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Seeking help to contest polls, Sisodia launches crowd funding platform

Sisodia, a key figure in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been fielded from the Jangpura constituency this time

2,361 cadets including record 917 girls join NCC Republic Day Camp

In addition, cadets and officers from 14 friendly foreign countries will also be participating in the camp as part of a Youth Exchange Programme

India's defence exports crossed record Rs 21,000 cr over decade: Rajnath

Addressing officers at the Army War College (AWC) in more than two-centuries-old Mhow Cantonment, Singh said a target has been set to achieve defence exports of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029

Cos invested Rs 17,581 cr under PLI for specialty steel till Oct: Govt

To encourage domestic production of 'specialty steel' and lower imports by drawing in capital investments, the government introduced the PLI scheme for specialty steel

I-T dept refutes claims of crackdown on tax evaders using Digi Yatra data

Data shared by passenger for Digi Yatra is stored in an encrypted format. For availing the service, a passenger has to register his or her details on the Digi Yatra app using Aadhaar-based validation

No Indian among nominees for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award

The players nominated for the honour are Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu, New Zealand's Amelia Kerr, Australia's Annabel Sutherland and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award

Besides Bumrah, who has been at the top of his game throughout 2024, Root, Brook and Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis featured in the list for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award

Maha Kumbh: AI cameras, RFID wristbands to be used for pilgrims headcount

The mega-religious event, which is held every 12 years, will be held in Prayagraj from January 13 and will continue for 45 days

Sebi to auction 23 properties of 9 firms in Feb to recoup illicit funds

The process for the sale of the companies' assets has been initiated by the markets watchdog following the orders of Calcutta High Court

Reliance seeks premium of at least $3.5 per barrel for oil from KG block

Reliance and its partner BP of the UK sought bids from domestic refiners for sale of 17,600 barrels (2,800 kilolitres) of crude oil every month from April 2025 to February 2026

The time when 'carpenter' Carter helped build 100 houses near Lonavala

For a week in Oct that year, former US President and his wife Rosalynn worked alongside the families and about 2,000 international and local volunteers to build homes at Patan village near Lonavala

Telangana's revenue receipts below expectations at Rs 1.03 trn till Nov

The Revanth Reddy-led government, which assumed power in December, 2023, has already rolled out a slew of poll promises and 'guarantees', including Rs 21,000 crore loan waiver, free travel for women

Health insurers disallowed claims worth Rs 15,100 cr during FY24: Irdai

Of the total Rs 1.17 trillion claims under health insurance of general as well as standalone health insurers, only Rs 83,493.17 crore or 71.29 per cent were paid during the year ending March 2024

BII to make Rs 650 cr in final tranche of investment on M&M's EV arm

In November this year, M&M had unveiled two electric SUVs-- BE 6 and XEV 9e -- with deliveries expected to commence in the February-March period next year

Govt initiates countervailing duty probe on import of Vietnamese chemical

The move is aimed at guarding domestic manufacturers from the increase in imports that are subsidised by Vietnam

Rahul Gandhi exploited Manmohan Singh's death for his politics: BJP

While the country is mourning Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's demise, Rahul Gandhi has flown to Vietnam to ring in the new year, BJP's IT cell head Amit Malviya said in a post on X

India's housing market in de-growth phase, pins hopes on upcoming Budget

The de-growth in the Indian housing market came after three straight years of stellar growth

SPPL targets 1 mn TV sales in 2025; expands capacity, global brand licenses

The company, known for its affordable range of smart TVs in the Indian market, has a current revenue base of Rs 700 crore

Kejriwal's arrest, excise policy cases dominated Delhi courts in 2024

Kejriwal, the first-ever sitting CM to be arrested in the country, was named as an accused in the case and held by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21

GCC region 2024: India deepens ties with first PM visit to Kuwait in 40 yrs

As 2024 unfolded, a renewed focus on strategic partnerships in the region took centre stage, with Abu Dhabi serving as the pivotal gateway to this robust alliance