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Alok Kumar Sharma assumes charge as ED (NR-I) of POWERGRID

Alok Kumar Sharma has assumed the charge of Executive Director Northern Region Transmission System - I of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID), Faridabad.

ASSOCHAM arm organises panel discussion focused on healthcare challenges of India's elderly population

In India, elderly population stands at 104 million and is projected to rise to 319 million by 2050

RBI hikes FY25 inflation estimate to 4.8%

FOOD PRICE PRESSURES TO KEEP CPI ELEVATED IN Q3

Reserve Bank hikes rate caps on diaspora's foreign currency deposits to attract flows

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank on Friday announced a raise in the interest rate caps on the diaspora's foreign currency deposits, in a move aimed at attracting more capital flows amid pressures on the rupee.

Markets snap 5-day winning run as Reserve Bank cuts growth forecast for current fiscal

The rupee appreciates by 5 paise to 84.66 against US dollar

Indian Oil launches Phase IX of 'Prison to Pride' & Phase VI of 'Nayi Disha'

In a continued endeavour to uplift the lives of prison inmates and children in correctional homes, A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil launched Phase IX of IndianOil's 'Parivartan - Prison to Pride' and Phase VI of 'Nayi Disha - Redefining the Future' today.

Reserve Bank cuts CRR by 50 basis points to 4%

THE MOVE WILL UNLOCK ₹1.16 LAKH CRORE BANK FUNDS

Growth in H2 to be better than H1 FY25: RBI Guv

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday exuded confidence that growth in the second half of the fiscal year would be much better than the April-September period even as the central bank significantly trimmed growth projection for FY25 to 6.6 per cent.

Bonhomie with a caveat

On the floor of the parliament, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke about the India-China border crisis, after a long delay and consistent demands from opposition members.

Inclusivity with innovation

India's civil services and the selection process should balance conventional inclusivity with the agility and leadership required to address modern governance challenges effectively

End child marriage

Child marriage in India is a social evil that continues to thrive; the implementation of the ban has to be stringent and speedy

RBI to allow SFBS to extend credit lines through UPI

MUMBAI: The RBI on Friday proposed to allow small finance banks (SFBs) to extend pre-sanctioned credit lines through UPI.

GDP slowdown in Q2 not systemic, Q3 to compensate for moderation

NEW DELHI: The GDP slowdown in September quarter was not \"systemic\" and the economic activity in third quarter, with better public expenditure, is likely to compensate for the moderation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.

J'khand CM keeps key depts, Cong gets Finance, Health

Soren distributes portfolios to newly-appointed ministers

Maha Cabinet expansion on Dec 11 or 12?

MUMBAI: Cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place on December 11 or 12, sources said on Friday.

Govt to launch 100-day TB elimination campaign

NEW DELHI: The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is all set to launch a 100-day TB elimination campaign focusing on enhancing detection, reducing diagnostic delays, and improving treatment outcomes.

As farmers' protest rages on, Chouhan assures govt 'will purchase all farm produce at MSP'

NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government will purchase all farm produce at minimum support price (MSP), Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Class XII student shoots principal after being scolded, arrested

CHHATRPUR: A Class XII student allegedly shot dead the principal of his school in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district on Friday afternoon after being admonished, the police said.

Chaos reigns supreme in LS as BJP links Congress with Soros

Proceedings adjourned for the day following claims

Cash recovered from Singhvi's seat leads to verbal volleys in RS

CONG MP SAYS 'BIZARRE' POLITICS

Congress MP submits privilege notice

'TRAITOR' BARB BY PATRA AT RAHUL

Govt sanctions over Rs 9K cr for Cyclone Fengal relief

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned the release of the two installments of Rs 944.80 crore, amounting to the central share through the State Disaster Response Fund to the Tamil Nadu government.

UP to amend Madrasa Act following SC verdict?

The Uttar Pradesh government is exploring changes to the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004 in light of a recent Supreme Court judgment.

MP CM Mohan Yadav to inaugurate 6th Regional Industry Conclave today in Narmadapuram

The Regional Industry Conclave series is a vital part of our vision to establish Madhya Pradesh

Democracy has space for beliefs but should conform with Constitution

Apex Court Funks PIL seeking to bar active political party members from contesting bar association elections

Over 70 projects to bolster country's defence innovation

Companies can receive funding of up to Rs 50 crore per project as a grant-in-aid, helping them turn their innovative ideas into prototypes

Vande Bharat sleeper train on track for rollout, prototype made; subject to field trials

NEW DELHI: The first prototype of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train set has been successfully manufactured and is set to undergo field trials soon, Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Haryana CM Saini assures full support for upskilling of Tanzanians in IT sector

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini hosted a delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania at his official residence on Friday.

Govt rejects claims of guidelines to implement uniform civil code

SAYS NO SUCH GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO STATES

Punjab CM inaugurates sugar mill in Batala, slams traditional parties

Mann said that it will process over 150 tonnes of waste daily and will produce 20 tonnes of the best organic fertiliser