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December 12, 2024 9:52 PM

Gukesh beats China’s Ding Liren to become youngest-ever World Champion in chess history

India’s D. Gukesh etched his name in history by dethroning China’s Ding Liren to claim the 2024 World Chess Championship on Thursday, becoming the sport’s youngest-ever titleholder at just 18 years old. The final match took a dramatic turn in ...

December 12, 2024 5:52 PM

Places of Worship Act: SC restrains courts from passing final or survey orders in pending suits against religious structures

SC restrains courts from passing orders in religious structures suits amid challenge to Places of Worship Act The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a directive preventing all courts across India from passing interim or final orders, including survey ...

December 12, 2024 4:58 PM

Financial Intelligence Unit uncovers undisclosed income of Rs. 11,000 crore in 2024, seizes assets and criminal proceeds: Centre

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) detected undisclosed income worth nearly Rs. 11,000 crore in 2024, the Finance Ministry informed on Thursday. As per the intelligence shared by the FIU-IND with the law enforcement agencies (LEAs), it ...

December 13, 2024 9:50 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Friday, where he will participate in religious rituals and inaugurate development projects worth over ₹5,500 crore. The visit will include a series of spiritual engagements an...

December 12, 2024 4:48 PM

India’s FDI journey reaches $1 trillion milestone

India has marked a significant achievement in its economic progress with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows crossing the $1 trillion mark since April 2000. This milestone comes alongside a notable 26% increase in FDI, reaching $42.1 billion duri...

December 12, 2024 4:29 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over impeachment motion against Chairman

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday till 11 am on December 13 due to repeated disruptions. Earlier in the day, the proceedings were suspended until 2 pm, but when the House reconvened in the afternoon, the uproar continued as opposition members...

December 12, 2024 3:38 PM

Tax refunds up by 46.31% to ₹3.08 lakh crore in April-Nov 24: Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry announced on Thursday that tax refunds between April 1 and November 27, 2024, surged by 46.31% compared to the same period last year. In the financial year 2024-25, refunds amounting to ₹3.08 lakh crore were issued, significant...

December 12, 2024 2:38 PM

Maharashtra cabinet expansion scheduled for December 14

Amid ongoing speculation about Maharashtra's cabinet formation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that the formula for cabinet expansion has been finalized and will be revealed soon. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis addressed rum...

December 12, 2024 1:18 PM

Holiday declared for schools in Chennai, adjoining districts today due to heavy rains

The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and nearby districts on Thursday due to heavy rains that began on Wednesday night. District Collectors of Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Cuddalore,...

December 12, 2024 10:23 AM

Supreme Court’s special bench to hear pleas challenging Places of Worship Act today

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of petitions today challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The special bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV ...

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