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Rahul Gandhi who resumed his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Nagaland's Kohima on Tuesday said that the idea of his Yatra is to make sure that even if people are from a small state, they should feel equal to all people in the country. «It doesn't matter if you're a small state; you should feel equal to all other people in the country. That is the idea of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.

By Davide Barbuscia

Welspun Living as its 'top pick of the week'. This is on the back of the promising long-term potential in the textile sector, raw material price correction, improvement in margins, developing branded presence and macroeconomic tailwinds. The brokerage has a ‘buy’ call on the stock with a target price of ₹175, implying a potential upside of over 14 percent.

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha that is scheduled to take place on January 22 in Ayodhya. They expressed their displeasure that the consecration ceremony didn't follow the rules of Sanatan Dharma. Union Minister Narayan Rane reacted to Shankaracharyas' decision saying they should bless the Ram Temple instead of criticizing some aspects and accused them of looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP through a "political prism".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is headlining a frenzied first full day of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos

At least $1 trillion of government securities traded daily in the most populous nation and biggest democracy is poised to become the darling of international investors when India this year joins the benchmark for emerging-market debt compiled by JPMorgan Chase & Co. India's entry following Russia’s exclusion after Vladimir Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine (and 2014 seizure of Crimea) and when China's sovereign debt is losing its luster, will make Asia's third-largest economy a beneficiary of as much as $40 billion of inflows during the next 18 months, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

CBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to the United Kingdom, in a bid to speed up the extradition of Indian fugitives, including the likes of diamond trader Nirav Modi and Kingfisher's Vijay Mallya. According to a Times of India report, sources told the publication that a senior officer from the foreign ministry is heading the team, which is set to meet with UK authorities via the Indian High Commission in London.

Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation on Monday with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin and decided to create a roadmap for future initiatives. The two leaders reviewed progress on a number of issues of bilateral cooperation in follow-up to recent high-level exchanges between the two countries, according to officials here.

After the warmest December on record, an extreme cold wave is sweeping through Canada bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds that are forecast to continue this week.

express gratitude towards teachers and others who contribute to Thai education. In Thailand, teachers are referred to as ‘mae phim khong chart’ which means the “mould" or “role models" of the nation.

US-based Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth (JH-CTY) test in Summer 2023 as a Grade 3 student, a media release said on January 15. Preesha Chakraborty figured in the list after the results of above-grade-level tests of over 16,000 students from more than 90 countries around the world were assessed, it said.

China are finding no easy options when it comes to shifting production to cheaper centres elsewhere. Six years ago, monopoly maker Hasbro approached Indian durable goods and aerospace supplier Aequs to sub-contract.

S Jaishankar announced that the Government of India has decided to include Farsi (Persian) as one of the nine classical languages in India under the New Education Policy. «The government of India has decided to include Farsi as one of the nine classical languages of India in our New Education Policy,» said Jaishankar, highlighting the cultural, literary, and linguistic connections between Iran and India. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Iran, made the above remarks during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, H Amir-Abdollahian on Monday. This recognition reflects a commitment to fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Farsi's rich heritage within the Indian educational framework. Tamil was the first language in India to be accorded classical language status in 2004.

By Jamie McGeever

Dolly Parton, celebrated for her contributions to country and pop music, is making headlines not just for her musical prowess but also for her openness about cosmetic procedures. In a series of recent interviews, the 77-year-old icon shared her unfiltered take on nips, tucks, and embracing one's true self.

Mint on condition of anonymity. The company has held dealer ‘clinics’ with 30-35 potential Indian dealer partners in Vietnam, and is soon going to announce its distributor network, which will display both two- and four-wheelers.

Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday cleared Seventy Second Investment Company's proposed stake acquisition in Manipal Health Enterprises. The deal has been approved under the green channel route. Manipal Health Enterprises operates a network of hospitals providing multi-specialty care.

free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK are either finalised or at an advanced stage of talks, a government official said on Monday. Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce L Satya Srinivas said that the 14th round of negotiations between the officials of the two countries is underway here. «The majority of the chapters are either closed or at an advanced stage of negotiation.

China. That is drawing the attention of President Joe Biden and his aides, who are considering new protectionist measures to make sure American industry can compete against Beijing. As US factories spin up to produce electric vehicles, semiconductors and solar panels, China is flooding the market with similar goods, often at significantly lower prices. A similar influx is also hitting the European market.

Navi Mumbai, driven by transformative infrastructure projects such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) and the forthcoming international airport. The hospitality market is witnessing a surge in investments in the region, with Navi Mumbai, Panvel and Khopoli emerging as the prime locations for investors, said hotel industry executives and transaction advisory firms. Most of the leading hospitality brands are either looking to step up their presence or are entering the region. American hotel operator Radisson Hotel Group that currently has one property, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson at Turbhe in Navi Mumbai, recently signed up for a 100-room hotel in Khopoli and has another one of similar size coming up soon. The MHTL, which opened to the public on Saturday, is set to decongest Mumbai by improving connectivity between the island city and mainland and promoting the development of Navi Mumbai region. This significant infrastructure link spans a length of about 21.8 km.

₹30,000 for Novotel Goa resorts, which are not even on the beach. In contrast, we paid ₹9,000 for a hotel on the beach in Phuket that had a private pool and the rooms were almost three times bigger. Similarly, in Vietnam, we paid ₹6,000 for Movenpick Camranh, one of the best resorts I have ever been to," said Rai.