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September 13, 2024 4:38 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower after record highs

India’s benchmark indices closed marginally lower on Friday, after reaching their record highs in the previous session. The Sensex dropped 71.77 points, or 0.09%, to settle at 82,890.94, while the Nifty slipped 32.40 points, or 0.13%, closing at 25...

September 13, 2024 4:07 PM

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler to face trial in 1984 Sikh killings case

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday ordered Congress leader Jagdish Tytler to stand trial in connection with the 1984 Pul Bangash Sikh killings case. The court's decision comes nearly four decades after the incident, which occurred in the wake of then-P...

September 13, 2024 3:54 PM

U.S. reaffirms support for India’s permanent seat on UN Security Council

The United States has renewed its endorsement of India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, emphasized that India, along with Japan and Germany, is well-deservin...

September 13, 2024 3:17 PM

Health Dynamics of India: Indian govt report reflects medical infra in India

The central government has recently published a report titled “Health Dynamics of India: Infrastructure and Human Resources 2022-23”, which provides a detailed analysis of the health infrastructure and workforce across the country. Previously kno...

September 13, 2024 2:14 PM

Uttarakhand CM Dhami instructs SDRF to stay vigilant amid heavy rainfall; IMD issues red alert

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and District Magistrates to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to lash various parts of the state. The directive follows the India Me...

September 13, 2024 3:22 PM

Swachh Bharat Mission: A game changer for public health

The recent release of the scientific report in the journal Nature on the Swachh Bharat Mission’s (SBM) impact on the reduction in infant and child mortality broadly coincides with the 10th anniversary of the programme. Announced by Prime Ministe...

September 13, 2024 10:48 AM

“Peace in border areas, respect for LAC essential for normalcy in India-China ties”: NSA Ajit Doval at BRICS summit

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday in St. Petersburg, Russia. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS High-Ranking Officials Meeting on Security Matters, according to a pres...

September 13, 2024 10:12 AM

Sensex, Nifty open near record highs as global markets surge

India's benchmark indices hovered near record highs on Friday, driven by a rally in Asian markets as investors anticipated a 50-basis-point interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 climbed to 25,430.45, markin...

September 13, 2024 10:55 AM

Jaishankar says 75 percent of disengagement problems sorted out with China

Highlighting the progress on border talks with China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that 75 percent of disengagement problems with Beijing are sorted out, however, the two nations still have some things to do. Jaishankar also underlined...

September 12, 2024 11:53 PM

Ready to resign, want justice for the victim, says CM Mamata Banerjee amid junior doctors’ protest

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged protesting junior doctors to return to work, stating that while she is prepared to resign from her post, her priority remains justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim and ensuring proper medical c...

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