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Gujarat's bond with BJP getting stronger by the day, says PM Modi

The ruling BJP swept the local body polls in Gujarat by winning the Junagadh Municipal Corporation (JMC) as well as 60 municipalities out of 68

New CEC Gyanesh Kumar to oversee 22 state polls before 2029 retirement

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court (SC) said it would take up the pleas against the appointment of the CEC and election commissioners under the 2023 law on February 19 as a "priority"

Powergrid acquires Bidar Transco for Rs 6.52 cr under tariff-based bidding

BTL has been acquired for an aggregate value of about Rs 6.52 crore, including 50,000 equity shares at par at Rs 10 each, along with assets and liabilities of BTL as on the acquisition date 18.02.2025

Water supply to be disrupted in parts of Delhi on Feb 21, 22: DJB

Due to the repair work, the water supply will be stopped, and therefore, residents of the affected areas are advised to make judicious use of water, it added

Schedule is based on muhurats: Prayagraj DM denies extension of Maha Kumbh

The DM asserted that all necessary arrangements are in place for the remaining days of the Maha Kumbh to facilitate hassle-free bathing at the Triveni Sangam

Jharkhand govt hikes DA of employees by 7%, effective from July 1, 2024

The DA for the government employees under the fifth pay commission was also hiked to 455 per cent from the existing 443 per cent, effective from July 1, 2024

The many times that Indian comedians landed on the wrong side of the law

In 2020, at least eight people sued comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been critical of the BJP, the judiciary and the larger government machinery in his shows, for contempt of the Supreme Court

UPSC further extends last date to apply for CSE prelims till Feb 21

The Commission had recently also introduced certain changes in its online application system for the exam after aspirants complained of technical glitches while applying through it

550 million devotees have taken holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says UP govt

The Kumbh Mela which started on January 13 will continue till February 26 (Maha Shivratri)

Sebi amends mutual fund rules, sets time limit for NFO fund deployment

If funds are not deployed within the specified timeline, investors will have the option to exit the scheme without paying an exit load, the regulator had said

Significant Indian names join DIFC in 2024 as centre marks its 20th year

Significant Indian company names added this year include ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group (Wealth Management), AI/tech unicorn, Nagarro

Rajasthan CM calls for roadmap to make India water-sufficient by 2047

According to the official statement, Sharma said that the role of water self-reliance is very important in realizing the dream of developing India in 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi

Reliance Consumer takes soft drink brand Campa Cola to UAE market

Campa Cola, which has disrupted the Indian beverages industry, is being launched in the UAE with partner Agthia Group, one of the region's leading food & beverage (F&B) companies

India, Qatar aim to double bilateral trade to $28 billion in five years

The announcement came after talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi

Ireda arm gets provisional registration as finance co at Gujarat GIFT City

State-owned IREDA on Tuesday said its wholly-owned arm has been granted provisional registration as a finance company at Gift City in Gujarat.

TVS Motor launches 2025 edition TVS Ronin at Rs 1.35 lakh ex-showroom

TVS RONIN has redefined motorcycling by blending the timeless appeal of retro aesthetics with cutting edge technology and contemporary riding

Gold prices rise Rs 300 to Rs 88,500 per 10 gm, silver climbs Rs 800

In the international markets, Comex gold futures for April delivery climbed USD 24.94 per ounce, or 0.86 per cent, to USD 2,925.64 per ounce in the global market

Ficci, Assocham demand input tax credit for real estate under CGST

The associations have written letters to the finance ministry and have urged the latter to permit availing of the ITC where the immovable property is constructed for the provision of leasing services

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar decide to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership'

They also exchanged views on "regional and global issues" of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said

Over 2.8 million companies registered in India, 65% active: Govt data

Among those registered under the Companies Act, 2013, just 5,216 are foreign companies and out of those, 63 per cent or 3,281 entities were active at the end of January