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Former President Pranab Mukherjee’s son Avijit Mukherjee Quits TMC, Joins Congress

Avijit Mukherjee, son of Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India, today joined Congress leaving Trinamool Congress. Senior leaders of the Congress were present on the occasion.   Avijit Mukherjee joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021 after Mamata Banerjee came back as the Chief Minister of West ...

February 12, 2025 6:34 PM February 12, 2025 6:34 PM

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Oil Prices Dip as US Crude Stocks Rise

Oil prices fell today, ending their gaining streak, after industry body data indicated a rise in US crude inventories. The traders also weighed the hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell that signalled slower rate cuts this year. Brent crude was trading over 0.8 percent down at 76 dollars and ...

February 12, 2025 6:35 PM February 12, 2025 6:35 PM

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West Bengal Budget 2025: ₹18 Lakh Crore GSDP, ₹1,500 Cr for Roads, New ‘Nadi Bandhan’ Scheme Announced

West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya today presented the budget in the State Assembly. According to the budget statement, West Bengal's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) crossed 18 lakh crore rupees. The budget has a revenue deficit of 35314 crore rupees.   1500 crore rupees have be...

February 12, 2025 7:16 PM February 12, 2025 7:16 PM

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India’s CPI Inflation Drops to 4.31% in January, Lowest in 5 Months

India's retail inflation eased to a five-month low of 4.31 percent in January from 5.22 percent in December, as the rate of increase in food prices slowed. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), inflation in rural areas stood at 4.64 percent co...

February 12, 2025 5:29 PM February 12, 2025 5:29 PM

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Rupee Falls by 6 Paise to 86.89 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by six paise to settle at 86 rupees and 89 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 107.88 in intraday trade.

February 12, 2025 5:27 PM February 12, 2025 5:27 PM

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India’s Industrial Production Growth Slows to 3.2% in December

India’s industrial production growth, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), slowed to 3.2 percent in December as compared to 5.2 percent in November, according to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.   Among the three major components of IIP, ...

February 12, 2025 5:23 PM February 12, 2025 5:23 PM

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Angola Reports 3,402 Cholera Cases, 114 Deaths Amid Ongoing Outbreak

Angola has recorded 3,402 cholera cases and 114 deaths since the outbreak began in early January this year. According to the Health Ministry, since February 1, Angola has been reporting more than 100 new cholera cases daily, peaking at 295 on February 8.   Since the outbreak on January 7, the diseas...

February 12, 2025 5:21 PM February 12, 2025 5:21 PM

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RBI Directs Banks to Remain Open for Govt Transactions on March 31

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised all agency banks to keep all their branches dealing with government business open on March 31, 2025. RBI said that the Government of India has made a request to keep all branches of the banks dealing with government receipts and payments open for transacti...

February 12, 2025 5:20 PM February 12, 2025 5:20 PM

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Russian Missile Strikes Kill 1, Injure 4 in Kyiv; Ukraine Downs Multiple Drones

One person was killed and four people were injured in a Russian missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight. Officials said a nine-year-old girl was among the injured in the strikes. The strikes caused damage in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi, Podilskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Obolonskyi districts. Meanw...

February 12, 2025 5:07 PM February 12, 2025 5:07 PM

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J&K’s Muskan Rana Wins Gold in Rhythmic Gymnastics at 38th National Games

Muskan Rana of Jammu and Kashmir has secured a gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics at the ongoing 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. Muskan Rana is a 15-year-old trainee of the Gymnastic Academy of J&K Sports Council. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated her for her outstanding achievem...