Sensex recovers 147.75 pts

Mumbai, Feb 25 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of the last five sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday recovered 147.75 pts to close at 74,602.12 on the strength of Telecommunications, Consumer Durable, and FMCG stocks despite weak global cues. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell 5.80 pts at 22,547.55. Slight oscillation was seen during the…

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Adani Green Energy gets LoA from UPPCL

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Tuesday said that it has received the Letter of Award (LoA) from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) for 1,250 MW energy storage capacity from pumped hydro storage projects (PSP). The project, Panaura PSP, has a minimum commitment for 40 years. It will be…

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India hosting first-ever Capacity Building Programme on UNSC Resolution 1540

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) At least 24 government experts from eight countries in the Asia-Pacific region are participating in the first-ever Capacity Building Programme on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific countries, being held in India from Feb 25-27. The eight countries participating include Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia,…

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CBI conducts searches at over 60 locations across India in cryptocurrency scam

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted extensive searches at more than 60 locations across the country as part of its investigation into the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam. “The search operations are being carried out in major cities, including Delhi NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, Bengaluru, and others, targeting premises…

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EPFO adds 16.05 lakh members in December 2024

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) Retirement fund manager Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 16.05 lakh net members during the month of December 2024, an increase of 9.69% over the previous month. As per official payroll data released on Tuesday, EPFO enrolled around 8.47 lakh new subscribers in December 2024. An official release from the…

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Women peacekeepers to play crucial role in combating gender-based violence: Sanjay Seth

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday emphasised the crucial role of women peacekeepers in preventing and tackling gender-based violence and providing support and protection to survivors. Delivering the valedictory address at the conference on ‘Women in Peacekeeping – A Global South Perspective’ here, the Minister said,…

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Rajnath calls upon ICG to stay vigilant against emerging technological threats

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) Highlighting the rise of unconventional threats driven by modern technological advancements, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called upon maritime forces, particularly the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), to stay vigilant against challenges like cyber attacks, data breaches, signal jamming, radar interference, and GPS spoofing, alongside traditional threats. Congratulating the personnel…

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