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MP Assembly polls: BJP, Congress look to shine in Bundelkhand region

After the SP MLA's defection and bypolls during 2018-2023, the BJP's tally currently stands at 18, while the Congress has seven legislators from the region. The BSP has one MLA

Announcements at USIBC meet to bolster US-India economic relations

The US India Business Council (USIBC) also held meetings with the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis

US, its allies working to build better future for West Asia: Prez Biden

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said the US and its allies through innovative projects like the India Middle East Economic Corridor are working to connect Middle East countries to a better future

US issues caution for Americans travelling overseas amid Israel-Gaza war

US citizens should stay alert in locations frequented by tourists, the advisory said

MP polls: With 2nd list of 85 candidates, Cong announces all but 1 nominee

With this list issued late Thursday night, the party has declared all but one candidates for elections to the 230-member assembly scheduled for November 17

Delhi govt asks depts to ensure time-bound disposal of pending complaints

The pending complaints totalling 24,550 up to September 2023 are related to four central government agencies and 23 departments of the Delhi government, said a senior official

TMC will launch bigger movement if no response on MGNREGA dues: Abhishek

"But if there was no proper response from the Centre on the issue of release of MGNREGA funds within Oct 31, the TMC will organise a larger movement, in which Mamata Banerjee will also participate"

PM Modi speaks to Palestinian President Abbas over deaths at Gaza hospital

Around 500 people were reported to have been killed on Tuesday in an explosion on the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, triggering strong international condemnation

Airtel, Ericsson test new tech that claims to save devices' battery on 5G

Ercisson claimed that its Reduced Capability (RedCap) solution will bring down complexity and extend the battery life of devices while delivering higher data rates

For sustainable growth of nations, WB's Gill calls for data-driven policies

Gill pointed out that relatively few countries (31) have grown into high-income countries between 1990 and 2021

Developed members must abandon higher moral ground: India at WTO agri meet

The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of the WTO. It is scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi in February next year

Indian cricket team in great form during World Cup, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the Indian cricket team is in great form in the World Cup as it comprehensively defeated Bangladesh to maintain its winning run

Myntra records about 460 mn customer visits during festive season sale

This was the fourth edition of BFF where sellers at Myntra offered access to over 23 lakh styles while scaling up the selection by over 50 per cent from the previous edition, the statement said

Equitas Small Finance Bank Q2 results: Net profit up 70.18% at Rs 198.13 cr

For the half year ending September 30, 2023 the net profit grew to Rs 389.33 crore from Rs 213.42 crore registered in the same period of last year

418 feet national flag, India's tallest, installed at Attari-Wagah border

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday inaugurated a 418-feet national flag, the tallest in the country, at Attari in Punjab's Amritsar district

Indices fall for the second straight trading session on weak global cues

Besides, disappointing quarterly earnings numbers and revenue forecast from IT services company Wipro also weighed on investor sentiments, traders said

MoS Finance urges pvt banks to push govt's financial inclusion programmes

He also reviewed the progress of opening brick-and-mortar branches of banks in unbanked villages with a population of more than 3,000 people

Microsoft Corporation India's profit rises 30% at Rs 649 cr in 2022-23

In 2022-23, Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt Ltd posted a 39 per cent increase in revenues at Rs 19,354 crore as against Rs 13,819.57 crore in the year-ago period, Tofler said

Sebi eases norms for borrowing for large corporates through debt securities

Presently, if at the end of three years, there is a shortfall in the requisite borrowings, a monetary penalty of 0.2 per cent of the shortfall in the borrowed amount is levied

Air India seeks to boost its talent pool with interactive program SOAR

Air India has started an interactive programme to hire students from business schools as the airline expands its fleet and operations