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Healthy FDI inflows to go on in 2025, thanks to some norms tweak

India, averaging over $4.5 billion in monthly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since January this year despite global uncertainties and challenges, is tipped to sustain the trend in 2025 on the back of measures by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to enhance the country's investor-friendly appeal.

Rebound in 2025? FPI inflows into Indian equities drop sharply in 2024

DECLINE STEMS FROM A COMBINATION OF GLOBAL & DOMESTIC FACTORS

Protest held in Patna over Bihar PSC exam, police baton-charge aspirants

Chaos erupted during a protest here on Wednesday over the alleged leak of a question paper of the December 13 combined preliminary exam conducted by Bihar PSC, prompting the state police to baton charge job aspirants.

Indians all smiles as Christmas celebrated with much fervour

PM MODI WISHES PEOPLE PEACE AND PROSPERITY

Odisha: After stabbing wife to death, man tries to slit own throat

A man allegedly stabbed his wife to death in Odisha's Cuttack on Wednesday, and then when he was trying to slit his own throat, he was overpowered by his neighbours, police said.

Noted Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair passes away

He received the JC Daniel Award for lifetime achievement in Malayalam cinema in 2013, and in 2022, he was honoured with the inaugural Kerala Jyothi Award

Jharkhandis would have had to struggle for long had Vajpayee not formed state

Champai Soren said that Vajpayee had initiated several development projects in the state

Rlys conducts trial run of electric engine on India's first cable-stayed rail bridge in J&K

The work on the railway bridge at Anji Khad was completed last month. The completion of the bridge received praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Strides, back and forth

The latest India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) has sent mixed signals regarding the country's green cover.

Beacon of excellence

Language Learning Foundation, a recipient of the 2024 Nexus of Good Award, has been championing multilingual education to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy, impacting millions across linguistically diverse Indian states

Navigating a dichotomy

India's economic future depends upon finding the middle way between basic research and mission-oriented research, like that in the US and China

Even After 20 Years, Tsunami Still Haunts People of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Even after 20 years of the deadly Tsunami of December 26, 2004, the devastation which killed more than 400 people and left nearly 3,000 missing, still haunts the residents of Campbell Bay and Car Nicobar in Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

India achieves milestones in tourism development

IN 2024

Death toll climbs to 18 in Jaipur tanker fire incident

The death toll in the tanker fire incident happened on last Friday here has risen to 18 with one more death at the SMS Hospital, an official said.

Anna University girl student 'sexually assaulted', biryani seller arrested

The incident has also triggered strong political reactions

Actor Allu, makers of 'Pushpa' announce Rs 2 cr financial aid for family of stampede victim

Allu Arjun's father and veteran producer Allu Aravind, along with Dil Raju, visited a private hospital where a boy injured in the stampede is undergoing treatment

Madhya Pradesh: PM Modi hails BR Ambedkar's vision on water resources

LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF KEN-BETWA LINKING PROJ

Defence Secy launches 'Rashtraparv' website

A website that will facilitate access to information related to the organisation of events such as Republic Day and Independence Day, host their live streaming and provide details related to tickets and seating arrangements was launched on Wednesday.

CM: Manipur Needs Immediate Peace, Understanding Between 2 Communities

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May last year, needs immediate peace and appealed to two communities to reach an understanding.

Not bothered, people will protect me: BJP's Suvendu on 'threat' from B'deshi terror groups

Adhikari had earlier said that if the alleged atrocities continued he would lead sit-in demonstration at the India-Bangladesh border and prevent export of goods

Five Sikkim Residents Held for Dumping Garbage

Five residents of neighboring Sikkim were arrested by the cops of Bhaktinagar police station on Wednesday for illegally dumping garbage at the dumping ground here.

Joint retreat ceremony of BSF and BGB takes place at Fulbari

This week, the ceremony, which draws significant crowds, took place on Wednesday on the occasion of Christmas

Darjeeling: 84-yr-old dies in house fire

An 84-year-old ex-serviceman died in a house fire in Darjeeling on Wednesday.

Mysterious 'money rain' in Habibpur leaves villagers baffled

The Money Rain

Christmas celebrations bring cheer in Raiganj

Christmas was celebrated with enthusiasm across Raiganj in North Dinajpur on Wednesday, drawing large crowds to various cathedrals and festive events.

Alipurduar: About 10K Residents to Face Eviction Over NH Project

About 10,000 residents along the proposed four-lane National Highway from Kumaragram to Falakata would face eviction due to the project.

Building plan 'scam' uncovered at Dinhata Municipality; civic employee absconds

A building plan scam has surfaced at Dinhata Municipality, involving an employee who allegedly issued fake receipts to applicants seeking house plan approvals and extorted large sums of money.

Christmas gift from the Netherlands: Darjeeling Zoo receives 2 Red Pandas

CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAMME

Forest department strictly enforces prohibition on picnics in 'jungle' areas

The picnic season — late Dec to early Feb — draws large crowds to popular spots like Kulik in Uttar Dinajpur, Murti in Jalpaiguri, and Chilapata in Alipurduar

Another held in fake passport case

Kolkata Police arrested another person in connection with the case of obtaining Indian passports using fake documents on Wednesday morning.