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"Support reforms to UN institutions": US on Musk's remarks on India's permanent UNSC seat

The US has offered support for reforms to United Nations institutions, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press briefing on Wednesday.... read..

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Rajnath Singh condemns CPI (M) and Congress, alleges efforts to weaken India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress of conspiring to weaken India while questioning the intention behind the CPI (M)'s election manifesto promise to dismantle all nuclear weapons in the c... read..

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Telecom connectivity reaches India's first village in Himachal

Telecom connectivity has reached India's first village, Kaurik and Guea, in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.... read..

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"Final decision lies in our hands": Mizoram CM Lalduhawma on alliance with NDA, INDIA

Days before the Lok Sabha polls, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhawma said that they are neither in alliance with the INDIA bloc nor the ruling NDA and his party wants to take its decision in its own hands.... read..

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"Opposition is frustrated because India has progressed significantly in last 10 years": Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora

Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora emphasised on the progress of the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the past decade.... read..

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LS polls crucial in building corruption-free India, developed nation: Tripura CM Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said on Wednesday that the significance of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in re-electing Narendra Modi as Prime Minister of India for a third term and in making a corruption-free and developed nation.... read..

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Fitch Ratings affirms stable outlook for key Indian banks amid economic turbulence

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the stable outlook for several major Indian banks, including Canara Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BOB), Punjab National Bank (PNB), and Union Bank of India.... read..

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India-Uzbekistan defence collaboration: General Manoj Pande inaugurates state-of-the-art IT lab

In a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral ties between India and Uzbekistan, General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff, inaugurated a high-tech IT Laboratory at the Uzbek Academy of Armed Forces... read..

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ABB India Enhances Portfolio with Launch of Two Energy Efficient Motor Ranges for Sustainable Industrial Growth

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India achieves highest Oilmeal exports since 2013-14

India's oilmeal exports have soared to their highest levels since the 2013-14 fiscal year. According to data released by The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA), India's oilmeal exports during the fiscal year April 2023 to March 2024 reached to ... read..

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Redmi Pad SE set to launch in India on April 23

After months of anticipation, Xiaomi's Redmi Pad SE is finally making its way to the Indian market, with a scheduled launch date of April 23.... read..

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"Elon Musk has brought new and disruptive technologies in many domains", says Indian Space Association DG

Director General of the Indian Space Association, Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt (Retd), extended a warm welcome to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's forthcoming visit to India.... read..

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Indian stock markets shut for Ram Navami

Indian stock exchanges are shut on Wednesday for Ram Navami, with normal trading activities now resuming Thursday.... read..

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Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn

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India's tariff removal on several US products benefiting farmers: Katherine Tai

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Tuesday that India's decision to remove retaliatory tariffs on several US products has improved access to chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, and apples and is benefiting farmers across the country.... read..

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8th Edition of Payoneer's Global Flagship Event Set to Empower Service Export SMBs in India

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India's pulses import almost doubled in 2023-24, it may rise further this year

Despite several measures, including various incentives to farmers, India is still dependent on imports of pulses for its domestic requirements.... read..

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Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' celebrates Siddharth's birthday with exciting new poster

Makers of Kamal Haasan-Shankar film 'Indian 2' have unveiled a special birthday poster for Siddharth, featuring the actor in a lively and colorful hue.... read..

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"Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas War, learning experience for India": Lt Gen Manjinder Singh

The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, has said that the war between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas has been a learning experience for India, as it may face similar warfare practices from terror-h... read..

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Indians increasingly spending money on mutual fund investments, insurance, trading: Razorpay analysis

Payments towards mutual fund investments, insurance, and trading have seen a massive jump in the just-concluded financial year 2023-24, found payments solution provider Razorpay in an analysis.... read..

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Germany: Indian envoy visits Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, German Biomass Research Centre

India's Ambassador to Germany, Harish Parvathaneni, visited the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research and the German Biomass Research Centre on Tuesday.... read..

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India to remain global growth driver in foreseeable future: IMF Executive Director

Krishnamurthy V Subramaniam, the Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said on Tuesday that India will continue to be a driver for global growth in the foreseeable future.... read..

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We 'encourage' India, Pakistan to avoid escalation: US responds to PM Modi's remarks on killing terrorists

The US has encouraged India and Pakistan to avoid escalation and find a resolution through dialogue, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday (local time).... read..

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Election results to prove PM Modi's acceptance in South India: BJP's Puducherry unit chief Selvaganabathy

BJP's Puducherry unit president, S Selvaganabathy, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would secure a significant number of seats in South India, citing the widespread acceptance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the ... read..

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Union Minister Anurag Thakur accuses Congress of endangering India's sovereignty, highlights Katchatheevu island issue

Referring to the row over the Katchatheevu island, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday accused the Congress of endangering India's sovereignty and national interests.... read..

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India finish Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 with nine medals

The Indian contingent finished the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with nine medals, which included four silvers and five silvers.... read..

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Ten Indian athletes in contention for Olympic quotas during Asian Canoe Sprint Olympic Qualifier

Indian canoeists and kayakers will be aiming to secure quotas in six different events during the Asian Canoe Sprint Olympic Qualifier, which will also be the Asian Canoe Sprint Championships, scheduled to start on Thursday onwards.... read..

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Atal Incubation Centre - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology signs agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific to advance innovation in India

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"Unity within our team continues to grow...": Indian hockey skipper Harmanpreet

With just 100 days remaining for the start of their journey at the Paris Olympics, the Indian men's hockey team is poised for an exhilarating quest. After clinching a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the country's first medal after over 4... read..

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IMK Capital Ventures Into Indian Markets Under Leadership of Mayank Singhvi

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DRDO chairman Samir Kamat inaugurates Indian Navy's 'SPACE' in Kerala

A state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization and Evaluation (SPACE) was inaugurated at Kerala's Idukki on Wednesday.... read..

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India emerges as offshoring hub with growth in office leasing: Knight Frank Report

India has been recognized as one of the leading offshoring locations globally, according to the latest report from Knight Frank titled "Asia Pacific Horizon: Harnessing the Potential of Offshoring."... read..

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Indian envoy calls on Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, discusses regional, global issues

Indian envoy to Russia, Vinay Kumar on Wednesday called on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and discussed regional and global issues.... read..

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Productivity driven growth fuels optimistic economic outlook for India: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley recent report titled "India Economics: Rate Cuts Are Now Off the Table," analyses the factors which have influenced RBI's policy decisions and the broader economic outlook for India.... read..

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India envoy Adarsh Swaika praises Kuwait's Dy PM for his "expatriate-friendly measures"

The Indian ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, called on the Kuwait Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, on Wednesday and lauded his expatriate-friendly measures instituted during his tenure and apprised him of developments in the In... read..

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"People want change...INDIA bloc will form govt on June 4": Sachin Pilot ahead of LS polls

Congress leader Sachin Pilot said that the people across the country want change in this Lok Sabha elections and the INDIA bloc will form the government on June 4.... read..

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"It's an unpredictable, cut-throat industry": Manoj Bajpayee about Indian cinema

With dreams in their hearts, every year, thousands of people come to Mumbai to make it big in the film industry. However, not all can manage to find success.... read..

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17 pc of world's elderly population will be in India by 2050: CBRE

India is set to accommodate up to 17 pc of the global elderly population by 2050. The forecast comes in the report titled 'Golden opportunities from the silver economy - analyzing the future of senior care in India' by real estate firm CBRE South Asia Pvt... read..

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Indian envoy to Ukraine visits Ivano-Frankivsk city, meets governor

The Indian ambassador to Ukraine, Harsh Jain, paid a visit to Ivano-Frankivsk on Tuesday and met with governor Svitlana Onyshchuk as well as members of the Indian diaspora in the city.... read..

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MG Motor India Announces Ownership Experience Program for Gloster

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SC appreciates Indian Railways on steps taken to implement 'Kavach' system to prevent accidents

The Supreme Court has appreciated the steps taken by Indian Railways for the implementation of anti-collision systems, including 'Kavach', to prevent accidents.... read..

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Indian Air Force evacuates two civilians needing medical help from Kargil to Srinagar

In a glaring display of bravery, the Indian Air Force evacuated two civilian patients, who were in need of immediate help, from Kargil to Srinagar on Wednesday.... read..

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Indian Coast Guard apprehends fishing boat involved in diesel smuggling off Maharashtra Coast

Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (West) launched an operation based on a tip-off from customs and apprehended an Indian fishing boat 83 Nm northwest off Mumbai on Tuesday.... read..

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TVS Motor Company Wins Top Honours in 7 Out of 10 Categories in the J.D. Power 2024 India Two-wheeler IQS and APEAL Studies

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Indian Mutual Fund industry witnesses growth, doubling folios to touch 17.79 lakh crore: ICRA Analytics

The Indian mutual fund (IMF) industry has experienced an expansion over the past five years, with the total number of folios nearly doubling to reach 17.79 lakh crore in March 2024, compared to 8.97 lakh crore in March 2020.... read..

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India must continue reforms, strive to create industrial revolution: Gurcharan Das

Emphasising the importance of keeping up the reforms momentum, noted author and economist Gurcharan Das has praised the central government for reforms such as the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which gave the country a unified tax structure, and the produc... read..

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Avantor Emphasizes Importance of Collaboration, Leveraging Technological Advancements in India Biopharma Forum Series

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India calls for inclusive framework, decisive action on UN Security Council reform

India on Tuesday called for decisive action on Security Council reform, championing an inclusive framework that truly represents the dynamic global landscape of today.... read..

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Bramha Kumar appointed as India's next Ambassador to Zimbabwe

Bramha Kumar has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Zimbabwe, the Ministry of External Affairs said.... read..

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Madhya Pradesh: Jyotiraditya Scindia offers prayers at Hanuman Temple in Guna ahead of nomination

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Guna parliamentary seat, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday offered prayers at Hanuman Temple ahead of filing his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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SKF India Dedicates a Song to Mechanics, the Real Heroes of the Road

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