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USD 5 trillion economy is an achievable goal in coming five years, says Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Railways Piyush Goyal on Friday said that USD 5 trillion economy is an achievable goal in the coming five years. Goyal, who was speaking at the All India Management Association's (AIMA) 64th foundation day and 14th National Management Day here, also
Special Court grants bail to DHFL chairman Kapil Wadhwan in Iqbal Mirchi case
The 46-year-old is accused by the agency of being an ‘active conspirator’ in a money laundering case involving yesteryear druglord Iqbal Memon alias Mirchi’s properties. As per the Enforcement Directorate case, properties of Mirchi, which are believed to be proceeds of crime were sold to a firm linked
Reuters VideosChina car sales fall 92% as coronavirus keeps buyers home
Chinese cities now look like ghost towns as coronavirus fears keep shoppers at home. That's hit businesses of all kinds - not least, it seems, car dealers. Auto sales in China - the world's largest market - tumbled 92% in the first half of February. That
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China's Geely starts online auto sales as virus epidemic keeps buyers at home
Chinese automaker Geely GEELY.UL has launched a service for customers to buy cars online and get them delivered directly to their homes, in a bid to drum up sales as the coronavirus outbreak prompts buyers to stay away from showrooms. Consumers can order and customize their cars on Geely's website
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'Sterilise one person': Indira's 'third son' Kamal Nath's Health Ministry issues Emergency-like order
Affectionately regarded as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's 'third son', Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's government has issued an Emergency-like order to its male health staff to bring at least one man for sterilisation by March-end or face compulsory retirement. According
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Nissan, Honda delay restart of some China plants due to coronavirus
Japanese automakers delayed on Friday the restart of plants in China near the epicentre of a coronavirus outbreak, complying with authorities' directives, but raising the risk of further supply disruptions that could hit global car production. Nissan Motor Co said it would keep its plants in Xianyang
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Wild bears along with their two cubs find spiritual solace in Sitaram hermit''s bhajans
Shahdol: A forest in Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a strange sight of a pair of wild bears along with their two cubs getting drawn to the world of spirituality, an activity generally associated with humans. Swayed by the bhajans of a saffron-clad hermit, Sitaram, the wild bears have lent a new meaning
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Noida-Faridabad road blocked over Shaheen Bagh protests opens after 69 days
The road that connects Faridabad to Noida was blocked for the last 69 days after the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) began at Shaheen Bagh and was opened on Friday morning. Noida-Faridabad road has been reopened. The move came after the Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors intervened with an aim to
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone for Thal Sena Bhawan in Delhi
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Thal Sena Bhawan in the national capital on Friday. "The foundation stone of the Thal Sena Bhawan will work as a source of inspiration for all of us," Singh said and added that because of our brave soldiers, India
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Who is Amulya Leona? All we know about girl who shouted Pak Zindabad
Leaving the organisers of an event to protest against the CAA, NRC and NRP here red-faced, a young woman on Thursday raised "Pakistan Zindabad" slogan in the presence of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who denounced her action and asserted "we are for India". The woman, identified
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds 'Janta Darbar' in Gorakhpur to address grievances of people
Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday held a 'Janta Darbar' here to address the grievances of the people. Many people submitted their applications to Adityanath and urged him to take requisite steps to resolve their issues. A woman visited the 'Janta Darbar'
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Centre, Tamil Nadu govt oppose Rajiv Gandhi case convict Nalini''s plea to be set free
Chennai: The Centre has reaffirmed in the Madras High Court its stand that the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts cannot be set free without its consent and said the Tamil Nadu cabinet recommendation for their premature release would have 'zero' effect. The oral submission was made on
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Karnataka: The 25 feet tall 'shivling' at Brahma Kumaris in Kalaburagi, has been decorated with pigeon peas
Kalaburagi: On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, a Brahma Kumaris center in Kalaburagi has decorated the shivling with the pigeon peas. The 25 feet tall shivling was covered in orange and brown colour of peas along with marigold flowers. 'Shivling' has been decorated with around 300 kg pigeon
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China's passenger car sales tumble 92% in first half of February due to virus outbreak
Retail sales of passenger cars in China crumbled 92% on an annual basis in the first 16 days of February, according to China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), as the coronavirus outbreak slammed the brakes on businesses across the country. China's passenger vehicle sales recorded 4,909 units in
Congress MLA Arif Masood distributes posters reading 'No CAA, No NPR, No NRC' in Bhopal
Bhopal : Congress MLA Arif Masood on Thursday launched the campaign named 'save the Constitution' by distributing posters reading 'No CAA, No NRC, NO NPR' which were pasted by people outside their homes . The drive was conducted in the Bapu colony here as a way of protest against the
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PM Modi, Amit Shah can’t always help, RSS cautions BJP
RSS' English language mouthpiece 'Organiser' has come up with a scathing observation, quoting Deendayal Upadhyaya, on BJP, it's Delhi unit and candidates who were launched in the poll fray in the aftermath of a humiliating loss in the national capital. In a no-nonsense approach, the
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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot presents his second Budget for 2020-21
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, presented the Budget for 2020-21 on Thursday. It is the second budget that Gehlot has presented in his current tenure. Gehlot listed out sever priorities in the Budget namely Nirogi Rajasthan, prosperous farmer, women, child and elderly welfare, capable
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No intention of scrapping Article 371, Amit Shah assures Northeast on 34th Statehood Day
Guwahati: Wishing the people of Arunachal Pradesh on the 34th Statehood Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday the Centre will not touch Article 371. Amit Shah was addressing a massive public gathering at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar on Thursday.
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Science and Technology Ministry headed by Dr Harsh Vardhan announcing a decision to fund research in use of cow dung
More than 110 scientists have signed a petition addressed to the minister, asking him to withdraw the invitation issued by the Department of Science and Technology, saying such a research is "unscientific" and "flawed," as it would severely undermine the credibility of the Indian
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Word ''nationalism'' can be likened to ''Nazism'' by some: Mohan Bhagwat
Ranchi: The word "nationalism" can lend itself to different interpretations and could be equated with "Nazism and Fascism" by some, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday. Bhagwat's remark came amid continued protests in several towns and cities against the new citizenship
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Anti-CAA protest: Amulya booked for raising pro-Pak slogan in presence of Asaduddin Owaisi in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Yet another woman has been booked for raising a seditious slogan. This time it is Amulya, who shouted "Pakistan Zindabad" in the presence of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi at an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act rally in Bengaluru. Asaduddin Owaisi denounced her action at the rally
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28 dead in three separate incidents in Tamil Nadu
It was a horror Thursday in Tamil Nadu when 28 people died in three separate mishaps. Nineteen passengers perished on the spot when a container lorry rammed into a Kochi-bound Kerala State Road Transport (KSRTC) bus in Avinashi town, a few kilometres before from the textile city of Tirupur near Coimbatore
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Where's the money? Mamata writes to PM Modi, asks for Rs 49,619 crore of Central funds
The Centre-State clash is not new and this time West Bengal Chief Minister has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the reduction of funds to the State. Mamata pegs the amount as Rs.49,619.30 crore which the West Bengal government has not received till January 2020. Despite this, Mamata says
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From agriculture to sports: Here are the highlights of Rajasthan Budget 2020
Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot presented the Budget for the year 2020-21 on Thursday. Gehlot listed out seven priorities in the Budget namely; Nirogi Rajasthan, prosperous farmer, women, child & elderly welfare, capable labour, education, water and electricity for all, skill and technique
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5 most important car launches expected in 2020
Buying a new car? Well, then wait for these five new launches that range from a sedan to blockbuster SUVs, as well as a new hatchback. Check out their expected prices launch dates here.
