November 13, 2024 8:00 PM November 13, 2024 8:00 PM

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West Bengal by-elections conclude, reports more than 60% voter turnout till 5 PM

In West Bengal, voting in the by-election to the six assembly constituencies ended peacefully. Some incidents of violence and intimidation have been reported in certain areas. The Election Commission has called for a report on the incidents. More than 60 per cent voter turnout has been recorded till...

November 13, 2024 6:35 PM November 13, 2024 6:35 PM

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Mines Ministry signs MoU with IEA for cooperation on critical minerals

The Ministry of Mines today signed an agreement with the International Energy Agency (IEA) on cooperation in the area of critical minerals. This collaboration will provide India with access to reliable data, analysis, and policy recommendations in the critical minerals sector, enhancing the country’...

November 13, 2024 6:12 PM November 13, 2024 6:12 PM

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Mixed trading across major Asian, European indices

Major Asian indices saw mixed trading today. South Korea's Kospi dropped over two and a half per cent, Japan's Nikkei was 1.69 per cent down and Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.24 per cent. Meanwhile, China's Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.5 percent and Singapore's Straits Times index added 0.24 per...

November 13, 2024 6:10 PM November 13, 2024 6:10 PM

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Govt sets up IICT to boost gaming, animation & entertainment sectors: MIB Secretary

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary, Sanjay Jaju, today said the government is committed to encouraging talent and providing support to those in the gaming, animation, and entertainment sectors. He said that the government has set up the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT...

November 13, 2024 6:02 PM November 13, 2024 6:02 PM

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Nifty, Sensex extend slump for 5th consecutive day

Domestic Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex deepened their slump today, marking their fifth consecutive day of loss. Both indices recorded their steepest drops in five months in early trade, with a broad-based sectoral sell-off amplifying the slide. At close, Sensex was down 984 points or 1.25 per c...

November 13, 2024 5:38 PM November 13, 2024 5:38 PM

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VP Dhankhar meets Vietnam’s Dr Nguyen Xuan Thang to strengthen strategic ties

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar today met with Politburo Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the President of Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang in New Delhi. During the meeting, both leaders discussed various issues of mutual interest including the role of emergi...

November 13, 2024 6:31 PM November 13, 2024 6:31 PM

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CCPA issues guidelines for prevention of misleading advertisement in coaching sector

The Central Consumer Protection Authority - CCPA today issued a guideline that all coaching institutes must disclose relevant information regarding their students and courses to prevent parents and candidates from being misled. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare issued a set of guidelines in New...

November 13, 2024 5:28 PM November 13, 2024 5:28 PM

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Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project to begin in 2 phases

Andhra Pradesh Urban Development Minister P. Narayana announced that the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project is set to begin in two phases. The state has submitted a detailed plan for four metro corridors to the central government. The Minister said that in the first phase, three corridors covering 46....