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Death toll hits 180 in record floods in southern Brazil (representational photo)

Death toll hits 180 in record floods in Brazil; 32 people still missing [details]

At least 180 people have died from weeks of record flooding in southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state and 32 people remain missing, said the civil defence agency.

Jul 4, 2024

Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes

The Finance Ministry has announced a 7.1 per cent interest rate for the Central government employees' General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar provident fund schemes for the July-September quarter.

Jul 4, 2024

PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi's strong message to SCO

Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting territorial integrity in the region.

Jul 4, 2024

Users will be able to make UPI payments to UAE merchants now

UPI Payments now available in UAE; Dubai-bound travelers to benefit

In a significant move towards globalizing digital payments, the Indian Government has announced that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will now be available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to promote UPI as a fast and efficient digital payment method worldwide.

Jul 4, 2024

World AI Conference 2024 kicks off at Shanghai today; What to expect?

Shanghai is set to kick off the World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance today. The Conference with it's theme 'Governing Al for Good and for All' will extend for 4 days ending on 7th July 2024.

Jul 4, 2024

EAM Jaishankar raises issue of Indians recruited by Russian Army during meeting with Lavrov

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday pressed for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals currently in the war zone in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kazakhstan's capital Astana.

Jul 3, 2024

PM Modi Criticizes Opposition, blames Congress as biggest opponent of Constitution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's address, came down heavily on the Congress-led Opposition over its multiple incidents of making mockery of democracy during its rule and then lecturing the NDA government, claiming threat to Constitution.

Jul 3, 2024

Maha LoP suspended for 5 days for using 'abusive' language against BJP legislator

Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve (Shiv Sena UBT) on Tuesday was suspended for five days (till July 8) for allegedly using "derogatory" and "abusive" language against the BJP legislator Prasad Lad during the legislative business.

Jul 2, 2024

Jaishankar to lead India delegation at SCO Summit, to vouch for SECURE vision

The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will lead the Indian delegation, demonstrating India's commitment to the SCO.

Jul 2, 2024

SEBI issues show-cause notice to Hindenburg, Nathan Anderson over Adani report

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a show-cause notice to Hindenburg Research, Nathan Anderson and the entities of Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investor (FPI) Mark Kingdon for trading violations in the scrip of Adani Enterprises Ltd, leading up to Hindenburg report and thereafter.

Jul 2, 2024

CBDT meets officials to dispel doubts on faceless tax assessment.

GST collection jumps 7.7 pc in June to Rs 1.74 lakh crore

India's gross GST collection rose to Rs 1.74 lakh crore in June this year which represents a 7.7 per cent increase over the same month last year, according to sources.

Jul 2, 2024

India to be part of citizen astronaut programme by SERA, Blue Origin

In a bid to democratise space, US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) and Blue Origin on Monday announced India as a partner nation in their human spaceflight programme.

Jul 1, 2024

UN Proposes Sharing Genetic Resource Revenues to Support Conservation

The UN has proposed sharing revenues from genetic resources to support communities preserving nature. The proposals could generate up to $10 billion from sectors heavily reliant on digital sequence information.

Jul 1, 2024

'They have faced and silenced their critics with stellar': Jay Shah announces prize money of Rs 125 crore for Team India for winning T20 World Cup

'They silenced their critics with stellar performance': BCCI announces prize money of Rs 125 crore for Team India for winning T20 World Cup

"Under the exceptional leadership of Rohit Sharma, this team has shown remarkable resolve and resilience, becoming the first team in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup to win the tournament unbeaten," said BCCI in a statement.

Jul 1, 2024

Who is General Upendra Dwivedi? The 30th Chief of the Indian Army takes charge [key points]

Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, General Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School, followed by National Defence Academy. His military career is generously dotted with several awards and distinctions

Jun 30, 2024

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Search Results for: Defence Acquisition Council

Death toll hits 180 in record floods in Brazil; 32 people still missing [details]

Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi's strong message to SCO

UPI Payments now available in UAE; Dubai-bound travelers to benefit

World AI Conference 2024 kicks off at Shanghai today; What to expect?

EAM Jaishankar raises issue of Indians recruited by Russian Army during meeting with Lavrov

PM Modi Criticizes Opposition, blames Congress as biggest opponent of Constitution

Maha LoP suspended for 5 days for using 'abusive' language against BJP legislator

Jaishankar to lead India delegation at SCO Summit, to vouch for SECURE vision

SEBI issues show-cause notice to Hindenburg, Nathan Anderson over Adani report

GST collection jumps 7.7 pc in June to Rs 1.74 lakh crore

India to be part of citizen astronaut programme by SERA, Blue Origin

UN Proposes Sharing Genetic Resource Revenues to Support Conservation

'They silenced their critics with stellar performance': BCCI announces prize money of Rs 125 crore for Team India for winning T20 World Cup

Who is General Upendra Dwivedi? The 30th Chief of the Indian Army takes charge [key points]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]