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Proposed National Research Foundation gets Rs 2,000 crore in Budget

The allocation of Rs 2,000 crore in the Union Budget for the proposed National Research Foundation, a new funding agency to bolster India's research competence, has raised expectations

FMCG makers see shoots of revival in rural mkt, increase marketing spends

Major FMCG companies feel the demand slump has bottomed out and there are green shoots of recovery in the rural markets, which has been under stress since the last few quarters

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Greg Chappell

Batting great Greg Chappell believes Australia can win the upcoming high-profile four-match Test series as India are "vulnerable" with injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

IND vs AUS: Injured Hazlewood set to miss first Test; doubtful for second

Recovering from an achilles injury, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the opening Test against India in Nagpur and also remains a doubtful starter for the second game in Delhi.

Don't get a haircut: When Pervez Musharraf praised Dhoni's long locks

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who passed away on Sunday, always enjoyed India-Pakistan cricket rivalry and once suggested M S Dhoni to not trim his flowing mane.

India ahead of America's Silicon Valley in the field of IT: Anurag Thakur

India is ahead of America's Silicon Valley in the field of IT, exemplified among other things by the fact the Covid vaccination certificate here is available digitally, Anurag Thakur has said

SC set to get five new judges tomorrow, taking its strength to 34

The Supreme Court is all set to get five new judges, taking its strength to 32 against the sanctioned strength of 34, on Monday when three chief justices will take oath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Sant Ravidas on birth anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid obeisance to mystic poet Sant Ravidas on his 646th birth anniversary at a temple in Seer Govardhanpur here

Tata Power to operationalise solar cell, module facility by Dec: CEO Sinha

Tata Power aims to operationalise its solar cell and module facility being set up in Tamil Nadu by December-end of this year, the company's CEO & MD Praveer Sinha said

India's focus should be on reducing dependence on China: Suman Bery

NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery said that India's focus should not be on overall trade deficit with China, instead it should be on reducing New Delhi's dependence for certain critical inputs

Women's T20 WC: India focussed on clash against Pak despite WPL auction

The Women's Premier League auction is just around the corner but India are firmly focussed on their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan as they aim to emulate the U19 girls' title-winning feat

IND vs AUS Test: Team's emphasis on slip fielding says India coach Dravid

The Indian team is focussing on fielding, especially slip catching, ahead of the opening Test against Australia beginning here on February 9, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday.

WPL: Jhulan mentor, Charlotte Edwards appointed head coach of MI women

Recently retired India legend Jhulan Goswami has been entrusted with the dual role of team mentor and bowling coach by Mumbai Indians for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) season.

Dharmendra Pradhan expresses concern over Odisha's law and order situation

Expressing concern over the law and order situation in Odisha, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the state govt has no clue why an on-duty policeman shot dead health minister Naba Kishore Das

India's chances in T20 WC will be largely dependent on top-order: Mithali

Former skipper Mithali Raj feels India's chances of winning the Women's T20 World Cup will depend largely on the top order's form

Home Minister Amit Shah visits Anukul Chandra Ashram in Jharkhand's Deoghar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday visited the Thakur Anukul Chandra Ashram in Jharkhand's Deoghar district

Modi, govt cannot hide from questions saying Hum Adani Ke Hain Kaun: Cong

The Congress on Sunday stepped up its attack on the Centre over allegations against the Adani group, alleging that the Modi government's "loud silence" over the issue smacks of collusion

Linking PAN with Aadhaar: CBDT chairperson says 480 mn linked so far

A fee of Rs 1,000 will be payable for those who want to link their PAN and Aadhaar between now and March 31

A timeline of Pervez Musharraf's engagements with India during his reign

During his reign in power, he engaged with India on various crucial issues, including Jammu and Kashmir

India sees six-fold jump in voters since 1951; total electorate over 940 mn

The number of registered electors witnessed a gradual increase over the years, and so did their participation in the subsequent elections