New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute for marketing season 2025-26 at Rs 5,650 per quintal, an increase of Rs 315 per quintal over previous marketing season. The hike in raw jute MSP ensures return of 66.8% over…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict in a dispute concerning the burial of a Christian man from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in his native village burial ground. The Court directed the Chhattisgarh Government to file a detailed affidavit providing specific information about a Christian burial ground reportedly…
Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) The BSE sensex on Wednesday surged 566.63 points to close at 76,404.99 on the strength of IT, Technology and Financial services stocks. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 130.70 points at 23,155.35. Registering heavy losses of more than 1200 points on Tuesday, the Sensex opened on a strong note at 76,114.42,…
Kolkata, Jan 22 (UNI) India won the toss and chose to field first in the opening T20I against England at Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. The big news came from the playing XI as Mohammad Shami was notably left out. Shami’s omission from the squad has raised questions, especially with the fast bowler’s pedigree in…
Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) In a tragic incident, at least eight passengers died on Wednesday when they tried to disembark from the moving Pushpak Express after pulling the alarm chain following a false rumour of a fire on the train near Pachora Railway Station in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, According to reports, passengers from the Pushpak…
Washington/New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended a productive Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington, a day after the inauguration of the Trump administration, with the talks focusing on deepening the agenda and intensifying the collaboration. The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on Tuesday with new US Secretary of State…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita visited the Philippines, and the Pacific Island Countries of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) from January 14-21. In the Philippines, MoS Margherita began his visit on January 14 by paying floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi. He…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday levelled serious allegation of corruption against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing the party-led Delhi government of a “scam of Rs 382 crore” in the health sector. Addressing the media at the Delhi Congress headquarters here, senior party leader Ajay Maken alongwith Delhi Congress chief Devendra…
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (UNI) Eleven people lost their lives in a tragic accident on Wednesday morning in the Arebile area of Uttara Kannada district. The victims, primarily vegetable vendors enroute to Kumta market, were travelling in a truck that veered off course and plunged into a deep valley. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his condolences…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Retirement fund manager Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 14.63 lakh net members during November 2024, as per provisional payroll data released on Wednesday. “An increase of 9.07% has been registered in net member addition during the current month as compared to the previous month of October 2024,” Ministry of…
