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December 2, 2024 3:19 PM

Coal production in Nov 2024 hits 90.62 million tonnes, registers 7.20% growth

Coal production and dispatch from captive and commercial mines have shown remarkable growth compared to the previous year, with overall coal production reaching 90.62 million tonnes (MT) in November 2024. This marks a 7.20% increase compared to 84.52...

December 2, 2024 1:58 PM

Cyclone Fengal weakens, heavy rainfall continues in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall on Saturday, has caused extensive flooding and disruption across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The cyclone has weakened into a depression, moving west-northwestward at a speed of 7 km/h and is expected to dissipate in...

December 2, 2024 11:23 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as lower GDP numbers weigh on investor sentiment

India’s benchmark indices were subdued on Monday after the release of lower-than-expected GDP figures on Friday. The Nifty 50 opened with a modest gain of 9 points at 24,140, while the Sensex dropped 58 points, starting at 79,743.87. By 9:42 am, ...

December 2, 2024 10:05 AM

PM Modi says key discussions held on national security challenges at DG-IG Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that key discussions were held on national security and cybercrime challenges at the DG-IG Conference held in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. “Extensive deliberations continued on the second day of the DGP/IGP Conference ...

December 1, 2024 2:33 PM

“Naga culture is known for its spirit of duty, compassion”: PM Modi extends wishes on Nagaland Statehood Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended best wishes to the people of Nagaland on Statehood Day on Sunday and said that Naga culture is known for its "spirit of duty and compassion." "Greetings to the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. Nagalan...

December 1, 2024 10:10 AM

PM Modi holds discussions on policing, security-related issues at DG-IG Conference in Bhubaneswar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the top brass of police officers from across the country on Saturday held a threadbare discussion on various issues related to policing and security of the nation on the second...

November 30, 2024 11:15 PM

Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry, IMD issues alert

Cyclone Fengal made landfall near Puducherry late Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The landfall process, expected to last around four hours, will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region. The cyclone is moving wes...

November 30, 2024 6:45 PM

New Maharashtra chief minister to take oath on December 5

The swearing-in ceremony for Maharashtra's 31st chief minister is set to take place on December 5 at 1 p.m. at Azad Maidan near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai, BJP MLA from Colaba and State Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar announ...

November 30, 2024 6:15 PM

FM Sitharaman urges women to utilise government’s schemes

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged women to actively participate in and benefit from the Union Government's various schemes. Speaking at a Credit Outreach Program in Madhubani, Bihar, Sitharaman hig...

November 30, 2024 4:02 PM

IISF 2024: India’s largest science festival kicks off at IIT Guwahati

The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) kicked off on Saturday at IIT Guwahati and will run until December 4. Centered around the theme "Transforming India into an S&T-driven Global Manufacturing Hub," the event highlights India's sc...

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