Domestic markets close with gains

January 22, 2025 5:25 PM

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Domestic markets close with gains

Benchmark domestic equity indices rebounded today and ended with gains of over half a percent, led by the Information Technology sector. The 30-share index at Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, surged 567 points, or 0.75 percent, to close at 76,405. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 added ...

Indian Navy to showcase maritime strength, self-reliance at Republic Day Parade

January 22, 2025 2:00 PM

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Indian Navy to showcase maritime strength, self-reliance at Republic Day Parade

The Indian Navy is all set to showcase its indomitable spirit on the Kartavya path this year during the Republic Day parade. According to the Indian Navy, 148 members marching contingent led by Lieutenant Commander Sahil Ahluwalia will take part in the Republic Day parade. Six women Agniveers would ...

Need to address rising stroke cases in India: Health Ministry Secretary

January 22, 2025 1:33 PM

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Need to address rising stroke cases in India: Health Ministry Secretary

Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava today underscored the need to address the rising cases of strokes in the country. She informed that nearly 500 stroke units are currently operational across the country and the network will be expanded to ensure wider access ...

J&K: Army troops open fire on Pakistani drone along LoC in Poonch

January 22, 2025 1:20 PM

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J&K: Army troops open fire on Pakistani drone along LoC in Poonch

In Jammu and Kashmir, Army troops opened fire to bring down a Pakistani drone which entered into the Indian side from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district early today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the drone returned to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after hovering brief...

EPFO adds 14.63 lakh new members in Nov 2024

January 22, 2025 1:12 PM

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EPFO adds 14.63 lakh new members in Nov 2024

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 14 lakh 63 thousand members during November last year. This represents an increase of 9.07 per cent in net members as compared to October 2024. The Ministry of Labour and Employment attributed this surge to growing employment opportunities, inc...

Kenya on high alert after Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak

January 22, 2025 1:08 PM

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Kenya on high alert after Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak

Kenya is on high alert after neighbouring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern Kagera region.   A statement issued by the Ministry of Health in Nairobi said Kenya has no reported cases but the country remains at high risk due to significant cross-bor...