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Maha Kumbh Likely to Generate Over Rs 4 Lakh Crore in Trade, Boost India's Economy

As Maha Kumbh sets to begin in Prayagraj at the holy confluence of the revered Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers from Monday, the largest religious congregation on Earth is anticipated to generate more than Rs 4 lakh crore in trade in a significant boost to India's economy.

India Stock Outlook: Inflation Data, Q3 Earnings on Investors' Radar

Last Friday, Nifty fell 573 points or 2.39 percent to close at 23,431, and Sensex fell 1,844 points or 2.33 percent to close at 77,378

Market cap of top 50 APAC firms hits record $8.1 trillion in 2024, India third

Led by technology companies, the total market capitalisation of top 50 firms in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region surged to $8.1 trillion in 2024, reflecting a 20.6 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a new report.

Market valuation of 5 of top 10 most-valued firms tumble over ₹1.85 trillion

The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most-valued firms tumbled Rs 1,85,952.31 crore last week.

Finance Ministry to Meet Heads of Banks on Wednesday

The Finance Ministry is set to review the progress of various financial inclusion schemes as it has called a meeting of the heads of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on Wednesday.

CII Puts Forward 10-Point Suggestion for Union Budget 2025

Ahead of the Union Budget, the industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has put forward a 10-point specific suggestion before the central government to increase Ease of Doing Business.

Indian-origin MP bows out of Canada PM race, won't seek re-election

Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either.

North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia

For weeks, Ukrainian troops braced for an unfamiliar enemy: North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Moscow's forces after Ukraine launched a lightning-fast incursion and seized territory in Russia's Kursk region over the summer.

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveils new underground missile base: Report

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base, local media reported.

Los Angeles Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amid Fierce Winds

Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire

Croatia's President Milanović overwhelming favourite to win reelection in a runoff vote

Croatia's incumbent President Zoran Milanović was the overwhelming favourite to win reelection as he faced a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a runoff presidential vote on Sunday.

Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar for hostage deal with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a senior delegation to depart to the Qatari capital, Doha, to continue advancing a deal with Hamas to release the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

Maha Voters Buried Politics of Betrayal Played by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday claimed that Maharashtra's grand victory of BJP-led MahaYuti has brought the country's politics back on track as it buried the politics of betrayal played by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray.

SC Ruling: A Landmark Decision Protecting Rights of Genuine Railway Passengers: RPF

The recent judgment by the Supreme Court is a landmark decision in protecting the rights of genuine railway passengers, according to Director General of the Railway Protection Force Manoj Yadava.

Jaishankar to Visit Spain on 13-14 January, His First as Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to Spain on 13-14 January.

J&K: Unprecedented security ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate Sonamarg Tunnel

Extraordinary security arrangements were in place on Sunday throughout the Kashmir Valley as areas around Sonamarg and Gagangir in Ganderbal district were literally security-sealed to keep miscreants and anti-national elements at bay ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival on Monday.

Chhattisgarh: Five Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur

Five Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said.

SC to Hear on 15 Jan Cong Plea Challenging Amendments to Conduct of Election Rules

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which restricts public access to election materials, such as CCTV footage unless explicitly listed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Fanaticism in the name of science

My first industrial job after graduating with a PhD in theoretical physics was that of an R&D engineer at RCA, which at the time was a major conglomerate in the US. They manufactured TV sets among many other products which used cathode ray tubes (CRTs) as display devices.

Bihar bandh in support of job aspirants evokes mixed response

The day-long state-wide strike on Sunday over alleged irregularities in the 70th Combined Competitive Exams (preliminary) conducted by the BPSC on 13 December 2024, evoked mixed response.

Race Against 'China Tech'

China stands as one of South Korea's most significant trading partners while also emerging as a formidable rival in domains where Korean firms have traditionally excelled in technological prowess and market competitiveness.

German Divide~I

The rise of the far-right political outfit, AfD, with a plank of anti-immigration was considered to be a fringe element reflecting continued economic disparity but was not in a position to threaten the national consensus. However, capturing power in two important provinces defies economic logic when, with growing prosperity, many are moving from western to the eastern parts. The difference in unemployment between the two regions is insignificant as faster economic growth has attracted massive investments from reputed brands like Tesla and Intel. The level of immigration in eastern Germany is lowest

Trump's Impact

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, the global economy braces for a wave of uncertainty.

BJP, NDA Opt Out of TN Bypoll, Blame DMK

Close on the heels of the principal opposition AIADMK and its ally, DMDK, announcing boycott of the 5 February bypoll to the Erode East assembly constituency, the BJP-led NDA too followed suit, staying away from the electoral contest on the pretext that the ruling DMK will not allow a fair and free poll.

Telangana MLAs Almost Come to Blows in Review Meeting

Two Telangana MLAs almost came to blows at a ministerial review meeting held on Sunday at Karimnagar in the presence of senior Congress ministers.

TN Governor responds to Stalin's 'Childish' jibe, says CM's 'arrogance' not good

Stalin alleged that Ravi's actions stemmed from his inability to 'digest' Tamil Nadu's progress

Six more arrested for sexual abuse of Dalit girl in Kerala's Pathanamthitta; NCW directs swift action

Kerala police on Sunday arrested six more persons in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an 18-year-old Dalit girl by more than 60 people over the past five years in Pathanamthitta.

India Bloc Unbroken, Stands Strong: Akhilesh Yadav

Defending the INDIA bloc amid rift among the alliance partners, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, said on Sunday that it is \"unbroken and stands strong\".

India's Sixth and Eastern India's First Astronomical Observatory Inaugurated at Garpanchkot Hills in Purulia

The first astronomical observatory in Eastern India has been inaugurated in Garpanchkot Hills in Purulia district by the Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences.

Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Mission Math celebrates Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary

Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Mission Math today celebrated the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day.