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Lok Sabha According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the nation's GDP grew at an average rate of 8.3% over the previous three years, suggesting consistent, stable growth. She emphasised that retail inflation in April-October 2024-25 was 4.8%, the lowest since the Covid epidemic, and that the
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Air India will update its aircraft and flight timings on international routes in 2025. The airline will introduce retrofitted A320neo planes on all Delhi-Bangkok flights starting January 16 and add a fourth daily service between the two cities from January 1. Additionally, the airline will deploy former Vistara planes, including
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Japanese startup Orbital Lasers and Indian robotics company InspeCity have agreed to jointly explore the use of laser-equipped satellites to remove space debris. The two companies will assess business opportunities for in-orbit services, such as de-orbiting defunct satellites and prolonging spacecraft life. Orbital Lasers plans to demonstrate its laser system
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The Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced Graded Response Action Plan 4 restrictions in Delhi as the Air Quality Index worsened to the ‘severe’ zone. The measures include banning BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles, halting all construction and demolition activities except for projects of national importance
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In a major shift, India’s services exports overtook goods shipments in November 2024. Services exports have been estimated at $35.7 billion, compared with $32.1 billion in goods exports. Software services accounted for 47% of the total exports with nearly 70% headed towards the US. IT and IT-enabled
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With Thai AirAsia X beginning to operate direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), Delhi airport is now connected to 150 domestic and international destinations.
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The Indian Army had removed from the Army chief's office the iconic painting based on the photograph of Pakistani General Niazi signing the instrument of surrender bringing to an end the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war. The painting, which formed the prominent backdrop in the office of the Chief
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As a response to the criticism of appeasing her electorate, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a tote bag on Tuesday, protesting atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh during a demonstration at Parliament. On Monday, Priyanka's display of a bag bearing Palestine symbols in Parliament triggered backlash from the
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Lok Sabha According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the nation's GDP grew at an average rate of 8.3% over the previous three years, suggesting consistent, stable growth. She emphasised that retail inflation in April-October 2024-25 was 4.8%, the lowest since the Covid epidemic, and that the
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Lok Sabha According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the nation's GDP grew at an average rate of 8.3% over the previous three years, suggesting consistent, stable growth. She emphasised that retail inflation in April-October 2024-25 was 4.8%, the lowest since the Covid epidemic, and that the
by Publisher
Air India will update its aircraft and flight timings on international routes in 2025. The airline will introduce retrofitted A320neo planes on all Delhi-Bangkok flights starting January 16 and add a fourth daily service between the two cities from January 1. Additionally, the airline will deploy former Vistara planes, including
by Publisher
Japanese startup Orbital Lasers and Indian robotics company InspeCity have agreed to jointly explore the use of laser-equipped satellites to remove space debris. The two companies will assess business opportunities for in-orbit services, such as de-orbiting defunct satellites and prolonging spacecraft life. Orbital Lasers plans to demonstrate its laser system
by Publisher
The Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced Graded Response Action Plan 4 restrictions in Delhi as the Air Quality Index worsened to the ‘severe’ zone. The measures include banning BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles, halting all construction and demolition activities except for projects of national importance
by Publisher
In a major shift, India’s services exports overtook goods shipments in November 2024. Services exports have been estimated at $35.7 billion, compared with $32.1 billion in goods exports. Software services accounted for 47% of the total exports with nearly 70% headed towards the US. IT and IT-enabled
by Publisher
With Thai AirAsia X beginning to operate direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), Delhi airport is now connected to 150 domestic and international destinations.
by Publisher
The Indian Army had removed from the Army chief's office the iconic painting based on the photograph of Pakistani General Niazi signing the instrument of surrender bringing to an end the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war. The painting, which formed the prominent backdrop in the office of the Chief
by Publisher
As a response to the criticism of appeasing her electorate, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a tote bag on Tuesday, protesting atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh during a demonstration at Parliament. On Monday, Priyanka's display of a bag bearing Palestine symbols in Parliament triggered backlash from the
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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
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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