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Powergrid Inks Green Loan Pact With SMBC

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has signed a landmark green loan agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) on December 31, 2024 at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, underscoring its pivotal role in India's renewable energy transformation.

Time for telcos to reap returns on investments by levy rationalisation and tariff hike, says EY

The challenge is to keep 180 million 2G customers connected and encourage them to move to 4G

Eight Key Infrastructure Sectors Growth Eases to 4.3% in November

The output of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 4.3 per cent in November 2024 against 7.9 per cent growth registered in the same month last year, according to official data released on Tuesday.

Centre's fiscal deficit at 52.5% of full-year target at November-end of FY25: Govt data

In the Union Budget, the government projected to bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.9 per cent of GDP in the current 2024-25 financial year

Rupee falls 12 paise to all-time closing low of 85.64 against dollar

The Rupee has depreciated against greenback by almost 3% from 83.16 on Dec 29, 2023, to 85.65 on Dec 31, 2024

Govt keeps small savings schemes' interest rates unchanged for Q4

Like the current quarter, the Monthly Income Scheme will earn 7.4 per cent for investors

Stock markets bid goodbye to 2024 with impressive gains

INVESTORS' WEALTH SOARS BY ₹77.66 LAKH CRORE

₹1,500 cr to be transferred to ITC for growth & contingency requirements

Demerger of ITC's Hotel Business would come into effect from January 1, 2025, and the record date for shareholders will be January 6, 2025.

Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam to be effective from Jan 1

The new law that seeks to facilitate designing and manufacturing of aircraft in India as well as facilitate the ease of doing business in the aviation space will come into force from January 1, 2025.

Indian-origin ‘unsung heroes’ on King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List

Over 30 Indian-origin professionals recognised in the list released in London

Elon Musk softens stand on H-1B visa programme

Last week, Musk argued that foreign workers were needed for tech companies like Musk's SpaceX and Tesla

Russian Aerial Attacks on Ukraine Hit Multiple Targets, Including Kyiv

BATTLE INTENSIFIES

US, Boeing investigators examine site of South Korean plane crash that killed 179

A team of US investigators including representatives from Boeing have examined the site of a plane crash that killed 179 people in South Korea while authorities were conducting safety inspections on all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines.

China-Russia ties advancing to higher levels: Xi in his New Year message to Putin

China and Russia are moving forward hand in hand along the \"right path\" of non-alliance, non-confrontation and their relations have been advancing towards \"higher levels,\" Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday in his New Year message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Yunus Pays Tributes to Manmohan Singh at Indian High Commission in Dhaka

Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday visited India's High Commission in Dhaka and paid tributes to former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, documents in 'major' cyber incident, says US Treasury

Chinese hackers remotely accessed several US Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.

The Year of Space Opportunity

As we welcome a new year, the remarkable achievements of 2024 in space exploration and the growing prominence of the space economy demand our attention.

A Giant Leap For India

ISRO's SpaDeX mission marks a critical milestone in India's space journey, showcasing advanced technologies like autonomous docking and power transfer, and reinforcing its ambition to lead global space exploration

2025: Year Of Quantum Science

UN has proclaimed 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, celebrating quantum advancements shaping innovations and fostering sustainable development, global awareness, and equitable education in this transformative field

Loharu girl suicide: Police taking action against culprits, says Bedi

Taking strong note of the suicide of a girl belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category studying at a college in Loharu, Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Krishan Bedi said that action is being taken against those responsible for the girl's death.

People being looted in name of toll tax: Hooda

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has stated that the people of the state are being looted in the name of toll tax as he pointed out that in many cases, toll tax \"continues even after companies have recovered many times more than the investment made\".

Katra shutdown: Health check-up of fasting youths conducted

All shops, restaurants and business establishments remained closed for the seventh day on Tuesday and traffic stayed off the roads in the holy town

Indo-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Begins at Saljhandi

The 18th India-Nepal combined battalion-level military training exercise 'Surya Kiran' commenced at Saljhandi, Nepal, on Tuesday and will continue till January 13, 2025.

Drone show, remote-controlled lifebuoys: Tech to meet tradition at Maha Kumbh

The Union Culture Ministry says that Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to be a \"divine and digitally advanced event\"

Punjab Police Solved All High-Profile Cases in 2024

As the year 2024 draws to a close, the Punjab Police led by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav has made significant strides in maintaining law and order and successfully solving all the major and high-profile crimes that took place in the state throughout the year, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Sukhchain Singh Gill here on Tuesday.

BJP MP Praises UP CM Yogi Adityanath for Economic Boost Through Religious Tourism

Akhilesh Yadav had previously expressed concerns over the govt's readiness for the Mahakumbh suggesting that his party's workers were willing to assist

Leopard spotted in Mysuru Infosys campus; combing operation launched

The employees of the IT company were asked to work from home

Moradabad: Man, accused of cow slaughter, dies after mob assault

A man, identified as Shahideen, died after being attacked by a mob on Monday, following accusations of cow slaughter in the Asalatpura area.

Efforts to rescue 3-yr-old girl stuck in Rajasthan borewell enter Day 9

RACING AGAINST TIME

SpaDeX precursor to India's own space station

India will look forward to a heavenly handshake between its two satellites in the new year even as it sets its eyes on launching the most expensive earth observation spacecraft in alliance with NASA.