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PM Modi set to embark on three-day visit to Poland, Ukraine starting today

PM Modi invited to SCO meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office

Pakistan on Thursday formally confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting being held in Islamabad in mid-October.

Aug 29, 2024

Union Cabinet decides to expand scope of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme

In a significant move to enhance and strengthen the agricultural infrastructure in the country and support the farming community, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, announced a series of measures to expand the scope of the central sector Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme.

Aug 28, 2024

Telangana to study France model for issuing digital health cards

Telangana to Implement Digital Health Cards Inspired By France [Details]

Telangana's government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, is studying France's digital health card policy. The state will issue new health cards separate from ration cards, to be used for medical treatment under specific programs.

Aug 28, 2024

IMF Boosts Egypt's Economy with $820 Million Aid Amid Regional Tensions

The IMF has approved a disbursement of $820 million to strengthen Egypt's economy. This aid is part of an $8 billion loan program agreed upon in March to help Egypt deal with regional tensions. Despite Egypt's economic progress, the IMF warns of the challenging regional environment it continues to face.

Aug 27, 2024

RG Kar scam: ED to enter investigation by filing ECIR on Principal Sandip Ghosh

More trouble seems to be brewing for the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also entering the scene by filing an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) regarding financial irregularities there during his tenure.

Aug 27, 2024

India offers UPI as a plug-and-play system to other countries to speed up cross-border payments

RBI Governor Offers UPI System for Global Adoption

India's Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das, has offered the country's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system as a plug-and-play model for other nations.

Aug 26, 2024

India a bright spot, to remain fastest-growing major economy this year: Report

Despite global .macro-economic conditions, India continues to remain a bright spot and is expected to be the fastest-growing major economy this year

Aug 20, 2024

Number of Covid patients in South Korea expected to reach 350,000 next week

South Korea braces for mega Covid-19 surge; could reach 350,000 cases by next week

South Korea is bracing for a significant surge in Covid-19 cases, with a senior health ministry official predicting that the number of patients in the country could reach 350,000 by next week.

Aug 19, 2024

ISRO postpones SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission by a day to Aug 16

ISRO Gears Up for Gaganyaan Mission and SSLV Development

ISRO announced the first test flight of the human-rated rocket for the 'Gaganyaan' mission in December 2024. Alongside, ISRO is developing the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), designed to put small satellites into orbit. ISRO plans to transfer SSLV technology to the industry, marking a major step towards commercialization of space technology in India. ISRO is also constructing a second launch pad in Tamil Nadu, enhancing India's standing in the global space community.

Aug 16, 2024

Japanese PM announces he won't run for ruling party president

Japanese PM Kishida to step down amid slush-fund scandal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday that he won't run in the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in September.

Aug 15, 2024

NSE hikes limit under Investor Protection claim

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has increased the maximum permissible limit against a single claim from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 35 lakh per investor per claim from its Investor Protection Fund Trust. Black Box Limited, a leading IT solutions provider, announced a 55 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in profit after tax, reaching Rs 37 crore for Q1FY25.

Aug 14, 2024

Kolkata doctor's rape & murder: Questions raised in court over communication goof-up

Amid the nation-wide outrage over the rape and murder of a female doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College last week, questions were raised in the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday over the communication goof-up on the part of the hospital authorities, including keeping the victim's parents waiting for information even after her bruised body was found at the seminar room on the morning of August 9.

Aug 13, 2024

Hindenburg report fizzles out, investors' trust remains in stock markets

Hindenburg Allegations Against SEBI Chief: Market Resilience and Investor Trust Prevail

The Indian stock market demonstrated remarkable resilience against allegations made by Hindenburg Research against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch, and her husband, Dhaval Buch. Despite the negative report, the domestic stock markets remained largely unaffected.

Aug 12, 2024

Sensex down as panic selling grips Adani Group after Hindenburg report linking SEBI chief

At 9:48 a.m., Sensex was down 325 points or 0.41 per cent at 79,353 and Nifty was down 115 points or 0.47 per cent at 24,253