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2,361 cadets including record 917 girls join NCC Republic Day Camp

In addition, cadets and officers from 14 friendly foreign countries will also be participating in the camp as part of a Youth Exchange Programme

Delhi police arrested 203 in immigration scams in 2024, cases surge by 107%

Delhi Police expose agents using fake visas, 'donkey routes', and identity theft schemes; warn the public against fraudulent promises of easy migration

India's defence exports crossed record Rs 21,000 cr over decade: Rajnath

Addressing officers at the Army War College (AWC) in more than two-centuries-old Mhow Cantonment, Singh said a target has been set to achieve defence exports of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029

Jeju Air sees 68,000 cancellations after plane crash that claimed 179 lives

News reports indicate that many customers were inquiring about whether their flights were on the same Boeing 737-800 model, and some sought to cancel if so

Cos invested Rs 17,581 cr under PLI for specialty steel till Oct: Govt

To encourage domestic production of 'specialty steel' and lower imports by drawing in capital investments, the government introduced the PLI scheme for specialty steel

I-T dept refutes claims of crackdown on tax evaders using Digi Yatra data

Data shared by passenger for Digi Yatra is stored in an encrypted format. For availing the service, a passenger has to register his or her details on the Digi Yatra app using Aadhaar-based validation

BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over Vietnam trip after Manmohan Singh's death

In a fresh political uproar, BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for allegedly travelling to Vietnam to celebrate the New Year just days after former PM Manmohan Singh's death

Rajat Verma appointed as DBS Bank India CEO, to succeed Surojit Shome

In a statement, DBS said Verma, current head of institutional banking group at DBS Bank India, had been appointed, effective from March 1, in line with RBI approval

Govt signs Rs 1,990 crore defence deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

The ministry also signed a Rs 870 crore ($102 million) contract with France's Naval Group for integration of torpedoes on Indian navy submarines

Each cigarette smoked steals 20 mins of life expectancy: UCL study

Campaign launched by the UK government aims to encourage people to quit smoking as part of their New Year's resolutions

Mswipe's payment business turns profitable, FY24 revenues grow 6%

In FY24, payments revenue grows 6.25% to Rs 275 crore; total payment value more than doubles to Rs 50,417 crore

Tech wrap Dec 30: WhatsApp web, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus Open 2

WhatsApp web to get reverse image search feature. Galaxy S25 Ultra expected specifications. OnePlus Open 2 launch. Apple discontinues iPhone 14 in the EU. Vijay Sales brings Apple Days sale

India, China to Germany and UK: How major economies performed in 2024

While India and US have optimistic outlooks going into 2025, Germany and UK may see sluggish growth

Banks' gross bad loan ratio seen worsening by March 2026: RBI report

This key measure could rise to 3 per cent by the end of March 2026 from a 12-year low of 2.6 per cent in September 2024 for 46 banks under the so-called baseline scenario

No Indian among nominees for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award

The players nominated for the honour are Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu, New Zealand's Amelia Kerr, Australia's Annabel Sutherland and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award

Besides Bumrah, who has been at the top of his game throughout 2024, Root, Brook and Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis featured in the list for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award

Bata India rolls out voluntary retirement scheme for workers at Hosur

The footwear company announced a voluntary retirement scheme for eligible workers at its Hosur unit in Tamil Nadu, aiming for benefit both the company and its employees

Human right panel asks X to remove AAP campaign post featuring children

In the letter, NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo noted that the Commission had taken cognisance of the matter under Section 12(a) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

Global uprisings: Protests and movements which shook the world in 2024

Kenya's cost-of-living crisis, to martial law in South Korea. Here's a look at major protests that erupted across the globe in 2024

Adani Enterprises to exit consumer goods joint venture with Wilmar Intl

Wholly-owned subsidiary of Wilmar Lence Pte Ltd will acquire up to 31.06 per cent of AWL's equity shares held by Adani Commodities LLP (ACL) via call or put options