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January 1, 2025 5:17 PM
In a new milestone, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions recorded an 8% month-on-month growth in December 2024, with transaction volumes reaching 16.73 billion, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) ...
January 1, 2025 4:50 PM
India's benchmark stock indices closed higher on the first trading day of 2025. Gains were recorded across sectors such as auto, IT, PSU banks, financial services, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, media, energy, and private banks on the National Stock Exchange...
January 1, 2025 4:57 PM
India's tobacco exports have witnessed a surge of 87 percent over the past five years, reaching a record Rs 12,005.89 crore ($1.45 billion) in the 2023-24 fiscal year, compared to Rs 6,408.15 crore in 2019-20. This remarkable growth has resulted in a...
January 1, 2025 4:29 PM
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) until 2025-26, with an overall outlay of Rs. 69,515 crore for the period 2021-2...
January 1, 2025 3:03 PM
The Defence Ministry has declared 2025 as the "Year of Reforms," aiming to transform the armed forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of executing multi-domain integrated operations. The decision was made on Tuesday durin...
January 1, 2025 1:47 PM
The cold wave continues to intensify in the Kashmir Valley, with the Meteorological (MeT) Department on Wednesday forecasting more snowfall and rain in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. According to a statement from the MeT Department, two w...
January 1, 2025 11:55 AM
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday said that it achieved a record 100 percent conviction rate in 2024 following the arrest of 210 individuals. The NIA apprehended 27 absconding criminals during the year and registered 80 cases in tot...
January 1, 2025 11:25 AM
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant surge in pilgrim footfall in 2024, with 94.83 lakh devotees visiting the sacred site. This marks the second-highest number of visitors recorded in a decade, according to Anshu...
January 1, 2025 10:35 AM
Elon Musk has expressed support for allegations of foul play in the death of 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment months after accusing OpenAI of copyright violations. Balaji’s mothe...
January 1, 2025 8:52 AM
India welcomed the year 2025 with joy and enthusiasm, as cities across the nation held vibrant celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes to the nation on Wednesday, expressing hope for a prosperous and fulfilling year ahe...
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