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Diaspora Has Become More Important With Time: Jaishankar

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER S Jaishankar on Thursday said the diaspora has become more important with each passing year as India strives to build a \"global workforce\".

Judgement in rape-murder of RG Kar doctor on January 18

JUDGEMENT IN THE rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year will be delivered on January 18 by the designated judge of Sealdah court here.

'Historic step': PM hails completion of Genome India project

In India, researchers were still unaware of several illnesses that are transferred from one generation to the next and the GenomeIndia Project will help in the development of effective treatment for all such diseases

UCC to be implemented in Uttarakhand in January: CM

UTTARAKHAND CHIEF MINISTER Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday highlighted the various initiatives undertaken in the state, reaffirming the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the 'Devbhoomi' this month.

CBI Registers Fresh Corruption Case Against Karti Chidambaram

THE CBI HAS registered a fresh case of corruption against former finance minister P Chidambaram's son and Congress MP, Karti Chidambaram, for allegedly giving relief to alcoholic beverage company Diageo Scotland over a ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky, officials said on Thursday.

Diaspora has become more important with time: Jaishankar

Asserting that the world today listens to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said due to the country's heritage, it is able to tell the international community that the future does not lie in 'Yudh' (war) but in 'Budh' (Buddha).

Double counting of SEZ transactions inflated gold import data

A NEW MECHANISM to make recording of export-import data more efficient led to the double counting of some of the gold that entered the country via special economic zones (SEZs), resulting in hugely inflated numbers for the month of November.

Credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs soon: Official

FINANCIAL SERVICES SECRETARY M Nagaraju on Thursday said the government would soon launch a new credit guarantee scheme for the MSME sector covering loans up to ₹100 crore.

BP Partnership to Raise ONGC Revenue by $10.3 Billion

STATE-OWNED OIL AND Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) expects a $10.3 billion revenue boost from increased oil and gas production in the Mumbai High field in partnership with the UK's BP.

GAIL Increases Domestic Gas Allocation to IGL by 31%

STATE-OWNED GAIL INDIA has increased domestic gas allocation to Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) by 31% with effect from January 16, increasing the share of domestic gas in the company's CNG (compressed natural gas) segment to 51% from 37% earlier, the company said on Thursday.

Rooftop solar scheme & power infra likely to get Budget push

GREATER THRUST ON DISTRIBUTION & TRANSMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE EXPECTED

Organic Item Exports Can Be Trebled In 3 Yrs

INDIA'S EXPORTS OF organic products can grow more than threefold in the next three years to ₹20,000 crore, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Adani Group to Offload 20% Stake in Wilmar

FMCG player Adani Wilmar will see one of its promoter Adani Commodities LLP offload up to 20% stake in the company through an offer for sale (OFS), which will open on Friday.

Trump comeback: Honda to go slow on new EVs

HONDA MOTOR WILL be cautious about starting production of new electric vehicles due to uncertainty about US President-elect Donald Trump's industrial policy, a senior executive of the Japanese automaker said on Tuesday.

Bid for 2036 Olympics takes pan-India route

● Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Pune to join Ahmedabad

Flying taxis are on the horizon

Taking Commuting To New Heights

Pritish Nandy dies at 73

Veteran journalist, poet and filmmaker Pritish Nandy passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday, sources close to him said.

Foxconn, Dixon Urge Govt to Pay ₹700 Cr in Pending PLI Subsidies

The government is reviewing the two requests, the people said.

AI Policy to Get a Shot in the Arm

India's AI policy is expected to receive a boost in the upcoming Budget, with potential announcements on AI centers and skilling initiatives. The plan aims to leverage AI's potential while mitigating job displacement concerns.

India seeks NRI participation in 'Viksit Bharat'

THE 18TH PRAVASI Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention kicked off here on Wednesday, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar calling upon NRIs and Persons of Indian Origin to actively participate in the quest for a 'viksit Bharat' (developed India).

The plan is profitability first, followed by IPO

Unacademy, after significantly reducing its losses, is prioritizing profitability before considering an IPO. The company's focus is on its core business and scaling its Airlearn language learning app.

Oil pares gains on dollar strength

OIL PRICES TRIMMED earlier gains on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened but continued to find support from a tightening of supplies from Russia and other OPEC members and a drop in US crude stocks.

'Align AI and business goals for better results'

ENTERPRISES are increasingly recognizing the value of multi-cloud architectures and the ability to capitalize on the unique strengths of various cloud platforms to enhance their operational capabilities

GCCs focus on skills-based hiring for growth

GCCs focus on skills-based hiring for growth

Tidings for agri-budget

All eyes will be on how the govt addresses the narrative of agrarian distress

A power distribution poser

EACH CASE OF PRIVATISATION HAS BEEN A LESSON FOR THE NEXT

Fact-checking reversal lets Zuckerberg drop charade

MARK ZUCKERBERG'S VIDEO announcement on Tuesday that the company would abandon its fact-checking efforts and loosen moderation marks a stunning reversal of years of promises regarding safety and misinformation.

Reshaping consumer behaviour

High fintech adoption isn't just a trend but a game changer in India; three 'S's will define 2025 for the sector - security, sustainability, and scalability

Putin's booming war economy poised for soft, bumpy landing

PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN'S invasion of Ukraine triggered an economic boom in Russia built on the back of government stimulus. Almost three years on, there are gathering signs the bill is about to come due.

OpenAI chief denies sister's allegations of sexual abuse

THE SISTER OF billionaire OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing her regularly between 1997 and 2006, prompting him and other family members to deny her claims.