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If India imposes inheritance tax, super rich will move to no tax countries like Dubai: Economist Gautam Sen

Political economist and author Gautam Sen has said that Congress' proposal to impose a wealth tax in India will lead to the country's super rich, the Ambanis and the Adanis, moving their bases out to countries like Dubai to avoid paying tax.... read..

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"They neither understand India nor its heritage": BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticizes Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remark

Former Union Minister and Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday lashed out at Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda over his alleged 'racist' remarks about how people in the South "look like Africans and those in the East look like... read..

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Indian Coast Guard partners with Jindal Steel and Power for indigenous marine grade steel

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, in New Delhi.... read..

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There's huge investment potential in India, says visiting Taiwanese business delegation

World Trade Center Mumbai and All India Association of Industries (AIAI) jointly organised an interactive meeting with a high level business delegation from Taiwan to discuss the emerging opportunities for bilateral economic cooperation.... read..

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"American uncle abusing people on basis of colour," PM Modi in Warangal hits back at Pitroda's "South Indians look like Africans..."

Following Congress leader Sam Pitroda's "racist remarks" that stoked a massive row, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the people of the country will not tolerate insults on the basis of the colour of the skin.... read..

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"People will remove dictatorial government; INDIA will assume power on June 4," says RJD's Tejashwi Yadav

Rashtriya Janata Dal's leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that the people of the country will remove the dictatorial government and the INDIA alliance will form the government on June 4.... read..

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India becomes world's third largest solar power generator, overtakes Japan: Report

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI) India overtook Japan to become the world's third-largest solar power generator in 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember. India has climbed from ranking ninth in 2015.... read..

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Indian envoy discusses LiFE, pro-people planet with Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Executive Secy

India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi, held a meeting with Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Executive Secretary Rolph Payet and discussed protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and was... read..

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BJP tears into Sam Pitroda, dubs his "East Indian look like Chinese" comment as racist

The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit back at Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda over his 'racist' remarks about how people in the South "look like Africans and those in the East look like Arabs and those in the East look like Chinese."... read..

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BJP tears into Sam Pitroda, dubs his "East Indians look like Chinese" comment as racist

The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit back at Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda over his 'racist' remarks about how people in the South "look like Africans and those in the East look like Arabs and those in the East look like Chinese."... read..

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Dovetail bags Great Place To Work Certification in India

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16 pc YoY surge in rents across 13 major Indian cities, Greater Noida, Gurugram lead: Magicbricks Report

Magicbricks, has released its rental update for January-March 2024, indicating a surge in rents across 13 major Indian cities. The report highlights a 16 per cent year-on-year increase in rents, with Greater Noida, Gurugram, and Bengaluru leading the way ... read..

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GTPL Offers Subscribers Access to Secure Linear Television Content via Samsung Connected TVs With the Industry first Launch of TVKey Cloud in India

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iValue Group Appointed as SOTI's Value-Added National Distributor, Unveiling Advanced Mobility Solutions Across India and SAARC

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Indian auto retail sector records 27 pc YoY growth in April: FADA

The Indian auto retail sector recorded a robust 27 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth for April 2024, according to Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) Vehicle Retail Data.... read..

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Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance Calls for a Stronger U.S.-India Partnership for Affordable Medicine

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"My concern is national security, threats emanating from land of Canada": Indian envoy to Canada Sanjay Verma

The High Commissioner of India to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma has described the relationship between the two countries as having "decade-old issues" that have resurfaced, with unfortunate crimes, and threats emanating from the land of Canada.... read..

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Three Indian nationals accused of Hardeep Nijjar killing appear before Canadian court

Members of the Sikh Community from British Columbia crowded a Surrey courtroom on Tuesday as three Indian nationals accused of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing made their first court appearance by video, according to Globe and Mail, a... read..

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Indiana Primary Election Results: Donald Trump, Joe Biden projected to win

Winners of the 2024 Indiana presidential primary will be President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, who are already expected to be the front-runners for their respective parties, NBC News has projected.... read..

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SCCI's trade mission to India holds "Sharjah-India Business Forum" in Chennai

Dubai [UAE], May 8 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) embarked on the first leg of its trade mission to India as it organised the Sharjah-India Business Forum in the city of Chennai.... read..

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Canadian Foreign Minister stands by allegations against India on Nijjar killing despite lack of proof

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has said that Ottawa continues to stand by the allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar despite no proof that shows New Delhi's involvement, accor... read..

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"British Raj-like conditions" prevailing in India under PM Modi's rule: Priyanka Gandhi

Launching a sharp attack on the Central government, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said that under the reign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "British Raj-like conditions" are prevailing in the country, with the government policies only benefiting billio... read..

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CBI nabs four accused in case related to trafficking of Indian nationals for Russian Army

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday arrested four accused in a case related to the trafficking of Indian nationals for combat roles in the Russian Army.... read..

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PM Modi, Ambani, Adani reshaping India to become economic superpower: CNN report

India is poised to become a 21st-century economic powerhouse, offering an alternative to China for investors looking for growth and for reducing supply chain risks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani playing... read..

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Air India Express cancels 70 flights as crew members go on mass 'sick leave'

In a major flight disruption, more than 70 international and domestic flights of Air India Express on Wednesday were cancelled or delayed due to senior crew members calling in sick. The situation has raised concerns within the Ministry of Civil Aviation, ... read..

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"Every political party committed to ensure PoK returns to India": EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that every political party in the country is "committed to ensure that PoK, which is a part of India, returns to India," and that "the PoK issue has come to the front of people's thinking" after re... read..

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India, EU hold 2nd consultations on security and defence

The European Union and India held their second consultations on security and defence in New Delhi and exchanged views and respective assessments on international and regional issues in Europe, including Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, as well ... read..

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Springer Nature and Department of Atomic Energy, India sign Landmark Transformative Agreement to Drive Forward Open Research

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Genius Box Honored by Bureau of Indian Standards for Quality and Branding Excellence

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India supports a homeland for Palestinians eventually: EAM Jaishankar

Referring to the conflict in the Middle East and the Israel-Palestine issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that eventually, India supports a homeland for the Palestinians and is public about its stand.... read..

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"Bumrah is doing really well for India...": West Indies pace legend Courtney Walsh

Former West Indies pacer Courtney Walsh said that it is difficult to predict who will win the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA this year and expects some high-quality cricket to be played in the tournament.... read..

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BSF Meghalaya seizes cattle, sugar, and cosmetic items along India-Bangladesh border

Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya foiled smuggling attempts and seized cattle, sugar and cosmetic items along the Indo-Bangladesh border, a press release from BSF Meghalaya stated on Wednesday.... read..

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India will reform policies prioritizing Indian interests: Jaishankar on Agniveer Scheme which halted recruitments from Nepal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday defended the implementation of Agniveer Scheme in India which abruptly halted the recruitment of military personnel from Nepal and said that New Delhi will reform its policies prioritizing Indian interes... read..

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"The best example is Jasprit Bumrah...": Rashid Khan points out what makes Indian pacer unplayable

Afghanistan and Gujarat Titans (GT) ace spinner Rashid Khan on Wednesday said that as batters continue to raise the level of attack in T20 cricket, bowlers must think about their skill set rather than thinking about the pitch and boundary size.... read..

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"If INDIA bloc comes to power, it will put 'Babri' lock at Ram temple": Amit Shah

Launching a scathing attack on the INDIA bloc, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that if the former comes to power after the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, it will put a "Babri" lock at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.... read..

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Virat, Rohit, other Indian players reveal their first look in new T20 World Cup jersey

The Indian cricket stars on Wednesday revealed their first look in their new jersey for the ICC T20 World Cup which starts next month.... read..

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India's foreign secretary arrives in Dhaka, expected to meet Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

India's Foreign Secretary, Vinay Mohan Kwatra arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday for a short trip and is expected to meet Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the country's Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud.... read..

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From 1st heat stroke unit to special pooja: Here is how India is preparing as summer begins

In the latest prediction of IMD, heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Kerala, Rayalaseema, Interior Karnataka, Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh and regions of North interior Karnataka.... read..

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India's first commercial utility-scale battery energy storage system project receives regulatory approval with GEAPP's support

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has granted regulatory approval for India's first commercial standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.... read..

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In the dock over controversial remarks, Sam Pitroda resigns as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress

Sam Pitroda, whose remarks "people of the East look like the Chinese and those of the South look like Africans" caused a major political furore in election season and embarrassed the Congress, resigned as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress on Wednesday.... read..

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Indian official meets Saudi Arabia's Vice Haj Minister, discusses logistical arrangements for pilgrims

Muktesh K Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) conducted a review of preparations for Haj 2024 in Jeddah and Madinah.... read..

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Serum Institute of India stopped manufacture, supply of additional Covishield doses from Dec 2021: Spokesperson

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has stopped the manufacture and supply of additional doses of Covishield from December 2021 in view of the significantly decreasing demand for previous vaccines, a spokesperson from the vaccine manufacturing company said... read..

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"I am from South India and I look Indian," says Nirmala Sitharaman after Sam Pitroda's "South Indians look like Africans"

Rebutting the remarks made by Congress leader Sam Pitroda on the diversity of India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took a jibe at him and said that she is from South India and she looks Indian.... read..

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Ministry of Civil Aviation seeks report from Air India Express amid flight cancellations

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has called for a detailed report from Air India Express regarding the recent cancellation of flights and has urged the airline to promptly resolve the issues.... read..

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Indian official concludes visit to Saudi Arabia, aims at strengthening partnership

Muktesh K Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) concluded his official visit to Saudi Arabia, which aims at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.... read..

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Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrives in India on official visit

Amid a diplomatic standoff, Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Wednesday arrived in New Delhi on an official visit to India to discuss bilateral ties between the two countries.... read..

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Air India Express apologizes for flight cancellations and delays

Air India Express apologized for the convenience after over 70 of its flights, most of them international, were either cancelled or delayed due to senior crew members calling in sick on Wednesday.... read..

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Veg thali in India got dearer in April on rising costs of kitchen staples: Crisil report

On a yearly basis, the cost of a home-cooked veg thali rose 8 per cent in April, while that of a non-veg thali declined 4 per cent, as per CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics' estimates.... read..

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The Convergence Foundation and India Impact Sherpas Release a First-of-its-kind Report on Systems Change in the Indian Context

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India fields 14-man contingent at World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers, final chance to get Paris 2024 quotas

India is fielding a 14-man squad for the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers scheduled in Istanbul from Thursday, the last chance for wrestlers to obtain their quotas for the Paris 2024 Olympics.... read..

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Empowering a Student: The Art of Living's Commitment to a Brighter India

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