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From Ambani wedding to Diljit's concerts: Here are top newsmakers of 2024

There were wedding bells and concerts, there were tears and smiles, there were controversies and questions- and there were moments when time stood still

Cricket to qcom: What shaped India's emotional, cultural landscape in 2024

Cricket comes out on top, as you would expect in a year that saw India win its second T20 World Cup in men's cricket. And PM Narendra Modi's ever rising global stature puts him at number two

The India Story: Creative entrepreneurs take Indian designs to the world

For all its heritage and craftsmanship, the country has produced only a handful of global brands. But a new generation of creative entrepreneurs is changing that

Net claims of non-residents on India declined by $19.8 bn in Q2: RBI

Higher rise in Indian residents' overseas financial assets ( $ 66.5 billion) compared to that in the foreign-owned assets in India ( $ 46.7 billion) led to a decline in net claims of non-residents

Manmohan Singh welcomed criticism, took on board diverse views: Montek

Ahluwalia recalled that former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, who was then associated with IMF had made critical remarks about Manmohan Singh's work, and Singh later appointed him as CEA

Ponzi scheme operator Zala collected Rs 450 cr from 11k investors: Police

Apart from Zala, the state CID arrested seven persons, including his agents, in connection with a cheating case registered in November

Telangana CM Reddy meets Satya Nadella, seeks support for IT ecosystem

Reddy and IT Minister D Sridhar Babu discussed various technology imperatives that Telangana is focusing on, including AI, Gen AI, and cloud, and sought Microsoft's support

Delhi records best Dec air with avg AQI of 294 since system began in 2015

This improvement can be attributed to strong, consistent winds in the first half of the month and record-breaking rainfall in the second

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Delhi HC asks RBI to expedite system to verify receiver name in RTGS, NEFT

Justice Pratibha M Singh said such a system was crucial to prevent cyber frauds and a delay could likely impact thousands of innocent consumers

Centre not to release the Good Governance Index 2023; what is it?

The Good Governance Index was launched on December 25, 2019, to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, observed as Good Governance Day

Bills that rose above Parliament's din to become legislation in 2024

From 'One Nation, One Election' to financial reforms, here's a glimpse at the landmark bills passed this year that are poised to reshape governance, law, and the economy

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

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

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

Maha Kumbh: AI cameras, RFID wristbands to be used for pilgrims headcount

The mega-religious event, which is held every 12 years, will be held in Prayagraj from January 13 and will continue for 45 days

The time when 'carpenter' Carter helped build 100 houses near Lonavala

For a week in Oct that year, former US President and his wife Rosalynn worked alongside the families and about 2,000 international and local volunteers to build homes at Patan village near Lonavala

Punjab Bandh highlights: 221 trains affected, bus services hit in state amid farmers' protest

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Telangana's revenue receipts below expectations at Rs 1.03 trn till Nov

The Revanth Reddy-led government, which assumed power in December, 2023, has already rolled out a slew of poll promises and 'guarantees', including Rs 21,000 crore loan waiver, free travel for women