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08.02 / 17:09

markets Digital Strategy Election Experts PAM stage UPSC extends date to apply for civil services prelims exam till Feb 18

civil services preliminary examination 2025 till February 18. The civil services examination is conducted annually by the UPSC in three stages — preliminary, mains and interview — to select officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others.

08.02 / 17:09

Election film performer song reports cricket Harrdy Sandhu detained: Why did Chandigarh police take him into custody? Here’s what happened

08.02 / 17:09

markets COST Career Election students rights International New law, huge rent and high grocery prices: Why an Indian student wants to come back

08.02 / 16:03

Manufacturing CEO Align WhatsApp country Waaree Energies starts commercial production at solar cell manufacturing facility in Gujarat's Chikhli

Waaree Energies on Saturday said it has started commercial production at its 1.4 GW Monocrystalline PERC (Mono PERC) solar cell production line in Chikhli, Gujat. This marks the first phase of commissioning at the country's largest solar cell manufacturing facility, which has a total planned capacity of 5.4 GW, including 4 GW of high-efficiency TOPCon solar cells to be commissioned in the next phase, a company statement said.

08.02 / 16:03

markets UPS Man Dreams Election country Kejriwal's ex-comrades blame his 'shift' from alternative politics for AAP's defeat

Aam Aadmi Party's loss in the Delhi polls on Saturday triggered sharp reactions from Arvind Kejriwal's former colleagues in the party and in the 2011 India Against Corruption movement who blamed his «shift» from the idea of providing an alternative politics for the defeat. They also accused Kejriwal of shattering the dreams of those who supported the anti-graft movement.

08.02 / 16:03

UPS Platform Election show social Schools Profiles Anupam Mittal gives surprising wedding gift to Gautam Adani's son Jeet after marriage to Diva Shah

08.02 / 14:47

security Election Inside social stars reports Discrimination Auto driver’s son gets into IIT but luxury hotel says auto rickshaw not allowed. Thyrocare founder calls out class divide

Thyrocare founder Dr. A. Velumani has sparked a debate on social media about social class barriers in India. Dr. Velumani recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to recount his experience with an auto-rickshaw driver whose son is studying at IIT Hyderabad. However, what began as an inspiring conversation about hard work and perseverance ended with an unsettling instance of class discrimination when a luxury hotel in Mumbai refused to allow the rickshaw inside its premises.

08.02 / 14:47

markets Fighting Strategy Election PAM show INDIA bloc loses steam as BJP in driver's seat after Delhi poll results

INDIA bloc seems to be running out of steam with internal bickering and conflicting ambitions resulting in diminishing electoral returns that have once again put the BJP in the driver's seat in national politics. With the defeat of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, the number of INDIA bloc governments in the country has come down to eight — Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

08.02 / 14:47

markets Digital Strategy Election Experts PAM reports No glitches in SpaDex, we are going step by step: ISRO chief

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Saturday said there were no glitches in the space agency's maiden space docking mission, Spadex, as reported in a section of media and that it was going step by step. «No glitches, right now it is docked. We are going step by step. We are studying and then we are planning to do a lot of experiments,» Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space, told PTI on the sidelines of the 15th Biennial Edition of Aero India International Seminar, 2025, here.

08.02 / 14:47

markets FIVE security Election innovations reports Pharmaceuticals Pharma exports expected to double to $65 billion by 2030: Report

pharma exports are expected to double to USD 65 billion by 2030 and touch USD 350 billion in value terms by 2047, moving to top five position globally by diversifying its product basket, according to a report. While India is the largest supplier of generic drugs globally, accounting for one in five generic drugs sold worldwide, the nation ranks 11th in terms of export value.

08.02 / 13:41

markets Digital Strategy Election PAM reports Two sites shortlisted for Bengaluru's second airport, AAI will be intimated before February 17: Minister

Airport Authority of India before February 17, Karnataka Infrastructure Minister M B Patil said on Saturday. Indicating that two proposals may be sent to the AAI, the Minister made it clear that the site selection will be based on «merit» and will not be a political decision.

08.02 / 13:01

markets Digital Cooper Strategy Election country Sporting Employability of Indian graduates increased to 54.81 per cent in last decade: Mansukh Mandaviya

employability of Indian graduates increased significantly from 33.95 per cent in 2013 to 54.81 per cent in 2024, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday. He attributed the improved employability to various skill-building initiatives undertaken by the government amid growing demand for skilled professionals across the globe.

08.02 / 12:09

COST Digital CEO Election reports International Western Carriers bags Rs 1,089 crore logistics contract from Vedanta

Western Carriers (India) Ltd (WCIL), a multi-modal logistics firm, on Saturday said it has clinched a Rs 1,089 crore contract from mining giant Vedanta Limited. One of the largest contracts in the sector, the four-year agreement, spanning until 2028, involves transporting aluminium products, pig iron, and export-import cargo from mining manor Vedanta's Jharsuguda (Odisha) facilities to domestic hubs and international ports, the company said.

08.02 / 12:09

markets Digital Aware Food Healthcare Experts prevention What are nutraceuticals and why are they gaining popularity in India

Nutraceuticals, a combination of «nutrition» and «pharmaceuticals,» are products that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These include fortified foods, dietary supplements, and herbal extracts that aim to promote overall well-being and prevent chronic diseases. With increasing health consciousness, changing lifestyles, and a rise in non-communicable diseases, the nutraceutical market in India is witnessing significant growth. The nutraceutical sector is experiencing rapid growth not only in India but globally, driven by increasing global demand for traditional and preventive healthcare.

08.02 / 12:09

markets Provident Strategy Election country Department Modi govt spent Rs 11 lakh crore on infrastructure development in one year: Scindia

08.02 / 11:15

markets Target Digital Strategy Sustainability Election PAM Another rate cut expected by April if inflation remains favourable: SBI

Reserve Bank of India's commitment to long-term price stability and sustained economic growth remains unwavering, with analysts anticipating another rate cut as early as April — provided inflation continues to trend favourably, according to SBI research.

08.02 / 11:15

markets BLOCK Digital Strategy Election PAM Delhi polls: Differences in INDIA block paved way for BJP's victory, says CPI(M), IUML

08.02 / 11:15

markets Digital Action Strategy Election Experts PAM No disruption in production at Samsung plant despite some workers protesting

Samsung India on Saturday said that it has filed official complaints with relevant authorities against certain workers who voilated its policies and said they are open to having a dialogue with the protesting workers facilitated by the government.

08.02 / 11:15

markets Waters Election trends Celebrity BJP wins Delhi's 'dil' leaving AAP heartbroken: Key takeaways from national capital election results

BJP) has been delivering shockers in every mainland election.

08.02 / 11:15

markets security Strategy Trade students Schools Investigations Who is Asmita Patel? YouTuber fined by SEBI over illegal stock tips. Check her background, Rs 104 crore controversy

Asmita Patel Global School of Trading, has been barred by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for allegedly offering unregistered investment advisory services. Dubbed the 'She-Wolf of Stock Market' and the 'Options Queen,' Patel amassed Rs 104 crore through what SEBI termed as «ill-gotten means.» The regulatory body has impounded Rs 53.6 crore from Patel, her trading school, and four associated entities.

08.02 / 10:09

FIVE Digital Aware Enterprise Highways reports International Cube Highways to acquire NIIF’s Athaang Infrastructure Road assets in $725 million deal

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Cube Highways Trust has signed share purchase agreements (SPAs) to acquire three road assets from the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’s (NIIF) Athaang Infrastructure for an enterprise value of $725 million.

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