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New Delhi: India has taken a strong stance on the issue of subsidies provided to poor and marginal fishermen. The country is planning to push its demand for the extension of subsidies to poor fishermen up to 200 nautical miles (nm) at the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13), to be held from 26 February to 29 February in Abu Dhabi, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Budget expectations: The union budget speech by the Hon. Minister of Finance in the previous year started off with emphasis on the economic empowerment of women. This was to be through developing the lakhs of SHGs in the country into viable income generating producer organisations and economically sustainable women enterprises. The budget also accorded renewed emphasis on enhancing the incomes of the largely small and marginal farmers of the country. Also Read: Nari-shakti may drive Bharat's moment in the world order These targets and priorities are in sync with the circumstance and needs of the stakeholder categories who constitute much of the Indian populace.

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worst single-day drops in months. The crash was led by HDFC Bank, who has the most weightage in both indices. He also wrote about the bearish stance taken by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) — a move that is certain to cause more volatility this month.

A new Communist Party slogan was born on January 9th. The phrase, which appeared on the front page of the People’s Daily, a party mouthpiece, defies easy interpretation. A loose translation might read “nine issues that must be grasped".

The letter ‘K’, whose shape is often used to denote a divergence in how the rich and poor are faring, has animated India’s economic discourse of late. Now, SBI Research, a department of the government-run State Bank of India, has weighed in with a report that attempts to debunk the notion of a ‘K-shaped recovery,’ calling this label “ill-concocted" and flawed for overlooking data that points to reduced inequality in what Indians earn, as recorded by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

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Earn up to 7.5% FD interest rate: Bank of India introduces new special fixed deposit with higher interest rates “Extension of ‘Utsav FD’ for 375 Days and 444 Days up to March 31, 2024,” stated the IDBI Bank website.

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quality of their sleep is better or worse. Surveys show that some countries are peopled by night owls, but others by early birds. But why this is so remains an open question.

artists expressed concern over the promotion of brokers and philistines in the name of art and culture in Jammu and Kashmir while senior artists, who have devoted their entire lives for excellence in this field, are ignored. A group of senior artists and singers met in Srinagar and lamented that the tourism and culture departments don't invite senior artists for programs over the past few years and there is an apathy for them within the system. They claimed that some of these artists were engaged for over a month for the G-20 meeting in May this year and the payments are still pending.

Ayodhya airport, Union Minister Gen (retd) VK Singh on Saturday said the idea was that when passengers arrive at the newly laid strip and the facility, they should realise from the general appearance around that they have reached the temple town. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new international airport and the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station later on Saturday. The Union Minister said, «Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the airport today. The Ayodhya airport is ready and flight services will start today.

NEW DELHI : The government plans to certify individuals who may not have the prescribed qualifications to be healthcare practitioners but bear knowledge gained from previous generations for certain treatments, such as for snake bites, jaundice, and bone-setting, two officials said. “They have the expertise and experience, but they do not have any qualification or formal degrees and it stands in the way of their social acceptance," one of them said.

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₹4.7 trillion, up 25% from the previous year. Though no firm estimates are available of the money spent overseas by Indians on weddings, since it’s the rich who go in for such lavish destination dos, we can assume a substantial amount could be captured locally if the ministry’s campaign succeeds. If ‘Make in India’ is about the creation of manufacturing jobs, ‘Wed in India’ could generate matrimonial jobs.

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Tom Smothers, half of the iconic Smothers Brothers duo and co-host of a groundbreaking and socially conscious television show, passed away at the age of 86. The National Comedy Center, speaking on behalf of his family, confirmed his death on Tuesday at his residence in Santa Rosa, California, following a battle with cancer. In a statement released on Wednesday, Dick Smothers, Tom's brother and the other half of the beloved comedy duo, expressed gratitude for a lifetime spent together both on and off stage for over 60 years. He described Tom not only as a cherished older brother but also as a unique and invaluable creative partner. The statement reflected on their relationship, likening it to a good marriage where mutual love and respect deepened over time.

Attrition levels across India Inc dropped to 17% in 2023 from 19.7% in 2022 on the back of a subdued job market, macroeconomic headwinds, layoffs across sectors, and an uncertain future environment. As the tech industry faced a global downturn and employees hunkered down to hold on to their jobs, the biggest drop in attrition has been in the IT/ITeS sector, where employee turnover fell to 15.5% in 2023 from 21.3% in 2022, according to the Deloitte attrition survey shared exclusively with ET.

Manali, Solang, and Atal Tunnel up to Sissu in Lahaul-Spiti, seeking a White Christmas after a recent snowfall in the region. The influx of vehicles created bottlenecks, particularly in popular areas like Solang, where a 4 to 5-km traffic jam ensued due to the sheer volume of visitors. From Saturday until 10:30 am on Sunday, a staggering 12,701 vehicles passed through Atal Tunnel Rohtang.

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Christmas. Taking to his official social media account, X, the Congress leader, said, "Merry Christmas! May your hearts be filled with love, your homes with happiness, and your lives with peace." The Congress party posted on X, «The Congress family wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a season filled with love and togetherness. Let us cherish the spirit of unity and compassion during this holiday season!» People across the country celebrated Christmas Eve with mass midnight prayers taking place in different states.

SPY’s all-time high was made in January 2022, at $479.98.