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Budget 2025: Gems, jewellery sector urges govt to reduce GST to 1%

The industry apex body said there is a need to introduce a concessional GST rate for lab-grown diamonds to fully recognise their sustainable and cost-effective attributes compared to natural diamonds

More than 40 new product launches expected at upcoming auto expo, says govt

Statiq will be displaying its newly launched compact, quick, and convenient charging solution for electric vehicles at the Bharat Mobility Show 2025

Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 85.73 against dollar on higher crude price

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.77, touched the day's peak of 85.65 and hit an intraday low of 85.80 against the greenback

45 mn VVPAT slips counted, not a single discrepancy found: CEC Kumar

The CEC also pointed out that any minor errors, such as technical glitches in some of the older machines or mock poll data not being cleared, are handled with precision

Microsoft to invest $3 bn in AI, cloud expansion in India: Satya Nadella

Nadella said the $3 billion investment in India would be the "single-largest expansion" done in the country. "The diffusion rate of AI in India is exciting"

PM Modi to lay foundation, inaugurate slew of projects in Andhra on Jan 8

This will be the Prime Minister's first visit to the state, after he assumed the office of PM for the third consecutive term in 2024

No need to panic over HMPV: TN Health minister after 2 cases found

Those with cold, cough and fever may get themselves tested for HMPV but there is no exclusive treatment for it, the minister said

Odisha aims to be a leading aviation hub, focus on MRO facilities: Official

A high-level stakeholder consultation, hosted by the Commerce and Transport Department, was held on Jan 6 and attendees deliberated on the development of MRO in the state

Manmohan's economic policies formed basis of India's growth: TN CM Stalin

Paying rich tributes to Singh at a memorial meeting organised by the TNCC here, MK Stalin said the late Prime Minister had served as Finance Minister during the economic crisis

ASK Property, India Sotheby's launch Rs 1,000 cr fund for luxury housing

ASK Property Fund is the real estate private equity arm of Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group

Indo-Pak war veteran Havaldar Baldev Singh passes away in Rajouri at 93

Veteran soldier Havaldar (retd) Baldev Singh who had fought four wars against Pakistan, passed away due to natural causes in his hometown Naushera

Housing sales up 7% in 2024 across top 8 cities at 350K units: Knight Frank

Hyderabad and Pune reached an all-time highs and Mumbai recorded a 13-year peak

India, Maldives to hold high-level defence talks to boost ties on Wednesday

The visit by the Maldivian minister comes over eight months after India withdrew its military personnel from the island nation following a demand by its pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu

Centre notifies procedure for export of certified organic products

India has fixed a target of $2 billion exports for organic food products by 2030

SC to hear pleas against invalidation of Bengal teacher positions on Jan 15

Taking note of the submissions of lawyers, the CJI said the matter will be heard by a two-judge bench comprising him and Justice Kumar at 2 pm on January 15

Duty cut on smartphone parts to hit electronics ecosystem, jobs: GTRI

Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns that this could harm India's growing local manufacturing ecosystem and long-term ambitions in electronics

Vehant Technologies raises $9 mn from True North through NCDs, plans IPO

The company plans to use the remaining 25 per cent of the funds for exports to key markets in the Middle East and Europe

Theatre stampede: Actor Allu Arjun visits injured boy in hospital

Earlier, Arjun scheduled to visit the hospital on January 5 but the plan was cancelled

Army, navy engaged in rescuing 9 labourers trapped in Assam coal mine

A relief task force with specialists such as divers and sappers, equipped with essential tools, reached the site in Umrangso to rescue the miners, a defence spokesperson said

Rescue ops on for second day to save Gujarat teen who fell into borewell

Incident took place at around 6.30 am on Monday at Kanderai village in Bhuj taluka of the district after the teenager was stuck at a depth of 490 feet in the 540-foot-deep borewell