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Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat enters semifinals of men's 57kg freestyle wrestling

Aman Sehrawat advanced to the men's 57kg wrestling quarterfinal after beating European Championships gold medallist Vladimir Egorov of North Mcedonia at the Paris Olympics.

Aug 8, 2024

Shaktikanta Das 25th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI Governor Highlights India's Financial Resilience Amidst Global Uncertainties

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted India's financial sector's resilience, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a well-capitalized banking sector.

Aug 8, 2024

'Unbecoming conduct', Dhankar leaves chair briefly as Oppn raises din in RS over Phogat issue

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday briefly left the House while condemning the behaviour of some opposition members, who staged a walkout over the chair's refusal to allow discussion on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics.

Aug 8, 2024

Clearing time for cheques to be cut from 2 days to a few hours: RBI

The RBI aims to reduce the clearing time required for bank cheques to a few hours as part of a major step to facilitate the ease of doing business in the country, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Aug 8, 2024

Indian Visa Centre in Bangladesh 'closed indefinitely'

Amid the crisis in Bangladesh that forced Sheikha Hasina to resign as the Prime Minister, all Indian visa application centres in Bangladesh will remain closed until further orders.

Aug 8, 2024

RBI to end scam by fake loan apps, public repository to be created for digital lending apps

To address the problems arising from unauthorised digital lending apps (DLAs), the Reserve Bank proposes to create a public repository of DLAs deployed by its regulated entities to help consumers verify a digital lender.

Aug 8, 2024

RBI hikes limit for tax payments via UPI from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

The Reserve Bank has decided to enhance the limit for tax payments through UPI from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh per transaction.

Aug 8, 2024

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Lok Sabha to Table Controversial Waqf Bill Today; 'Send to Panel First': Rahul Gandhi

The Lok Sabha is set to table the controversial Waqf Bill, which aims to amend the law governing Waqf boards. The Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, is set to oppose the bill, demanding it be sent to the standing committee for scrutiny.

Aug 8, 2024

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Abhishek Banerjee demands Rajya Sabha berth for Vinesh Phogat

Amid the political slugfest over ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics hours before her gold medal match, Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday called for a consensus approach by the Union government and the opposition on how her contributions to the sport can be acknowledged.

Aug 8, 2024

Sensex trades lower, RBI MPC decides to keep repo rate unchanged

Indian equity indices opened lower on Thursday ahead of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announcing MPC decisions.

Aug 8, 2024

Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away, body to be donated for medical research

Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who was the second and the last CM of the Left regime in West Bengal, died at his residence at Palm Avenue in South Kolkata on Thursday morning. He was 80.

Aug 8, 2024

Election Commission to reach Srinagar on Thursday to review preparations for Assembly poll

The full ECI team will meet different stakeholders including political parties, law enforcement agencies, and the Chief Electoral Officer of J&K in connection with the forthcoming Assembly polls.

Aug 8, 2024

Bt Cotton boosts farmers' yield and net income at Rs.25,000 in rainfed areas: Minister

The net return from Bt cotton is estimated at Rs 25,000 per hectare in rainfed areas

Aug 7, 2024

Indian Embassy Rescues 14 Youths from Laos Cyber-Scam Centres

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 14 Indian youths from cyber-scam centres in the Golden Triangle SEZ. The victims were lured to Laos with fraudulent job offers and then held captive. The Embassy has issued warnings and advisories to Indian workers considering employment in Laos. Similar incidents have been reported in other Southeast Asian countries, highlighting the need for international efforts to combat this issue.

Aug 7, 2024

India, US working to 'shape the future', write Blinken, Austin

US and India Unite to Counter China's Influence in Semiconductors and Bolster Supply Chain Resilience

The US-India strategic partnership is crucial in shaping the future of sectors like AI, semiconductors, and clean energy. The partnership has evolved with a focus on joint investments in future-shaping sectors and initiatives like the Quad and iCET. The collaboration serves as a counterbalance to China's influence in the semiconductor market and bolsters supply chain resilience. The alliance underscores the commitment of both nations to maintaining regional stability and security, indicating the evolving nature of 21st-century international relations.

Aug 7, 2024

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India

Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat enters semifinals of men's 57kg freestyle wrestling

RBI Governor Highlights India's Financial Resilience Amidst Global Uncertainties

'Unbecoming conduct', Dhankar leaves chair briefly as Oppn raises din in RS over Phogat issue

Clearing time for cheques to be cut from 2 days to a few hours: RBI

Indian Visa Centre in Bangladesh 'closed indefinitely'

RBI to end scam by fake loan apps, public repository to be created for digital lending apps

RBI hikes limit for tax payments via UPI from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Lok Sabha to Table Controversial Waqf Bill Today; 'Send to Panel First': Rahul Gandhi

Abhishek Banerjee demands Rajya Sabha berth for Vinesh Phogat

Sensex trades lower, RBI MPC decides to keep repo rate unchanged

Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away, body to be donated for medical research

Election Commission to reach Srinagar on Thursday to review preparations for Assembly poll

Bt Cotton boosts farmers' yield and net income at Rs.25,000 in rainfed areas: Minister

Indian Embassy Rescues 14 Youths from Laos Cyber-Scam Centres

US and India Unite to Counter China's Influence in Semiconductors and Bolster Supply Chain Resilience

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh