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IFC, Axis Bank launch $500mn blue finance institution

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with private lender Axis Bank to provide a USD 500 million loan aimed at developing a blue finance market and scaling up green project financing in India.

UAE to invest $2bn to set up food processing facilities in India

United Arab Emirates wishes to set up food processing facilities in India and approximately USD 2 billion is the initial commitment it has made towards it, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, briefing reporters on the '12th Meeting of India-UAE High-level Task Force on Investments'.

CBDT forms committee to review Income-tax Act

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has formed an internal committee to oversee a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Act), as was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

INDIA BUYING OIL FROM 39 SOURCES: HARDEEP SINGH PURI

India's refining capacity grew by 42 MT in the last decade, reaching 257 MT in 2024, driven by rising demand.

Fatalities in road accidents dips by 29% in city

Delhi witnessed 29.2 per cent fewer fatalities due to road accidents this year till September 15, as per the official data.

ISKCON takes out Sri Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra

With the grace of Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Ji and Srila Prabhupada Ji, ISKCON Ghaziabad organized the Sri Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra this year as well in Crossing Republic area of Ghaziabad with great enthusiasm.

Man held for raping, killing woman in 2014

A 48-year-old man has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly raping and murdering a woman in southwest Delhi 10 years ago, police said on Monday.

Wangchuk says awaiting word on meeting with top leadership

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he and his supporters will stay put at the Ladakh Bhawan until the authorities tell them when they will be able to meet the country's top leadership.

Palestine solidarity: Left parties hold protest

Left parties and organisations on Monday staged a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, expressing solidarity with Palestine, with CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat accusing the Union government of diluting India's age-old position on it.

LG Saxena accuses Delhi govt of negligence AAP hits back

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday accused the AAP government of negligence and mismanagement following his visit to several parts of south Delhi.

Rai fines construction firm for violating guidelines

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on a construction company building a new block at RML Hospital for violating antidust guidelines.

CM ATISHI MOVES TO 6 FLAGSTAFF ROAD BUNGALOW

Chief Minister Atishi CH shifted to bungalow or the ruling Aam Aadmi Party.

Global body suspends Delhi zoo membership

A global alliance of zoos and aquariums on Monday suspended the membership of Delhi's National Zoological Park due to concerns over the welfare of an African elephant, Shankar, who was reportedly kept in chains.

NCCF launches tomato sale at Rs 65/kg in Delhi-NCR

In a bid to address rising tomato prices, the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) on Monday initiated a market intervention by directly procuring tomatoes from mandis and selling them at a subsidised rate of Rs 65 per kilogram at 50 locations of Delhi-NCR.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates DefConnect 4.0 event

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated DefConnect 4.0 at an event in Delhi on Monday as a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country.

Riots case: HC adjourns hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid

Delhi High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others till November 25.

RG Kar case: AIIMS Delhi medics to hold candle march on Oct 9

The resident doctors at Delhi AIIMS will hold a candle march on October 9 reiterating their demand for justice for the victim of rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Defamation case: Court asks BJP leader to file reply on plea by Atishi

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday directed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor to file reply on a revision petition moved by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in defamation case.

DELHI'S ROAD MAINTENANCE TENDERS FOR 74 ROADS FLOATED: ATISHI

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi held a press conference on Monday to discuss road repair and maintenance plans for the national capital, ahead of inspections and repairs to achieve a pothole-free Delhi.

Selja says high command to take final call

Senior Congress leader Kumari Selja addressed speculation about her potential candidacy for Chief Minister, clarifying that the decision on whether Haryana will have a Dalit or woman Chief Minister rests solely with the party's high command.

'NEITHER TIRED NOR RETIRED': HOODA'S COMMENT SPARKS SPECULATION

As Haryana eagerly awaits its assembly election results on Tuesday, the spotlight has intensified on internal political maneuvers within the Congress party, with veteran leader and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and senior Congress leader Kumari Selja emerging as key figures in the race for leadership.

Will Hooda be CM for 3rd time?

The fate of the political parties in Haryan will be revealed on Tuesday.

Foreign visitors join Navratri fervour, participate in Garba dance

People all over the nation are celebrating Navratri with fervour and enthusiasm.

Uproar in Kerala House over starred questions, Opposition boycotts Question Hour

The first day of the Kerala Legislative Assembly session on Monday saw an uproar during Question Hour, with the opposition expressing strong discontent over the downgrading of 45 starred questions.

'Continuously fighting against Naxalism': Chhattisgarh CM on Dantewada encounter

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday expressed his happiness after 31 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with police in the NarayanpurDantewada border.

'Tribal population in Jharkhand decreased to 28% from 44%': Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj - Singh on Monday said that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is the need of the hour in Jharkhand as the tribal population in the state has decreased significantly.

Mumbai's first underground Metro stretch from BKC to Aarey opens for public

Mumbai's first underground Metro corridor, stretching from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Aarey became operational for the public on Monday.

STALIN CONDOLES DEMISE OF 5 PEOPLE DURING AIR SHOW

Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to victims' family members from Chief Minister's Relief Fund

'No one can prove our demands are wrong”, say WB junior doctors

Junior doctors who are currently on an indefinite hunger strike have asserted that their protest will continue for an “indefinite period” and no one can prove that their demands are wrong in any way.

Seer urges govt to remove cows from list of animals

Jyotirmath Peetham Shankaracharya, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has urged the government to remove cows from the list of animal and said that it is considered as deity.