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India's GNI per capita to increase by nearly 8 times from current USD 2,540: FC chairman

Tirupati, April 17 -- Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission of India and the first Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Prof Arvind Panagariya, has said that in order to transition from a middle-income econ... Read More


J&K: Politicians welcome SC relief on Waqf Act

Srinagar, April 17 -- J&K politicians, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's interim order which stays critical provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The... Read More


NIA chargesheets 5 accused in 2022 Diwali eve Kovai suicide car bomb blast case

Chennai, April 17 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday chargsheeted five more accused in the 2022 ISIS-inspired Coimbatore car bomb explosion in which a suicide bomber was killed on... Read More


SP creating atmosphere of tension, Dalits must avoid provocation: Mayawati

Lucknow, April 17 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati on Thursday accused Samajwadi Party (SP) of creating an "atmosphere of tension and violence" through controversial statements for "narrow" polit... Read More


MoU signed for education and rehabilitation of Divyang students

Lucknow, April 17 -- In a step towards inclusive development and empowerment of Divyangjans, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) bet... Read More


Late blitz by Cummins, Aniket powers SRH to 162/5

Mumbai, April 17 -- A blazing finish by Pat Cummins and Aniket Verma salvaged Sunrisers Hyderabad's innings and took them to a competitive total of 162 for 5 in their 20 overs, after Mumbai Indians wo... Read More


UN officials concerned about escalating Sudan war after armed groups take over Zamzam camp

United Nations, April 17 -- Aid officials are extremely concerned about an escalating Sudan war following reports of atrocities in the takeover of Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur by armed gro... Read More


Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation for Road Projects worth Over Rs. 4,000 Crore in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 17 -- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 19 road projects in Odisha, with a total investment of... Read More


Bringing Waqf Amendment Act is to end sufferings of women, especially widows: PM

New Delhi, April 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday defended the Waqf Amendment Act, saying that one of the key drivers behind bringing the Act was that most of the sufferers of the preval... Read More


USD, Pound down ; Euro, Yen up

Mumbai, April 17 -- Following were the indicative currency rates and travellers' cheques buying and selling rates. CURRENCY NAME BUY SALE UAE DIRHAM 21.1792 24.7448 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 49.4567 57.22... Read More