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Harris parts with Biden in closing remarks, promises a protective presidency

Democratic Party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that although she was proud of being President Joe Biden's Vice President, her presidency will be different because the challenges are different.

25 days ago

TB burden highest in India at 26 pc, says WHO seeking urgent focus

Even as India aims to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday showed that the country accounts for 26 per cent -- the highest -- global TB burden.

25 days ago

J&K Govt kickstarts process for conducting Panchayat elections in UT; polls likely in January

After the installation of a popular government in J&K, authorities take the initiative to hold Panchayat elections. The last Panchayat elections were held in the erstwhile state of J&K in 2018 on a non-party basis.

25 days ago

'Alcohol bottles, broken benches, garbage': Fans litter ground during Diljit Dosanjh's concert at Delhi [Visuals]

'Alcohol bottles, broken benches, garbage': Fans litter athlete training ground during Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi concert [Visuals]

Delhi-based athlete Beant Singh shared a video that revealed how Diljit's fans created havoc in the stadium during the concert. Beant Singh said, "Indian athletes have been shown their level (aukat)..."

25 days ago

India sees all-time high deal numbers in real estate sector in July-Sep

Indian real estate sector raises Rs 13,500 crore via IPOs in 2024 to date

The real estate sector in India raised nearly Rs 13,500 crore via initial public offerings (IPOs) from the markets this year to date, almost double the amount raised in 2023, according to a report on Tuesday.

26 days ago

TCS inks 15-year pact to transform Ireland's pension system, help 8 lakh workers

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday announced a 15-year deal with Ireland's Department of Social Protection (DSP) to provide digital solutions for the automatic enrolment of nearly 800,000 workers in that country.

26 days ago

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

After custom duty exemption and a reduction in GST rates, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has now directed the drug manufacturers to reduce the MRP on three anti-cancer medications

26 days ago

J&K Dy CM's fake social media account crops up weeks after appointment; Surinder Kumar cautions netizens

Earlier, fraudsters created fake social media accounts for LG Manoj Sinha and ex-DGP R R Swain.

27 days ago

"We will kick their ass": Trump attacks China, says US has greatest military

In a confrontation with China, "we will kick their ass", Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has said at a campaign rally, asserting, "We have the greatest military in the world".

27 days ago

Polls show tie between Harris and Trump; Washington Post, LA Times refuse to endorse either

Underscoring the uncertainty hanging over the presidential election ten days away, two major newspapers, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, have decided in a break from tradition not to endorse either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.

29 days ago

Why FDI inflow remains sluggish despite dynamic economy? Ponders Nirmala Sitharaman

FDI is down from the PM Narendra Modi government's peak of 2.4 per cent in 2020 and considerably down from the all-time high of 3.6 per cent in 2008, which was Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's first term.

29 days ago

Rani Rampal calls curtains on historic career, terms Tokyo Olympics as highlight of her career

India's veteran women's hockey player Rani Rampal announced her retirement in front of a big crowd at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Thursday. The former captain took the time to recall the fondest memory of her 16-year career and acknowledged the significance of the venue where she got to announce.

Oct 25, 2024

PM Modi meets China's Xi Jinping; a first in five years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Xi Jinping of China held a significant bilateral meeting, marking a thaw in strained relations. The leaders agreed to handle differences and disputes properly, ensuring peace and tranquility in border areas.

Oct 24, 2024

Benefits of digital payments reflect in rapid decline of cash transactions, says RBI economist

In the last three years, digital transactions have surged in such a fashion in India that cash usage, which still accounts for 60 per cent of consumer expenditure (as of March 2024) is rapidly declining, according to a paper by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) economist.

Oct 24, 2024

India earmarked 4.6 percent of its GDP for education from 2015 to 2024: UNESCO

India earmarked about 4.1 per cent to 4.6 per cent of its GDP between 2015 and 2024 to boost education in the country, according to a new report by UNESCO.

Oct 24, 2024

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Search Results for: 2020 Olympics

Harris parts with Biden in closing remarks, promises a protective presidency

TB burden highest in India at 26 pc, says WHO seeking urgent focus

J&K Govt kickstarts process for conducting Panchayat elections in UT; polls likely in January

'Alcohol bottles, broken benches, garbage': Fans litter athlete training ground during Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi concert [Visuals]

Indian real estate sector raises Rs 13,500 crore via IPOs in 2024 to date

TCS inks 15-year pact to transform Ireland's pension system, help 8 lakh workers

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

J&K Dy CM's fake social media account crops up weeks after appointment; Surinder Kumar cautions netizens

"We will kick their ass": Trump attacks China, says US has greatest military

Polls show tie between Harris and Trump; Washington Post, LA Times refuse to endorse either

Why FDI inflow remains sluggish despite dynamic economy? Ponders Nirmala Sitharaman

Rani Rampal calls curtains on historic career, terms Tokyo Olympics as highlight of her career

PM Modi meets China's Xi Jinping; a first in five years

Benefits of digital payments reflect in rapid decline of cash transactions, says RBI economist

India earmarked 4.6 percent of its GDP for education from 2015 to 2024: UNESCO

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]