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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 Finance Minister to Hold Pre-Budget Talks with States Over Growth Policies
Finance Minister to Hold Pre-Budget Talks with States Over Growth Policies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet state finance ministers on Friday in Jaisalmer for pre-Budget consultations ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. States are expected to push for financial packages and initiatives to support innovation, investment, and job creation, with particular focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). States

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 Nestle India Not Bothered by Suspension of MFN Status
Nestle India Not Bothered by Suspension of MFN Status

The FMCG giant Nestle India stated on Thursday that the firm will not be impacted in any way by Switzerland's decision to suspend the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status that India had enjoyed all this while. Meanwhile, the Mint reported that the Indian FMCG sector will experience a

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 FIR Against the Leader of the Opposition
FIR Against the Leader of the Opposition

The Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the BJP’s complaint against the Congress leaders alleged involvement in Thursday’s violent pushing and shoving at the Parliament door. The complaint was registered under several sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (the revised Indian

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Killed in Kulgam Encounter
Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Killed in Kulgam Encounter

Farooq Ahmad Bhat, the operational chief of the Hizbul Mujahideen, a Pakistan-affiliated Islamist militant organisation, was killed in a operation by the security forces in Kulgam district, south Kashmir. Bhat, a senior commander and one of the group's longest-surviving militants, was an A++ category militant. Four other terrorists

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 The Government Decides to Increase the Size of the Committee on Unified Elections Bill
The Government Decides to Increase the Size of the Committee on Unified Elections Bill

In Friday’s list of business in the Lower House, Law Minister Arjun Meghwal will refer to the two Bills proposing simultaneous elections to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The government has decided to increase the size of the JPC to 39 members, including 27 members from the Lower House

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News   -   Dec 19, 2024 US Backs Extradition of Suspect in 2008 Mumbai Attacks
US Backs Extradition of Suspect in 2008 Mumbai Attacks

The US government has supported India's request to extradite Tahawwur Rana, a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. US Solicitor General, Elizabeth Prelogar, filed a response on Monday urging the Supreme Court to reject Rana’s petition, which seeks to block the extradition. Rana, a Canadian citizen of

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News   -   Dec 19, 2024 Upper House Deputy Chair Rejects Opposition's Notice for Removal of Vice President
Upper House Deputy Chair Rejects Opposition's Notice for Removal of Vice President

According to a report from news agency PTI, which cited sources, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh rejected the opposition's impeachment notice on Thursday, which called for Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to be removed. He claimed that the opposition moved the motion to

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News   -   Dec 19, 2024 Parliamentary Review of Digital Competition Bill Raises Concerns Over Delays
Parliamentary Review of Digital Competition Bill Raises Concerns Over Delays

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has reopened the examination of the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in digital markets, potentially delaying the enactment of the Digital Competition Bill. The bill, which aims to regulate gatekeeper platforms and curb monopolistic practices, is nearing finalisation by the Ministry

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Finance Minister to Hold Pre-Budget Talks with States Over Growth Policies
News   -   Dec 20, 2024 Finance Minister to Hold Pre-Budget Talks with States Over Growth Policies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet state finance ministers on Friday in Jaisalmer for pre-Budget consultations ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. States are expected to push for financial packages and initiatives to support innovation, investment, and job creation, with particular focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). States

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 Finance Minister to Hold Pre-Budget Talks with States Over Growth Policies
Finance Minister to Hold Pre-Budget Talks with States Over Growth Policies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet state finance ministers on Friday in Jaisalmer for pre-Budget consultations ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. States are expected to push for financial packages and initiatives to support innovation, investment, and job creation, with particular focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). States

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 Nestle India Not Bothered by Suspension of MFN Status
Nestle India Not Bothered by Suspension of MFN Status

The FMCG giant Nestle India stated on Thursday that the firm will not be impacted in any way by Switzerland's decision to suspend the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status that India had enjoyed all this while. Meanwhile, the Mint reported that the Indian FMCG sector will experience a

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 FIR Against the Leader of the Opposition
FIR Against the Leader of the Opposition

The Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the BJP’s complaint against the Congress leaders alleged involvement in Thursday’s violent pushing and shoving at the Parliament door. The complaint was registered under several sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (the revised Indian

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Killed in Kulgam Encounter
Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Killed in Kulgam Encounter

Farooq Ahmad Bhat, the operational chief of the Hizbul Mujahideen, a Pakistan-affiliated Islamist militant organisation, was killed in a operation by the security forces in Kulgam district, south Kashmir. Bhat, a senior commander and one of the group's longest-surviving militants, was an A++ category militant. Four other terrorists

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News   -   Dec 20, 2024 The Government Decides to Increase the Size of the Committee on Unified Elections Bill
The Government Decides to Increase the Size of the Committee on Unified Elections Bill

In Friday’s list of business in the Lower House, Law Minister Arjun Meghwal will refer to the two Bills proposing simultaneous elections to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The government has decided to increase the size of the JPC to 39 members, including 27 members from the Lower House

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News   -   Dec 19, 2024 US Backs Extradition of Suspect in 2008 Mumbai Attacks
US Backs Extradition of Suspect in 2008 Mumbai Attacks

The US government has supported India's request to extradite Tahawwur Rana, a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. US Solicitor General, Elizabeth Prelogar, filed a response on Monday urging the Supreme Court to reject Rana’s petition, which seeks to block the extradition. Rana, a Canadian citizen of

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News   -   Dec 19, 2024 Upper House Deputy Chair Rejects Opposition's Notice for Removal of Vice President
Upper House Deputy Chair Rejects Opposition's Notice for Removal of Vice President

According to a report from news agency PTI, which cited sources, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh rejected the opposition's impeachment notice on Thursday, which called for Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to be removed. He claimed that the opposition moved the motion to

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News   -   Dec 19, 2024 Parliamentary Review of Digital Competition Bill Raises Concerns Over Delays
Parliamentary Review of Digital Competition Bill Raises Concerns Over Delays

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has reopened the examination of the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in digital markets, potentially delaying the enactment of the Digital Competition Bill. The bill, which aims to regulate gatekeeper platforms and curb monopolistic practices, is nearing finalisation by the Ministry

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Jan 15, 2025 Pixxel Sends Three Hyperspectral Satellites into Orbit with SpaceX
Pixxel Sends Three Hyperspectral Satellites into Orbit with SpaceX

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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Jan 15, 2025 GOP Lawmaker Warns Adani Case Could Harm US-India Relations
GOP Lawmaker Warns Adani Case Could Harm US-India Relations

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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Jan 15, 2025 Delhi Excise Case: Home Ministry Approves Prosecution of Kejriwal
Delhi Excise Case: Home Ministry Approves Prosecution of Kejriwal

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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News   -   Jan 15, 2025 Armed Forces' Welfare a Govt Priority, says PM Modi
Armed Forces' Welfare a Govt Priority, says PM Modi

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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Jan 15, 2025 Odisha Eyes Greenfield Steel Plant Deal in Keonjhar
Odisha Eyes Greenfield Steel Plant Deal in Keonjhar

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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Jan 15, 2025 Singapore President Arrives in Delhi for Five-Day Visit
Singapore President Arrives in Delhi for Five-Day Visit

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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Jan 15, 2025 Jaishankar Discusses Bilateral Progress with Spanish Leaders in Madrid
Jaishankar Discusses Bilateral Progress with Spanish Leaders in Madrid

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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News   -   Jan 15, 2025 Fog Disrupts Dialy Life in the National Capital
Fog Disrupts Dialy Life in the National Capital

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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