Himachal Pradesh HC quashes appointment of 6 Chief Parliamentary Secretaries

November 13, 2024 9:58 PM November 13, 2024 9:58 PM

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Himachal Pradesh HC quashes appointment of 6 Chief Parliamentary Secretaries

Himachal Pradesh High Court today quashed the appointment of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPSs) and declared the law under which the appointments were made void. A division bench of the high court comprising Justices Vivek Thakur and B C Negi also directed that all the facilities and privile...

Assam by-polls: 73% voter turnout recorded till 5 PM

November 13, 2024 8:17 PM November 13, 2024 8:17 PM

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Assam by-polls: 73% voter turnout recorded till 5 PM

In Assam, 73 per cent of polling has been recorded till 5 PM. A total of 34 candidates are in the fray in the by-polls in five assembly seats. No untoward incident has been reported during the voting. Our Correspondent reports that all the seats are likely to witness a straight contest between the r...

Nearly 67.25% voter turnout recorded in Gujarat’s Vav assembly by-election

November 13, 2024 7:56 PM November 13, 2024 7:56 PM

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Nearly 67.25% voter turnout recorded in Gujarat’s Vav assembly by-election

In Gujarat, nearly 67.25 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the by-elections for the Vav assembly seat in Banaskantha district until 5 PM today. A total of 10 candidates were in the fray during the by-election, in which a tripartite contest was held between BJP leader Swarupji Thakor, Congress l...

US stocks see modest gains as investors await key economic data

November 13, 2024 7:49 PM November 13, 2024 7:49 PM

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US stocks see modest gains as investors await key economic data

US stocks were muted yesterday as investors were awaiting the key economic data such as inflation and retail sales due later in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.24 per cent, the S&P 500 gained 0.1 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.05 per cent.

US President-elect Trump appoints Musk, Ramaswamy to lead DOGE

November 13, 2024 7:47 PM November 13, 2024 7:47 PM

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US President-elect Trump appoints Musk, Ramaswamy to lead DOGE

US President-elect Donald Trump has begun filling key positions in his incoming cabinet and adding new roles to his administration since he won the race to the White House. These team members are expected to have a direct impact on implementing the US President-elect’s policies in his second term. T...

West Bengal by-elections conclude, reports more than 60% voter turnout till 5 PM

November 13, 2024 8:00 PM November 13, 2024 8:00 PM

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West Bengal by-elections conclude, reports more than 60% voter turnout till 5 PM

In West Bengal, voting in the by-election to the six assembly constituencies ended peacefully. Some incidents of violence and intimidation have been reported in certain areas. The Election Commission has called for a report on the incidents. More than 60 per cent voter turnout has been recorded till...

Mines Ministry signs MoU with IEA for cooperation on critical minerals

November 13, 2024 6:35 PM November 13, 2024 6:35 PM

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Mines Ministry signs MoU with IEA for cooperation on critical minerals

The Ministry of Mines today signed an agreement with the International Energy Agency (IEA) on cooperation in the area of critical minerals. This collaboration will provide India with access to reliable data, analysis, and policy recommendations in the critical minerals sector, enhancing the country’...