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India and Brazil will continue to fight for more representative UN: Brazilian President
New Delhi, Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday called for an urgent reform of the United Nations, in particular the UN Security Council (UNSC), while backing both…
Nifty, Sensex post strong gains led by metals, PSU banks
Mumbai, The Indian equity benchmarks posted strong gains on Friday, led by gains in metals and PSU bank stocks. At the closing bell, Sensex gained 316 points, or per cent…
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs, says they are unlawful
Washington, In a major setback to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he lacked authority under…
Govt likely to discontinue cash payments at National Highways from April 1
New Delhi, The government on Friday said that the NHAI is contemplating to completely discontinue cash transactions at the National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026.…
India can harness AI to achieve $30 trillion economy target by 2047: IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva
New Delhi, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said that India’s goal of becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) can be achieved with AI-driven innovation and…
Chhattisgarh government committed to making water conservation a mass movement: CM Sai
Raipur, Feb 20: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday reaffirmed the Chhattisgarh government’s commitment to transforming water conservation into a "Jan Andolan" (mass movement) across the state. Presiding over…
Ex-South Korean President Yoon sentenced to life imprisonment over martial law bid
Seoul, A court on Thursday sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his failed bid to impose martial law in 2024. In the first…
Sensex, Nifty log sharpest fall in over 2-weeks amid global tensions
Mumbai, Indian benchmark indices witnessed heavy selling pressure on Thursday, recording their sharpest decline in more than two weeks as rising geopolitical tensions and higher crude oil prices hurt investor…
‘What culture are we developing?’: SC questions growing trend of election-time freebies
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Thursday made strong oral observations against the growing trend of political parties and state governments announcing "freebies" ahead of elections. A bench of Chief…
Chhattisgarh showcases India’s first AI Data Centre Park at Bharat Mandapam
Raipur, Feb 19: Chhattisgarh’s pavilion at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi has emerged as a premier attraction for global investors, featuring the country's first-of-its-kind dedicated AI Data Centre…