“Water-360 Degrees” begins in Raipur to promote water management

January 10, 2025 8:06 PM January 10, 2025 8:06 PM

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“Water-360 Degrees” begins in Raipur to promote water management

The 57th Annual Convention of the Indian Water Works Association started today in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. More than 400 water experts and engineers from across the country are participating in this convention. The convention was inaugurated by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Addressing the...

Indian embassy in Nepal celebrates Vishwa Hindi Diwas

January 10, 2025 8:03 PM January 10, 2025 8:03 PM

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Indian embassy in Nepal celebrates Vishwa Hindi Diwas

An event marking Vishwa Hindi Diwas was organised at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu today. Mangal Prasad Gupta, Member of Parliament and President, Hindi Manch Nepal, Dr Gopal Thakur, Chairman, Language Commission, Government of Nepal, Nisha Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Nepal Music and Drama Pragyana...

Russia says it is open to talk with US President-elect Donald Trump

January 10, 2025 7:37 PM January 10, 2025 7:37 PM

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Russia says it is open to talk with US President-elect Donald Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the Kremlin said today. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Mr. Putin has consistently expressed his willingness to engage with international leaders, including U.S. President-elect Donald Trump...

RTI online portal launched in J&K

January 10, 2025 6:44 PM January 10, 2025 6:44 PM

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RTI online portal launched in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the Jammu & Kashmir Right to Information (RTI) Online Portal at the Civil Secretariat Jammu. The Chief Minister said this initiative will provide easy access to government information under the RTI Act, empowering citizens with a ...

Women’s ODI: India registers six- wicket victory over Ireland

January 10, 2025 6:42 PM January 10, 2025 6:42 PM

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Women’s ODI: India registers six- wicket victory over Ireland

  India cruised to a six-wicket victory over Ireland in the opening match of the three-match Women's One-Day International series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot today.  Chasing a target of 239, India reached the mark in just 34.3 overs, powered by standout performances from Pr...

Startups growing fast even in tier 2 and tier 3 cities

January 10, 2025 6:38 PM January 10, 2025 6:38 PM

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Startups growing fast even in tier 2 and tier 3 cities

Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, today said that the country’s start-up ecosystem has seen robust growth in the past nine years with more than 1.5 lakh registered start-ups under the department. Briefing the media in New Delhi, ...

Major Asian markets end low  

January 10, 2025 6:36 PM January 10, 2025 6:36 PM

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Major Asian markets end low  

  Major Asian indices today ended lower. Singapore's Straits Times index tanked over one and a half percent, China's Shanghai Composite Index fell over 1.3 percent, Japan's Nikkei slipped over one percent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped over 0.9 percent, and South Korea's Kospi ended 0.24 perce...

Rupee down by 11 paise against US dollar

January 10, 2025 6:34 PM January 10, 2025 6:34 PM

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Rupee down by 11 paise against US dollar

  In the Forex market, the rupee today fell by 11 paise to settle at its weakest level of 85 rupees and 97 paise against the US dollar due to the strengthening of the US currency. The rupee remained under pressure also due to outflow of foreign capital, surge in crude oil prices and rising US treasu...