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November 25, 2024 10:35 PM

Centre approves ₹3,689 crore investment for two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday approved an investment of ₹3,689 crore for the construction of two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi Yomi district. Both projects a...

November 25, 2024 8:00 PM

“ICA Global Cooperative Conference will give insights for India’s future cooperative journey”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence that the ongoing ICA Global Cooperative Conference will provide valuable insights to shape the future of India’s cooperative movement, describing it as a cornerstone of the nation's cultur...

November 25, 2024 6:26 PM

Centre to unveil startups under new National Quantum Mission guidelines

The government is set to announce startups selected for support under the newly-established guidelines as part of the National Quantum Mission. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, will unveil ...

November 25, 2024 5:18 PM

Inflation to ease, economic growth to accelerate in coming months: Finance Ministry

India's food inflation is likely to ease while the growth outlook for the economy is "cautiously optimistic" for the coming months as the agricultural sector is likely to benefit from favourable monsoon conditions, increased minimum support prices an...

November 25, 2024 4:56 PM

“Connectivity will be the new element of India-Mediterranean ties; IMEC can be a game changer”: Jaishankar at MED dialogues

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the growing importance of connectivity in strengthening India’s relationship with the Mediterranean region, describing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a potential "game cha...

November 25, 2024 4:46 PM

Sensex rallies 992 points; Adani Ports and L&T Lead Gainers

Indian equity markets closed in the green on Monday. At closing, Sensex was at 80,109, up 992 points, or 1.25 per cent, and Nifty was at 24,221, up 314 points or 1.32 per cent. In the last two trading sessions, Sensex added nearly 3,000 points. Ba...

November 25, 2024 3:32 PM

India’s iPhone output reaches $10 billion, creates 1.75 lakh jobs

Riding on the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple’s iPhone production in the country has reached $10 billion in the seven months of this fiscal (FY25), with $7 billion in exports alone which is a record, the Centre said on ...

November 25, 2024 11:16 AM

India’s economic growth expected to accelerate in Oct-Dec quarter: Report

India's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace in the third quarter of the current financial year (October-December 2024) compared to the first half (April-September 2024) as positive indicators are emerging with economic activity picking up p...

November 25, 2024 10:09 AM

Markets rally as BJP secures Maharashtra win; experts predict short-term gains

Indian stock markets opened on a strong note on Monday following the BJP-led alliance's decisive victory in the Maharashtra state elections. The Nifty 50 index surged by 1.45%, gaining 346.30 points to reach 24,253.55, while the BSE Sensex rose 1,076...

November 24, 2024 7:01 PM

PM Modi to open global cooperative conference on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 and launch the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 on Monday (November 25) at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The event will be attended by repres...