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J&K Lieutenant Governor Hails Landmark Assembly Elections as 'Milestone' in Democracy Restoration

While addressing the first session of the newly elected J&K Assembly, Manoj Sinha promises restoration of statehood. He emphasizes economic reforms and the completion of power projects.

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India hiring sees 11 pc surge in July, retail & telecom jobs lead

White-collar hiring in India up 10 pc in October, freshers' jobs up 6 pc

The white-collar hiring activity in India saw robust growth in October with a significant 10 per cent increase (year-on-year), with sectors like oil and gas, pharma/biotech, FMCG and IT emerging as primary drivers of this positive trend, according to a report on Monday.

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Over Rs 1.1 lakh cr spent in free hospitalisation under PM-JAY since 2018: Centre

More than Rs. 1.1 lakh crore has been spent in providing free hospitalisation under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) since its inception in 2018, according to the government data.

18 days ago

PM Vishwakarma scheme makes headway with 2.58 crore artisans on board

The Centre's PM Vishwakarma Yojana to uplift traditional craftspeople and artisans such as carpenters, masons and tailors has made considerable headway with as many as 2.58 crore applications being submitted so far.

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20 killed after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora

Twenty killed after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora

In a major tragedy, at least 20 passengers lost their lives when the bus they were travelling in, careened off the road and fell into a 200-metre-deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday. Among the victims were several children, heightening the tragedy of the incident.

18 days ago

India's goods exports to top countries record double-digit surge

India's diversified export basket driving overall growth

India's export basket has diversified over the last five years into high-value electronics, engineering goods and petroleum products, with the total value of the country's exports surging by close to 40 per cent -- from $314 billion in 2019-20 to $437 billion in the financial year ended on March 31, 2024.

18 days ago

Sensex crashes 1300 pts, Nifty at four-month low

The Indian stock market was trading deep in the red on Monday's mid-session as heavy selling was seen in the auto, metal, realty and energy stocks.

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Sensex snaps five-day losing streak, Nifty closes above 24,300

Sensex Plummets 1300 Points, Nifty Hits Four-Month Low

The Indian stock market saw a significant downturn on November 4, with heavy selling in various sectors. This decline was reflected across almost all sectoral indices, with only a few companies trading in green.

19 days ago

IPO market buzz continues next week with 3 new public issues

India's consumer spending on goods to grow 7 pc in next 5 years

India's consumer spending on goods is worth $1.29 trillion in 2024 and is expected to increase to 7.0 per cent in the next five years, according to a new report.

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Indian pugilists shine with 17 medals at U19 World Boxing Championships

Indian Boxers Clinch 17 Medals at U19 World Championships

Indian boxing has once again made its mark on the global stage, this time at the U19 World Boxing Championships held in Colorado, USA. The young pugilists from India have brought home a staggering total of 17 medals, a testament to the country's growing prowess in the sport.

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Kannada filmmaker dies by suicide at 52; cops find decomposed body

The filmmaker's close aides say that the recent hit Ranganayaka, featuring Jaggesh in the lead role did not do well due to too many costs that piled up against the director's mental barrier and the financial worries.

19 days ago

WhatsApp Bans 85 Lakh Accounts in India Amid Misinformation Concerns

WhatsApp has banned over 85 lakh accounts in India in September 2021. The accounts were found to be in violation of WhatsApp's policies, leading to their suspension. The ban was implemented between September 1 and September 30, as per the social media platform's monthly compliance report under the new IT Rules 2021.

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