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The Union government will announce the tenth round of oil and gas exploration under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) only after Parliament passes the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, Business Standard reports. The Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha (Lower House), aims to streamline petroleum leases, permit
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A coalition of 10 central trade unions affiliated to various Opposition parties has threatened a nationwide strike against the Union government's move to notify the four labour codes. During a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the unions urged her to halt the codes' implementation, while
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On Tuesday, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella announced plans to invest over $3 billion in India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, including the establishment of new data and skilling centres in the next two years. He was speaking at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru. Microsoft has three
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Apple Inc. supplier Foxconn Technology Group and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. have sought ₹6 billion and ₹1 billion, respectively, in subsidies they are entitled to under the Union government’s production incentives program. The Union government pledged a total of ₹410 billion ($4.8 billion) in subsidies to manufacturers, and
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V Narayanan is set to become the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the Secretary of the Department of Space. According to news reports, he will take over from S Somanath on January 14, when his tenure ends. Cabinet's Appointments Committee issued an order
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India’s economy is expected to grow only at a rate of 6.4% in 2024-25. This is the lowest growth rate in the last four years and the slump is attributed to a slowdown in manufacturing and urban consumption, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). The estimate falls
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India's electorate now has over 99 crore voters. There has been a 2.2% growth in the number of voters, recorded since the last special summary revision of electoral rolls in 2024. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Tuesday that the country may soon have 100 crore
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar defended the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision not to share CCTV footage from polling booths with the public and candidates. Kumar was addressing the media on Tuesday at a press conference, which was held primarily to announce the date of Delhi
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The Union government will announce the tenth round of oil and gas exploration under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) only after Parliament passes the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, Business Standard reports. The Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha (Lower House), aims to streamline petroleum leases, permit
by Publisher


The Union government will announce the tenth round of oil and gas exploration under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) only after Parliament passes the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, Business Standard reports. The Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha (Lower House), aims to streamline petroleum leases, permit
by Publisher
A coalition of 10 central trade unions affiliated to various Opposition parties has threatened a nationwide strike against the Union government's move to notify the four labour codes. During a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the unions urged her to halt the codes' implementation, while
by Publisher
On Tuesday, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella announced plans to invest over $3 billion in India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, including the establishment of new data and skilling centres in the next two years. He was speaking at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru. Microsoft has three
by Publisher
Apple Inc. supplier Foxconn Technology Group and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. have sought ₹6 billion and ₹1 billion, respectively, in subsidies they are entitled to under the Union government’s production incentives program. The Union government pledged a total of ₹410 billion ($4.8 billion) in subsidies to manufacturers, and
by Publisher
V Narayanan is set to become the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the Secretary of the Department of Space. According to news reports, he will take over from S Somanath on January 14, when his tenure ends. Cabinet's Appointments Committee issued an order
by Publisher
India’s economy is expected to grow only at a rate of 6.4% in 2024-25. This is the lowest growth rate in the last four years and the slump is attributed to a slowdown in manufacturing and urban consumption, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). The estimate falls
by Publisher
India's electorate now has over 99 crore voters. There has been a 2.2% growth in the number of voters, recorded since the last special summary revision of electoral rolls in 2024. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Tuesday that the country may soon have 100 crore
by Publisher
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar defended the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision not to share CCTV footage from polling booths with the public and candidates. Kumar was addressing the media on Tuesday at a press conference, which was held primarily to announce the date of Delhi
by Publisher
Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
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A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
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The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
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President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
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A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was
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Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the

President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official

A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was