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November 26, 2024 8:32 AM

Centre approves PAN 2.0 Project of Income Tax Department, to make it a common business identifier

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department. The financial implications for the PAN 2.0 Project will be one thousand 435 crore rupees. Briefing reporters after the Union Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Min...

November 25, 2024 10:00 PM

Sensex surges 993 points, Nifty50 jumps 315 points

Domestic benchmark equity indices today extended gains to the second consecutive session amid positive domestic cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 993 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 80,110, while the NSE Nifty50 jumped 315 points, or 1.32 per cent, to settle at 24,222. The broader market a...

November 25, 2024 9:58 PM

Gold down 1%, silver falls over 1%

In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading one per cent down at 77,280 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver 999 Fine was also trading 1.06 per cent down at 89,730 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the gold price was trading lower today. The precious ...

November 25, 2024 9:56 PM

Major Asian indices show mixed trends

Major Asian indices displayed mixed trends today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index shed 0.41 per cent, Singapore's Straits Times index fell over 0.3 per cent, and China's Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.11 per cent. Meanwhile, South Korea's Kospi rose over 1.3 per cent and Japan's Nikkei gained over 1.2 ...

November 25, 2024 9:54 PM

Oil prices dip as Brent Crude, WTI Crude retreat from last week’s gains

Oil prices edged lower today, retreating from the gains experienced last week. Brent Crude was trading down by 0.1 per cent at 75.03 dollars per barrel, while WTI Crude had declined by 0.3 per cent to 71.02 dollars per barrel, according to the latest reports....

November 25, 2024 10:01 PM

Govt gives nod to National Mission on Natural Farming to revive sustainable, chemical free farming

Union Cabinet has approved the launching of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. It has been with a total outlay of 2,481 crore rupees. Briefing media after the Union Cabinet meeting in New...

November 25, 2024 9:32 PM

Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Colombo observes Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Lachit Divas

Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, the cultural arm of the High Commission of India in Colombo, observed Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and Lachit Divas, honouring Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Lachit Borphukan. Janjatiya Gaurav Divas marked the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda, commem...

November 25, 2024 9:29 PM

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Southern states, dense fog in Himachal

India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam tomorrow. Rainfall in these regions will continue for the next 3-4 days. IMD said that Himacha...

November 25, 2024 9:26 PM

Smartphones are ‘Studio of the Future’: Australian filmmaker Philip Noyce

At the International Film Festival of India today, renowned Australian filmmaker Philip Noyce stressed the importance of cost-cutting in filmmaking during a masterclass session on the theme of survival in New Hollywood. He said that pre-sales are crucial for any film, and if they aren't possible, pr...

November 25, 2024 9:41 PM

Ding Liren defeats Gukesh in opening round of 2024 World Chess C’ship

In chess, reigning World Champion Ding Liren defeated India's Dommaraju Gukesh in the opening round of the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore today. Playing with the Black pieces, Ding capitalized on Gukesh's risky opening, launching a powerful counterattack that gave him an early lead and e...