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SEBI tightens norms for investment advisors in proposed amendments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that any person wishing to give investment advice must be qualified and registered under the Investment Advisor Regulations (IA Regulations), 2013. SEBI, on Tuesday, published proposed amendments to tighten the norms for investment advis...

December 18, 2024 1:55 PM December 18, 2024 1:55 PM

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Ace off spinner R Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

India’s star all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, has announced retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. The 38-year-old veteran made the announcement shortly after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw. He featured in only one of the first three Tests of the ...

December 18, 2024 12:22 PM December 18, 2024 12:22 PM

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Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till 2 PM

Both the Houses of Parliament have been adjourned till 2 PM following a ruckus by the Opposition making accusations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah of insulting Dr B R Ambedkar. In Lok Sabha, when the House assembled for the day, Opposition parties including Congress, DMK and Left started slog...

December 18, 2024 12:20 PM December 18, 2024 12:20 PM

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Punjab DGP orders strict action over Islamabad police station blast

In the wake of a blast that occurred at the Islamabad police station in the district, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav visited Amritsar on Tuesday and directed officers concerned to ensure professional policing and take strict action against the perpetrators. The DGP chaired a high-leve...

December 18, 2024 12:05 PM December 18, 2024 12:05 PM

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Sri Lanka’s economy grows 5.5% in Q3 2024, marking rebound from crisis

Sri Lanka’s economy has grown by 5.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024. According to the data released by the island's Department of Census and Statistics, GDP at constant prices rose to about 3.152 trillion Lankan rupees up from 2.987 trillion rupees in Q3 2023. The growth was driven by a ...

December 18, 2024 10:44 AM December 18, 2024 10:44 AM

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Annual fund flow to farm sector jumps nearly 6-fold in 10 years

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has witnessed a six-fold increase in budget allocation from nearly 21 thousand crore rupees during 2013-14 to 1 lakh, 22 thousand crore rupees in 2024-25. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, ...

December 18, 2024 10:39 AM December 18, 2024 10:39 AM

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IIT Kharagpur ranks 2nd in India in QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur ranked 2nd in India in the latest QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025. The institute jumped ahead 147 places in comparison to its 2024 performance to become the 202nd University in the world; 23rd in Asia and 2nd in India. It has been ranked in E...

December 18, 2024 10:28 AM December 18, 2024 10:28 AM

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Nepal: Bhaktapur Mahotsav celebrates Bhaktapur’s unique art, culture & heritage

Bhaktapur Mahotsav, which started on December 13, witnessed lakhs of footfall in the last five days. The purpose of the festival was to introduce the world to Bhaktapur’s unique and historic art, culture, festival and way of life. Bhaktapur is a district in Kathmandu Valley that has UNESCO heritage ...