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India fastest growing major economy, soon to become 3rd largest: Prez Murmu

Addressing an event in Delhi, she said the Indian economy had been demonstrating resilience in the face of geopolitical challenges and the country's economy was likely to grow tenfold by 2047

PM hits out at Delhi, WB govt for not implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme

The prime minister on Tuesday extended his government's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above

Diwali 2024: Amid pollution scare, many states tighten grip on firecrackers

With a blanket ban on firecrackers already in place across Delhi, many states have followed similar measures to avoid a potential health crisis

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone for health projects in MP

PM Modi inaugurated three government medical colleges situated in Mandsaur, Neemuch and Seoni and laid the foundation stone for nursing colleges

When Ratan Tata borrowed money from Amitabh Bachchan at London airport

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan shared a heartfelt memory involving the late Ratan Tata in a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16

What is IRCTC Vikalp scheme and how does it help to confirm train tickets?

The Vikalp Scheme was introduced by the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The scheme aims to give relief to passengers who have waitlisted tickets

PM to lay foundation stone of Rs 280 cr projects during Gujarat visit

On October 31, at around 7:15 am, Prime Minister Modi will offer floral tribute at the Statue of Unity, which will be followed by Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations

Dhanteras festivities spark Rs 60,000 cr sales; China faces Rs 1.25 tn loss

This festive season, traditional markets like Chandni Chowk are bustling with buyers, particularly for gold, silver, and brass items, with gold sales alone estimated at Rs 20,000 crore

ED chargesheets AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan in alleged Delhi Waqf Board

Special judge Vishal Gogne on Tuesday posted his bail application for hearing on November 7

CPI's K Narayana urges civil aviation minister to control rising airfares

"Our concern is about the fluctuation of airfares. In the last year alone, airfares have increased by 40 percent. Airlines should not hike the charges exorbitantly and arbitrarily

Delhi, Mumbai record poor AQI levels in Oct; Kolkata remains an outlier

India's major cities face severe air quality issues, with Delhi's AQI exceeding 300 for two days; Kolkata is the only city below 100

Ayodhya plans to set world record by lighting 28 lakh diyas on Deepotsav

Diyas have been delivered to all 55 ghats of Ayodhya which also include 'Ram Ki Paidi'. Volunteers are also being arranged for intricate designs for the Deepotsav event

Dhanteras 2024: History, traditions, and what to buy for good fortune

Dhanteras is traditionally seen as highly auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and valuables to welcome wealth and fortune into homes

This Greater Noida meth lab had Mexican cartel links. 95 kg of drugs seized

In a joint raid, NCB and Delhi Police uncovered a meth lab in Greater Noida, seizing 95 kg of methamphetamine; arrested suspects include a Tihar warden and a Mumbai-based chemist

Indonesia plans to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India in 2025

Indonesia's rice output is estimated to fall 2.43% this year to 30.34 million metric tons, due to a delay in planting and harvest season amid longer dry weather in 2023, the statistics bureau

ED conducts fresh raids in case of online betting, illegal IPL broadcast

Cash, bank deposits and silver bars worth about Rs 4 crore were seized along with various other "incriminating" documents, digital devices and immovable property-related documents during the raids

'Let Centre decide': Delhi HC on plea over Rohingya school admissions

The bench opined courts in no other country decided on matters of citizenship and something that couldn't be done directly, shouldn't be permitted indirectly

Rs 40 trn investment proposals testimony to UP's progress: CM Yogi

The chief minister highlighted that the recent Global Investor Summit showcased the state's economic potential to the nation

Goa govt aims to create 11,000 Lakhpati Didis this financial year

All possible support is provided to women entrepreneurs to become Lakhpati Didi, said Sangam Patil, programme implementation officer with the Rural Development Agency