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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday urged mining leaseholders and industries to increase mineral production to meet the growing demand for iron ore amidst the state's rapid industrialisation. Presiding over a high-level meeting with mining leaseholders and industrialists, Majhi assured that the government...

Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher Tuesday, as a drop in crude oil prices and a rally in global markets calmed investors' sentiment. Also, buying in IT stocks aided recovery in the markets after early losses. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped...

New Delhi: India and New Zealand are expected to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) April 24 here, which will provide tariff-free access to domestic exporters for their goods in the island nation's market, and will bring in USD 20 billion of investment over the...

New Delhi: Air India Tuesday announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline said it will shift from a flat surcharge to a distance-based structure, effective from Wednesday. The...

New Delhi: Cash payments at toll plazas will be discontinued for travellers on national highways from April 10, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has said. In a gazette notification, the ministry has said that in cases where a vehicle enters a fee plaza...

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will undertake a three-day visit to Washington DC beginning Wednesday to review the full spectrum of India-US ties. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Misri's April 8-10 trip will provide an opportunity to advance ongoing bilateral cooperation across...

Mumbai: Tata Group-owned Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson has resigned from the position, according to a source. Wilson was appointed as Air India's CEO and MD in July 2022 , following former Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci's decision not to take up the...

New Delhi: The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication. The Petroleum Ministry said in a notification the enhanced allocation will be based on...

Dr Diptimayee Mohanty has served as the Principal of Aryavart Ancient Academy for the past 30 years. Driven by unwavering passion and perseverance, she has led the institution in pioneering a distinctive blend of timeless Gurukul principles—fostering discipline, wisdom, and holistic values—with the modern rigor...

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing bank loan frauds cumulatively worth Rs 73,000 crore in seven cases registered against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group, according to a status report filed in the Supreme Court in February. The CBI informed the court...