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June 29, 2024 10:07 AM

India and USA extend agreement on equalisation levy until June 30

India and the United States have agreed to extend their transitional agreement on the Equalisation Levy until June 30. This decision comes after both countries initially joined 134 other members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework in October 2021 to address tax challenges from the digitalization of ...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Heavy rainfall expected across India as monsoon advances

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country as the Southwest Monsoon continues its advance. Coastal Karnataka is at risk of extremely heavy rainfall today, prompting authorities to urge residents to take necessary precautions...

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

Ladakh achieves full functional literacy under ULLAS

Ladakh has become the first administrative unit to achieve full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Program). Lieutenant Governor Dr. BD Mishra made this announcement during a celebration at Sindhu Sanskritik Kendra in Leh on Tuesday. The Union Te...

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

Delhi High Court stays trial court order granting bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the trial court order granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the capital’s liquor policy. The vacation bench of Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, while passing the order, said that the documents and arguments were...

June 22, 2024 9:39 PM

Bahrain celebrates 10th International Day of Yoga

The Embassy of India in Bahrain marked the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2024, with a series of events centered around the theme "Yoga for Self and Society." The main celebration took place at Khalifa Sports City Stadium, where hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered for a sessio...

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

PM Modi visits ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara in Bihar

Ahead of inaugurating the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited and took aNalanda Mahavihara, PM Modi, Nalanda University, Rajgir tour of the ruins of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara. The visit marks the first visit by the Prime Ministe...

June 14, 2024 10:21 PM

Stock market closes in green amid broad-based gains

The stock market closed on a positive note on Friday, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty both registering gains. The Sensex climbed 138.59 points to end the day at 76,949.49, while the Nifty rose by 55.00 points, closing at 23,453.90. The trading session saw mixed performances among the Nifty firms...

June 14, 2024 2:46 PM

WPI Food Index increased from 5.52 pc in April to 7.40 pc in May

Wholesale food prices have skyrocketed month-on-month in May, with official data showing that the Whole Price Index for food rising from 5.52 per cent in April to 7.40 per cent in May. In the food basket, cereals, paddy, pulses, vegetables, potato, onion, fruits, all spiked. The overall wholesale ...