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October 28, 2024 10:28 AM

Nifty, Sensex begin week with gains; market uncertainty likely to persist until US election results

Indian stock markets opened the week with modest gains after last week's 2.5% decline across both key indices. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,251.10, marking an increase of 70.30 points or 0.29%, while the BSE Sensex gained 251.38 points, starting t...

October 28, 2024 9:12 AM

PM Modi and President of Govt of Spain Sanchez to inaugurate Tata-Airbus C295 aircraft plant in Vadodara

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with President of the Govt of Spain Pedro Sanchez, who is technically the country's Prime Minister, will be inaugurating the Tata-Airbus C295 aircraft plant facility in Vadodara, Gujarat on Monday. Pedro Sanchez, w...

October 28, 2024 10:22 AM

Jaishankar highlights India’s expanding role in global job market

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India's growing role in the global job market on Sunday, highlighting the government’s proactive steps in creating employment opportunities for Indians beyond national borders. Speaking to the pre...

October 27, 2024 5:13 PM

They are not accepting their mistake: BJP hits out at Punjab govt for failing to procure paddy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Harjeet Grewal on Sunday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, accusing it of failing to procure paddy from farmers despite receiving substantial funds from the Central government. "Pun...

October 27, 2024 2:38 PM

PM Modi warns nation about rising ‘Digital Arrest’ scams in Mann Ki Baat

In his latest Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the rising cases of cyber fraud in India, particularly scams referred to as "Digital Arrests." During the address, he urged citizens to be vigilant and war...

October 27, 2024 1:03 PM

‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi urges people to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, Birsa Munda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the nation to participate in the celebrations of the 150th birth anniversaries of two revered leaders, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Birsa Munda. Announcing this initiative on the 115th episode of his monthly...

October 27, 2024 10:57 AM

PM Modi Honors “Indomitable Spirit and Courage” of Infantry on Infantry Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the "indomitable spirit and courage" of all Ranks and Veterans of the Infantry on the occasion of Infantry Day. In a post on X PM Modi wrote, "On Infantry Day, we all salute the indomitable spirit and co...

October 27, 2024 10:00 AM

Delhi’s air quality worsens, residents say “feels suffocating”

Air pollution levels worsened across the national capital on Sunday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 352, a ‘very poor’ rating, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This marked a substantia...

October 27, 2024 9:17 AM

Punjab: Farmers continue protest for second day, demand paddy procurement among others

Farmers across Punjab maintained their protests for a second consecutive day on Sunday, demanding swift action on paddy procurement, fertilizer availability, and stubble management. Organized by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee and Sanyukta Kisa...

October 26, 2024 10:21 AM

Cyclone ‘Dana’ weakens into well marked low pressure area, likely to become insignificant in next 6 hours

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Cyclone 'Dana' has weakened into a "well-marked" low-pressure area and is likely to further weaken to become insignificant. Cyclone 'Dana' hit the Odisha coast on Friday, uprooting trees, ...

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