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India logs 9,119 fresh Covid cases, 396 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 9,119 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.

Nov 25, 2021

Goldman Sachs expects India's GDP to grow at 9.1%, CPI at 5.8% for 2022

India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to rise to 9.1 per cent in calendar year 2022, as compared to an estimated 8 per cent in 2021, Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday.

Nov 24, 2021

India logs 9,283 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs, 437 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 9,283 fresh Covid-19 cases and 437 fatalaties, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2021

Covid latest updates: India logs 7,579 new positive cases, lowest in 543 days

In the last 24 hours, India registered 7,579 new coronavirus cases, the lowest single-day spike in 538 days, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.

Nov 23, 2021

After farm laws repeal, farmers harden stand; Demand to make MSP a legal right [Full List]

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday put forth six conditions in an open letter to the Prime Minister and threatened to continue the agitation if the government failed to discuss those six issues with the farmers.

Nov 22, 2021

IPL 2022 to be held in India, confirms BCCI

The 2021 edition of the IPL began in India but it was suspended midway through the tournament due to multiple Covid-19 cases in the camps of participating franchises.

Nov 20, 2021

India records 15% rise in agricultural exports

In a major boost to export prospects of agricultural produce, India registered a significant surge in export of agricultural and processed food products in April-October period of current Financial Year, 2021-22, in comparison to the corresponding seven month period of last fiscal, 2020-21.

Nov 20, 2021

Online startups' listings make a killing with huge IPOs

Expectations of further digitisation-led economic growth has propelled the market valuations of just-listed startups in comparison to legacy-cum-brick and mortar businesses, analysts said.

Nov 20, 2021

Time has come: Allahabad HC asks Centre to consider Uniform Civil Code under Article 44

Responding to as many as 17 petitions related to interfaith marriages, the Allahabad High Court has asked the Central government to consider setting up a panel for implementing the mandate of Article 44, which says that the "state shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout the territory of India".

Nov 19, 2021

China constructs another village on Indian land; erects 100 home village in Arunachal

However, a few media reports have suggested that the Indian defence establishment has rejected this claim. It has been argued that no Chinese construction has taken place "within India's perception of the LAC".

Nov 18, 2021

Badminton: Sindhu takes India to quarter-finals in Indonesia Masters [details]

India's PV Sindhu reached the women's singles quarter-finals of the 2021 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament, beating Spain's Clara Azurmendi in three sets here on Thursday.

Nov 18, 2021

Widely used password in India is 'password', not '123456'; see other common choices [details]

In India most popular password is 'password', not '123456'.According to new research by NordPass which is a proprietary password manager, predictable numerical and keyboard sequences are particularly popular in India.

Nov 18, 2021

COVID lockdown did little to improve India's air pollution crisis; rather ozone levels spiked [details]

Although clear blue skies and an absence of visible smog seen during the first Covid-19 lockdown in India gave people much relief, a new study claims that air pollutants did not decrease as thought, rather ozone levels increased, which could lead to potential health issues.

Nov 17, 2021

Don't travel to J&K: US issues travel advisory for India

The US government has issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid traveling to J&K and cautions travelers about criminal activity, including sexual assault, which it describes as "fastest-growing in India".

Nov 17, 2021

India reports 10,197 new Covid cases, 301 deaths in 24 hrs, death toll at 4.64 L

India reported 10,197 fresh Covid cases and 301 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family welfare on Wednesday morning.

Nov 17, 2021

After Air India deal of Tatas, India records highest M&A deals since 2015 in October

India Inc has witnessed 221 M&A deals amounting to $9.2 billion in October 2021, which is the highest since 2015.

Nov 16, 2021

India reports 8,865 new Covid cases, lowest in 287 days; Global caseload tops 253.8 mn

In the last 24 hours, India registered 8,865 new Covid-19 cases, marking the lowest single-day infection spike in the last 287 days, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Nov 16, 2021

Covid Update: India reports 10,229 fresh Covid cases, 125 deaths in 24 hrs

India on Monday reported 10,229 fresh Covid cases and 125 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family welfare on Monday morning.

Nov 15, 2021

India's Oct retail inflation increases amid high food and input prices

India's October retail inflation inched up on sequential basis on the back of a marginal rise in food prices along with high fuel and commodity prices.

Nov 13, 2021

India reports 11,850 New Covid-19 cases, 555 deaths; Rajasthan reports surge again

India registered 11,850 new coronavirus cases and 555 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said in its latest update on Saturday.

Nov 13, 2021