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India’s automobile sales surge 11.6 pc to record 2.5 crore units in 2024

New Delhi: India’s automobile sales surged by a robust 11.6 per cent in 2024 to scale the highest-ever mark of 2.5 crore units compared to the corresponding figure of 2.3 crore units in the previous year, according to wholesale data…

Delhi airport sees 9 flight diversions due to bad weather

New Delhi: As many as nine flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Sunday morning due to bad weather, according to an official. These flights, including an international flight, were diverted to Jaipur between 4.30 am to 10.30 am….

No proposal to lift export curbs on wheat, rice, sugar: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said there is no proposal before the government as of now to lift export curbs on wheat, rice and sugar. He also said the country will not import wheat and sugar. “There…

IndiGo unveils new fees for front row comfort: Aisle or Window seats priced up to Rs 2k

New Delhi: In a recent move, IndiGo Airlines has made changes to its seating charges, specifically targeting passengers seeking extra legroom in the front row of its aircraft. This adjustment comes shortly after the airline announced a reduction in fuel…

Government Announces Ambitious Rs 45,000 Crore Investment to Boost River Cruise Tourism Development

New Delhi: The inaugural session of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC), chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Kolkata on Monday, announced a significant investment of Rs 45,000 crore for the development of river…

Government’s Fiscal Deficit Shrinks: Stands at Rs 9.06 Lakh Crore, 50.7% of Annual Budget Estimate by November

New Delhi: The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) report unveiled a notable development in the government’s fiscal deficit, reaching Rs 9.06 lakh crore by the end of November. This amount constitutes 50.7% of the anticipated full-year budget estimate, marking a…

Surat Diamond Bourse is Beacon of Strength and Determination for New India: PM Modi

Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Surat Diamond Bourse, world’s largest and modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business, is the symbol of strength and determination of the new India. .Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse…

Job creation single most important pressure point: Rajan

New Delhi: Indian economy, dubbed the fastest growing major economy in the world, is faced with the single most important pressure point of job creation, says former RBI Governor Raghuram G Ranjan as he makes a strong case for improvement…

India to be USD 5 trillion economy by end of 2025: Amit Shah

Dehradun: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said India will become a USD 5 trillion economy by the end of 2025. Addressing the valedictory session of the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit here, Shah said India has grown exponentially on…

ED files first charge sheet against Chinese smartphone maker vivo-India in money laundering case

New Delhi:  The Enforcement Directorate has filed its first charge sheet in connection with its money laundering probe against Chinese smartphone maker vivo-India and some others, official sources said on Thursday. The prosecution complaint was filed before a special court…