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India's regulatory reforms progressing but faster clearances needed, says
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Despite the reform momentum, Shriram said delays in approvals remain a persistent challenge for companies. "Time is important for industry. For approvals, time is required. But quicker decisions and time-bound decision-making will help the Indian economy and industry grow faster," he told AN
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"I'm not coming back": Serena Williams shuts down comeback rumours
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Tennis legend Serena Williams clarified on Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back" to professional tennis despite her recent registration with the sport's anti-doping body, fueling speculation about a possible comeback, according to Olympics.com.
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Despite tax short-fall, Govt on track to meet fiscal deficit and CAPEX tar
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The government is on track to meet the fiscal deficit and capital expenditure (CAPEX) targets for the current financial year, supported by strong non-tax revenue inflows and front-loaded spending across key sectors, according to Ranen Banerjee, Partner and Economic Advisory Leader at PwC
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Publishers protest Pakistan's unilateral curriculum reform over textbook l
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Punjab government is overhauling school curriculum through a new authority, causing protests from publishers who fear Rs 2 billion in losses and wasted textbooks. The government says reforms will improve learning and plans to introduce the new curriculum in 2026-27 despite opposition.
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Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army, NDRF teams work round the clock for HADR ops in
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
With Operation Sagar Bandhu in full swing, India has been assisting Sri Lanka with humanitarian aid and assistance as the country reels under the aftermath of cyclone Ditwah. The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka mentioned how a field hospital will be deployed and also shared how NDRF
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105-year-old Shimla ice skating rink opens winter season with successful t
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Asia's only natural ice skating rink in Shimla kick-started its winter season on Wednesday with successful trial runs, marking what officials call a hopeful beginning despite global warming reducing the number of skating sessions each year.
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'Russia an aggressor; declared itself hostile to Europe's interest': EU En
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Ahead of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, Herve Delphin, European Union (EU) Envoy to India highlighted how the relationship between the bloc and India has grown in the past few years despite the Russian question and said India to factor in "Russia an aggressor". Read More
Toxic cocktail of pollution during early winter in Delhi-NCR: Centre for S
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
CSE noted that despite a significantly lower contribution from farm fires this season, Delhi's air quality has still slipped into the very poor to severe, pointing to the impact of local pollution sources, mainly from vehicles and combustion sources.
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"I'm easy whichever way is the best....": SA skipper Bavuma on batting spo
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
India is 1-0 up in the series heading to Raipur after the exploits of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav downed an Aiden Markram-led Proteas unit, which fell 17 runs short of a run-chase of 350 runs, despite fighting knocks from Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch.
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WUC highlights Uyghur forced labour at UN as China repeatedly attempts to
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Representatives of the World Uyghur Congress raised concerns about forced labour and human rights abuses at two UN forums, despite repeated attempts by the Chinese mission to interrupt and silence them. The WUC urged the global community to address ongoing violations and protect Uyghur right
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"Govt. not ready to speak up on any issue": Priyanka Gandhi on SIR, Delhi
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
With the adjournment of both houses, Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi said on Tuesday that the government is not ready to speak up on any issue, despite the ongoing irregularities in voter lists and the worsening Delhi pollution.
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Andhra: Ganja smuggling racket busted; habitual offender held with 4.1 kg
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
According to police, Waheed is a repeat offender who has been previously arrested in NDPS cases under the Lalaguda and Tukaramgate Police Stations. Despite earlier jail time, he allegedly resumed procuring ganja from Nagpur at low prices and selling it in Hyderabad at a profit.
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