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PM Vishwakarma scheme certifies over 500,000 artisans

Aug 5, 2024

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The 'Basic Skill Training' initiative under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme has commenced to enhance and modernise the traditional skills of the artisans and crafters across 26 states/UTs.According to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, as of July 19, 5,17,835 candidates have been certified under the Basic…

Sensex crashes 2,222 points, investors lose over Rs 16 lakh crore

Aug 5, 2024

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Indian equity indices closed in the deep red on Monday following US recession fear in the global markets.At closing, Sensex fell 2,222 points or 2.74 per cent to 78,759 and Nifty fell 662 points or 2.68 per cent to…

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CMFRI set to revive yesteryear’s money-spinning lemon grass cultivation in Kerala

Aug 5, 2024

Kochi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched initiatives to revive the lost glory of lemon grass cultivation and distillation in Kerala's Ernakulam…

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Foreign tourists arrival up 9 pc, exchange earnings at Rs 1.08 lakh cr in Jan-May: Centre

Aug 5, 2024

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) India saw a 9.1 per cent increase in foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in the January-May period at 40.72 lakh compared to 37.32 lakh in January-May last year, the Parliament was informed on Monday, indicating a…

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LIC invested Rs 17,000 crore in stocks in June quarter

Aug 5, 2024

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) India's largest insurance company Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) purchased stocks worth Rs 17,000 crore in the June Quarter.LIC is one of the biggest institutional investors in the Indian stock market.Apart…

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Bank of India Q1FY25 Net Profit increased by 10% YoY to Rs.1,703 Cr

Aug 5, 2024

Bank of India announced its results for Q1FY25 Net Profit for the quarter improved by 10% YoY and stood at Rs.1,703 Cr for Q1FY25 against Rs.1,551 Cr in Q1FY24. Operating Profit stood at Rs.3,677 Cr for Q1FY25 against Rs.3,752 Cr in Q1FY24

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ICICI Lombard Launches ‘Smart Saver Plus’ for Motor Insurance

Aug 5, 2024

ICICI Lombard, a leading private general insurance company in India, today announced the launch of its industry-first innovative "Smart Saver Plus

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POCO Launches M6 Plus 5G and Buds X1: Unleashing Power, Style, and Immersive Sound Experience

Aug 5, 2024

India, 2024: POCO, a brand synonymous with rapid growth in India's consumer tech space, today introduced the POCO M6 Plus 5G, a compelling addition to its M-series lineup. Building upon the success of the M6 Pro, the M6 Plus 5G features a…

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India stands to gain as global oil prices decline to 8-month low

Aug 5, 2024

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India, the world’s third-largest importer of crude oil, stands to gain as oil prices have fallen to an eitht-month low at $75.8 a barrel in the international market, with a more than $4 a barrel decline since Friday…

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ADIF challenges Google’s dominant position, ‘abusive behaviour’ with CCI

Aug 5, 2024

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) on Monday said it has filed a comprehensive complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), bringing to light Google's alleged anti-competitive practices in…

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