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March 27, 2024 8:57 AM

Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Smaranananda Maharaj dies at 95

The Chief of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Smaranananda Maharaj, died at 95 due to age-related ailments, according to Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the death of the P...

March 26, 2024 10:37 PM

Election Commission issues advisory to Chief Electoral Officers of all states, UTs in view of heat wave

The Election Commission has issued advisory to Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all the States and Union Territories in view of heat wave. The advisory comes in the backdrop of a forecast of above normal temperatures by India Meteorological Departm...

March 26, 2024 9:33 PM

Pakistan: Five Chinese Nationals Killed In Suicide Attack In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide attack in Besham city in Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Geo News reported, citing the police. Malakand’s Deputy Inspector General of Police said that the attackers hit their explosive-filled car into t...

March 26, 2024 8:38 PM

PM Modi speaks with Belgian PM Alexander De Croo; discussion on bilateral ties

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Alexander De Croo, the Prime Minister of Belgium. PM Modi congratulated PM De Croo on the recent successful hosting of the First Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. Both leaders reviewe...

March 26, 2024 8:39 PM

Positive shifts emerge in India’s labour market despite challenges

Amidst ongoing challenges, India's labour market is witnessing positive developments, as highlighted in the India Employment 2024 report. Despite the pandemic's impact, the report indicates encouraging trends such as a visible return on investment in...

March 26, 2024 6:30 PM

Indian banks’ profitability to remain resilient despite margin pressure: Fitch

The profitability of Indian banks is likely to continue to improve, although net interest margin (NIM) compression will limit earnings upside over the medium term, according to Fitch Ratings. Banks' rising funding costs is likely to remain an import...

March 26, 2024 4:27 PM

EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi’s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongma...

March 26, 2024 4:20 PM

Mumbai surpasses Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital

The Hurun Global Rich List for 2024, released on Tuesday, revealed shifts in the wealth landscape, with Indian tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani making headlines for their remarkable gains. Chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani, retain...

March 26, 2024 4:15 PM

India’s growth forecasted at 6.8%, inflation expected to drop to 4.5%: S&P ratings

S&P Global Ratings has revised India's growth projection from 6.4 percent to 6.8 percent. After a better-than-expected 7.6% growth in fiscal year 2024 estimated by the National Statistical Office, S&P India pegged real GDP growth to moderate ...

March 26, 2024 4:04 PM

India-Australia Schedule Announced; Perth To Host Opening Test

Australia has released details of the schedule for their upcoming home summer, which includes the visit of India for the five-match Test series with Perth to host the opening Test. The five-match Test series against India will begin on November 22 i...