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Intl Conference on MSME business inaugurated
The International Conference on growth and optimism in MSME business organized by the Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME), in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) was inaugurated here on Thursday.
Two former officers of Gramya Bank suspended
Two former officials of Odisha Gramya Bank (OGB), Jaraka branch have been suspended in connection with cases of loan fraud of over Rs 42 lakh by mortgaging fake gold.
Bengal government withdraws affidavit filed in Calcutta HC on Rekha Patra's election petition
The West Bengal government on Thursday withdrew its affidavit in the election petition filed by Rekha Patra, the BJP candidate for Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency in North 24 Parganas district in the general elections this year.
Mamata Banerjee Kicks Off Kolkata Christmas Festival
Bengal Chief Minister raps Central government for scrapping Christmas Day as a national holiday
Oppn's no-confidence motion against Dhankhar rejected
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday rejected the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, terming it \"an act of impropriety\" to \"mar the reputation of the chairman\".
Ashwin might have made difference at SCG: Gavaskar slams mid-series retirement
Ravichandran Ashwin's shocking retirement call in the middle of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series has drawn sharp criticism from batting maestro Sunil Gavaskar, who felt that the decision not only left India short of a player but also potentially robbed India's chances of featuring two experienced spinners in the final Test in Sydney, where conditions are expected to favour spinners.
Bumrah rewrites history, eclipses legendary Kapil Dev
Jasprit Bumrah established himself as India's most successful pacer in Australia in Test format after surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev on Day 5 of the Brisbane Test of the Border-Bavaskar Trophy on Wednesday.
All eyes on MCG as India, Oz share honours in Gabba Test
Series remains locked at 1-1 after persistent rain forces third clash at Brisbane to end in a draw
High time somebody from NCA talks about Shami, says Rohit Sharma
Reiterating his stance on the prospects of Mohammed Shami joining the squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar series, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday left it on the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, formerly known as the National Cricket Academy (NCA), for clarity on the star quick's fitness.
Stalemate in Brisbane leaves World Test Championship race in the balance
The drawn Test in Brisbane has left the race to next year's World Test Championship final wide open.
From exile to anthem
The feeling a reader is left with while reading a Marinaj poem is best described by the word 'whisper' from the title of the book itself - \"Teach me how to whisper\".
Voices against patriarchy
This anthology offers rare insights to challenge the impunity for violence against women in South Asia: VRINDA GROVER
Disha eyes larger slice of ₹30,000 cr optical retail pie, joins hands with ZEISS
Disha Eye Hospitals, the leading eye care hospital chain of Eastern India, has now teamed up with ZEISS, a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, to tap the fast-growing optical retail market in India, which is valued at Rs 30,000 crore and growing at 8 per cent annually.
Net direct tax collections spike by 16.45 per cent to over ₹15.82 trillion
The net direct tax collections for this fiscal year so far have recorded robust growth, rising by 16.45 per cent year-on-year to over Rs 15.82 lakh crore, according to the latest government data.
CCPA issues 325 notices for consumer right violations, imposes penalties worth ₹1.19 cr
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued 325 notices for violation of consumer rights, misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, imposing penalties amounting to Rs 1.19 crore to date, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
17.80 lakh new employees added under ESI Scheme
17.80 lakh new employees have been added in the month of October, the provisional payroll data of (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) ESIC revealed.
Market extends losing streak for third consecutive session
At close, Sensex was down 502.25 points at 80,182.20, and the Nifty was down 137.15 points at 24,198.85
Indian economy to grow at 6.6 pc in FY26: Ind-Ra
Indian economy is to grow at 6.6% in 2025-26, up from 6.4% in the current fiscal year, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projected on Wednesday.
EPFO extends date till 31 January for uploading details for pension on higher wages
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday gave final opportunity till January 31, 2025 to Employers to upload wage details etc. regarding over 3.1 Lakh pending applications for Pension on Higher Wages.
Suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO as an act of terrorism
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from a Pennsylvania jail.
Netanyahu says Israeli troops will occupy a buffer zone inside Syria for the foreseeable future
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo left) said Tuesday that Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, seized after the ouster of Syria's President Bashar Assad, until another arrangement is in place \"that ensures Israel's security.\"
Russia says suspect detained in the killing of a senior general in Moscow
The suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services
South Korean President fails to appear before CIO for questioning over martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo) failed to appear before the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) for High-ranking Officials on Wednesday, defying a summons for questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law.
A 'couple hundred' North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said Tuesday.
UCC implementation in Uttarakhand deferred to Jan 2025
The Uttarakhand government has deferred the implementation of the much-awaited Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to January 2025.
'A synopsis cannot run into 128 pages!': SC flags lengthy pleadings
After a petitioner-in-person filed a synopsis running into 128 pages, the Supreme Court said that the registry should have advised the litigant to trim down the lengthy synopsis, which was \"loaded with details much of which was not relevant\".
UP ranks 3rd nationally in solar rooftop panel installations
The 'PM Surya Ghar Yojana' is transforming Uttar Pradesh into a solar energy powerhouse.
Government steps up for women's safety and dignity with sanitation and hygiene initiatives
Recognizing the fundamental role of sanitation in ensuring women's dignity and safety, the Government of India has implemented several transformative measures addressing gender-specific challenges, the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, said during a Rajya Sabha session today.
B'desh HC commutes ULFA chief Paresh Baruah's death sentence, acquits former minister Babar in 2004 arms haul case
In a significant judicial development, the Bangladesh High Court has commuted the death sentence of Paresh Baruah, the chief of the banned terror outfit ULFA, to life imprisonment, as reported by Prothom Alo.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges ministers to prioritise development over political rhetoric
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a directive advising ministers to avoid political commentary and refrain from participating in political interviews.