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"Special arrangements made for devotees," says Railway Minister Vaishnaw ahead of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced special arrangements for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, including 315 special trains for devotees from states like Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, covering Odisha. A...
30 Jun, 2024, 06.55 AM ISTChandigarh allows registered shops to open round-the-clock on all 365 days In Chandigarh, shops can now operate 24/7, with special provisions for female employees' safety and well-being. The move simplifies labour laws, benefits traders, and ensures compliance with regulations. Female employees receive additional safety me...
28 Jun, 2024, 04.56 PM IST‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’: Armaan Malik’s wife Payal breaks down, addresses her equation with husband & co-wife Kritika In a recent video, Payal, one of Armaan Malik’s wives, was visibly emotional as she discussed her relationship with her best friend and co-wife, Kritika, and their dynamics with their husband. During a conversation with co-contestant Munisha Khatwan...
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RBI announces SAARC currency swap framework for 2024-27 The Reserve Bank of India introduces revised currency swap frameworks for SAARC nations, providing INR, USD, and EUR support. The facilities offer backstop funding, short-term liquidity assistance, and access to member countries upon signing agreeme...
27 Jun, 2024, 07.18 PM ISTIndia to enter into bilateral Rupee swap agreements with SAARC countries: RBI The Reserve Bank of India, in collaboration with the Indian government, has unveiled a revised framework on currency swap arrangements with South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries for the period spanning 2024 to 2027.SAARC...
27 Jun, 2024, 05.19 PM ISTAfter 20 years, Nagaland holds civic body polls, over 20% voting recorded in two hours This was a historic election in the northeastern state as the polling to three municipalities and 22 town councils was being conducted after a gap of 20 years. The last elections were held in 2004.
26 Jun, 2024, 12.31 PM ISTAnantnag district administration begins preparations ahead of Amarnath Yatra The Anantnag District Administration is preparing for the Amarnath Yatra starting June 29. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the 'Pratham Puja' virtually, emphasizing the importance of faith and unity. He assured that all necessary facilities...
23 Jun, 2024, 06.36 AM ISTRussia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement pledging mutual aid against "aggression," signaling stronger ties amid their standoffs with the West. The summit marked Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24...
20 Jun, 2024, 06.28 PM ISTPutin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia's isolation deepens Putin was greeted by dignitaries upon his arrival in the Southeast Asian country as soldiers in white dress uniforms stood at attention. He arrived from North Korea, where he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement that pledges mutua...
20 Jun, 2024, 09.33 AM ISTNorth Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war The new agreement between Russia and North Korea, as reported by North Korean state media, requires the countries to provide immediate military assistance to each other in the event of war. This agreement marks a significant upgrade in their relatio...
20 Jun, 2024, 07.40 AM ISTPower units' imported coal blending may be cut to 4% India is considering reducing the mandatory blend of imported coal with locally produced fuel for thermal power units from 6% to 4-5% due to higher coal stocks at plants. The advisory on coal blending, extended in March to ensure power availability ...
20 Jun, 2024, 12.14 AM ISTBefore his summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin vows they'll beat sanctions together Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and pledged close cooperation to overcome US-led sanctions. Ahead of his two-day summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Putin highlighted...
19 Jun, 2024, 10.17 AM ISTNot just employers with benefits! India Inc looks to be more to woo talent Corporate India is offering new-age benefits, realizing that attracting and retaining talent requires more than just high salaries. Cos offer new-age perks like cash for self-development, health insurance for siblings and pet care to woo talent
08 Jun, 2024, 02.34 PM ISTLS polls: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of counting of votes on Tuesday Delhi Police issued an advisory for traffic arrangements on Tuesday due to the counting of votes for the 2024 general elections on June 4.
03 Jun, 2024, 06.30 PM ISTRBI approves a Committee of Executives (CoE) in Tamilnad Mercantile Bank as an interim arrangement RBI approves Committee of Executives in Tamilnad Mercantile Bank as an interim arrangement. CoE comprises S Narayanan, D Ramesh, PR Ashok Kumar. Bank selecting suitable candidates for top post, unclear why Krishnan's successor not selected after 8 m...
02 Jun, 2024, 07.10 PM ISTView: Tackling FTA attractions India has resumed free trade negotiations with trading partners after withdrawing from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations in 2019. The process has been restarted with the signing of India-Mauritius Comprehensive Econ...
30 May, 2024, 11.47 PM ISTSoftware engineer, system engineer, programming analyst top jobs for freshers: LinkedIn Companies continue to embrace flexibility in 2024, with the trend towards more flexible working arrangements growing significantly, according to the survey findings. Solely on-site roles are declining by 15% and hybrid positions are surging by 52% f...
29 May, 2024, 05.49 PM ISTOver 94.48 lakh voters, 383 aspirants for upcoming round of polls in Odisha: Chief electoral officer Addressing a press conference, Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) N B Dhal said the Election Commission will deploy 121 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the third phase of polling, which is the sixth phase nationally, in the s...
23 May, 2024, 06.46 PM ISTSecurity beefed up ahead of rallies by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi in Delhi Security beefed up in Delhi for PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi rallies with strict law and order measures in place including PCR vehicles, night patrolling, and traffic diversions.
18 May, 2024, 11.35 AM ISTOver 2,000 cops to guard PM Modi's Saturday rally: Delhi Police In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in northeast Delhi on Saturday, the local police has beefed up security near the rally ground and slated a deployment of a 2,000-personnel strong force on the day. Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Aror...
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