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December 2, 2024 9:26 PM

Bangladesh expresses concerns over security of diplomatic missions in India

The government of Bangladesh has strongly condemned the "violent demonstration and attack" by a large group of protesters from the Hindu Sangharsh Samity of Agartala on Monday at the premises of the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala...

December 2, 2024 9:12 PM

India’s manufacturing PMI dips to 56.5 in November but remains in expansion zone

India's manufacturing sector showcased resilience in November despite mounting cost pressures and fierce competition. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 56.5, slipping from October's 57.5 and ma...

December 2, 2024 7:57 PM

World should learn from PM Narendra Modi’s initiative ‘PRAGATI’ to transform governance: University of Oxford

The University of Oxford has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PRAGATI initiative as a transformative model for governance, urging the global community to learn from India’s innovative approach. In a study titled "From Gridlock to Growth: How...

December 2, 2024 7:00 PM

Govt withdraws windfall tax on ATF, crude, petrol, and diesel, easing burden on oil companies

The government on Monday announced the withdrawal of the windfall tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), crude oil, petrol, and diesel through a notification introduced in the Lok Sabha. The decision comes as a major relief for oil companies like Relia...

December 2, 2024 6:35 PM

India’s organic food products export reaches $448 Mn, set to surpass last year’s figures

India's organic food products export reached $447.73 million in the first eight months of this fiscal (FY25) and is on track to surpass last year's total export of $494.80 million, the Parliament was informed on Monday. In a written reply to the Lok...

December 2, 2024 4:35 PM

4 oral GLP-1R obesity drugs in race for approval, Novo Nordisk leads: report

Four oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) drugs, currently under Phase III trials, are in the race for approval, according to a report. This follows the immense popularity of injectable GLP-1R drugs, such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Sax...

December 2, 2024 4:31 PM

Indian Navy keeps close watch on Chinese naval presence in Indian ocean, concern over South China Sea: Admiral Tripathi

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said on Monday that the Indian Navy is actively monitoring the presence of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Addressing the media at a press conferen...

December 2, 2024 3:41 PM

AIF investments in India at Rs 4.49 lakh crore in H1 FY25, real estate dominates: report

India attracted approximately Rs 4.5 lakh crore in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) during the first half (H1) of the 2024-25 financial year, driven by strong economic growth among large economies. According to the latest SEBI data compiled by AN...

December 2, 2024 10:44 AM

At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory

At least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in air strikes carried out by the Syrian government and Russia, the Syrian opposition-run rescue service known as the White Helmets said early on Monday. Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-h...

December 2, 2024 11:56 AM

U.S. President Biden pardons his son Hunter

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging to stay out of legal proceedings against the younger Biden who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges. "...