Why are fewer Indian students choosing to study abroad in 2024? Diplomatic tensions, stricter visa policies, and rising costs have led to a decline in enrollments in the US, UK, and Canada.

Amid its tussle with the Centre over alleged Hindi imposition, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government replaced the Devanagari rupee symbol (₹) with a Tamil letter for ‘ru,’ derived from ‘rubai.

Kannada actor Ranya Rao was caught smuggling 14.8 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport. She confessed to learning smuggling techniques from YouTube videos.

A war of words has erupted between the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the New Education Policy. In a recent rally, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launched a scathing attack on the Centre.

Separatist militants attacked the Jaffar Express en route from Quetta to Peshawar, targeting over 400 passengers. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility.

Vaishnaw's remarks coincide with shifts in the Indian telecom industry, as Jio Platforms Ltd. and Bharti Airtel Ltd. have unexpectedly partnered with SpaceX to incorporate Starlink's services

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This marks the first time a state has rejected the national currency symbol, taking Tamil Nadu's resistance to the NEP to a new level

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Stock Market Highlights: In the broader market, the BSE Realty index dropped 1.8 per cent, with most of its shares falling more than 2 per cent each on Thursday.

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Indian arms imports fell by 9.3 per cent between 2015-19 and 2020-24, driven at least in part by India's growing capability to design and manufacture its own weapons

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The state, currently under President's rule, has seen an increase of 9 per cent in the total capital outlay to ₹7,773 crore over the current financial year ending March 2025

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Protesters pelted stones at Enforcement Directorate (ED) vehicles on Monday in Durg district of Chhattisgarh when its personnel were leaving after conducting a raid at the residence of Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, police said.
The stone pelting incident took place in the evening when Congress workers were protesting against the ED raid carried out as part of a money laundering investigation against Bhupesh Baghel's son, Chaitanya, in the alleged liquor scam case.  "We have received a verbal complaint from ED officials that protesters tried to stop their vehicles and hurled stones, causing damage to the window pane of a vehicle", Durg Superintendent of Police Jitendra Shukla said.  A case will be registered in this regard and further action will be taken accordingly, he said.  The ED on Monday morning launched raided the premises of Bhupesh Baghel, who served as CM from 2018 to 2023, in Padum Nagar of Bhilai town in Durg district as part of a .

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Commerce, foreign secys brief House panel on current scenario

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The markets have lost $1.3 billion in value since last September, and the Nifty 50 is down about 14 per cent

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The company claims to have a base of over 40 million merchants. It processes over 330 million transactions daily and has recorded an annualized total payment value of over Rs 150 trillion

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday appealed to people to celebrate Holi in harmony by following the centuries-old traditions of Sanatan Dharma.
Speaking at the Bhakt Prahlad Shobha Yatra organised by the Holika Dahan Utsav Samiti here at Pandeyhata, the chief minister also said Holika Dahan should symbolise the burning away of ego and negative tendencies.
Aditanath's remarks assume significance in view of the controversies over Holi celebrations and Friday prayers coinciding on Friday.
Muslims of Sambhal in UP have decided to hold Jumma namaz (Friday prayers) at 2.30 pm because of Holi. The city has been tense after riots broke out on November 24 last year following a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. Four people were killed and several including police personnel were injured in the clashes.
Adityanath emphasised that festivals bring greater joy when celebrated with mutual respect and urged people not to forcibly apply colours on others, especially those who ar

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The Delhi government plans to expand free dialysis services under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme to all state-run hospitals, Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Thursday.
Speaking at an event on World Kidney Day, the minister highlighted the city government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Announcing plans to expand the free dialysis services, he also said economically weaker sections would be prioritised in Delhi government hospitals, ensuring the same high-quality care for them as other patients.
Singh urged the medical staff to treat patients with professionalism and compassion, creating a more welcoming and supportive environment in hospitals.
He laid stress on the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle to protect kidney health and said, "The kidney is an essential organ that helps remove waste materials, regulate blood pressure, ...

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State transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar said with this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the state government would save Rs 9 crore per annum

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