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India's exports marginally up at $38.45 billion in Dec, says govt

India's exports marginally up at $38.45 billion in December, according to government data.

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We will defeat Hamas, says Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

Israel's Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant took part in an assessment meeting with in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)'s Judea and Samaria Division, along with the Head of the IDF's Central Command Major General Yehuda Fox.

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Ayodhya Ram temple update: Ram Lalla idol placement in 'Garbha Griha' on Jan 18

Rituals will begin from tomorrow, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai said. 

4:50 PM

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu files plea against alleged illegal sand mining in Rupnagar, Punjab

4:46 PM

Reserve Bank of India drafts framework for recognising self-regulatory organisations for fintech sector

 

The regulator will issue an omnibus framework for recognising SROs for strengthening compliance culture among their members and providing a consultative platform for policy-making.

4:39 PM

EAM in Iran: Had productive talks on building cooperation framework on Chabahar port, says Jaishankar

4:34 PM

BJP councillors protest inside Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house over demand for standing committee

4:32 PM

Passenger who hit pilot on Delhi-Goa flight apologises with folded hands

 

 

Sahil Kataria, the passenger who punched the pilot on a Delhi-Goa flight yesterday over flight delays, also asked  him to open the gate if it's not departing soon, NDTV reported today.

 

A video which has went viral on social media showed Kataria, clothed in a yellow hooded sweatshirt,  assaulting the flight's co-captain Anup Kumar when he was announcing a further delay in departure.

 

Fly if you want to, otherwise open the gate, he was heard shouting at the pilot before he was dragged away. Cops caught Kataria at the Delhi airport and he was seen expressing regret over the incident.

4:03 PM

Mahindra Group, Ontario Teachers' co-sponsor InvIT in renewable energy space

Mahindra Group and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board have jointly sponsored an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) that holds assets totaling 1.54 GW in India's renewable energy sector. Named Sustainable Energy Infra Trust (SEIT), this InvIT is the largest of its kind in India's renewable energy domain. The trust has successfully raised an initial primary capital of Rs 1,365 crore through the offer of units, according to a statement from the Mahindra Group.

3:56 PM

Avaada Group to invest Rs 40,000 cr in 6 GW renewable projects in Gujarat

Avaada Group announced its commitment to invest Rs 40,000 crore for the development of 6,000 MW hybrid wind-solar projects in Gujarat. The agreement was signed during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar, in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel.

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UN seeks $4.2 billion to help people in Ukraine, refugees this year

United Nations requested a sum of $4.2 billion to aid individuals in Ukraine and those displaced abroad in the current year. The appeal highlighted the depletion of resources among those on the front lines and emphasized the vulnerability of many refugees. Of the total amount, $3.1 billion is designated for supporting 8.5 million people within Ukraine, while the remaining $1.1 billion is aimed at assisting refugees and host communities outside the country.

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Lt Col Abhishek Chandra booked by CBI in disproportionate assets case

 

 

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked a new case of corruption against Lt Col Abhishek Chandra, the then SSO (contract and victualling) at Andaman and Nicobar Command, for allegedly accruing disproportionate wealth and depositing cash in lakhs in accounts of his family members.

Lieutenant Colonel Chandra was booked in 2022  as well for allegedly asking and acceptingmoney from various vendors in cash as well as bank deposits in the accounts of his family members.

2:52 PM

Incidents of unruly behaviour amidst flight delays unacceptable, says minister Scindia

Incidents of unruly behaviour amidst flight delays unacceptable,  says Minister Scindia after passenger punches IndiGo pilot

2:34 PM

Suchana Seth case: Goa court extends police custody of AI startup CEO

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Stakeholders working 24x7 to minimise fog-related impact on operations: Minister Scindia on flight delays