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December 5, 2024 4:59 PM

Indian indices close higher amid volatility

Indian stock markets ended higher on Thursday, driven by buying in heavyweight IT stocks. The Sensex closed at 81,765, gaining 809.53 points, or 1 percent, while the Nifty settled at 24,708.40, up by 240.95 points, or 0.98 percent. Intraday, the Sen...

December 5, 2024 4:18 PM

Ashok Kumar appointed as India’s Ambassador to Belarus

Ashok Kumar, currently serving as the High Commissioner of India to Zambia, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Belarus, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs. Kumar is expected to take up h...

December 5, 2024 1:59 PM

11 ministers of Hemant Soren-led cabinet take oath in Jharkhand

Six days after Hemant Soren took oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister for a record fourth time, he expanded his cabinet on Thursday with 11 ministers taking the oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan at 12.50 p.m., where Gov...

December 5, 2024 9:01 AM

Devendra Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra CM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, on Thursday.   The ceremony will also witness the swearing-in of two Deputy Chief Ministers: Ajit Pawar of the...

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