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Nifty up for fourth consecutive day even as crude prices rise

While Nifty 50 added 36 points to end the day at 19,611, Sensex gained 100 points to close at 65,880

Curbs on rice

While an incumbent government is expected to do everything it possibly can to secure a fresh mandate, the decision by India to place further curbs on exports of rice is bound to have serious implications, some of which are already being felt in countries that depend on the staple.

Kim and Putin

In the ever-evolving landscape of global politics, the prospect of a summit between North Korean -leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin has emerged as a topic of both intrigue and concern. This potential rendezvous between two leaders who have often found themselves at odds with the United States and the international community carries profound implications for regional and global stability. The significance of such a meeting cannot be overstated. Mr Kim's last diplomatic engagement with a foreign leader transpired in April 2019.

A tangled web

Over the last five decades since it attained statehood in 1972, the Government has remained the sole driver and regulator of Manipur's economy. In 2000-01, government expenditure accounted for 78 per cent of the state income, or the Gross State Domestic Product; in 2021-22, it was still 79 per cent of GSDP. Corruption is the order of the day and accountability remains a far cry, a fact testified by reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India year after year, on which no remedial action is ever taken

Centre & Opp doing politics on Bharat vs India issue: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has said that both the ruling party and the opposition are playing \"disgusting politics\" on the India vs Bharat issue.

'If name change of country is linked to INDIA alliance, we will change our name'

Hitting out at the BJP led government amidst the speculations of name change of India as Bharat, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said: \"If the move is linked to the opposition naming its alliance I.N.D.I.A, then we will change our name, but won't allow the nation suffer.\"

AAP & Cong spell out reasons for going solo in Punjab polls

Bhagwant Mann said AAP knows how to contest and win elections without an alliance

Naidu predicts he will be soon arrested by AP government

TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu today alleged that the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh will arrest him tomorrow or the day after or even resort to a physical attack on him. The former chief minister made this comment a day after the Andhra Pradesh CID decided to launch investigations against him in view of the notice sent by the Income Tax department over an amount of Rs 118 crore which the central agency said was part of the kickbacks received by him from infrastructure companies through bogus sub-contractors. This was the first time Mr Naidu spoke on the issue after reports about the I-T notices surfaced in the media.

Manipur protesters defy curfew, 30 injured as cops fire tear gas

Thousands of people had gathered with aim to remove Army barricades in Bishnupur district

Potholes turn death traps for vehicles during rains

Stretches of roads in different parts of the city have become death traps for vehicles due to the potholes, posing a life threat.

Actress Sreelekha falls victim to cyber crooks

In a shocking turn of events, actress Sreelekha Mitra was targeted by cybercriminals on the eve of her birthday.

ISRO suggests artificial intelligence to prevent ragging in Jadavpur University

A team of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), which visited the campus of Jadavpur University (JU) to evaluate the possibilities of use of technology to prevent the menace of ragging, has suggested that artificial intelligence can be an ideal medium to prevent this ragging menace.

Mamata to attend G20 Summit dinner

She is said to have consulted leaders of other constituents of INDIA alliance

State labour dept plans to organise Chokher Aalo project in all tea plantations

Keeping eye on Lok Sabha elections Trinamul Cha Bagan Shramik Union affiliated to INTTUC has planned to strengthen its organisational base in tea plantations by implementing various state government sponsored schemes including newly introduced 'Chokher Aalo' programme.

Malda RKM School declared best by govt

Malda Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir has been declared as the best school by the state education department at the Teachers' Day on 5 September.

Cattle smuggling: Court allows ED to transfer Anubrata case to Delhi

The CBI Special Court Asansol Judge Rajesh Chakraborty has allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to transfer the case of Anubrata Mondal in cattle smuggling case from Asansol to Raus Court in New Delhi.

ED summons another Bengali actress in flat-selling scam

After actress-turned-politician and the Trinamul Congress Lok Sabha member Nusrat Jahan, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned another Bengali film actress Ruplekha Mitra over her association with the same financial entity that duped senior citizens of crores of rupees by promising them residential flats at reasonable rates.

Netaji's grand-nephew Chandra Kumar Bose resigns from BJP

He has sent his letter of resignation to BJP national president of the BJP, Jagat Prakash Nadda

Sonia says Parl session convened without consultations; govt rejects her contention

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) leader Sonia Gandhi today accused the NDA regime of convening the special session of Parliament from 18 September without consulting other political parties, while highlighting nine issues of concern to the public that she said needed detailed discussion during the session.

NPCI launches UPI-linked credit line, tap and pay, voice payments facilities

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday launched several key products that include voice payment, tap and pay as well as credit line facility on UPI (Uniform Payments Interface) at the Global Fintech Fest 2023 in Mumbai.

PM Modi: India's engagement with ASEAN imp pillar of 'Act East' policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he looked forward to discussing with ASEAN leaders the future contours of India's partnership with the grouping which has now entered its fourth decade.

Manipur: SC protects Editors' Guild's fact-finding team

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected from arrest the members of a factfinding team of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) that visited violence-hit Manipur last month in connection with two FIRS registered against them by Manipur Police.

Human-centric globalisation: Taking G20 to the last mile, leaving none behind

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' these two V words capture a deep philosophy. It means 'the world is one family. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages, and ideologies. During India's G20 Presidency, this has translated into a call for human-centric progress.

Asia Cup: Gambhir Blames Anti-india Slogans For Obscene Gesture

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir found himself in the middle of a controversy when a purported video of him making an obscene gesture towards a group of fans went viral on social media on Monday. Gambhir, who is on commentary assignment for the ongoing Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, defended himself saying that those in the stands were chanting anti-India slogans.

KL Rahul, SK Yadav In India's World Cup Squad

The BCCI on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 that will be played in India from 5 October.

'When India plays agaisnt Pak, everything comes to a standstil'

BCCI chief Binny & V-P Shukla are in Lahore on an invite from the PCB Management Committee

Myanmar won't be allowed to lead ASEAN in 2026, in blow to generals

The Philippines agreed to take over the regional bloc's chairmanship in 2026

Jill Biden positive for Covid, Prez Joe Biden tests negative

U.S. first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before President Joe Biden, who tested negative for the virus, is due to travel to a Group of 20 summit in India, the White House said on Monday.

Kim Jong Un 'to visit Putin for weapons talks'

Russia is seeking to buy ammunition from North Korea to refill reserves

Stock market closes in green bolstered by bullish momentum

Stock indices closed on a positive note on Tuesday with the Sensex gaining 152.12 points to reach 65,780.26 and the Nifty rising by 46.10 points to 19,574.90.