finalised: Palestinian source
Although some contentious points are still being negotiated, they are not expected to be a major obstacle to reaching a final agreement, according to an official of the Islamic Jihad movement
Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign
Blake Lively (photo right) has accused her \"It Ends With Us\" director and co-star Justin Baldoni (photo left) of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to \"destroy\" her reputation in a legal complaint.
Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says
Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent \"friendly fire\" incident, the U.S. military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.
UP witnesses 559 sq km increase in forest and tree cover: ISFR 2023
The 'Ped Lagao-Ped Bachao Jan Abhiyan,' a campaign led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the past seven and a half years, has yielded remarkable results.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 20 as Vatican envoy visits Christians in the territory
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 20 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said.
For success of democracy, expression and dialogue must go hand in hand
Ice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said expression and dialogue must go hand in hand for any democratic nation to succeed.
'Lot of serious discussion held on this': Ex-Chief of Army Staff Gen VK Singh on ONOE
Former Union Minister and ex-Chief of Army Staff, General VK Singh, emphasized on Sunday that extensive discussions have already taken place regarding the One Nation, One Election Bill.
'Mamata Banerjee will not support it because country is benefitting from it'
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, asserting that the proposed reforms would benefit the country by saving money.