Sri Lanka Eases Car Import Restrictions, Imposes New Taxes & Surcharge

February 1, 2025 8:20 AM

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Sri Lanka Eases Car Import Restrictions, Imposes New Taxes & Surcharge

Sri Lanka has issued a gazette notifying the relaxation of restrictions on the import of cars. This announcement indicates that the country is gradually returning to normal after a severe economic crisis. The notification imposes a 50 percent surcharge on customs import duty for personal vehicles, s...

VP Dhankhar to Visit Mahakumbh as Diplomats from 73 Countries Arrive in Prayagraj

February 1, 2025 8:17 AM

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VP Dhankhar to Visit Mahakumbh as Diplomats from 73 Countries Arrive in Prayagraj

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Mahakumbh, Prayagraj today. He will take a holy dip at the Sangam. Akashvani correspondent reports that the grand and divine Mahakumbh is also capturing global attention. The heads of diplomatic missions from various countries will visit Maha Kumbh today.  ...

Dense Fog & Chilly Winds Grip Delhi, Air Quality Remains Very Poor

February 1, 2025 8:11 AM

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Dense Fog & Chilly Winds Grip Delhi, Air Quality Remains Very Poor

A layer of dense fog blanketed the national capital, Delhi, this morning, affecting visibility in the city. The fog, accompanied by cold winds, made the early hours quite chilly for residents. The dip in morning and night temperatures is attributed to northwesterly winds coming from the Himalayas. T...

Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC Held to 0-0 Draw by East Bengal

February 1, 2025 8:08 AM

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Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC Held to 0-0 Draw by East Bengal

In the Indian Super League, Mumbai City FC were held to a goalless draw against East Bengal FC at the Mumbai Football Arena last evening. This was Mumbai’s seventh draw of the season, leaving them in sixth position on the table with 28 points from 18 matches. For East Bengal FC, the match marked the...

India’s Forex Reserves Rise by $5.57 Billion to $629.55 Billion

February 1, 2025 8:42 AM

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India’s Forex Reserves Rise by $5.57 Billion to $629.55 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by 5.57 billion dollars to 629.55 billion dollars in the week ending January 24, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the previous week, the country's forex reserves had declined by 1.8 billion dollars in the week en...

Centre expands Aadhaar authentication to boost good governance, ease of living

February 1, 2025 8:40 AM

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Centre expands Aadhaar authentication to boost good governance, ease of living

The Centre has notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025. The Ministry of Electronics and IT said that Aadhaar Authentication has been expanded to government and private entities for providing various services in the public ...

Indian Stock Markets Open Today for Union Budget Presentation

February 1, 2025 7:15 AM

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Indian Stock Markets Open Today for Union Budget Presentation

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain open for trading today, on account of the presentation of the Union Budget. This is only the third instance when the share market will remain open on a Saturday for the budget. The markets were open on February 1, 2020, an...