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October 9, 2024 1:48 PM

Ayurveda has always been an integral part of people’s lives: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu has emphasised the need to encourage youth to establish enterprises in Ayurveda sector to increase the availability traditional medicines across the country. Inaugurating the 8th Foundation Day celebrations of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi today, th...

October 9, 2024 1:36 PM

Delhi High Court Adjourns Hearing on Plea seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s Citizenship

Delhi High Court adjourned hearing on plea seeking cancellation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. The Court adjourned the hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the Union Home Ministry to cancel the Indian citizenship of Rahul Gandhi, who declared himself a B...

October 9, 2024 12:52 PM

We will continue to oppose 51/1 UNHRC resolution: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has announced that it will continue to oppose the draft resolution 51/1 of the United Nations Human Rights Council at the 57th session currently underway at Geneva. Speaking to reporters, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath said that the island nation has not agreed to any resolu...

October 9, 2024 12:05 PM

Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.50% for tenth time in a row

The Reserve Bank of India today decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent for the tenth time in a row. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 percent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75 per cent. The RBI has ma...

October 9, 2024 11:16 AM

India to face Japan in semifinal of the Asian Table Tennis Championship

In Table Tennis, India will face Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Table Tennis Championship in the Women’s team event in Kazakhstan today. The Indian team is guaranteed its first-ever medal in the championship, regardless of the result. Yesterday, India created history after defeating South Kor...

October 9, 2024 11:10 AM

UNFPA recognises India’s extraordinary progress in advancing Maternal Health and Family Planning

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recognized India’s extraordinary progress in advancing Maternal Health and Family Planning. Honouring India's Leadership in Maternal Health and Family Planning in New Delhi, Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Natalia Kanem underlined UNFPA’s unwavering...

October 9, 2024 11:07 AM

ICC Women’s T20 WC: India to face Sri Lanka in third Group A match

In the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, India will face Sri Lanka in their third Group A match in Dubai this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. We have more from our correspondent: ...

October 9, 2024 11:02 AM

Union Minister George Kurian Attends 8th Consecutive Harvest of New-Age Shrimp Production System

Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Minority Affairs, George Kurian, attended the 8th consecutive harvest of a new-age shrimp production system at CIBA’s Muttukadu Experimental Station near Chennai yesterday. He also launched a third shrimp crop insurance scheme....

October 9, 2024 10:57 AM

Bank Health influences overall economy and financial stability of households: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized that the health of banks directly influences overall economy and financial stability of households. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, the Union minister stated that the banks must practice prudence in lending to generate profits while minimizing...

October 9, 2024 10:51 AM

RBI Announces Scholarship Scheme for Faculty Members from Academic Institutions

The Reserve Bank of India has announced a Scholarship Scheme for faculty members from academic institutions. Under the scheme, full-time faculty members teaching economics or finance at any UGC or AICTE-recognized universities or colleges in India are eligible to apply for short-term research. The a...