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Persistent challenges: Afghan Embassy announces permanent closure in Delhi

"Unfortunately, despite an eight-week wait, the objectives of visa extension for diplomats and a shift in the Indian govt's conduct were not realised," the Afghan embassy said

IndiGo to be first airline to start flights from Noida Int'l Airport

Under the agreement, signed in Delhi, NIA and IndiGo will work together towards developing and strengthening air connectivity in Uttar Pradesh and beyond

Andhra govt to begin comprehensive caste census on Dec 9: Minister Krishna

"It is important to have a caste census to transform the living standards of people"

Hammer thrower Rachna Kumari fails dope test by int'l federation's AIU

"It is not a NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency) case but of AIU, so I don't know the details," the official said

NGT directs states to take concerted efforts to improve air quality index

A non-attainment area is an area considered to have air quality worse than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

FinMin calls meeting of bankers to deal with digital payment fraud

The meeting assumes significance in view of digital fraud witnessed by UCO Bank and Bank of Baroda in the recent past

Bandhan Bank approves re-appointment of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh as MD

The current tenure of Ghosh as the MD and CEO will expire on July 9, 2024

3rd party to carry out inspection of 12 under-construction Himachal tunnels

Warning that no laxity in safety will be tolerated, he asked project directors to conduct mock drills and check the preparedness of evacuation plans

VP underlines role of CAs in curbing corruption, detecting irregularities

Talking about the importance of economic nationalism in trade and industry, the Vice President emphasized its priority over fiscal gains

Adani-Hindenburg row: No reason to discredit Sebi, says SC, reserves order

The SC bench said that it cannot ask a statutory regulator to take as a "gospel truth" something which was published in the media

UN peacekeepers from 16 countries undergo military training in India

The course, themed on the UN framework and designed as an empowering and collaborative training programme, was organised jointly in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs

IRB Infra arm inks pact with NHAI for tolling project in Madhya Pradesh

The project involves paying upfront Rs 4,428 crore to NHAI for tolling and O&M of 316 km stretch of NH44 for a revenue-linked concession period of 20 years

Drilling at Silkyara tunnel on hold for another day, workers await rescue

A ground penetrating radar has indicated that there are no metal hurdles up to five metres ahead of the passage drilled so far, state's nodal officer for the multi-agency rescue effort said

SC asks Centre to suggest names of 5 officers for Delhi chief secretary

SC bench hearing the AAP government's plea asked why the LG and the chief minister cannot meet to amicably decide on names

PNB Housing Finance to raise Rs 3,500 cr via NCDs to fund business growth

The fund will be raised in tranches over the next six months, it said

Tata Tech's Rs 3,042.5-cr IPO subscribed 69.43 times on final day of offer

This is the first company from the Tata Group to float an initial public offer (IPO) in nearly two decades. Tata Consultancy Services was the last IPO from the group in 2004

Reserve Bank adds 19 unauthorised forex trading platforms in 'Alert List'

In a statement, the Reserve Bank said the Alert List also contains names of entities/platforms/websites which appear to be promoting unauthorised entities

India, UK discuss regional security issues at Defence Consultative meet

Both sides planned for increased interactions and joint activities in the maritime domain with a focus on joint exercises, Maritime Domain Awareness and information exchange

Delhi HC asks MCD to allow religious programme at Anand Vihar ISBT

In a status report, police also said that the organiser will ensure they keep a fire extinguisher at the event venue and there will be no obstruction to the flow of traffic

Govt to acquire 5k hectares of land for industries in Naxal-hit Gadchiroli

To support employment initiatives and industrial projects, an Udyog Bhawan will be constructed at Gadchiroli with an investment of Rs 14 crore, he added