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RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR IN THE TRUMP ERA

The talk for peace has taken a back seat, to the extent of being sabotaged, amid their target of toppling Putin. But now there is chaos in Europe, with the economies of the EU nations in doldrums, largely because of the troubles that the war in Ukraine has brought.

Textile minister pushes for adding AI to NIFT course curriculum

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday emphasised upon the need to incorporate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology in the syllabus of National Institutes of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

RBI issues framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI

By far, rules provide that investment made by FPI along with its investor group shall be less than 10 per cent of the total paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis.

India moving towards gas-based economy: Hardeep Singh Puri

Currently, India imports about 50 percent of its natural gas needs, but with new investments in the upstream sector, this dependence is expected to come down over time.

Stock market closes in red for 3rd consecutive session

Power Grid, Trent, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra led the gains, while Asian Paints, Britannia, Apollo Hospitals, Cipla, and ONGC registered significant losses.

IVCA announces inaugural Indian Venture IPO

India's apex industry body for alternative assets, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), has announced its inaugural flagship forum, Indian Venture IPO & Exit Strategies Forum 2024.

India to witness transformative changes by 2030

India's profound economic transformation in the last decade has been fuelled by a series of landmark reforms and innovative initiatives.

New Demat account additions drop to 4-month low in October

Amid the ongoing selling in the Indian stock markets, the growth in the demat accounts also declined in October, highlighted a report by ICICI Securities.

FDIs may shift to US under Trump 2.0

The report highlighted that under his first term Trump 1.0, the Trump administration made sweeping regulatory changes aimed at attracting investments back to the U.S., which impacted FDI inflows globally including India.

$100 BILLION BILATERAL TRADE WITH RUSSIA BY 2030 IS REALISTIC: JAISHANKAR

The minister outlined ten critical areas of development that signal a promising trajectory for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries.

Work for polls as if I'm contesting all 70 seats', Kejriwal appeals to AAP workers

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday delivered a strong message to the district and booth-level party workers, asserting that their loyalty should not lie with any individual MLA or councillor, but should be tied directly to him.

DUSU elections: HC directs DU to begin vote counting by November 26

The Delhi High Court on Monday instructed Delhi University to begin the counting of votes for the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections by November 26, provided that all public and private properties defaced during the election campaign are cleaned and repainted within a week.

DMRC launches bike taxi service from 12 metro stations

Delhi Metro passengers can now book bike taxi rides through the DMRC Momentum application without juggling between multiple platforms, an official statement said on Monday.

HC refuses to stay trial court proceedings against Jagdish Tytler

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to stay proceedings against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case related to the killings at Gurudwara Pul Bangash.

Delhi riots: SC asks HC to hear Gulfisha Fatima's bail plea

The Supreme Court asked the Delhi High Court on Monday to hear the bail plea of activist Gulfisha Fatima, one of the accused in the Delhi riots case in February 2020, on the date fixed, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

4,533 cases, 3 deaths due to dengue reported in 2024

The national capital has registered 4,533 number of dengue cases and three deaths from the beginning of this year, according to the Vector-Borne Diseases (VBD) report of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Govt urges LG to hire 10K bus marshals amid rising crimes against women

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday said her government is sending a proposal to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena for the formulation of a policy on retaining 10,000 bus marshals on permanent basis.

Swati Maliwal assault case: Court seeks response of Bibhav Kumar on plea

A Session court at Tis Hazari, on Monday sought the response of accused Bibhav Kumar in the AAP MP Swati Maliwal assault case on Delhi police's plea.

There is decline of native fish in Yamuna, rise of exotic species: NGT

In its order dated November 7, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that the CIFRI had filed its reply dated September 19, which supported the plea for a decrease in local fish species.

Show cause notice for imposing fine issued to DJB: DPCC to NGT

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has informed the National Green Tribunal that it has issued a show cause notice to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for imposing a fine for not providing sewerage network in unauthorised colonies.

RESPIRATORY CASES SURGE AS AIR QUALITY REMAINS 'VERY POOR'

AQI in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was at 315 as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as of 9 am.

LG approves hiring of 1,463 healthcare workers

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena on Monday had approved the recruitment of 1463 healthcare professionals, including 701 nurses and 762 paramedical staff, on an outsourced basis in order to address the shortage of personnel and improve Delhi's public healthcare infrastructure.

Delhi Police busts inter-state gun syndicate, 18 arrested

The Delhi Police has busted an inter-state syndicate of gun dealers and arrested 18 members of the gang in a month-long operation, officials said on Monday.

Yasin Malik ends hunger strike, receives medical aid: Tihar to HC

The Tihar jail authorities informed the Delhi High Court on Monday that separatist leader and convicted Yasin Malik ended his hunger strike on November 8, 2024, and is being provided with the necessary medical treatment in accordance with jail rules.

BJP criticises AAP for mishandling the situation of civil defence volunteers

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly mishandling the situation of civil defense volunteers.

SAINTS, SAGES HAVE HELPED HUMANITY IN EVERY AGE: PM MODI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that saints and sages have, in every age, helped humanity realize its purpose which has been a tremendous contribution to society.

Govt will cover medical expenses of needy in UP, says Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said all expenses of individuals seeking financial aid for treatment for serious illnesses will be covered so they can get care at top hospitals.

New CJI outlines vision to make courts user-friendly

With a citizen-centric agenda, the newly appointed Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, outlined his vision to make courts \"approachable and user-friendly\" and asserted that the judiciary is an integral, yet distinct and independent part of the governance system.

Rs 725.62 cr approved for fire service expansion in Chhattisgarh, Odisha & West Bengal: MHA

A high-level committee under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved three projects of Rs 725.62 crore under \"expansion and modernisation\" of fire services in Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Monday.

CM Mamata Banerjee arrives in North Bengal for two-day visit to Darjeeling

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday afternoon arrived at the Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri for her two-day visit to Darjeeling, during which she will attend some programmes.