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Three Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

India, Dec. 18 -- Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Thursday, police said. The exchange of fire broke out in the morning on a forested... Read More


Think long term on pollution in Delhi NCR

India, Dec. 18 -- The Supreme Court's direction to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to go back to the drawing board - this came along with a sharp rebuke from the Court on Wednesday - ... Read More


Gold rates drop on MCX on profit booking ahead of US inflation data; experts highlight key levels to watch

Gold price today, Dec. 18 -- The rates of gold and silver declined in the domestic futures market on Thursday morning (December 18) due to profit booking at record high levels amid a mild uptick in th... Read More


SHANTI bill to open up nuclear sector gets parliament nod amid opposition's concerns over lack of supplier liability

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the bill to open up nuclear power generation to the private sector and ease liabilities on suppliers amid the Opposition's concerns over allowi... Read More


MULTI-CORNERED ZP CONTESTS TURNSALCETE INTO KEY BATTLEGROUND

Goa, Dec. 18 -- The zilla panchayat (ZP) battle in Salcete has emerged as one of the most complex and closely watched con tests in the ongoing local body elections, with frag mented fights, prominent ... Read More


India-Oman CEPA to catalyse growth across sectors ranging from energy and minerals to technology: India Inc

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- India Inc has welcomed the signing of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), calling it a strategic step that will deepen economic engagement with th... Read More


Convicted ex-Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate in ICU after Nashik Court charged him in 1995 cheating case

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate is admitted in ICU after Nashik sessions court charged him in 1995 cheating case. He stepped down from the state's Spor... Read More


Assault on Nayagaon lawyer: Strike to continue, Punjab & Haryana Bar Body announces

Chandigarh, Dec. 18 -- Protesting against the alleged assault on a lawyer in Nayagaon, the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has announced to continue with their strike on Thursday even as Punjab Poli... Read More


Precious Metals Preview: COMEX gold retreats slightly amid profit taking at higher levels

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- COMEX gold is losing some momentum around record high levels on Thursday morning amid renewed strength in dollar overseas. The precious metal retreats from seven-week highs amid som... Read More


Majha in AAP kitty, leads in Doaba, Malwa

Chandigarh, Dec. 18 -- Vote-counting trends for the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab show the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) holding an edge, though the opposition-including the Shiromani... Read More