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Eid bank holiday April 2024: Banks to remain shut in these states

Eid bank holiday April 2024: Banks will remain closed in several states due to Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 on April 10 and 11. Here's all you need to know

India elected to several UN bodies, wins significant re-election to INCB

India has been elected to several key bodies at the UN, including a significant victory by its nominee Jagjit Pavadia who was re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board after garnering the highest number of votes. Pavadia was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) by secret ballot for the third term for five years from March 2025-2030, getting the highest number of votes in the highly competitive election. India was also elected by acclamation to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term 2025-2029; Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund for the term 2025-2027; Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services for 2025-2027. It was also elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women for the 2025-2027 term and the Executive Board of the World Food .

India, Kazakhstan assess security challenges, exchange views on terrorism

During the meeting that took place in Astana, both sides exchanged views on the terrorist threats in their respective regions, including State-sponsored, cross-border terrorism in South Asia

Happy Gudi Padwa 2024: 20 best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Happy Gudi Padwa 2024: This festival will be celebrated on April 9, marking the beginning of Marathi new year and Chaitra Navratri 2024. Here are the 20 best messages, wishes, quotes to share

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Here's the moon sighting date in India, UAE, US and more

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on the following day of the sighting of the crescent moon. Here's the moon sighting date in India, US, UAE and more

India abstains from UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Gaza ceasefire

India backs resolution affirming the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination

'Baseless': India rejects allegations of interference in Canada's elections

'We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections,' External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said

India aims to attract $100 bn a year in FDI as it woos China hedgers

Boosting the share of manufacturing in India's economy has been one of the key promises made by Modi, who is seeking a third term in elections that start on April 19

Chaitra Navratri 2024: When will it begin and the impact of Kharmas?

Chaitra Navratri 2024: It is an auspicious Hindu festival that will be celebrated on April 9 and will conclude on April 17. There is also a Kharmas shadow during the first five days, know more here

India aims for 1st strategic petroleum reserve with pvt company by 2029-30

So far, India has allowed only partial commercialisation for its three existing SPRs in southern India, which have a combined capacity of 36.7 million barrels

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj death anniversary 2024: 9 facts about his life

Every year, Indians observe Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's death anniversary on April 3, he passed away in 1680. Here's some important facts about his life

India, South Korea, and Japan to stay busy with IPOs while China stalls

While IPOs returned to major venues in Europe and the US, the slowdown in Asia was mostly due to Beijing's decision to ramp up scrutiny of domestic new share sales as it tries to boost confidence

Nine lemons believed to 'cure infertility' sold for Rs 2.36 lakh at auction

Nine lemons believed to cure infertility by locals are sold for Rs 2.36 lakh at an auction. Here is all you need to know

Delhi liquor policy case: India objects to US remarks on Kejriwal's arrest

'We take strong objection to the remarks of the Spokesperson of the US State Department about certain legal proceedings in India,' said the MEA

Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, is finally preparing for long goodbye

Coal's days are numbered, of course. Advances in solar and wind have made those technologies far cheaper than coal power in most parts of the world, and similar gains for batteries

DPI, tax code make India attractive investment destination: WEF official

A combination of policy changes such as bankruptcy law and taxation code and the enabling environment created by the digital public infrastructure has made India an attractive investment destination for the financial technology sector, a senior World Economic Forum (WEF) official said. In a video interview with PTI, Matthew Blake, Head of the Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems at the WEF said India has been one of the best-performing markets in the world and investors have made money here. Blake also struck a word of caution saying that since markets do not move in a purely linear fashion and were prone to "ups and downs", there was a need to educate investors. "So this idea of being an informed investor, a diversified investor, and having access to educational resources to do that is really fundamental artificial intelligence (AI)," he said. "I think a combination of different policy choices that have been made make India quite an attractive investment destination. In addit

Who is Deepinder Goyal's second wife, Grecia Munoz? Check details here

Deepinder Goyal married a Mexican model Grecia Munoz who now lives in India. Get to know more about her

Volkswagen to begin electrification journey later this year with ID.4

German automaker Volkswagen will kick off its electrification journey in India with the launch of its electric car ID.4 later this year as part of its global efforts of mass electrification, a senior company official said on Thursday. The company, which unveiled the ID.4, expects the Indian passenger vehicles market to grow 5-7 per cent this year while it is targeting 10-15 per cent growth for itself. "Our first step to the electrification journey in India begins with the ID.4...," Executive Director Sales International Operations, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Michael Mayer said here at the Volkswagen annual brand conference. He said the ID.4 is being brought in as part of the company's global efforts of mass electrification. It will be launched in the Indian market later this year. Globally, VW is leading in the electrification journey, he said, adding, as part of the company's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement 2030, it is continuing efforts in various spheres, including the

Holi 2024: Here are the top snacks prepared at the Holi celebration

Every year, Holi is celebrated in India with colour riots and parties, but the festival is incomplete without these delectable Indian snacks

India moving towards Viksit Bharat, focus on women-led development: Kamboj

She stressed that under PM Modi's leadership, India's G20 presidency had ushered in a new era of empowerment with a profound focus on women-led development, marking a change