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Cybercrime portal helps save ₹3,431 cr

The national cybercrime reporting portal has helped save over Rs 3,431 crore through the resolution of 9.94 lakh complaints, Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs B L Verma informed Parliament on Wednesday.

Year 2025 to be exciting, challenging one for automobile industry

The year 2025 is set to shake up the automotive industry as we know it.

PE/VCs invest $4 bn in Nov

Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funds invested USD 4 billion in November, which was 156 per cent higher than the year-ago period but lower about 15 per cent compared with the preceding month, a report said on Wednesday.

Gilts end higher on PSU bks' buys; traders await FOMC outcome

Government bonds ended slightly higher, tracking an overnight fall in US Treasury yields, with purchases by state-owned banks also supporting domestic bond prices during the day, dealers said.

ESIC new members addition rises 3% to 17.80 lakh in Oct

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) registered a 3 per cent growth in new subscriber enrolments at 17.80 lakh in Oct against a year ago, according to payroll data released on Wednesday.

Employers can file wage details till Jan 31 for higher pension

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended time till January 31, 2025 for employers to upload wage details etc regarding 3.1 lakh pending applications for pension on higher wages.

Mkts decline 3rd straight day; US Fed policy in focus

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded utility, capital goods and metal stocks amid foreign fund outflows.

Satcom spectrum will be assigned administratively: Scindia

India's doors are open for whoever would like to come in and operate the satellite broadband service in the country by conforming to the regulations and requirements of the Indian government, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said, noting that the government has allowed satellite technology to be permeated within the country.

Indian economy to grow 6.6% in FY26: Ind-Ra

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) on Wednesday projected the Indian economy to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2025-26, up from 6.4 per cent in the current fiscal year.

'We have to wait and see how Trump's threat pans out'

US prez-elect has threatened to impose reciprocal tax on India

Indian real estate attracts record $8.87 bn institutional investments in 2024: JLL

Institutional investment in Indian real estate rose 51 percent to a record USD 8.87 billion during 2024 as investors look to encash strong demand for housing, office and warehousing properties, as per JLL.

Properties worth ₹22,280 crore of eco-offenders like Mallya, Choksi restored by ED: Sitharaman

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Net direct tax kitty grows 16.5% to ₹15.82L cr till Dec 17

The Centre's direct tax collection, net of refunds, for the period from Apr. 1 to Dec. 17 was INR 15.826 trillion, up 16.5% from the year-ago period, the finance ministry said in a release Wednesday.

Rupee falls 3 paise to close at all-time low of 84.94 against USD

The rupee dropped 3 paise to close at an all-time low of 84.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as traders await cues from the US Fed on the interest rate front.

Simplified licensing rules for small medical institutions

In a significant move to boost healthcare accessibility, the Chhattisgarh government has amended the Chhattisgarh State Hospital and Treatment Related Establishments Licensing Rules, 2013, providing major relief to medical institutions with up to 30 beds.

Chhattisgarh BJP MPs get party notice

The highly anticipated 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, officially titled the 'Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill 2024', was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal amidst uproar from the opposition.

Raipur residents embrace 'Khushhal Ek Saal'

Residents of Raipur enthusiastically participated in the Khushhal Ek Saal event held at Marine Drive, Telibandha, and at Katora Talab premises on Wednesday.

Allegations of civilian casualties, injured children

The December 12 encounter in the Abujhmad area of Chhattisgarh, where police claimed to have killed seven Naxalites, has sparked controversy after reports emerged of injuries to four children, including a minor girl with a severe bullet injury.

ED conducts raid on Houses of Rafique, Iqbal

Both are close aide of Anwar Dhebar, accused of multi-crore rupees liquor scam

Subodh Kumar Singh (IAS) set to return to C'garh

The Centre has approved the return of IAS officer Subodh Kumar Singh to Chhattisgarh after a five-year deputation in Delhi.

Health Minister visits Pandwani legend Teejan Bai

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'Guru Ghasidas' message of equality remains relevant'

CELEBRATIONS ACROSS STATE | Birth Anniversary

Congress organizes protest march to Raj Bhavan

Acting on directives from the All India Congress Committee (AICC), the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee, under the leadership of its President Deepak Baij, staged a protest march to Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.

Pt Swapan Chaudhuri receives Rashtriya Tansen Samman

5-DAY TANSEN SANGEET SAMAROH 2024

Kumbh special train to run from Mhow

To ensure better service during Maha Kumbh Mela starting in Prayagraj in January, western railway's Ratlam division will operate 09371/09372 Ballia-Mhow Ballia Kumbh Special Train.

CM to inaugurate projects worth Rs 1K cr in Indore tomorrow

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will visit Indore on December 20 to participate in multiple events and unveil a series of development initiatives worth Rs 1000 crore.

57th Inter IIT sports meet ends with unmatched spirit

EVENT | Brings together the brightest athletes from across the country

Hindi adaptation of Agatha Christie's Mousetrap staged

The artistes of Abhinav Rangmandal effectively staged the play 'Chuhedani' at the Kalidasa Sanskrit Academy Auditorium.

Three end lives in separate incidents

An auto-rickshaw driver, painter and an unknown middle-aged man committed suicide in separate incidents which occurred in the city during the past 24 hours.

Collector unhappy over non-starting of Sanjeevani Clinic

A meeting of the District Health Committee was held in the meeting hall of the Administrative Complex Building on Wednesday under the chairmanship of collector Neeraj Kumar Singh.