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India's foreign exchange reserves rose USD 2.6 billion in latest week

India's foreign exchange reserves rose for the second straight week, by USD 2.561 billion to USD 644.151 billion in the week that ended on May 10, according to data shared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).... read..

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Indian women gathers in traditional attire outside UK Parliament to extend support to PM Modi's success in LS polls

The Indian women in the UK gathered in traditional attire in front of the UK Parliament on Saturday, showcasing cultural pride and extending political support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the general elections.... read..

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Air India Express flight makes emergency landing after engine catches fire

An Air India Express flight bound for Kochi was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport due to an engine flame. The flight, carrying 150 passengers and crew members, took off at 10:30 am ... read..

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Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh reveals his picks for finalists of IPL 2024

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh named Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders as the two teams he feels will play the Indian Premier League (IPL) final.... read..

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India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations strengthened through digital connectivity

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, underscored the thriving nature of the bilateral relationship between India and Sri Lanka, highlighting the current state as "probably the best ever seen," and emphasising its multifaceted and ambitious ... read..

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"Need to tell stories of a new India": British journalist praises country's diversity and growth journey

Lauding the "new India", Sam Stevenson, Assistant Editor of the UK-based newspaper Daily Express, emphasised on Sunday that it is time to start telling the positive stories of this new India on its epic trajectory to become a USD 5 trillion economy in the... read..

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FPIs aggressively selling India stocks, offloaded over Rs 28,000 crore with 10 days to go in May

The selling spree in Indian stock markets by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive in May, partly attributable to a strong US dollar, sticky inflation particularly in the food segment, and poll outcome-related anxieties.... read..

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India stock market outlook: Uptrend in indices expected to continue

The Indian stock market seems to be bullish after the India VIX, also called the Fear Gauge, declined lately. Over the past few sessions, including the special trading session on Saturday, the benchmark stock indices gained substantially, bringing in hand... read..

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"Europe, West being fed negative stories about India": Top editor with UK daily

Shedding light into what he claimed were prevailing 'misconceptions' surrounding India in the West, Sam Stevenson, the assistant editor of the UK-based newspaper, Daily Express, said Europe and the West are 'inundated' with 'unfavourable narratives' about... read..

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Hemanth Muddappa holds Indian flag high, breaking Jordan's Fahim record over quarter-mile

Indian drag star Hemanth Muddappa, a 12-time national champion, was in his elements once again, becoming the fastest quarter-miler in India as he broke the record at the 10th edition of the Vroom Drag Meet on his way to a grand triple in the Bikes Open ev... read..

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Former President Ram Nath Kovind visits Ram Mandir, urges all Indians to visit temple

Former President Ram Nath Kovind visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with his family and former employees of Rashtrapati Bhavan.... read..

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Indian junior hockey team gears up for Europe tour

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey team is all set to begin their tour of Europe on Monday as part of their preparation for the upcoming international season. With matches scheduled on May 20, May 22, May 23, May 28 and May 29, the players will look to make t... read..

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Indian stock markets will remain shut on Monday for Lok Sabha polls

The stock market will remain closed on Monday for the Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai. The normal trade will resume on Tuesday. The next holiday after May 20 is scheduled for June 17 for Bakrid.... read..

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PM Modi renews wealth charge against Congress, says INDIA partners out to "steal" public wealth

In a fresh jab at the Congress, and its ruling partner in the state, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM); Prime Minister Narendra Modi said they 'know nothing' about development.... read..

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India's oilmeal exports start 2024-25 on a weak note, drop 6% in April

India's overall oilmeal exports during April 2024 were 6 per cent lower on a yearly basis at 4.65 lakh tonnes. During the same month last year, the total exports were 4.93 lakh tonnes, industry data showed.... read..

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Transforming Real Estate: India's Leading Proptech Program Successfully Concludes Cohort II with Speed Scaling 5 Incredible Startups

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Indian students in Kyrgyzstan advised to "stay indoors" amid mob violence

As the mob violence against international students in Bishkek continues, the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan advised the Indian students to stay indoors and to get in touch with the Indian embassy.... read..

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Not too many more vibrant democracies in world than India, says White House

Applauding people in India for exercising their right to vote in the general elections, the White House said on Friday that there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India.... read..

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Indian markets conduct disaster recovery test amid improved sentiment and positive FIIs

In an important step to ensure operational resilience, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE are conducting a special live trading session on Saturday to test their disaster recovery mechanisms.... read..

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Foreign Secy' London visit aimed to strengthen India-UK bilateral cooperation across multiple fronts

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from May 16-17 for the 16th round of Foreign Office Consultations with Sir Philip Barton, Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Minis... read..

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Indian talent in high demand globally, mobility agreements on rise: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday stressed the growing role of Indian skills and talent at the global level and said that the developed countries of the world are now manifesting interest in concluding mobility agreements with India.... read..

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Norwegian envoy May-Elin Stener calls India EFTA-TEPA agreement 'historic'

Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener on Friday called the recently signed India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement 'historic' in the India-Norway relationship and said that the pact will be an important instrument to enhance trade and... read..

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IPL 2024: Rohit, Naman's fifties go in vain as Mumbai Indians concede 18-run loss against LSG

Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir's fiery knocks went in vain as Mumbai Indians (MI) conceded an 18-run loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.... read..

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"If we work together, India can achieve all SDGs by 2030" says Ajay Piramal at CII Annual Business Summit 2024

Ajay Piramal, Chairman of the Piramal Group, delivered a compelling vision for India's economic future at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on Saturday.... read..

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"After PM Modi is re-elected for third term, within six months PoK will become part of India": CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir will become part of India within six months after Prime Minister Modi is re-elected for his third term.... read..

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"We are not aware": MEA on Indian students facing 'deportation' in Canada

Amid the recent reports of Indian students in Canada protesting against the Justin Trudeau government for "changing the immigration policy overnight and denying them work permits", the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Friday that they don't have any... read..

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Odomos is making India dengue free with sustained efforts throughout the year

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"Let's carry out our duty as Indians...": SRK urges voters to get fingers inked ahead of Phase 5

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan came forward on Saturday to encourage people to immerse themselves in the celebration of democracy and get their fingers inked amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Pranavi, Diksha among three Indians to make the cut in Germany

Only three of the seven Indians who started the week made the cut which came after two rounds in the Amundi German Masters. The trio included rookie Pranavi Urs, two-time Ladies European Tour winner Diksha Dagar and Tvesa Malik after 36 holes. Pranavi (73... read..

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Elorda Cup 2024: Nikhat, Minakshi strike gold as India finish with 12 medals

Reigning world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi clinched gold medals as the Indian team concluded their Elorda Cup 2024 campaign with 12 medals in Astana, Kazakhstan on Saturday.... read..

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National Skill Development Corporation organizes "IndiaSkills 2024" competition in Delhi

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, organised a national-level competition titled "IndiaSkills 2024" at YashoBhoomi in the national capital's Dwarka on Saturday.... read..

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Heavy to very heavy rainfall to continue over south Peninsular India till May 23: IMD

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to continue over south Peninsular India till May 23 with extremely heavy falls during May 19-21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).... read..

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On Tesla, G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant says India won't make any further changes in its EV policy to suit a specific company

India cannot have individual EV policies for every company, Amitabh Kant told ANI on being asked why Tesla did not come to India after the CEO announced an India visit in April but cancelled it at the last moment.... read..

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Indian junior hockey teams leave for Europe tour

The Indian junior men's hockey team and Indian junior women's hockey team embarked on a Tour of Europe in the early hours of Saturday. During the Tour, the Indian Junior Men's Team will compete against Belgium, Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push, and Germany ... read..

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"Situation in Bishkek calm": Kyrgyzstan Foreign Ministry after India issues advisory

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the situation in Bishkek is calm and under full control and all necessary measures have been taken to ensure security and maintain peace and stability.... read..

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American singer Gwen Stefani dons Indian designer Rahul Mishra's ensemble at 59th Academy of Country Music Awards

Indian designers are undoubtedly taking global fashion by storm. Rahul Mishra is one of them.... read..

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India has progressed rapidly under PM Modi's leadership: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that during the last ten years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India has progressed rapidly with many historic decisions being taken.... read..

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"PM Modi trying to divide South and North Indians," says Siddaramaiah

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he is trying to create a divide between the people of North and the South.... read..

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INDIA bloc misleading country on reservation, says Rajnath Singh

Reiterating that there could be no reservation based on religion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the opposition INDIA bloc of misleading the people of the country on the issue and held them responsible for the "crisis of credibility" in Indian pol... read..

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Franklin Sports and Indian Pickleball Association Forge Groundbreaking Partnership

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Cyber Security Courses Online Training Invites Online Applications From All Over India

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Giuliano Automotive Partners with ICON Autocraft Private Limited for Indian Market

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Israel: Indian embassy officials pay last respects to retired Colonel Kale killed in Gaza

The officials from the Indian Embassy in Israel paid their last respects to Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd) who was killed in Gaza as his mortal remains were repatriated to India.... read..

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India's trade deficit faces limited challenges from geopolitical tensions- CRISIL

India's trade deficit faces limited near-term challenges from ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, though it remains an important area to monitor, says a recent outlook report by Crisil on India's trade deficit.... read..

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Despite Geo political challenges Indian exports to grow in FY25

India's trade deficit faces limited near-term challenges from ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, though it remains an important area to monitor, says a recent outlook report by Crisil on India's trade deficit.... read..

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"INDIA alliance is winning almost 300 seats," says DK Shivakumar

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar at a news conference held in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow said that the INDIA alliance will register victory on around 300 parliamentary seats and that the NDA will manage a... read..

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Pakistan leaders saying that India becoming powerful country: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, also the BJP candidate from Lucknow, highlighted remarks from Pakistani leaders acknowledging India's growing power. He said that our neighbour Pakistan, which has never spoken favourably about our country, is acknowledging... read..

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Indian mission in New York calls on nature enthusiasts to visit Chilika Lake in Odisha

The Indian Consulate General in New York on Thursday called on tourists worldwide to explore the tranquil charm of Chilika Lake, located in the Indian state of Odisha.... read..

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Air India flight from Pune collides with tug truck before takeoff

An Air India flight bound for Delhi experienced a collision with a tug truck while taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport yesterday. The incident occurred when around 180 passengers were onboard.... read..

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Techno India Collaborates with Google Cloud to Propel Education in The Digital Era

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ICC T20 WC warm-up matches announced, India to take on Bangladesh

The warm-up matches for the ICC T20 World Cup will take place from May 27 to June 1 across the Caribbean and USA, with India playing their sole warm-up game against Bangladesh on the final day of fixtures.... read..

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