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December 31, 2024 3:06 PM

‘From “shared response” in 2004 tsunami to “vital force” for progress in Indo-Pacific’: Jaishankar highlights Quad’s progress

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Quad, emphasizing its evolution from a collective response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami into a key force driving stability, progress, and prosperity in th...

December 31, 2024 1:20 PM

Year-End Review 2024: Transforming India’s digital landscape through strategic initiatives

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has implemented several landmark policy reforms and technological initiatives in 2024, reinforcing India’s position as a leader in digital governance and innovation. These efforts, aime...

December 31, 2024 1:10 PM

Gross NPA ratio of India’s banks falls to 12-year low of 2.6%

India’s banking sector has witnessed continued improvement in asset quality, with the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio dropping to 2.6% of total advances in September 2024, marking the lowest level in the past 12 years, according to the Res...

December 31, 2024 12:20 PM

India’s current account deficit to stay at 1% of GDP for FY2025: CRISIL report

India's current account deficit (CAD) is projected to remain at a safe 1% of GDP for fiscal year 2025, rising from 0.7% in the previous year, according to a report by CRISIL. While geopolitical risks may pose challenges, strong financial inflows and ...

December 31, 2024 12:08 PM

Health Ministry cracks down on spurious drugs, major seizure in Kolkata

In a major crackdown on counterfeit medicines, a large consignment of suspected spurious anti-cancer and anti-diabetic drugs was seized during a joint operation by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the West Bengal Drugs Cont...

December 31, 2024 10:08 AM

India becomes fourth nation to achieve space docking with indigenous system: Jitendra Singh praises ISRO’s SpaDeX mission

India has reached a major milestone in space exploration, becoming the fourth nation to successfully perform space docking using its indigenously developed 'Bharatiya Docking System,' Union Minister Jitendra Singh said after the successful launch of ...

December 31, 2024 8:19 AM

ISRO launches PSLV-C60 with SpaDeX and innovative payloads

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone on Monday by successfully launching PSLV-C60 with SpaDeX and innovative payloads from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. This year-end mission is historic as ISRO aims to...

December 30, 2024 8:37 PM

BPSC will investigate and take appropriate action: Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar

Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar said on Monday that the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will address complaints raised by candidates regarding the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), 2024. Speaking to the media, K...

December 30, 2024 8:26 PM

Vitul Kumar Assigned Officiating Charge as CRPF Director General

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday assigned senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vitul Kumar the officiating charge for the post of Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the retirement of the incumbent force ...

December 30, 2024 8:21 PM

Justice V. Ramasubramanian assumes charge as NHRC Chairperson

Justice V. Ramasubramanian, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, on Monday. Justice (Dr.) Vidyut Ranjan Sarangi also took office as a Member of the Comm...

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