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Sri Lanka's BRICS membership application not rejected: Foreign Ministry

Sri Lanka's bid to join BRICS has not ended and its application to join the grouping is still pending, the Foreign Ministry here said on Sunday.

Smog tightens its grip in Psk's Punjab creating lockdown situation

A thick blanket of smog continued to suffocate several cities in Pakistan's Punjab province on Saturday, spreading its toxic reach and severely disrupting transportation.

QATAR SUSPENDS MEDIATION IN ISRAEL-HAMAS TALKS, CITING 'LACK OF GOOD FAITH': REPORT

Qatar has suspended its role as a mediator in the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas after concluding that both sides are \"no longer negotiating in good faith,\" CNN reported.

Bangladesh's interim govt to seek Interpol support to repatriate Hasina

Hasina and her party leaders face accusations of ordering brutal suppression of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, resulting in numerous casualties during the July-August protests.

Awami League leader files complaint against B'Desh Chief Adviser in International Criminal Court

A complaint was filed against the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh interim government, Muhammad Yunus, and 61 others, under Article 15 of the Rome Statute at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Netherlands.

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Pak issues 3,000 visas to Indian Sikhs

Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued more than 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev from November 14-23.

FM: MSMEs to get collateral-free loans up to Rs 100 cr through new PSU Bank model

Union Finance and Corporate Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will get collateral-free loans of upto Rs 100 crore through a new credit assessment model by PSU banks.

Maharashtra polls: Kharge promises Rs 3000 monthly for Women in MVA manifesto

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched the joint manifesto for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance for the upcoming Assembly polls in Maharashtra and highlighted the five core areas the grouping will work towards for the State.

Delhi HC grants relief to Ambuja cement, quashes Rs 218 Cr stamp duty order

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Ambuja Cement Limited, setting aside a show cause notice and an order demanding Rs218.87 crore in stamp duty along with a Rs69 crore penalty.

SITHARAMAN LAUNCHES NATIONAL MSME OUTREACH, INAUGURATES SIDBI BRANCHES IN BENGALURU

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme and inaugurated new SIDBI branches to support MSMEs across India.

Northeast's Gas potential could save Rs 14,000 cr in import costs: Rajesh K Mediratta

The Northeast region has tremendous potential in the production of Natural Gas which can save approximately Rs 14,000 crore apart from allowing backward linkage in the local economy with job and trade opportunities in the region,said Rajesh K Mediratta, Managing Director and CEO, Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) on Saturday.

HarperCollins India Launches Thirteen Months in the Himalayas by Om Swami

HarperCollins is delighted to announce the upcoming publication of Thirteen Months in the Himalayas by Om Swami.

Opponents of Jharkhand's creation can't develop It": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday kickstarted his campaign in Jharkhand with a rally in Bokaro where he attacked the INDIA alliance stating that people who were opposed to the creation of Jharkhand, will never work to develop the State.

PM GIFTED 'LAAL KITAB' TO PRESIDENT KOVIND IN 2017," SAYS CONGRESS CHIEF KHARGE

At a recent event marking the launch of the joint manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly elections by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on the \"Laal Kitab,\" or \"Red Book,\" referencing the Constitution of India.

Punjab, Haryana, UP, Delhi, Assam & Manipur shine on day 6 of senior men's Nationals

Day 6 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium saw Hockey Punjab, Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Delhi Hockey, Assam Hockey and Manipur Hockey secure victories in their respective fixtures.

Gehlot slams 'Batenge Toh Katenge' remarks as misfortunate

On Sunday, Congress leader Ashok Gehlot voiced strong disapproval over a remark made by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, where Adityanath reportedly used the phrase \"batenge toh katenge.\"

GOVT GENERATES RS 2,364 CR FROM SELLING OFFICE SCRAPS IN 3 YEARS

PM Modi Praises DPIIT for Earning Rs 2,364 Crore from Scrap Disposal

UBI report forecasts CPI inflation to exceed 6% in October

The continued spurt in food prices and fading of the high base effect likely led to a spike in October retail inflation figures.

PM Modi at bokaro: pledges to jail Mafias, End 'Kharchi-Parchi' culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that if the BJP comes to power in Jharkhand, all the 'paper-leak mafias' and 'recruitment mafias' that were created by JMM-Congress, will be targeted and sent to jail.

Hindu Sikh forum protests at Canadian high commission against Temple attacks

Members of the Hindu Sikh Global Forum took to the streets outside the Canadian High Commission in India in Chanakyapuri in the national capital, on Sunday, protesting against the attacks on Hindu temples in Canada.

Zayed National Museum: A landmark celebrating UAE's heritage

The Zayed National Museum stands as a beacon of UAE's cultural heritage, presenting a comprehensive narrative of the country's evolution from prehistoric times to the modern era.

LANDMARK VERDICTS BY CJI CHANDRACHUD

DY. Chandrachud, who served as the 50th Chief Justice of India, retired from his post on Friday. Here isa snapshot of some of the most significant verdicts that he delivered.

SBI's net profits soar 28% in July-September quarter

SBI's net interest income rose 5.37 per cent to Rs 41,620 crore in the September quarter. Both quarters combined, it grew 5.54 per cent to Rs 82,745 crore.

Scalene Coffee Research Organization develops COPTERS

Scalene Coffee Research Organization, a member of Organisation De Scalene Foundation, a global leader in sustainable technology innovations, announces the launch of COPTERS (Coffee Pulping Water Recovery System) Technology, a groundbreaking water recovery system developed to reduce water wastage in the coffee pulping process drastically by recovering almost 90% of pulped water.

HealthEdge expands employer presence in India

HealthEdge, a visionary leader in the healthcare technology industry, proudly announces the opening of its new office in Bangalore.

HIT SIGNS MOU WITH GLOBAL CYBER UNIVERSITY

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) has strengthened its international ties by signing a renewed and extended MoU with the Global Cyber University (GCU) of South Korea.

MANAGEMENT CHANGES BEFORE AIR INDIA-VISTARA MERGER'

A head of the Air India and Vistara merger scheduled on November 12, the Air India Group on Friday announced a number of management changes.

India will develop complete solar manufacturing ecosystem in 4-5 years

India will develop the complete ecosystem of solar equipment manufacturing in the next four to five years compared to other countries which have taken over 20 years says Vineet Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Avaada Group.

Same sex marriage not legal in India

LGBTQ COMMUNITY

Sabarimala Temple

On 28 September 2018, a 4:1 majority of the Supreme Court held that barring women of menstruating age from entering the Sabarimala temple was unconstitutional.